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Organization	KEX Kids Fund
Region	United States
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ProjectLeader	Vicki Linnman

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Children who cannot hear or have partial hearing loss find school extremely difficult and it is nearly impossible for them to be successful. This project, in cooperation with Educational Service District Audiology Programs, provides hearing care to children who show signs of poor hearing and have no resources for hearing care. Children whose families are on free or reduced-price lunch programs complete a simple application to apply for KEX Kids Fund support.

Challenge

Children who have difficulty hearing find school extremely difficult and it is nearly impossible for them to be successful. Lack of success in school impacts the child's self esteem and can lead to early withdrawal from school and antisocial behavior resulting in life long problems. Experts tell us experiencing success early in school is critical to succeedingin life!

Long-Term Impact

We think helping these kids succeed early in life might actually prevent much larger problems later on. Glasses and hearing aids might be all it takes. Like we said, it seems pretty simple.