Anne Barlow

Anne Barlow has been with Minnesota Hands & Voices since December of 2013. She began as a Parent Guide where she was able to share her 35+ years of experience as a parent of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. As director, Anne is honored to lead a diverse and passionate team who strongly believe in our mission of parent support and empowerment.

Anne lives in the northwest metro area. She and her husband are the proud parents of two adult children, the older of whom is Deaf, and are grandparents to 3 CODAs (Child of a Deaf Adult).

She is a “retired” Occupational Therapist (OTR) and has also worked as a para and/or volunteer in special education at the elementary level for many years. She loves to read mysteries, bake, bike, swim, and swing in a hammock. She tries to learn something new every day.

A Note from Anne

“Because Minnesota Hands & Voices did not exist when we were learning about our son’s hearing loss, I had deep feelings of isolation and anxiety about how to proceed. I feel honored to be able to help support new parents on their own journey to find information and resources as quickly as possible so that they feel empowered and confident to make choices that work for their children.”