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Wisconsin Project Empowers Deafblind Family to Thrive

12/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Wisconsin Deafblind Project provided support to Casey Garner and Leah Garner, residents of Wisconsin, after they adopted Annie, a newborn who was deaf and had health issues.
The project connected the Garners with other families.
It offered sign language mentorship and supplied sensory toys and Braille books for Annie.
As a result, the Garners could navigate parenting challenges, and Annie formed a friendship with another child facing similar difficulties.

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Story summary

The Wisconsin Deafblind Project provided support to Casey Garner and Leah Garner, residents of Wisconsin, after they adopted Annie, a newborn who was deaf and had health issues.
The project connected the Garners with other families.
It offered sign language mentorship and supplied sensory toys and Braille books for Annie.
As a result, the Garners could navigate parenting challenges, and Annie formed a friendship with another child facing similar difficulties.