Potential Clients

Research conducted by Dr. Laura Dempsey-Polin (Director for the Tulsa Area Alliance on Disabilities) determined that there are between 800 and 1400 children, under the age of six, with a hearing loss who can benefit from Happy Hands’ services.

In 2001, Tulsa County was home to 47,536 preschool age children. Another 36,023 reside in counties contiguous to Tulsa.

Applying available estimates, it can be expected that anywhere from 143 to 856 children in Tulsa County, and an additional 97 to 580 children in contiguous counties, are appropriate candidates for Happy Hands.

Research is also proving that a visual language is very beneficial to children on the autism spectrum and children with physical and cognitive disabilities that interfere with communication development. Happy Hands’ Total Communication approach to language learning opens doors for these special children as well.