Featured Links

Art and Essay Contest Winners

16th Winter Deaflympics Clubhouse

MSSD Open House Information

Clerc Center Catalog

Assistive Devices and Hearing Aids

Alerting and Communicating Devices for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

This Web page provides a description of what alerting and communication devices are available for deaf and hard of hearing people.

Hearing Aids and Other Assistive Devices: Where to Get Assistance

This publication provides ways to locate agencies and organizations that may offer financial aid for deaf and hard of hearing people who need assistive devices such as hearing aids, TTYs, and decoders.

see also:

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA): Getting Your Employer to Cover Speech-Language and Hearing Services (non-Clerc Center Web site)

The Children's Hearing Institute (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Cochlear Implant Education Center

Cochlear Implants: Navigating a Forest of Information...One Tree at a Time

Conference Proceedings: Cochlear Implants and Sign Language: Putting It All Together

Communication Support Services: Audiology and Speech/Language

Frequently Asked Questions About Cochlear Implants

Hard of Hearing issue of Odyssey

Hearing Aids and Other Listening Devices

Hearing Aids: Strategies to Get Them Out of the Box and onto the Child

How to Check a Hearing Aid

Related Links, Information About Cochlear Implants

Understanding the Audiological Evaluation

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Careers and Employment

Becoming a Sign Language Interpreter

This publication describes the work of a sign language interpreter, the steps in becoming an interpreter, certification requirements, and employment opportunities. Information resources are listed.

Careers in Deafness

This publication describes different occupations in the field of deafness, such as interpreting, teaching, psychology, and linguistics, and gives suggestions as to how to prepare for a certain field and what one can expect as a professional in that specialty.

Jobs and Careers of Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

This brief paper discusses encouraging changes in the workplace for deaf and hard of hearing persons.

Looking For Work: Selected Resources for Finding Employment Opportunities for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People NEW

The consumer publications, e-mail resources, and Web sites identified here relate specifically to employment possibilities for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

see also:

College and Career Programs for Deaf Students

Council on Education of the Deaf (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Deaf Leaders... On Leadership

Employment Opportunities at Gallaudet University

Employment Opportunities Database posted by the Association of College Educators D/HH (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Frequently Asked Questions About Transition

The George Washington HEATH Resource Center (non-Clerc Center Web site)

How Public Input Shapes the Clerc Center's Priorities: Identifying Critical Needs in Transition from School to Postsecondary Education and Employment

Information on Deafness for Employers from About.com (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Job boards

Jobs and Deaf and Hard of Hearing People issues of World Around You

KWDN Useful Links - Transition

Literacy in the Workplace issue of Odyssey

National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Nuts and Bolts Guide: College Success for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Transition at the Clerc Center

Transition issue of World Around You

Transition issue of Odyssey

Transition Planning and Programming: Empowerment Through Partnership

Twelve Practical Ways to Support Literacy and Transition

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Communication and Sign Language

Books for Learning Sign Language

This list identifies books on American Sign Language and other sign systems for learners at different skill levels. Separate sections are included for books on music and other specialty signs.

Learning Sign Language: Media Resources

This directory of media resources lists videotapes and computer programs for learning sign language and includes addresses.

Locating Sign Language Classes

This handout provides a starting point for locating sign language classes in any area.

Metropolitan D.C. Area Sign Classes

This publication lists agencies that regularly offer sign language classes in the Washington, D.C., area.

Resources to Develop Speechreading Skills

This resource material describes speechreading and gives a list of videotapes, books, and national resources for additional information.

Selected Sign Language Books for Young Readers

This is a list of books for learning sign language, presented by grade level.

Sign Language Specialty Items: Where to Get Them

This list suggests gifts and books with a sign language theme.

States that Recognize American Sign Language as a Foreign Language

This list identifies the states that have recognized American Sign Language as a foreign language.

see also:

ASL Access (ASL video resources to libraries) (non-Clerc Center Web site)

ASL Storytime Series

ASL to English: the Past Time Concept

Auditory and Speech Communication Development - Foundations and Beliefs

Becoming Bilingual: Facilitating English Literacy Development Using ASL in PreSchool

Checklist for Effective Communication

Communicate With Me: Conversation Strategies for Deaf Students

Communication Choices With Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Communication Tips for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children in The Classroom

A First Language: Whose Choice Is It?

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)1- When is the best time to fit a child with a hearing aid and begin to address auditory and communication development when American Sign Language is a child's first language?

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)2- What should be involved in a listening/speech skill development program when American Sign Language is the primary language of instruction?

