A starting point for our family
New questions, school support, or a little connection. Choose the situation closest to yours.
Find our next step →A free learning & community website
Hear differently.
Grow confidently.
Stories, simple lessons, and practical resources for deaf and hard of hearing children, families, and educators—guided by Mabel, a friendly fox.
For curious kids. For the grown-ups cheering them on. Inspired by Amelia →
Something useful for today
Choose one small next step.
A plan for school
Create a teacher introduction, a communication-preferences sheet, and a shared meeting plan.
Build our conversation kit →An adventure with Mabel
Explore three everyday moments and choose helpful ideas. No sound, score, or timer.
Explore with Mabel →The real child behind Go Mabel
It starts with Amelia.
A hockey player. A viola player. A child who wears hearing aids. Our daughter Amelia inspires Go Mabel—and our belief that every child deserves room for all the things that make them who they are.
Meet the family behind Mabel →From our family to yours
Confidence for kids.
Practical help for grown-ups.
Connection for families.
Mabel is the fictional guide. Amelia is the real-life inspiration. Your child brings their own story.
Find your path
There's a place for you here.
Learning about hearing differences, supporting a child, or helping a classroom thrive? Let’s find your next little step.
For curious kids
Stories, simple communication tips, and activities to help you feel more like you.
Let’s exploreFor parents & caregivers
A little guidance for the big questions—and everyday ways to support your child.
Find your starting pointFor educators
Thoughtful ideas for learning spaces where every child can participate and belong.
Explore resources
Hello, friend!
Meet Mabel.
A friend for the journey.
Curious, kind, and always learning. Mabel knows there’s more than one way to hear, communicate, and connect.
Together, we can practice asking for what we need, make space for each other, and celebrate all the things that make us who we are.
- Different ways of hearing, equal belonging
- Confidence to ask for help or a repeat
- Kindness to ourselves and one another
Explore together
Little lessons.
Big confidence.
Small moments of learning can make a big difference. Start with a question. Grow from there.
Learn with Mabel
What helps me hear?
Explore the tools, people, and places that help you understand and connect.
Read together →
Learn with Mabel
Can you say that again?
Practice three friendly ways to ask for a repeat, a rephrase, or a clearer view.
Read together →
Learn with Mabel
My voice matters.
Notice what helps, choose a request, and find someone who can support you.
Read together →In your corner
You don’t have to figure
everything out alone.
Hearing differences come with questions. This is a place to find helpful starting points, build confidence, and prepare for conversations that matter.
- Talking about hearing differences together
- Making space for listening breaks
- Preparing questions for school and IEP meetings
- Supporting your child’s self-advocacy
Better together
Find your people.
Share the joy.
Connections, adventures, and community for deaf and hard of hearing families across Washington.
Nov 2, 2026
Event details →The Cognitive Lab: Accelerating Meaning Making
Online · Zoom · Online
Presented in spoken English; other access arrangements not stated. Accommodation request deadline October 15 has passed. · Not stated by organizer; confirm when registering.
Verified 2026-10-31T15:22:55.013Z · Times: America/Los_Angeles
Nov 3, 2026
Event details →Family Night — Yakima
Children’s Village · 3801 Kern Rd. · Yakima
All communication modes welcome. ASL and Spanish interpretation provided. · Not specified by organizer; confirm when registering.
RSVP by 2026-10-30 · Verified 2026-10-30 · Times: America/Los_Angeles
Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026
Event details →ASTra advocacy workshop — four-session series
Online · registration required · Online
ASL interpreted. The October 20 request date for other accommodations has passed; contact the organizer about availability. · Four-session series: members $15; guests $40. Scholarships available by request. Confirm current availability.
Verified 2026-10-31T06:05:31.223Z · Times: America/Los_Angeles
A little help along the way
Useful tools.
Trusted connections.
A growing collection for families and educators, organized around real-life questions.
Understanding hearing aids
An introduction to hearing aids, how they work, and questions to discuss with a hearing professional.
Visit resource ↗Communication support at school
Practical classroom communication and access suggestions from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Visit resource ↗Washington Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
A starting point for Washington services, family connections, and communication access resources.
Visit resource ↗Let’s keep growing
Have an idea for Mabel?
A question, a useful resource, an event worth sharing? We’d love to hear it.
Say hello to Go Mabel →