Omaha School Visits - Cox Classic Presented by Chevrolet
By Missy Durkin

Nationwide Tour Wives members had the special opportunity to visit the Nebraska Children's Home ("NCH") and the Omaha Hearing School for Children during the week of the Cox Classic. At the NCH, we were able to play games with incredible children, many of whom have been diagnosed with behavioral disorders. These were not apparent to us at all as these children avidly participated in all activities with us, and were able to do so, in large part, due to the way the NCH structures their many programs. We were all very impressed. Members Katie Wagner and Carol Daley spent part of their time reading to this special bunch of exceptional children!

The Omaha Hearing School was an eye opener to the world of the hearing impaired. This School focuses on helping every child at different levels of hearing loss to speak and listen. They do not teach sign language because they feel every child, no matter how severe the hearing loss is, can speak and listen. With the help of very sophisticated equipment, these teachers get to develop the skill of listening and responding in the children through intensive language instruction. Even though school was out for the summer, we felt very privileged to tour this unique facility!