A Good Start: Suggestions for Visual Conversations with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Babies and Toddlers

HandSpeak: A Sign Language Dictionary Online (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Keys to English Print: Phonics, Signs, Cued Speech, Fingerspelling, & Other Learning Strategies

Listening and Speech Development Activities, Parent Infant Program, Kendall Demonstration Elementary School

Materials available from NTID's Center for Outreach (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Odyssey's Interpreting issue

Questions And Tools To Help Your Child Become A More Successful Communicator

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Signing Online (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Signing Times videos for children (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Speechreading in Context: A Guide for Practice in Everyday Settings

Tips and Strategies to Promote Early Communication Development in Young Deaf Children

Variables in Communication Training: Factors to Promote Auditory and Speech Development

What Your Child Does In Communication Training

Where Does Speech Fit In? Spoken English in a Bilingual Context

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Education

Bilingual/Bicultural Resources

This directory lists the names and addresses of schools and programs either engaged in bilingual/bicultural projects or planning such programs. It includes a suggested list of readings on this topic.

Deaf Children with Multiple Disabilities

This fact sheet explains the challenge of teaching children who have disabilities in addition to hearing loss. It includes a suggested reading list.

Elementary, Middle and High Schools for Deaf Students in the United States

This list provides elementary, middle, and high schools for deaf students in the United States, in alphabetical order.

Mainstreaming Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Further Readings

This bibliography lists books and articles on educating deaf and hard of hearing students in mainstreamed settings, as well as resources that address the unique characteristics and various instructional strategies for mainstreaming deaf and hard of hearing children.

References Related to Learning Disabilities in the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Population

This reference lists a variety of literature on learning disabilities in the deaf and hard of hearing population. It was compiled by Steven Thomas Hardy, M.A., and William Kachman, Ph.D., NCSP.

Resources on Educational Interpreting

This list of resources is offered as a way to help identify what has already been done to assist groups beginning the process of developing guidelines and standards for educational interpreters.

Selected Books About Deaf and Hard of Hearing People and the Ear and Hearing for Young Readers

This is a bibliography of fiction and nonfiction books for children to learn about deafness, Deaf culture, the ear, and hearing.

Selected Readings and Resources on Multicultural Issues and Deaf Students

This list identifies numerous articles and books on multicultural issues and national organizations serving or advocating for the needs of deaf people of specific ethnic origins.

Suggested Readings Related to Behavioral Disabilities in Students Who are Deaf

This bibliography of references lists publications about the management and care of students who have emotional and behavioral problems.

Superintendents of Schools for the Deaf Contact Information

This list provides names of superintendents in schools for the deaf, e-mail addresses, and other contact information.

see also:

Clerc Center Literacy Web site

Community Building: A Positive Approach to Discipline in Schools

Creating a Multicultural School Climate for Deaf Children and Their Families

Deaf Education (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Deaf Education Today: A State of Emergency

Educational Resources Information Center ERIC (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Frequently Asked Questions About Literacy

The George Washington HEATH Resource Center (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Homeschooling your deaf or hard of hearing child (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Keys to English Print: Phonics, Signs, Cued Speech, Fingerspelling, & Other Learning Strategies

Language Learning Disability and Deafness: Intervention Strategies

Learning Disabilities and Deafness: Deaf Students With Language Processing Disorders

Lesson Planet (non-Clerc Center Web site)

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Planning for Literacy Instruction

Reading to Deaf Children: Learning from Deaf Adults

Schools for the Deaf in the USA on the Web

Shared Reading Project: Evaluating Implementation Processes and Family Outcomes (Executive Summary)

Signs of Literacy Project

Student Life in the New Millennium: Empowering Education for Deaf Students

Students Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Postsecondary Education (PDF, non-Clerc Center Web site)

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Especially for Children and Their Teachers

The Ear and Hearing Series 1 / Series 2

This illustrated publication explains about the ear and how people hear, what can go wrong with hearing, and ways of protecting hearing health. Series 1 is geared to a third- to fourth-grade reading level. Series 2 is geared to a fifth-grade reading level and above.

Growing Up Without Hearing

This illustrated publication describes four deaf children and their home and school lives and the different ways they communicate every day.

How Deaf People Communicate

This illustrated handout is about the different ways deaf people communicate, such as gestures and facial expressions, American Sign Language, speechreading, and Cued Speech, with discussions on international sign language.

