Meet our Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) Guides who are located all over our state.

Anita Cervantes-Bowen
Lead Deaf/Hard of Hearing Guide
Anita is the mother of four children who are deaf or hard of hearing. She assists families as our Lead Deaf Parent Guide and is a Board Member of IL Hands & Voices. Anita and her family live in McLean County.

Kari Taylor
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Guide
Kari Taylor is a deaf adult who uses hearing aids. She assists families as a DHH Guide and lives in DeKalb County.

Sara Siddiqui
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Guide
Sara is a deaf adult who uses Cochlear Implants, She assists families as a DHH Guide and lives in DuPage County.

Angelica Reyes
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Guide
Angelica is a deaf adult who uses a cochlear implant. She assists families as a DHH Guide and lives in Cook County.
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Danielle Claxton
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Guide
Danielle is hard of hearing. She is the parent of two adult daughters who are also hard of hearing. Danielle lives in Cook County.

Hunter Martin
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Guide
Hunter is a deaf adult who uses hearing aids. He assists families as a DHH Guide and lives in Sangamon County.

