<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ouldhh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ouldhh]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/cccblog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:27:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://rayoflightpeters.wixsite.com/ouldhh/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Deaf Awareness Month: The Language Access Conversation We're Not Having]]></title><description><![CDATA[September is Deaf Awareness Month, and it should lead to action, not just talk. The most important action is this: put Deaf children first. Give them what they need right away. I wrote before about why language matters early for Deaf children. You can read that article here: Why Early Language Access Matters More Than Hearing. It explains what happens when a Deaf child does not get full language early, and why waiting for a cochlear implant to work can be risky. To be clear, there is nothing...]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/language-access-comes-first-autism-adhd-and-learning-disabilities-in-deaf-children</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9c495cc6495acaaf2f496f</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category><category><![CDATA[Learning Disabilities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Deafness]]></category><category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category><category><![CDATA[Deaf Awareness Month]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neurodivergence]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:14:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8e44a_e8ff7dbd01aa403ba484bb979b0cc84b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Toby Overstreet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Your Way Back: Strategies for Neurodivergent Burnout Recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 3 of 3: What Real Recovery Actually Looks Like Part 1 of this series covers what neurodivergent burnout is and why it happens. Part 2 looks at Bare Minimum Mondays and what it says about the need to pace differently. This final part is about what comes next — what recovery actually looks like, and what can help prevent burnout from taking over again. One important thing to say upfront: recovery from neurodivergent burnout is not linear. Some days will feel like progress and others will...]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/finding-your-way-back-strategies-for-neurodivergent-burnout-recovery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6f702c3e0c16484ff9236f</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyslexia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Learning Disabilities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyscalculia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neurodivergence]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dysgraphia]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:23:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ea403_493e9ba8d0684ef9b04c1b86a8b68495~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Toby Overstreet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bare Minimum Mondays: Permission to Slow Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 2 of 3: What a Viral Trend Tells Us About Neurodivergent Burnout Part 1 of this series covers what neurodivergent burnout is and what causes it. If you haven't read it yet, start there — it sets the foundation for everything in this post. This part is about a trend that started on TikTok and struck a nerve with millions of people — especially neurodivergent workers. It is called Bare Minimum Mondays. And while it might sound like an excuse to do less, there is something much more...]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/bare-minimum-mondays-permission-to-slow-down</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6f6a5d3e0c16484ff9133a</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyslexia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Learning Disabilities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyscalculia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dysgraphia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neurodivergence]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:28:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ea403_d43da06ab99f44e28840225a094fbe35~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Toby Overstreet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUL BULLETIN AUGUST ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the OUL newsletter for August!]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/oul-bulletin-august</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57fef98a059921e603d074</guid><category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category><category><![CDATA[OUL Bulletins]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:02:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04ea1f_f0cfbb80250244f8b87f5fe0caa3a99b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_909,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patrick Peters</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Neurodivergent Burnout?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 1 of 3: Understanding the Exhaustion Behind the Mask Most people know what it feels like to be burned out. Tired, stressed, running on empty. But for neurodivergent people — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other brain differences — burnout can go much deeper than that. It is not just a rough week. It is a kind of total exhaustion that can last for months and touches every part of a person's life. Sound familiar? You are not alone. This is Part 1 of a three-part series. Here, we...]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/what-is-neurodivergent-burnout</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6f6e72bca6fdcb434d6796</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neurodivergence]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyslexia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Learning Disabilities]]></category><category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyscalculia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dysgraphia]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:54:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ea403_52a75857b81246698f6ebdf263ec6482~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Toby Overstreet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond IEPs and 504 Plans: What Every Parent Should Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your child has a learning disability, you've probably heard the terms IEP and 504 Plan thrown around a lot. And while those two are the most common starting points, they're not the only tools available to you. Understanding the bigger picture can help you ask better questions and advocate more confidently for your child. Here's a plain-language breakdown of what's out there. The Two You've Probably Already Heard Of If it has been a while since you last looked at either plan, it is worth...]