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American Auditory Society (AAS)
President: Michael Gorga, Ph.D.
Public Information Contact: Jay Rubinstein, Ph.D., President-elect
Address: 352 Sundial Ridge Circle, Dammeron Valley, UT, 84783-5196
Voice: (435) 574-0062
Fax: (435) 574-0063
E-mail: aas@amauditorysoc.org
E-mail: amaudsoc@aol.com
Internet: www.amauditorysoc.org
Description:
The purpose of the American Auditory Society (AAS) is to increase knowledge and understanding of the ear, hearing, and balance; their disorders and how to prevent them; and habilitation and rehabilitation of individuals with hearing and balance dysfunction. AAS coordinates and disseminates information, particularly through regular meetings, sponsorships, and publication of a professional journal and newsletter and other informational materials. Holds
annual meeting; contact AAS for date and location.
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Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO)
President: P. Ashley Wackym, M.D.
Public Information Contact: Darla M. Dobson, Executive Director
Address: 19 Mantua Road, Mt. Royal, NJ, 08061
Voice: (856) 423-0041
Fax: (856) 423-3420
E-mail: headquarters@aro.org
Internet: www.aro.org
Description:
The Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO) is an
international scientific society of researchers who investigate basic science and clinical problems associated with hearing, speech, balance, smell and taste, and diseases of the head and neck. ARO’s goals are to encourage both basic and clinical research in the broad field of otolaryngology and related areas and to foster friendly
assembly and stimulate scientific interest among its members. Holds mid-winter research meeting; contact ARO for date and location.
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ABLEDATA
Director: Katherine Belknap, M.A.
Information Specialist: Juanita Hardy
Address: 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
Voice: (301) 608-8998
Toll-free Voice: (800) 227-0216
TTY: (301) 608-8912
Fax: (301) 608-8958
E-mail: abledata@orcmacro.com
Internet: www.abledata.com
Description:
The ABLEDATA project helps people who have disabilities, including communication disorders, by providing information about assistive devices, rehabilitation equipment, and other products. Resources include a database of more than 34,000 products. A database of citations of books, articles, and other resources related to assistive technology also is available, along with fact sheets, brochures, and online publications.
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Audiology and Speech Pathology Services, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Director: Lucille B. Beck, Ph.D.
Public Information Contact: Cathy Greener
Address: VA Medical Center, 50 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20422
Voice: (202) 745-8578
Voice: (202) 745-8270
Fax: (202) 745-8579
E-mail: cathy.greener@va.gov
Description:
Audiology and Speech Pathology Services of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides high-quality, comprehensive, state-of-the-art clinical services to eligible veterans. Diagnostic and treatment services are offered in a timely manner and in an environment that
fosters respect, communication, and compassion. Audiology services include evaluation and treatment of hearing loss and tinnitus, along with assessment of balance problems and, in some locations, balance rehabilitation. Diagnostic auditory and vestibular assessment, provision of hearing aids and assistive and alerting devices, cochlear implant
management, and auditory rehabilitation also are available. Speech pathology services include evaluation and treatment of speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.
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American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
Executive Vice President: David R. Nielsen, M.D.
Public Information Contact: Jeanne McIntyre, Director of Communications
Address: 1650 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA, 22314-2857
Voice: (703) 836-4444
Fax: (703) 683-5100
E-mail: webmaster@entnet.org
Internet: www.entnet.org
Description:
The nonprofit American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and
Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) strives to unite, serve, and represent the interests of ear, nose, and throat specialists and their patients to the public, government, other medical specialists, and related organizations. AAO-HNS provides leaflets and geographic lists of physicians to the public at no charge. Holds annual meeting; contact
AAO-HNS for date and location. AAO-HNS provides a professional bulletin, journal, directory, books, and other materials. Professional/consumer publications are available online and in print, with some in Spanish.
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American Neurotology Society (ANS)
President: D. Bradley Welling, M.D., Ph.D.
Public Information Contact: Shirley Gossard, Administrator
Address: Administrative Office, 3096 Riverdale Road, The Villages, FL, 32162
Voice: (352) 751-0932
Fax: (352) 751-0696
E-mail: segossard@aol.com
Internet: www.americanneurotologysociety.com
Description:
The American Neurotology Society (ANS) is composed of physicians and audiologists devoted to the fields of neurotology and otology. The purpose of ANS is to exchange and disseminate information about the physiology, pathology, and clinical management of the sensorineural systems of audition and equilibrium, and to stimulate
education and basic and clinical research relating to these systems. Holds two scientific meetings per year, which are open to anyone in the health sciences and particularly to individuals with major interest areas in hearing and balance. For meeting dates and locations, contact the ANS administrative office.
