Welcome to GPODHH

The Global Coalition of Parents of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (GPODHH) is an international collaboration of parent-led groups and parent leaders dedicated to promoting improved systemic protocols and practices which encourage informed choice and the empowerment of families with a deaf or hard-of-hearing child throughout the world.

2026 GPODHH Parent Leadership Symposium


Building Skills to Build Capacity

8-9 June 2026 |Bad Ischl, Austria

Thank you to all of the parent leaders who travelled from four continents to join us at our inaugural Parent Leadership Symposium. Thank you for your passion, your generosity in sharing your experiences, your curiosity, and your unwavering commitment to supporting families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Together, you created an environment of learning, encouragement and genuine collaboration. The friendships and partnerships formed during the symposium will continue to strengthen our global parent community.