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/beyond-ieps-and-504-plans-what-every-parent-should-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a32ec739b47a7f91ae6d6f3</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyslexia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Learning Disabilities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Deafness]]></category><category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dysgraphia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neurodivergence]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:48:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ea403_2e05ebbf8f3f4f84b61090862215e369~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Toby Overstreet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Scarlett’s Park Conference: Understanding Congenital CMV and The Developing Deaf &#38; Hard of Hearing Child]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how congenital CMV can affect the hearing, development, education, and support needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children during the virtual 2026 Scarlett’s Park Conference.]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/2026-scarlett-s-park-conference-understanding-congenital-cmv-and-the-developing-deaf-hard-of-hear</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a67ac0c65a8c8dd285dd9c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:49:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04ea1f_fbbf230113484bec8af05375f619d537~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patrick Peters</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What People Get Wrong About Learning Disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A learning disability is when a person's brain works differently. It can make it hard to read, write, do math, or remember things. Learning disabilities are not a disease. They are not something you can catch. And they are not anyone's fault. Many people do not know the truth about learning disabilities. Wrong ideas can hurt people and make it harder for them to get help. About 15 to 20 out of every 100 people have a learning disability. That is a lot of people! But many of them never find...]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/what-people-get-wrong-about-learning-disabilities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2ddf8144c7bef1d0313803</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Learning Disabilities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyscalculia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dysgraphia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neurodivergence]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:48:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ea403_31d7e46492ef4431b5cf3906ac4b4f7a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Toby Overstreet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting Ready for College Before Fall Arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[A guide for neurodivergent and Deaf or Hard of Hearing students — and the families walking alongside them Hey — whether you're the one packing up for campus this fall or the parent stress-eating snacks at the kitchen table while your kid pretends everything is fine: you're in the right place.  The fact that you're thinking about this now, while summer is still in full swing, already puts you ahead of a lot of people. Pat yourself on the back. Seriously. But let's be real — "getting ready...]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/getting-ready-for-college-before-fall-arrives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ac0fcf7b480551f133eb0</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:20:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ea403_6aed066fd666493186b853325ccf1deb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Toby Overstreet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUL BULLETIN July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the July OUL Bulletin for community updates, inspiring stories, valuable resources, and upcoming events for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and unique learners.]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/oul-bulletin-july</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a442512de1908b1cec80124</guid><category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category><category><![CDATA[OUL Bulletins]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:42:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04ea1f_cab5705f8b3449cf97e6a039ca95a9fb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patrick Peters</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUL BULLETIN June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the June OUL Bulletin for community updates, inspiring stories, valuable resources, and upcoming events for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and unique learners.]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/oul-bulletin-june</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f4945d7053c3c7ea30878</guid><category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category><category><![CDATA[OUL Bulletins]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:12:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04ea1f_49a4c872e84d443a916e5c6430f7bcab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patrick Peters</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultimate Summer Reading List for Neurodivergent Readers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer is the perfect season to find a book that feels like it was written just for you. Whether you have ADHD, autism, dyslexia, OCD, or you're still figuring out how your brain works — the right book can show you a character who thinks the way you think, struggles the way you struggle, and comes out the other side not fixed, but understood. Every book on this list celebrates brain differences. None of them treat neurodivergence as a problem to solve.]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/ultimate-summer-reading-list-for-neurodivergent-readers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2db50028513bd3b38c4c93</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyslexia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Learning Disabilities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyscalculia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dysgraphia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neurodivergence]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ea403_e1cbfd4351c448f0a3684b25504a1a81~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Toby Overstreet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans with Disabilities Act: Celebrate 36 Years, July 26 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we celebrate ADA 36, OUL honors the disability rights movement and the ongoing fight for access, dignity, inclusion, and belonging. The ADA reminds us that access is not charity — access is civil rights.]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/americans-with-disabilities-act-celebrate-36-years-july-26-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a32b0dace85b49c3c4d69f9</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[ADA]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:20:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04ea1f_d33acb4b9a534b2cbe505008a907a37c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patrick Peters</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Ahead: A Guide to Summer Camps for Neurodivergent Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer is almost here — and if you're still looking for the right camp for your neurodivergent child, you're not too late, but now is the time to move quickly. Many specialized programs fill up fast, and taking the time to find the right fit can make all the difference between a confidence-building experience and a frustrating one. For parents of neurodivergent children — including those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing — choosing a summer camp involves more than picking activities your child...]