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American Hearing Research Foundation (AHRF)
Executive Director: William L. Lederer
Public Information Contact: Richard G. Muench, Chairman
Address: 8 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 814, Chicago, IL, 60603-4539
Voice: (312) 726-9670
Fax: (312) 726-9695
E-mail: blederer@american-hearing.org
Internet: www.american-hearing.org
Description:
The American Hearing Research Foundation (AHRF) is a nonprofit organization. Its purposes are to promote, conduct, and furnish financial assistance for medical research into the causes, prevention, and cure of deafness, impaired hearing, and balance disorders. See the AHRF Web site for additional information.
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Director: Carolyn Clancy, M.D.
Public Information Contact: Kevin Murray
Address: 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD, 20850
Voice: (301) 427-1853
Toll-free Voice: (800) 358-9295
Toll-free TTY: (888) 586-6340
E-mail: info@ahrq.gov
Internet: www.ahrq.gov
Description:
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) provides practical health care information, research findings, and data to help consumers, health providers, health insurers, researchers, and policymakers make informed decisions about health care issues. A professional/consumer newsletter/bulletin, fact sheets, brochures/pamphlets, online publications, and professional reports are available. Some Spanish materials are available.
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Acoustic Neuroma Association (ANA)
Executive Director: Judy B. Vitucci
Address: 600 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 108, Cumming, GA, 30041
Voice: (770) 205-8211
Toll-free Voice: (877) 200-8211
Fax: (877) 202-0239
E-mail: info@anausa.org
Internet: www.anausa.org
Description:
An acoustic neuroma, also called a vestibular schwannoma, is a slow-growing, benign tumor that develops on the balance portion of the eighth cranial nerve. Early symptoms include hearing loss, balance problems, and tinnitus. The Acoustic Neuroma Association (ANA) is a patient-focused organization that provides information and support to those affected by acoustic neuroma. Holds a national symposium; contact ANA for date and location. ANA also publishes a quarterly newsletter and other consumer information,
organizes local support groups, promotes research, and maintains an interactive Web site.
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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), EntryPoint!
Director: Virginia Stern
Program Manager: Laureen Summers
Address: 1200 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20005
Voice: (202) 326-6649
TTY: (202) 326-6649
Fax: (202) 371-9849
E-mail: lsummers@aaas.org
Internet: www.entrypoint.org
Description:
In 1975, the American Association for the Advancement of
Science (AAAS) initiated the Project on Science, Technology, and Disability to improve entry and advancement in science, math, and engineering for people with disabilities. Students with disabilities and their families, professors, teachers, and counselors are linked
with scientists, mathematicians, and engineers who also have
disabilities and who can share their coping strategies in technical fields. Through its program EntryPoint!, the project recruits college students with disabilities who are majoring in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some business fields for summer opportunities at large corporations, federal agencies, and university science laboratories.
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AARP
Chief Executive Officer: William D. Novelli
Manager, Media Services: Steve Hahn
Address: 601 E Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20049
Toll-free Voice: (888) 687-2277
TTY: (202) 434-6561
Toll-free TTY: (877) 434-7598
Fax: (202) 434-6499
E-mail: media@aarp.org
Internet: www.aarp.org
Description:
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people who are ages 50 and older to have independence, choice, and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Clearinghouse on Disability Information, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
Public Information Contact: Carolyn Corlett
Address: 550 12th Street, SW, Room 5133, Washington, DC, 20004
Voice: (202) 245-7307
TTY: (202) 205-5637
Fax: (202) 245-7636
Internet: www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html
Description:
The Clearinghouse on Disability Information, a service of the U.S. Department of Education, responds to people with disabilities and others who request information by conducting research and providing documents related to federal funding available for disability-related programs. Clearinghouse staff members also may refer requests to other sources of disability-related information. Information provided may be useful to disabled individuals and their
families, schools and universities, teachers and school administrators, and organizations who serve people with disabilities.