A Resource List: Inexpensive Informational Brochures on Hearing Loss and Deafness

This resource list identifies free or inexpensive informational brochures and pamphlets on hearing loss and deafness, associations, schools, and organizations.

see also:

deafplanet.com (non-Clerc Center Web site)

DPN for Teachers and Students

KWDN Family Involvement Useful Links

MSSD Alumni

National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education (non-Clerc Center Web site)

World Around You

World Around You Teacher's Guide

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Especially for Parents

Helpful Books for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

This is a bibliography of books written for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children, with a section on books about the everyday experiences of deaf and hard of hearing children.

Locating Parent Groups

This list provides helpful tips and resources for parents new to deafness.

Summer Camps for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

This list identifies summer camps, family learning vacations, and remedial clinics for deaf and hard of hearing children across the United States.

Sources of Financial Assistance for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

This fact sheet gives information on federal, state, and local financial aid programs for deaf and hard of hearing students and other possible sources of financial aid.

see also:

BEGINNINGS: For Parents of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (non-Clerc Center Web site)

The Center for Child and Family Studies (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Children, Youth, and Family Consortium (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Clerc Center Family Involvement

Deaf Linx (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Early Beginnings for Families with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children: Myths and Facts of Early Intervention and Guidelines for Effective Services

Early Childhood and Parenting Collaborative Information and Technology Group (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Family Involvement issue of Odyssey

Family-School Relationships: Concepts and Premises

15 Principles for Reading to Deaf Children

A Good Start: Suggestions for Visual Conversations with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Babies and Toddlers

KWDN Family Involvement Useful Links

The Listen-up Web (non-Clerc Center Web site)

A Look at Rural Families Weighing Educational Options: Identifying the Factors that Influence Parents as They Make Educational Placement Decisions For Their Children

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (non-Clerc Center Web site)

The National PTA (non-Clerc Center Web site)

ParentingMatters (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Raising Deaf Kids (non-Clerc Center Web site)

We are Equal Partners: Recommended Practices for Involving Families in Their Child's Educational Program

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For and About Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

Deaf Culture: Suggested Readings

This annotated reading list of 62 books highlights the community, culture, and history of deaf people.

Deaf Culture Videotapes

This list identifies videotapes specifically about Deaf culture and deaf history, including videotapes available from the Historic Film collection of the National Association of the Deaf. Sources for purchasing videotapes are provided.

Directory of National Organizations of and for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

This list describes major professional, service, and consumer organizations for deaf and hard of hearing people in the United States.

Materials and Resource Connections

Available publications, materials, novelties, etc.

History-Related Web Pages

This list of links will take you to a wide variety of Web pages throughout the Gallaudet domain that relate to the history of Gallaudet University and Deaf and hard of hearing people.

Leading National Publications of and for Deaf People

This is an annotated list of publications with national circulation to deaf audiences.

Making New Friends

This list is a resource for deaf and hard of hearing people looking for pen pals.

National Commemorative Dates Related to Deafness

This list identifies national commemorative dates, materials, and major library resources on Deaf culture.

Recursos para Poblaciones Hispanas Sordas e Hipoacúsicas

La lista de recursos provee contactos, casas de publicación/distribución. una bibliografía, y enlaces en línea para asistir en cuanto a preguntas sobre personas hispanas Sordas e Hipoacúsicas.

Resources for Hispanic Deaf and Hard of Hearing Population

This list of resources is helpful in answering questions concerning Hispanic deaf and hard of hearing persons. It is also available in Spanish (see above).

State Resources

This list includes state resources that can provide information and referral or direct services to deaf and hard of hearing children. They will be able to answer your questions about deafness and related information, or refer you to the most appropriate organizations and services in your area.

Statewide Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

This list identifies states that have established commissions and other offices to serve deaf and hard of hearing people and that provide advocacy, information and referral, interpreting services, statewide planning, and job development.

see also:

About.com's Deafness/Hard of Hearing Section (non-Clerc Center Web site)

About Hearing Loss

AT&T's Relay Service (non-Clerc Center Web site)

CODA: Children of Deaf Adults (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Deaf 24/7 UK (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Deafie News (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Deaf Link (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Deafness-related listservs

Deaf President Now for teachers/students

DeafNation (non-Clerc Center Web site)

The Deaf Resource Library (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Everything You Wanted to Know About Deafness DEAF-INFO Web site (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Family Village: A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Glimpses of Deaf Lives, World Around You

HearingExchange (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Rochester Institute of Technology's Library--Deaf and Hard of Hearing Internet Resources (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities from FetaWeb.com (non-Clerc Center Web site)

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Gallaudet University

A Father, a Son, and a University: Edward Miner Gallaudet

This illustrated biography describes the life of Edward Miner Gallaudet in story format. It presents important events in Gallaudet’s life from 1849 through 1910. Geared to upper elementary school readers.

