• LEAP for MIDDLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2026

    LEAP for MIDDLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2026

    Learning Experience and Adventure Program

  • Have you ever wanted to get to know others your age who also are deaf or hard of hearing? The Learning Experience and Adventure Program (LEAP) offers this opportunity virtually for middle schoolers to connect with other students who are deaf or hard of hearing! 

    Activities and games are run by adults who are deaf or hard of hearing and use LSL to communicate.

    We look forward to welcoming you to the program!
                     
    Upcoming Session Dates:

    -Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 12:30-3:00 pm EST
    -Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 12:30-3:00 pm EST
    -Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 12:30-3:00 pm EST
    -Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 12:30-3:00 pm EST
    -Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 12:30-3:00 pm EST
    -Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 12:30-3:00 pm EST

    Eligibilty Requirements:

    LEAP welcomes registrants who are in Middle School; 6th to 8th grade (11-14 years old). To qualify, registrants must have a bilateral or unilateral hearing loss. Registrants must also use Listening and Spoken Language as the primary method of communication. Remote Live and Automated Captioning are used during the LEAP program. The program is provided in English. If you have limited English proficiency, please make the LEAP staff aware and specify. 

    LEAP Registration Window

    Registration opens one month before each session and closes 24 hours prior to the session start.

    Saturday sessions: Registration closes Friday at 12:30 PM ET
    Sunday sessions: Registration closes Saturday at 12:30 PM ET

    To reserve a spot, families are required to fill out this registration form. 

    Families will be notified of acceptance at least one week before the session and will receive Zoom details via email and calendar invite.

     

    Registration Submission Verification (Important):

    You must fill your email into the email validator field of the application. After you've submitted your registration, you will receive a confirmation email from Jotform.  If you do not receive this confirmation, it means your registration is not complete. You can contact AG Bell at LEAP@agbell.org, if you do not receive a confirmation email from jotform.  

    If you have any questions or need further assistance, please email us at LEAP@agbell.org.

  • Please select which LEAP Session(s) are preferred:

  • Contact Information

    All Information is required.
  • Gender*
  • Race*

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  • AG Bell is excited to launch a new pilot program in 2026: the Bridging Futures Mentoring Program! Through this program, selected LEAP participants and LOFTees will be matched with a mentor from AG Bell’s Young Leaders Network—adults ages 18–40 with hearing loss who use Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) to communicate. Mentoring pairs will connect virtually via Zoom once a month for six months. Together, they’ll build a meaningful mentoring relationship while developing self-advocacy and leadership skills, and increasing college awareness and readiness. If you’re interested in participating, please indicate below, and a member of the AG Bell team will reach out with more details!*

  • Parent / Guardian Information

  • Relationship to Child:*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • We will communicate with you using E-mail – a valid e-mail address is required for sharing time-sensitive information and helping you prepare for the program. Please be sure to add LEAP@agbell.org to your e-mail address book. You will ONLY receive emails pertinent to LEAP.

     


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  • Tell Us About Your Child's Hearing Loss

  • Type of hearing loss: *
  • My teen's hearing loss is:*
  • Indicate the amplification device(s) used by the teen:*
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  • Communication

  • What method(s) of communication does your child use at home and in school? Check all that apply.*
  • What supports does your child currently use at school? Check all that apply.*

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  • How did you hear about LEAP?*

  • COPPA Compliance Provisions 

  • 1. Alexander Graham Bell Association's Representations and Warranties Regarding COPPA Compliance.  Alexander Graham Bell Association represents and warrants that, in the event that the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) applies to any websites or online services provided by Alexander Graham Bell Association, Alexander Graham Bell Association represents and warrants to Blue Sky eLearn that Alexander Graham Bell Association shall comply with all applicable requirements of COPPA, as amended from time to time, including without limitation: 
     
    a. Post a clear and comprehensive online privacy policy describing Alexander Graham Bell Association's information practices for personal information collected online from children; 
     
    b. Provide direct notice to parents and obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information online from children; 
     
    c. Give parents the choice of consenting to Alexander Graham Bell Association's collection and internal use of a child’s information, but in no event shall Alexander Graham Bell Association disclose that information to third parties (unless disclosure is integral to the site or service provided by Alexander Graham Bell Association, in which case, this shall be made clear to parents).  
     
    d. Provide parents access to their child's personal information to review and/or have the information deleted; 
     
    e. Give parents the opportunity to prevent further use or online collection of a child's personal information; 
     
    f. Maintain the confidentiality, security, and integrity of information Alexander Graham Bell Association collects from children, including by taking reasonable steps to release such information only to parties capable of maintaining its confidentiality and security; and 
     
    g. Retain personal information collected online from a child for only as long as is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and delete the information using reasonable measures to protect against its unauthorized access or use. 
     
    2. Alexander Graham Bell Association's Indemnification Obligations Regarding COPPA Compliance.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Alexander Graham Bell Association shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Blue Sky eLearn and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors and permitted assigns against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, penalties, fines, costs, and/or expenses of whatever kind, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or resulting from any breach or non-fulfillment of any representation or warranty with respect to COPPA under this Agreement or any other violations of COPPA by Alexander Graham Bell Association or its officers, directors, employees, agents, or affiliates.

  • Photo and Video Release

  • Contact Information Release

  • AGREEMENT: This is to certify that I am the parent/legal guardian of the aforementioned LEAP Registrant. I support my child’s registration for the AG Bell LEAP program planned for 2025-2026. By signing my name below, I indicate that I have read, understand and accept the Terms and Conditions provided and the Agreement as stated above and affirm that all the information provided in this registration is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.

  • Please do not submit your registration until you have read and responded to the two below questions:

  • Has your Parent or Teacher completed the short essay?
  • Have you completed your 1-2 minute video of yourself? (Optional)

  • Proceed to credit card information, signature and submit.

  • After the session, would you like to receive your $20 deposit back or donate it to support the LEAP program?*
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