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Acting Deputy Administrator: Herb Kuhn
Public Information Contact: Jeff Nelligan, Director of Media Affairs
Address: 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21244-1850
Voice: (410) 786-3000
Voice: (202) 690-6145
Toll-free Voice: (877) 267-2323
Internet: www.cms.gov
/ www.medicare.gov
Description:
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency with responsibilities that include the Medicare and Medicaid programs, two national health care programs benefiting about 75 million Americans; the State Children’s Health Insurance Program; regulation of all non-research laboratory testing performed on humans in the United States; and programs assisting millions of
Americans and small companies in obtaining health insurance
coverage. The Web site www.cms.gov targets health care providers and the public, while www.medicare.gov offers information about services to beneficiaries. Publications are available.
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CHERAB Foundation
Founder: Lisa Geng
Address: P.O. Box 8524, Port St. Lucie , FL, 34952
Voice: (772) 335-5135
Fax: (772) 337-4812
E-mail: help@cherab.org
Internet: www.cherab.org
/ www.speechville.com
Description:
The CHERAB Foundation (CHERAB) is a worldwide nonprofit
organization that helps individuals with speech and language
delays and disorders through communication help, education, and research that is apraxia-based. Its area of emphasis is verbal and oral apraxia—severe neurologically based speech and language disorders that hinder children’s ability to speak. The foundation is committed to assisting with the development of new therapeutic approaches to, and prevention and cure of, neurologically based speech disorders. CHERAB brings together parents and medical, research, and educational professionals to help give a voice to all.
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Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Public Information Contact: Information Specialists
Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20530
Toll-free Voice: (800) 514-0301
Toll-free TTY: (800) 514-0383
Fax: (202) 514-0404
Internet: www.ada.gov
Description:
The Disability Rights Section (DRS) is part of the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). DRS focuses on all disabilities and is especially knowledgeable about the interpretation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The organization offers an information line for all inquiries as well as assistance to state and local government entities, private-sector business professionals, and the general public. Fact sheets, brochures/pamphlets, online publications, and a professional report are available. Some materials in Spanish and other languages
are available.
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Easter Seals, Inc.
President/Chief Executive Officer: James E. Williams, Jr.
Information and Referral Specialist: Rosemary Garza
Address: 230 West Monroe, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL, 60606
Voice: (312) 726-6200
Toll-free Voice: (800) 221-6827
TTY: (312) 726-4258
Fax: (312) 726-1494
E-mail: info@easterseals.com
Internet: www.easterseals.com
Description:
The mission of Easter Seals, Inc., is to create solutions that change the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families. Easter Seals operates 450 sites in the United States. Its eight primary services are medical rehabilitation with early intervention; physical
therapy; occupational therapy; speech therapy; job training and employment; children’s services (including inclusive childcare); adult and senior services; and camping, recreation, and respite.
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EAR Foundation
Executive Director: Suzanne Wyatt
Address: P.O. Box 330867, Nashville, TN, 37203
Voice: (615) 627-2724
Toll-free Voice: (800) 545-4327
Toll-free TTY: (800) 545-4327
Fax: (615) 627-2728
E-mail: amy@earfoundation.org
Internet: www.earfoundation.org
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Gallaudet University (GU) and Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
President: Robert Davila, Ph.D.
Address: 800 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC, 20002-3695
Voice: (202) 651-5000
TTY: (202) 651-5000
Fax: (202) 651-5704
E-mail: public.relations@gallaudet.edu
Internet: www.gallaudet.edu
Description:
Gallaudet University (GU) is the world’s only university in which all programs and services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The Kendall Demonstration Elementary School serves infants through eighth grade, and the Model Secondary School for the Deaf offers programs in grades nine through 12. The Research Institute is a leading center for research
on deafness. National and international programs, including regional extension centers, conferences, sign language classes, summer programs, and international outreach, annually serve approximately 33,000 people. professional/consumer publications and computer
software/assisted education are available.
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MAAP Services for Autism, Asperger, and PDD/NOS (MAAP Services)
President: Susan J. Moreno
Office Manager: Jenni Pause
Address: P.O. Box 524, Crown Point, IN, 46307
Voice: (219) 662-1311
Fax: (219) 662-0638
E-mail: info@maapservices.org
Internet: www.maapservices.org
Description:
MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome (MAAP Services)is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families of more advanced individuals with these and other pervasive developmental disorders. MAAP Services provides information and referrals to parents, caregivers, and professionals who are experiencing this spectrum of challenges as well as helping
the individuals themselves. The organization also provides a Web site; printed materials; annual conferences; public presentations; and personal contact via e-mail, phone, and written correspondence. The MAAP Services newsletter is distributed in 56 countries.