A Father, a Son, and a University: Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet

This illustrated biography of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet recounts Gallaudet’s first encounter with Alice Cogswell and the important incidents that led to the establishment of the first permanent school for deaf children in the United States. Geared to upper elementary school readers.

Gallaudet University Publications—Who, What, and Where

Gallaudet University consists of many units and departments, each with special missions and clientele. There is no single office that is responsible for all fee-based products and publications sold by our various departments. The contact information in this list is intended to help you find the right office to meet your needs.

Gallaudet University: A Legacy and a Promise

This publication discusses the rich history of Gallaudet University, provides a chronology of important dates, and describes notable individuals who helped shape the University.

Upcoming Conferences and Exhibits

This list identifies professional conferences, symposiums, exhibits, day-long programs celebrating Deaf culture, and programs designed to develop awareness in the general community of deaf and hard of hearing people.

see also:

Deaf President Now  &  DPN for Teachers and Students

Frequently Asked Questions About Gallaudet

Gallaudet News

Gallaudet Employment

Gallaudet Home Page

Gallaudet Research Institute

Gallaudet's Technology Access Program

History-Related Web Pages

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Health and Mental Health

Healthcare for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients Bibliography

This bibliography lists, by decade, healthcare delivery services for deaf and hard of hearing patients.

Healthcare for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients: Clinics and Special Services

This resource list identifies healthcare programs and initiatives designed specifically for deaf and hard of hearing persons.

Locating Providers of Mental Health Services for People Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

This list of directories and resources helps identify mental health services by state.

Noise and Hearing Loss NEW

This list of resources provides information on noise and hearing conservation as it relates to hearing loss

Residential Programs for Deaf/Emotionally Disturbed Children and Adolescents

This list names residential facilities for deaf youth with emotional and/or behavioral disorders.

Some Facts About Otitis Media

This information sheet explains ways to identify and help children with Otitis Media. It is reprinted with the permission of the Early Childhood Program, Toledo Public Schools.

see also:

Cancer Education Videos in American Sign Language (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Family Village: A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources (non-Clerc Center Web site)

The Genetics Program at Gallaudet University

Healthopedia.com (Ears and Hearing Disorders) (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Kids Clinic for the Deaf, Georgetown University Hospital (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Mental Health at KDES and MSSD

Support Services Nursing Handout Series

Support Services Occupational Therapy Handout: It Isn't Necessarily What You Do, It Is How You Do It That Counts

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Legal Focus

Laws Related to Hiring Workers with Disabilities, Including Hearing Loss

This is introductory information on the primary laws related to employment of persons with disabilities.

see also:

EDLAW Center (non-Clerc Center Web site)

FindLaw.com (non-Clerc Center Web site)

How the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Applies to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

U.S. Department of Education: Deaf Students Education Services; Policy Guidance (non-Clerc Center Web site)

U. S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (non-Clerc Center Web site)

U. S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, IDEA '97 (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Ideapractices (non-Clerc Center Web site)

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Publications of Special Interest

Funding Resources for Special Projects, Programs, and Activities

This selected list of resources is intended to help you locate possible sources of funding. There are references for both proposal and grant writing.

National Religious Organizations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

This list provides major denominations with ministries for deaf and hard of hearing people.

Performance Groups

This list identifies performance groups of and for deaf people in the United States.

Upcoming Conferences and Exhibits

This list identifies professional conferences, symposiums, exhibits, day-long programs celebrating Deaf culture, and programs designed to develop awareness in the general community of deaf and hard of hearing people.

Forms for Clerc Center Products, Services, and News

This list contains links to online registration forms, order forms or information, and sign up forms for a wide variety of Clerc Center materials.

see also:

A.G. Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Clerc Center Products Catalog

Clerc Center Web Site E-Newsletter

Deaf Life (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Deafness-Related Materials from NTID's Bookstore (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Disability Resources on the Internet (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Educational Resources Information Center ERIC (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Frequently Asked Questions About Clerc Center Products

The George Washington HEATH Resource Center (non-Clerc Center Web site)

KidsWorld Deaf Net E-Documents

National Association of the Deaf (non-Clerc Center Web site)

National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education (non-Clerc Center Web site)

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (non-Clerc Center Web site)

The National Information Clearinghouse on Children Who Are Deaf-Blind (non-Clerc Center Web site)

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse (non-Clerc Center Web site)

Odyssey

TecEds Reviews (formerly Software to Go, reviews of educational software)

World Around You

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