EVER WONDER - How hearing works or what causes deafness? What it would be like to be deaf? How individuals who are deaf communicate with family and friends? What kind of technology is available for people who are deaf and hard of hearing?

Click here to watch a video on the Museum on Deafness.

When an organization hosts the Traveling Museum on Deafness, visitors will find answers to these questions and more.

Presented in both American Sign Language and spoken English, this fun and educational museum experience will enable participants to learn about the science of deafness, how individuals adapt to hearing loss and what makes Deaf Culture unique. Students will work together to try and communicate their thoughts & feelings without making a sound!

ICODA’s Traveling Museum is brought to you through funding received from the Northbrook Civic Center.

Guests will: 

• explore the mechanics of hearing;

• learn about different types of hearing loss and what causes them;

• check out the evolution of hearing technology;

• learn about available adaptations for the Deaf Community;

• learn American Sign Language;

• discover a distinctive art movement, Deaf View Image Arts (De’VIA)

• and MUCH more!

Enhance your curriculum and meet Illinois learning standards in understanding the role of the arts in civilizations, past and present.

ENJOY learning how the visual arts and American Sign Language intertwine.

ENRICH your students’ lives with a rare look into the world of Deafness and hearing loss.

ENTERTAIN your students by exposing them to Deaf literature performed in American Sign Language and spoken English. 

Presentations are offered at 3 different lengths and adjusted to accommodate your group’s needs.  Prices apply to bookings within a 50 mile radius of our Northbrook, IL location.  Farther travel may require additional fees.

1. 30 Minutes - $350.00

2. 45 Minutes - $400.00

3. 60 Minutes - $450.00

To book a visit from the Traveling Museum on Deafness, please contact Gina Matzin, Outreach Coordinator at gmatzkin@icodaarts.org. 

Testimonials

“This is one of the best presentations we’ve had for our students.”

~ Mrs. Barr, Teacher, Prairie School

“I loved the Museum on Deafness.  It was really interesting finding out more about deafness and how people cope with it!”

~ Amanda, student, Fremd High School

“The Museum has really been a big focal point and very, very successful on educating people on issues for people with deafness.”

~ Kathy Parker, Former Illinois State Senator