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Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing: Tips for Working With Your Doctor  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Tips on how to improve communication at the doctor's office if you are deaf or hard-of-hearing.... Details >
American Academy of Family Physicians
Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing Outreach - National Domestic Violence Hotline  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The Hotline strives to educate the public about the need for Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing abuse outreach programs. The toll-free TTY number, 1-800-787-3224, assist individuals with programs an... Details >
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Deafness and Hearing Loss  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This fact sheet defines hearing loss and deafness and discusses its incidence, symptoms, characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment options. Educational implications are considered and resources are i... Details >
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education
Directory of Organizations Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders
A searchable directory of national organizations that focus on health issues relating to hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. Entries focus on the needs of both health professi... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
Also available in: Spanish
The goal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) is to identify infants with hearing loss in order to prevent communication disabilities. EHDI programs details are available at this web sit... Details >
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Early Interactions With Children Who Are Deaf-Blind  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This fact sheet provides parents with ways to interact with their children and offers practical suggestions for giving children consistent sensory cues. The fact sheet suggests ways parents can recogn... Details >
National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness
Fact Sheet: Child Screening (Hearing Impairment)  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Many studies have shown that early diagnosis of hearing loss is crucial to the development of speech, language, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities. Treatment is most successful if hearing loss is i... Details >
American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery
FAQs about Hearing Dogs  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This site provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about hearing dogs, including the cost, what kinds of sounds are the dogs trained to respond and many others. ... Details >
Dogs for the Deaf, Inc.
Find a Hearing Instrument Specialist Near You  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Information on how to find a Hearing Instrument specialist near you.... Details >
International Hearing Society
Find a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) offers two services on this web site to assist you in searching for a speech-language pathologist or audiologist: a Professional Service Board -... Details >
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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