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National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Director: Suzanne Ripley, Ph.D.
Public Information Contact:: Information Specialists
Address: P.O. Box 1492, Washington, DC, 20013-1492
Voice: (202) 884-8200
Toll-free Voice: (800) 695-0285
TTY: (202) 884-8200
Toll-free TTY: (800) 695-0285
Fax: (202) 884-8441
E-mail: nichcy@aed.org
Internet: www.nichcy.org
Description:
The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) is a national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues to families, educators, and other professionals. With a special focus on children
and young adults ages birth to 22, NICHCY provides personalized responses to specific questions in both English and Spanish. Fact sheets on specific disabilities, state resource sheets, parent guides, bibliographies, research briefs, and information about the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act are available.
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National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
Acting Director: Richard Fisher
Address: 550 12th Street, SW, Room 6056, Washington, DC, 20024-6122
Voice: (202) 245-7640
Fax: (202) 245-7630
E-mail: richard.fisher@ed.gov
Internet: www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/nidrr/index.html
Description:
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) is part of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), U.S. Department of Education. NIDRR supports a comprehensive program of national and international research into all aspects of the rehabilitation of people with disabilities and their
successful integration into education, work, and community life. Grants are awarded to institutions of higher education and qualified organizations; the fellowship program provides grants to individuals with advanced rehabilitation credentials. NIDRR administers the
Interagency Committee on Disability Research. An online directory of projects and publications is available.
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National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
Project Director: Mark X. Odum
Public Information Contact: Catherine Graves, Library Information Specialist II
Address: 8201 Corporate Drive, Suite 600, Landover, MD, 20785
Voice: (301) 459-5900
Toll-free Voice: (800) 346-2742
TTY: (301) 459-5984
Fax: (301) 459-4263
E-mail: naricinfo@heitechservices.com
Internet: www.naric.com
Description:
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) is a library and information center focusing on disability and rehabilitation research. NARIC’s collection contains more than 40,000 documents, both federally funded and commercially produced. NARIC’s information specialists provide quick information and referrals, customized database searching, and document delivery. Internet users can access NARIC’s databases, bulletins, and a live reference chat service at the NARIC Web site. Referral sheets, general information packets, and customized literature searches are available.
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National Temporal Bone, Hearing, and Balance Pathology Resource Registry
Director: Joseph B. Nadol, Jr., M.D.
Public Information Contact: Julie Rose, Registry Coordinator
Address: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114-3096
Voice: (617) 573-3711
Toll-free Voice: (800) 822-1327
Toll-free TTY: (888) 561-3277
Fax: (617) 573-3838
E-mail: tbregistry@meei.harvard.edu
Internet: www.tbregistry.org
Description:
The National Temporal Bone, Hearing, and Balance Pathology Resource Registry, which is sponsored by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, promotes research into hearing and balance disorders through the study of the temporal bone and related brain structures. The registry maintains a computerized database of all U.S. temporal bone collections, disseminates information on temporal bone donation, enrolls individuals with hearing/balance disorders as temporal bone donors, educates professionals about temporal bone research, and conserves at-risk collections. Free searches of the
registry’s database are available to interested otopathologic researchers. A professional/consumer newsletter, brochures/pamphlets, and online publications are available.
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NISH
President/CEO: E. Robert Chamberlin
Public Information Contact: Barbara Van Allen, Vice President of Communications, Public Policy, and Training
Address: 8401 Old Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA, 22182
Voice: (571) 226-4660
TTY: (703) 560-6512
Fax: (703) 849-8916
Internet: www.nish.org
Description:
NISH is a national nonprofit organization established in 1974 under the Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Act. Its mission is to create employment opportunities for individuals with severe disabilities by securing federal contracts. A network of more than 600 nonprofit agencies affiliated with the AbilityOne program (formerly the JWOD program) employ people with blindness or severe disabilities who deliver quality services and products to federal customers
nationwide. NISH provides nonprofit agencies and federal partners with the tools they need to manage contracts successfully.
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Neurofibromatosis, Inc. (NF, Inc.)
