For curious kids
Stories, simple communication tips, and activities to help you feel more like you.
Let’s exploreLoading the learning library and events.
A little fox. A powerful message.
Hear differently.
Grow confidently.
Every child deserves to feel confident in how they hear. Meet Mabel—a friendly fox helping kids explore hearing differences, find their voice, and proudly ask for what they need.
For curious kids. For the grown-ups cheering them on.
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 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.
Coming to the library
What helps me hear?
Explore hearing tools and the things that help us understand each other.
Coming to the library
Can you say that again?
Practice asking someone to repeat, rephrase, or face you when they speak.
Coming to the library
My voice matters.
Small, everyday steps toward confident self-advocacy.
A peek at what we’re planning. These learning topics are still in development.
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.
Washington DHH community
Suggest an event →Good things are on the horizon.
We’re gathering accessible community events. Dates, access details, and organizer links will appear here once they’re checked.
A little help along the way
Useful tools.
Trusted connections.
A growing collection for families and educators, organized around real-life questions.
Hearing & communication
Understanding hearing differences and finding ways to connect.
School & self-advocacy
Preparing for conversations about access, support, and belonging.
Community & connection
Finding organizations and people who understand your journey.
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 →