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/planning-ahead-a-guide-to-summer-camps-for-neurodivergent-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3402a96761ed67b03d71e4</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyslexia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Learning Disabilities]]></category><category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyscalculia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dysgraphia]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:56:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ea403_d9be0bb1020b47d5bcdb0dce63233a13~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Toby Overstreet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juneteenth: Remembering History, Celebrating Freedom, and Learning Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juneteenth is a day of remembrance, learning, and community. It honors the end of slavery in the United States—and reminds us that freedom and justice have not always arrived equally or at the same time for everyone. Juneteenth (short for “June nineteenth”) is observed each year on June 19. It marks the day in 1865 when many enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas learned that slavery had ended. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, it was not enforced everywhere...]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/juneteenth-remembering-history-celebrating-freedom-and-learning-together</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a356d7d2e4e04fc71b4912b</guid><category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04ea1f_e6bd0962a91e40e48a9f08e76c1e9d97~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patrick Peters</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Fun Ways to Keep Math Skills Sharp Over the Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[With summer officially arriving on June 21st, it's a good moment to think about how to blend the slower pace of these months with the kind of low-pressure learning that actually sticks. Summer doesn't have to mean a hard stop on math — but it also shouldn't feel like school in disguise. For students who already find math challenging, including kids with dyscalculia or other learning differences, the goal is to build a friendlier relationship with numbers, not to drill them. The activities...]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/10-fun-ways-to-keep-math-skills-sharp-over-the-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c729574254bcae08243f4</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyslexia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Learning Disabilities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neurodivergence]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04ea1f_c0db3b8bceb342ec8dc101201b7804a9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Toby Overstreet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping Kids Engaged: Summer Strategies for Neurodivergent Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer brings new opportunities and challenges for neurodivergent, Deaf, and Hard of Hearing children. Learn how simple routines, social connections, sensory supports, and everyday learning experiences can help your child thrive throughout the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/keeping-kids-engaged-summer-strategies-for-neurodivergent-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c6880b1e07a04572f31d5</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyslexia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Learning Disabilities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyscalculia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dysgraphia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neurodivergence]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04ea1f_13e99f5ba76c4e709bd4cd8987040b1d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Toby Overstreet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 Comprehensive Summer Activities That Build Stronger Self-Esteem, Independence &#38; Academics for all neurodivergent children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer can feel like a long stretch of unstructured time — and for neurodivergent kids, that lack of structure can swing either way. It can be the breathing room they need after a draining school year, or it can leave them feeling adrift without the routines that anchor them. The activities below aren't about filling every hour or turning summer into "school lite." They're about offering choices that build real skills: confidence in their own abilities, the independence to try things without...]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/15-comprehensive-summer-activities-that-build-stronger-self-esteem-independence-academics-for-all</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c5999b1e07a04572f0eb8</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyslexia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Learning Disabilities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dyscalculia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dysgraphia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neurodivergence]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:12:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04ea1f_446c9f88dd284205a7fabf2a0d7c147c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Toby Overstreet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Pride Month!]]></title><description><![CDATA[OUL celebrates Pride Month by supporting diversity, inclusion, and community for LGBTQ+, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, neurodivergent individuals, and unique learners.]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/happy-pride-month</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1e1f6674254bcae0859e21</guid><category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:28:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04ea1f_981bd1ccdb0242f698e1e5c4d1dd6152~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patrick Peters</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUL BULLETIN MAY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the May OUL Bulletin for community updates, inspiring stories, valuable resources, and upcoming events for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and unique learners.]]></description><link>https://www.ouldhh.org/post/oul-bulletin-may</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e610b4930722cfe9168afe</guid><category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category><category><![CDATA[OUL Bulletins]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:20:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04ea1f_b8391217d23b49c6a36586e675d37f4d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_930,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patrick Peters</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>