About AG Bell

The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) is a lifelong resource, support network and advocate for listening, learning, talking and living independently with hearing loss. Through publications, advocacy, training, scholarships and financial aid, AG Bell promotes the use of spoken language and hearing technology. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with chapters located in the United States and a network of international affiliates, AG Bell's global presence provides its members and the public with the support they need – close to home. With over a century of service, AG Bell supports its mission: Advocating Independence through Listening and Talking!

About the Texas Chapter of AG Bell

AG Bell currently has chapters in 30 U.S. states. Chapters are incorporated entities with a primary goal of increasing awareness of hearing loss and the benefits of early intervention at the state level. Members include parents of children with hearing loss, adults with hearing loss and the professionals who serve them.

The Texas Chapter of AG Bell has a great group of individuals who have committed to furthering Alexander Graham Bell’s mission. Chapter leaders volunteer their time to educate the health-care and education professionals, parents and the general public that children with hearing loss can learn to listen and talk.

An active member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Section (DHHS) since 1992, Julie Grisham is the past DHHS Secretary and currently the DHHS Editor. Julie has served on the Texas Chapter board since 1992.  Deaf since age 3, Julie Grisham was mainstreamed in hearing classes throughout her educational years. Her parents received support from AG Bell early on and as a result, Julie was able to receive financial aid for private school and college scholarships. She possesses a B.A. in English with a Journalism minor from Texas A&M University and an M.A. in Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She currently lives in San Antonio where she is employed as Senior Editor/Lead Editor with Harcourt Assessment, Inc., an assessment test publisher.