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2 | Date of Event | Time | Title of Event | Location | Sponsor | Audience | Description | Registration Information |
3 | September 14-November 20, 2026 | Balloon Car Challenge | Virtual | RIT | students in grades 6-8 | Design and build a balloon powered car | Register here | |
4 | September 28, 2026 - November 30, 2026 | Spirit Writing Competition | Virtual | RIT | Grades 10-12 | Participants create a writing piece centered around the theme of the competition. | ||
5 | October 8, 2026 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Preparing for College: Helping Your Teen with Hearing Loss Transition | Virtual | AG Bell | Parents | How to support your teen your hearing loss through this transition | Register here |
6 | October 8, 2026 | 8:00 PM CST | Is My Child Deaf Enough? | Virtual | Nebraska Hands & Voices | Parents | Navigating unilateral hearing loss | Register here |
7 | October 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM CST | CMV Connections: Parents, Information and Support Makilah Porter | Virtual | Nebraska Hands & Voices | Parents | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfagSq9Yb35s2ApYVrSSHMIhHPhlhLbAZneJbISs7DduZa6kw/viewform | |
8 | October 10, 2026 | 10:00-11:00 am | You Are Not Alone | Zoom | Nebraska Hands & Voices / ASTra | Parents of newly identified students | Parents will be able to connect with other new parents and aske questions and learn about resources that are available. | Register here |
9 | October 11, 2026 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm | Autumn Blaze | Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries | NeAD | Anyone | Deaf Community Event | |
10 | October 11, 2026 | 11:30-2:00 PM CST | LEAP | Virtual | AG Bell | 6 to 8th graders | Opportunity for students to connect with other students through activities and games. | |
11 | October 14, 2026 | 12:30 - 1:10 PM CST | Chat and Chow: Speaking Up and Planning My Future | Virtual | Nebraska Transition | Transition aged students | Learn how transition works in order to prepare for the future | Register here |
12 | October 14, 2026 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Family Support Services & Community Resources | Virtual | NCDHH | students | check out NCDHH website | |
13 | October 14, 2026 | 7:00-8:00 PM | We Missed EI: Now What? | Virtual | The Moog Center | Parents, Professionals | This session will focus on advocating for students’ success, keeping the bar high to ensure the development of age-appropriate listening and spoken language skills. | Register here |
14 | October 15, 2026 | 5:30-7:00 PM CST | Agencies & Anxiety: CTE Pathways- Why and How Students Benefit | Virtual | Nebraska Transition | Parents | Session will also be recorded | https://esu6-org.zoom.us/j/97922581995 |
15 | October 16, 2026 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | NCDHH Connect: Meet Our Team | Virtual | NCDHH | Anyone | Learn about NCDHH, what does each team member do, and where is NCDHH headed | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88273161477 |
16 | October 20, 2026 | varies | 3 C's: Coffee, Conversation, Culture | Chadron Hastings York Fremont | NCDHH | anyone | Learn ASL, meet new people, and take part in meaningful conversation | none |
17 | October 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM CST | STEM Trivia Contest | Virtual | RIT | Grades 9-12 | Contest for students to showcase their knowledge in STEM, current events, and pop culture. | Register here |
18 | October 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM CST | ASL for Parents | Virtual | Language First | Parents | ASL classes for parents focussing on different topics throughout the year. | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82307933396 |
19 | October 21, 2026 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Family Support Services & Community Resources | Virtual | NCDHH | parents | check out NCDHH website | |
20 | October 21, 2026 | Tiger Gaming League | Virtual | RIT | Middle School and High School students | Esports competition | Register here | |
21 | October 29, 2026 | 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM | AG Bell Virtual Fall Forum | Virtual | AG Bell | Parents | Gene therapy for Hearing loss | Register here |
22 | November 4, 2026 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Self-Advocacy and Communication Rights | Virtual | NCDHH | students | check out NCDHH website | |
23 | November 5, 2026 | 6:30 PM CST | American Sign Language Read Aloud | Virtual | Language First | all ages | A book is read aloud each month in ASL. | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85490608377 |
24 | November 5, 2026 | Career Exploration Series | Virtual | RIT | Grades 6-12 | Interactive virtual webinars about different career paths. | Register here | |
