Family communication program
The Whole Family Project
Sign-language instruction tailored to families with a young child who is Deaf, hard of hearing, or nonverbal because of a hearing or speech disability.
Confirm availability with The Whole Person before making plans.
Service area
Where this service may be available
- Area to confirm
Reviewed practical guidance
Eligibility and access
This section uses only the access facts AQL could connect to this exact service. Confirm the current pathway directly before relying on it.
- Child's age
- The program is intended for families with a child from birth through age 12. Adult family members participate in instruction and practice.
- Communication need
- A child living in the home who has a hearing or speech disability and would benefit from visual communication.
- Family participation
- At least one parent must attend weekly sessions; families are expected to practice and log vocabulary. The program is described as two years, with the option to withdraw.
Reviewed practical guidance
To establish you'll probably need:
These steps use The Whole Person's public instructions. Each step links to its evidence. When the official page stops short of a full intake checklist, this guide says so instead of filling the gap.
Contact the program or use the official contact route.
The official page lists ASL Instructor Micki Keck at 913-227-4298 videophone and mkeck@thewholeperson.org.
Have ready or be ready to discuss- Parent or guardian name
- Child's name and age
- Phone and email
- County
- The child's communication need
Review the weekly family responsibilities.
A parent must be present, the family should be prepared and punctual, and weekly vocabulary practice is expected.
Confirm current availability and tutor matching.
The public page describes tailored family instruction but does not publish current capacity, wait time, or the exact acceptance sequence.
Do not assume this part
Confirm directly before relying on the service
Confirm county coverage, current tutor capacity, start date, session format, cost, and any additional enrollment records.