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Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
An international membership organization and
resource center on hearing loss and spoken language approaches and
related issues. Aims to serve as one of the best information and support
centers for pediatric hearing loss and the auditory approach.
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Association of Late Deafened Adults (LDA) |
They make up the largest group of deaf individuals. This site provides
information on late-onset deafness as well as support available in your
area. There is a national group which holds annual conventions as well
as local groups throughout the world which offer a more personal support
system.
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Australian Communication Exchange |
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Dedicated to empowering those who are Deaf or have a hearing, speech or
communication impairment, to obtain access to the telephone and other
telecommunication networks. Includes news, services, support and
resources.
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Australian Hearing Services |
Providing
treatment for hearing related problems including ear infection and
deafness. Government subsidised services including fm system, cochlear
implants and bernafon.
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British Deaf Association |
Organization that
promotes sign language and deaf issues. Provides a central resource for
deaf people from across the world to communicate and share experiences,
and offers information to both deaf and hearing people alike on useful
resources.
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Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA) |
A consumer-based, non-profit, self-help organization formed by and for
hard of hearing Canadians. CHHA is the national voice of all hard of
hearing Canadians, works cooperatively with professionals, service
providers and government bodies, and provides information about hard of
hearing issues and solutions.
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Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA), British Columbia Chapter |
- A consumer organization of hard of hearing
people, with national, regional and local structures dedicated to the
assistance of hard of hearing people across Canada.
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Center for Hearing and Deafness Research |
Includes research activities and contact details for the center based
at the Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) International
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A non-profit organization for
the adult hearing sons and daughters of deaf parents. |
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Constance Brown Hearing Centers |
Provides
information concerning types of hearing aids, hearing loss and anatomy
of the ear and FAQs. Lists developmental speech and hearing milestones
for infants and children . Links to other sites, newsletters, products
and the effects of noise on hearing is discussed.
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Deaf History International |
Encourages
the study, preservation and dissemination of Deaf People's history.
Includes details of membership, conferences, and newsletter.
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Deaf Native Americans |
Links to
resource organization for deaf Native Americans.
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The Deaf Service Center of SW Florida |
Provides services to promote and advance the quality of life for the deaf
and hard of hearing citizens of Southwest Florida, including sign
language interpreters, assistive listening devices, advocacy, and community
education, for all of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades, and
Desoto Counties.
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Deaf Studies Trust |
Aims to
enhance and improve the quality of deaf people's lives and their
contribution to society. Site includes profile, news, research, publications,
and resources.
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Deafblind Access of the South |
An organization
whose mission is to extinquish isolation for a weekend, by bringing
together Deaf-Blind individuals from the Southeast and USA, exposing them
to new experiences through workshops, team building events, and social
gatherings with the assistance of Service Support Providers, while
improving the self-esteem of the Deaf-Blind.
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Deafchild International
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This
child-friendly site acts as a hub for communication between schools and deaf
individuals. Includes chat room and video conferencing facilities, as well
as learning resources for deaf children. Requires registration for full
content.
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Deaflawyers.org |
Place where deaf and
hard of hearing attorneys and law students can gather, find resources,
hold discussions with each other, and share tips on the practice or
study of law.
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Deafness Research Foundation |
America's only
voluntary health organization committed to curing and preventing all forms
of hearing loss, and making lifelong hearing health a national
priority.
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Deafnet Association |
An organization
serving the deaf and hard of hearing community of Western Maryland,
Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, South Central Pennsylvania, and North
Western Virginia. Includes services, news, resources and contact
details.
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Deaf-REACH |
Maximizes the
self-sufficiency of socially and economically disadvantaged, multihandicapped deaf
persons.
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Defeating Deafness |
The UK's
only national medical research charity for hearing-impaired people.
Includes news, research and information.
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Michigan Deaf and Hard of Hearing People |
A Michigan state-wide coalition of agencies and organizations working
together to improve accessibility and services for Michigan's Deaf and
Hard of Hearing people.
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Gallaudet Research Institute <http://gri.gallaudet.edu/> - Conducts
research concerning the demographic and academic characteristics of
deaf and hard of hearing populations, providing information mostly to
educators.
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Hearing and Speech Center of Florida
<http://www.hearingandspeechcenter.org> - Information and education
relating to hearing and speech delays in children and adults. Includes an
overview of services provided, FAQs, news and message boards.
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Helen Keller Foundation <http://www.helenkellerfoundation.org> -
Includes details about the organization, research, education,
testimonials, contributions and contact information. |
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HI Kids Network <http://www.hikids.org> - A site managed, organized,
and run by parents with hearing impaired children throughout the state
of North Carolina, providing an avenue to exchange, gather, and
communicate information throughout the state. Professionals that work with
these children are welcome to participate and utilize resources of the HI
Kids Network.
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International Deaf Children's Society <http://www.idcs.info> -
Ideas, discussions, research and information on all aspects of childhood
deafness on a global scale.
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Irish Art and Cultural Society of the Deaf
<http://www.iol.ie/~johnpmon> - Provides information about the Society,
along with general deaf and cultural information. Also provides many
links to other sites, and includes a section to learn Irish sign
language.
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Listen-Up <http://www.listen-up.org> - Specializes in providing
information for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families - it's
a one-stop place for any information you may want relating to hearing
impairment in children.
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Minuteman Implant Club, Inc (MIC) <http://www.cisupport.org> -
Support organization for cochlear implant users, their families and
professionals. The MIC hosts a biannual convention attended by over 600
individuals.
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Music and the Deaf <http://www.matd.org.uk/> - Promotes enjoyment of
music and the performing arts to the hearing-impaired community.
Details of workshops, schools projects, signed theatrical performances
throughout the United Kingdom, and their instrument lending library. |
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National Association of the Deaf |
NAD is a
non-profit organization designed to empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Individuals. This site covers much of what the NAD believes in as well as
opportunity to become a member. Members have their own section with
weekly articles and other perks.
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National Center on Deafness |
Non-profit
organization that provides support services to post-secondary students who
are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the deaf community at large.
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The National Deaf Children's Society |
Charity for deaf children based in the United Kingdom.
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Sound Seekers |
Charity
supporting deaf individuals, particularly children in developing
countries within the British Commonwealth.
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South-east Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services |
Information about the agency who
serves and advocates on behalf of those with hearing problems in
south-eastern New Brunswick. Includes details about the programs, services,
equipment and contact.
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Telecommunications Action Group |
Consortium of
organizations works to ensure that deaf individuals have access to the same
telecommunications services and facilities as hearing people. Based in the
United Kingdom.
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