25 | November 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM CST | The First Five: Setting the Stage for Success | Virtual | Nebraska Hands & Voices | Parents | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfagSq9Yb35s2ApYVrSSHMIhHPhlhLbAZneJbISs7DduZa6kw/viewform | |
26 | November 12, 2026 | 5:30-7:00 PM CST | Agencies & Anxiety: Functional Literacy for Transition Aged Youth | Virtual | Nebraska Transition | Parents | Session will also be recorded | https://esu6-org.zoom.us/j/97922581995 |
27 | November 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST | Parent's Day Out | Kearney | Nebraska Hands & Voices | Parents | One day workshop for parents or primary caregivers to get together to learn about raising a child who is Deaf / Hard of Hearing. | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPT4bdXO_CyB3-YaE35xIj2yAA0FvtbRqI1tKgJTjSYmQz_Q/viewform |
28 | October 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM CST | STEM Trivia Contest | Virtual | RIT | Grades 9-12 | Contest for students to showcase their knowledge in STEM, current events, and pop culture. | Register here |
29 | November 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM CST | ASL for Parents | Virtual | Language First | Parents | ASL classes for parents focussing on different topics throughout the year. | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86899464065 |
30 | November 18, 2026 | 12:30 - 1:10 PM CST | Chat and Chow: Understanding Your SPIN | Virtual | Nebraska Transition | Transition aged students | Know your strengths, preferences, interests and needs | Register here |
31 | November 18, 2026 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Self-Advocacy and Communication Rights | Virtual | NCDHH | parents | check out NCDHH website | |
32 | November 19, 2026 | Career Exploration Series | Virtual | RIT | Grades 6-12 | Interactive virtual webinars about different career paths. | Register here | |
33 | December 1, 2026 | 7:00-8:00 PM | Executive Functioning Skills: How Language Plays a Part | Virtual | The Moog Center | Parents, Professionals | This presentation will define executive functioning, explore the daily skills that rely on EF, and review current research on how these skills develop over time. The impact of language development and language delays on the development of EF will also be discussed. | Register here |
34 | December 2, 2026 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Understanding IEP/504 Plan and Student Rights | Virtual | NCDHH | students | check out NCDHH website | |
35 | December 3, 2026 | 6:30 PM CST | American Sign Language Read Aloud | Virtual | Language First | all ages | A book is read aloud each month in ASL. | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81649515078 |
36 | December 5, 2026 | 11:30-2:00 PM CST | LEAP | Virtual | AG Bell | 6 to 8th graders | Opportunity for students to connect with other students through activities and games. | |
37 | December 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM CST | ASL for Parents | Virtual | Language First | Parents | ASL classes for parents focussing on different topics throughout the year. | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89595536716 |
38 | December 9, 2026 | 12:30 - 1:10 PM CST | Chat and Chow: Smart Money Moves | Virtual | Nebraska Transition | Transition aged students | Learn how to make a simple budget and manage your money. | Register here |
39 | December 10, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Submit and Shine: Applying for the Waiver | ESU 6 | Nebraska Transition | Transition aged students & Parents | Learn about how and when to apply for the Developmental Disabilities Waiver for your soon-to-be adult child. Go step-by-step through the application and see what each part means and how to prepare. | Register here |
40 | December 2, 2026 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Understanding IEP/504 Plan and Student Rights | Virtual | NCDHH | parents | check out NCDHH website | |
41 | December 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM CST | Ready for What's Next: Support Your D/HH Teen Through High School and Beyond | Virtual | Nebraska Hands & Voices | parents | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfagSq9Yb35s2ApYVrSSHMIhHPhlhLbAZneJbISs7DduZa6kw/viewform | |
42 | December 17, 2026 | Career Exploration Series | Virtual | RIT | Grades 6-12 | Interactive virtual webinars about different career paths. | Register here | |
43 | January 6, 2027 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Understanding Interpreters & How to Request Accommodations | Virtual | NCDHH | students | check out NCDHH website | |
44 | January 9, 2027 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM | The Road Ahead: Supporting Your Child's Journey to Adulthood | Virtual | PTI Nebraska | families | Transition topics | Register here |
