Central Institute for the Deaf

10/10/2026

Read about the amazing community making great things possible for children and their families. Our fall 2026 CID sound effects newsletter is here.

Our amazing, connected community of purpose shines through in the fall 2026 CID sound effects newsletter. Stories of progress, life success and extraordinary dedication fill the pages. download pdf  

10/09/2026

Nice project, kids!

10/09/2026

2016 CID alumna Anam Hussein recently attended an international Round Square conference in Sydney, Australia, where she collaborated with peers from around the world to tackle global issues and work with local communities.

We are so proud of Anam!

(third from the left)

10/07/2026

Created by David Ritchey (CID class of 1969) and his wife and friends, the second Deafstock Music and Art Festival will be held March 18–20, 2027 in Brooksville, Florida.

More than 950 fans attended their first Deafstock in April of 2025. For three days and two nights, bands belted out hard rock, psychedelic rock, folk rock and blues, playing original songs and covers from the Summer of Love. From the music to the art installations and stagecraft, the experience felt like the 1969 Woodstock music festival, except with accessibility in every detail. “We believe everyone should be able to freely attend regardless of their physical restrictions, limitations or barriers,” Ritchey said.

Purchase tickets by March 6 at deafstock.org.

Experience three unforgettable days and nights of live music, plus two nights of dynamic performers — with the full lineup coming soon. Enjoy the perfect mix of outdoor adventure and festival comfort, including hiking, swimming, games, wildlife trails, fishing, and cozy fire pits.

10/05/2026

It's World Teachers' Day!

Today we celebrate extraordinary people dedicated to opening up the world of learning for children.

10/01/2026

Parents and caregivers of kids who use hearing aids and/or cochlear implants (including but not limited to CID alumni): Your child is likely eligible to attend CID's FREE Evaluation Camp!

Don't miss this opportunity to obtain updated academic and language testing and a personalized report to share with your school and care team. Your child will enjoy social time with peers, plus a $25 Amazon gift card for participating.

The first camp is the morning of Saturday, October 17. Interested? Visit tinyurl.com/evalinterest.

Please help spread the word.

09/29/2026

Today, we officially kick off the 2026 United Way Community Campaign! As a proud United Way of Greater St. Louis partner agency, we see every day what happens when a community comes together to provide targeted support for those who need it.

Every gift and act of support helps strengthen our region by creating opportunities for people. We appreciate our community's ongoing support for CID children and their families.

We're proud to stand with United Way.

We're building a strong foundation for the St. Louis region, now and for our future. Volunteer, donate, read our stories...Unite with us.

09/26/2026

Daisy Kent, a celebrity from Season 28 of The Bachelor, talks frankly about some of the struggles of being deaf.

Opening up.

09/23/2026

Last week was doctor week in the Anabeth and John Weil Early Childhood Center. Thank you to Dr. Berry-Tony, who visited to help the students learn what doctors do.

She even donated working children's stethoscopes, scrub caps, masks, gloves and lollipops for our excited "doctors in training." They learned lots of new language through play.

09/22/2026

The Parents' Organization invites you to a their CID fundraiser at Ultimate Ninjas Chesterfield on Friday evening, October 9. This looks like fun!