Ohio Valley Voices

🚧🌟 It's happening! Our inclusive playground is starting to take shape! 🌟🚧

We're excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at the installation process as this dream becomes a reality for the children and families of Ohio Valley Voices. Soon, our students will have a welcoming space to play, explore, learn, and connect alongside their peers.

This project would not be possible without the incredible support of our community. A special thank you to Impact 100 Cincinnati for their transformational $100,000 grant and to the Sharp Family for their tireless advocacy, fundraising efforts, and dedication to making this playground a reality.

We can't wait to welcome our children to this amazing new space and share the finished project with all of you. Stay tuned for more updates! 💙

👂💙 Ohio Valley Voices was proud to participate in "From Screening to Success: Strengthening Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) in Kentucky," a summit focused on improving outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families.

OVV Executive Director Maria Sentelik and Special Programs Director Meredith Craven joined colleagues from across Kentucky in conversations about strengthening support systems for children and families through early hearing detection and intervention.

Thank you KY Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs!

On June 4, Meredith Craven, OVV's Special Programs Director, traveled to Louisville to participate in the Kentucky Early Language and Literacy Initiative (KELLI).

KELLI brings together members of the community who share a common goal: improving language and literacy outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

We're proud to be part of these collaborative efforts to ensure every child has access to the resources they need to thrive. 💙

Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Kentucky Hands & Voices Heuser Hearing Institute

Today’s alumni event is canceled due to the museum not having enough volunteers to open… we will reschedule

OVV Alumni and current students!

Join us at the Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati for a fun and educational day. Family and friends are welcome!

📅Saturday, June 6th 2026
⏰10 am
📍315 Southe3rn Ave, Covington, KY 41015

For more information, contact Julie Carter:
(859) 802-4145 or [email protected]

And just like that, another year of learning at Ohio Valley Voices has come to an end! 🎓👩‍🏫

Through fun activities, exciting field trips, and dedication to speech and language development, the children have accomplished so much! Now, many will join us for more learning and laughter in our summer program. ☀️😎🫧

☀️ Field Day Fun! ☀️

From races and ring toss to a special visit from Kona Ice, this year's field day will be one to remember. Thanks to all of our staff who helped make it so special. 🎉

🎓 Congratulations to our 2026 graduates! 🎓

We are so proud of the incredible progress they have made and the huge accomplishments they have achieved. While we will miss their smiling faces, we know a bright, exciting future is in store for each and every one of them.

Thank you to everyone who has helped support these amazing children along the way. Go class of 2026! 🩵

Spring is a season of growth—and at OVV, it’s one of our favorite times of the year. 🌱

At the end of May, we celebrate our 2026 graduates and the incredible progress they’ve made along their journey.

Every day at OVV, growth looks like:
💙 A child hearing their parent’s voice clearly
💙 A preschooler reading a sentence independently
💙 A graduate walking confidently into public school prepared to succeed

These moments are why we do what we do, and why we celebrate every milestone along the way.

Congratulations to our graduating class! We can’t wait to see all the places your voices will take you. 🎓

If you’d like to help create more moments like these for future OVV children and families, you can support our mission here: https://ohiovalleyvoices.givecloud.co/product/86AE4E7/2026-ohio-valley-voices-annual-fund-appeal

💙 May is Speech-Language-Hearing Month! 💙

At OVV, we often say “Literacy is spoken language in print.” 📚 Children build reading skills by first developing a strong foundation in listening, language, and communication.

Those skills help open doors far beyond the classroom—and we’re proud to see that reflected in our outcomes:
✨ 83% of OVV graduates have spoken language skills comparable to hearing peers
📖 84% read at or above grade level
🎓 86% pursue post-secondary education

From transitioning into mainstream education settings to celebrating alumni success stories, we love watching our children grow into confident communicators and lifelong learners.