45 | January 13, 2027 | 12:30 - 1:10 PM CST | Chat and Chow: Understanding My Rights as a Person with a Disability | Virtual | Nebraska Transition | Transition aged students | Know your rights so you can advocate for yourself | Register here |
46 | January 13, 2027 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Understanding Interpreters & How to Request Accommodations | Virtual | NCDHH | parents | check out NCDHH website | |
47 | January 14, 2027 | 5:30-7:00 PM CST | Agencies & Anxiety: ATP into Adulthood | Virtual | Nebraska Transition | Parents | Session will also be recorded | https://esu6-org.zoom.us/j/97922581995 |
48 | January 30-31, 2207 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST | Mom's Night Inn | Lincoln | Nebraska Hands & Voices | Moms or female caregivers | An overnight retreat for moms and female caregivers who are raising children who are Deaf / Hard of Hearing. | https://bit.ly/4zm4XYQ |
49 | February 3, 2027 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Assistive Technology, Accessibility APPs & Communication Tools | Virtual | NCDHH | students | check out NCDHH website | |
50 | February 10, 2027 | 12:30 - 1:10 PM CST | Chat and Chow: IEP to Accommodations: What Changes After High School | Virtual | Nebraska Transition | Transition aged students | Understand your accommodations to be prepared for college. | Register here |
51 | February 10, 2027 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Assistive Technology, Accessibility APPs & Communication Tools | Virtual | NCDHH | parents | check out NCDHH website | |
52 | February 11, 2027 | 5:30-7:00 PM CST | Agencies & Anxiety: Enhanced Choice Model- ASD | Virtual | Nebraska Transition | Parents | Session will also be recorded | https://esu6-org.zoom.us/j/97922581995 |
53 | February 11, 2027 | Career Exploration Series | Virtual | RIT | Grades 6-12 | Interactive virtual webinars about different career paths. | Register here | |
54 | February 16, 2027 | 7:00-8:00 PM | The Audiogram: Implications for Teachers and SLPs | Virtual | The Moog Center | Parents, Professionals | This presentation will provide insight to guide the selection of appropriate targets and instructional strategies. | Register here |
55 | March 3, 2027 | 12:30 - 1:10 PM CST | Chat and Chow: Self-Disclosure on the Job: Who Needs to Know | Virtual | Nebraska Transition | Transition aged students | You might need to tell someone about your disability. Learn about who that might be. | Register here |
56 | March 3, 2027 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Transportation Skills | Virtual | NCDHH | students | check out NCDHH website | |
57 | March 10, 2027 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Transportation Skills | Virtual | NCDHH | parents | check out NCDHH website | |
58 | March 18, 2027 | 5:30-7:00 PM CST | Agencies & Anxiety: MTSS- Layers Supports for All Students | Virtual | Nebraska Transition | Parents | Session will also be recorded | https://esu6-org.zoom.us/j/97922581995 |
59 | March 18, 2027 | Career Exploration Series | Virtual | RIT | Grades 6-12 | Interactive virtual webinars about different career paths. | Register here | |
60 | April 7, 2027 | 12:30 - 1:10 PM CST | Chat and Chow: Staying Active is More Than Just a Team Sport | Virtual | Nebraska Transition | Transition aged students | Explore ways to move your body and build health habits | Register here |
61 | April 7, 2027 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Interacting with Police & First Responders | Virtual | NCDHH | students | check out NCDHH website | |
62 | April 14, 2027 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Interacting with Police & First Responders | Virtual | NCDHH | parents | check out NCDHH website | |
63 | April 15, 2027 | 5:30-7:00 PM CST | Agencies & Anxiety: A Parents' Journey-Parent Panel | Virtual | Nebraska Transition | Parents | Session will also be recorded | https://esu6-org.zoom.us/j/97922581995 |
64 | April 15, 2027 | Career Exploration Series | Virtual | RIT | Grades 6-12 | Interactive virtual webinars about different career paths. | Register here | |
65 | April 22, 2027 | 7:00-8:00 PM | Understanding Special Education Law | Virtual | The Moog Center | Parents, Professionals | This presentation provides an overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its impact on students, families, and educators. | Register here |
66 | May 5, 2027 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Summer Success: Activities, Work & Volunteering | Virtual | NCDHH | students | check out NCDHH website | |
67 | May 5, 2027 | 7:00-8:00 PM CST | Summer Success: Activities, Work & Volunteering | Virtual | NCDHH | parents | check out NCDHH website | |
68 | June 22-24, 2027 | AG Bell Connect | Virtual | AG Bell | Parents, Professionals | More info coming soon | Coming soon | |