About the GBYS Program
Texas Guide By Your Side™ (GBYS) is a family support program that embodies the mission of Hands & Voices, which is to provide support in an unbiased manner to parents/guardians with deaf or hard of hearing Children from birth-21.
Guide By Your Side (GBYS) does this through specially trained parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. These parents work as “Guides” directly with families who have just learned of their child’s hearing condition, or who have older children and are in need of the unique support that comes from someone else who has walked this path him/herself and can share from direct experience and wisdom. GBYS programs can also include an option for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Guides (DHH Guides) who are adults who are deaf or hard of hearing and specially trained to provide support to families.
How Do I Enroll?
Enrolling in the Guide By Your Side program is easy, confidential, and free of charge!
Parents and family members can request services in English or Spanish.
Professionals can also request services for staff or families they serve with faxed consent.
Services
Parent Guides, Deaf Hard of Hearing Guides, and Follow Through Guides
Part of international organization
All guides have annual training and monthly updates
GBYS services are free and confidential