Our advocates are available statewide to meet with you by phone, in-person, or virtually. Contact us to get started on your advocacy journey today!
Specially trained ASTra advocates provide resources, workshops, and individualized support, at no cost to the family, in regard to:
ASTra Advocates do not provide legal advice, or represent that their advice equates to legal counsel and nothing in the relationship between the party requesting support and the ASTra advocate should be construed as legal advice.
ASTra: Advocacy, Support & Training, is a Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Educational Advocacy Program that embodies the mission and vision of Hands & Voices, which is “to provide support to families with children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication mode, method, and educational setting so that every child who is DHH has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.”
The Nevada Hands & Voices ASTra program believes empowered families learn to advocate effectively and independently! We understand that each child is an individual and provide support to meet the unique needs that are appropriate for each child.
Our trained ASTra Advocates work alongside families to support, empower, and share information .
Nevada Hands & Voices offers a one day workshop (ASTra Level One) to inform families on special education rights for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and equip them to advocate for their student's needs.
We’re here to help. Contact us today and let’s talk about how we can support your family on this journey.