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Raymond Merritt Feb 06, 2026
Raymond Merritt February 6, 2026 in ASL 12 Subscribers Subscribe
100 deaf babies may be born in the DC metro area each year.
In 2024:
• 17 were identified as deaf in DC
• Only 4 enrolled in a Parent–Infant Program
When my daughter joined Kendall’s PIP, she was one of five babies.
Where are the others going?
This video explores:
• EHDI data
• Strong Start and Part C
• The River School
• Kendall School
• Funding systems
• LEAD-K
• ASL access
I support diverse educational options. But we must ask whether our systems are building language access — or leaking opportunity.
Watch and join the discussion.