About Us

Building Literacy That Works for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

The goal is simple: to give Deaf and Hard of Hearing students a true foundation of English literacy through activities and strategies that build success at every step.

English is a complex language—and without a clear understanding of how it works, students can easily develop incomplete skills. Most DHH students are expected to learn English literacy through materials designed for hearing children—children who already possess full linguistic knowledge of English before entering kindergarten.

Hearing children practice language they already know. Deaf children, in contrast, need instruction that is comprehensible, visual, and developmentally appropriate for their unique linguistic pathways. The goal is the same—independent English literacy—but the route must be different. DHH students need intentional, structured instruction that aligns with how they access and organize language. Bedrock provides the clear design, strategies, and activities they need to build literacy from the ground up.

Developmentally Designed Materials

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children need to develop literacy in ways that make sense to them. Bedrock materials are built around visually based strategies that begin with concept development first, then connect those concepts to language. This approach ensures that learning is meaningful, comprehensible, and aligned with how DHH students naturally acquire and organize knowledge.

Commitment to Excellence

Our mission is to engage Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in literacy approaches, activities, and tools that have been proven effective for over 40 years in classrooms across the United States and abroad. Each resource reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence, accessibility, and meaningful literacy growth for every learner.