President: Miguel Lessing
NF-2 Consultant: Marie Drew
Address: P.O. Box 18246, Minneapolis, MN, 55418
Voice: (301) 918-4600
Toll-free Voice: (800) 942-6825
E-mail: nfinfo@nfinc.org
Internet: www.nfinc.org
Description:
Neurofibromatosis, Inc., (NF, Inc.) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to all people affected by neurofibromatosis and other related disorders. NF, Inc., distributes materials on neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) and type 2 (NF-2); promotes national, state, and local
community involvement; supports research; has a governing board with NF-2 representation; and provides real-time captioning at meetings. A toll-free helpline and Web site provide access to peer counseling and information 24 hours a day. A professional directory and professional/consumer publications are available.
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National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc. (NASDSE)
Executive Director: Bill East, Ed.D.
Address: 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 320, Alexandria, VA, 22314
Voice: (703) 519-3800
TTY: (703) 519-7008
Fax: (703) 519-3808
E-mail: nasdse@nasdse.org
Internet: www.nasdse.org
Description:
The National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc., (NASDSE) is a nonprofit organization established to promote and support education programs and related services for children and youth with disabilities in the United States and outlying areas. NASDSE provides services to state agencies to facilitate their efforts
to maximize educational outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Holds annual meeting; contact NASDSE for date and location. Miscellaneous reports are released throughout the year, with most available online.
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National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Director: Edward J. Sondik, Ph.D.
Address: 3311 Toledo Road, Hyattsville, MD, 20782
Voice: (301) 458-4000
Toll-free Voice: (866) 441-NCHS (6247)
Fax: (301) 458-4027
E-mail: nchsquery@cdc.gov
Internet: www.cdc.gov/nchs
Description:
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), compiles statistical information to help guide policies to improve the health of the American people. Holds a biennial data user conference; consult the NCHS Web site for date and location. NCHS disseminates data and statistics online and in print.
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National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Director: James F. Battey, Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Public Information Contact: Patricia Blessing, Chief, Office of Health Communication and Public Liaison
Address: Office of Health Communication and Public Liaison, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320, Bethesda, MD, 20892-2320
Voice: (301) 496-7243
Toll-free Voice: (800) 241-1044
Toll-free TTY: (800) 241-1055
Fax: (301) 402-0018
E-mail: nidcdinfo@nidcd.nih.gov
Internet: www.nidcd.nih.gov
Description:
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), one of the National Institutes of Health, supports and conducts research and research training on the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. NIDCD develops health information based on scientific discovery and disseminates it to health professionals, patients, educators, industry, and the general public. Since 1999, NIDCD has overseen WISE EARS!®, a national public education campaign to prevent noise-induced hearing loss. Currently, NIDCD is expanding its campaign efforts to reach youth
ages eight to 12. NIDCD provides a toll-free telephone service through its information clearinghouse. Fact sheets, brochures, teaching curricula, and reports are available, with many in Spanish.
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National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
President: Abbey Meyers
Public Information Contact: Mary Dunkle, Vice President for Communications
Address: P.O. Box 1968, 55 Kenosia Avenue, Danbury, CT, 06813-1968
Voice: (203) 744-0100
Toll-free Voice: (800) 999-6673
TTY: (203) 797-9590
Fax: (203) 798-2291
E-mail: orphan@rarediseases.org
Internet: www.rarediseases.org
Description:
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a
nonprofit voluntary health agency that serves as a clearinghouse for information on rare disorders. A rare disorder is a disease or condition that affects fewer than 200,000 Americans. Cumulatively, there are more than 6,000 rare diseases affecting more than 25 million Americans. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare diseases through education, advocacy, research, and service programs. NORD administers medication
assistance programs for certain rare-disease drugs as well as research grants and fellowships.
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The Triological Society (formerly the American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society)
Executive Secretary: Patrick E. Brookhouser, M.D.
Administrator: Gail Binderup
Address: 555 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE, 68131
Voice: (402) 346-5500
Fax: (402) 346-5300
E-mail: info@triological.org
Internet: www.triological.org
Description:
The Triological Society is an international society of otolaryngologists and head and neck surgeons. The society provides continuing education opportunities for its members through its meetings. Holds an annual meeting as well as four section meetings each year; contact the society for dates and locations.
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Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA)
Executive Director: Lisa Haven, Ph.D.
Address: P.O. Box 13305, Portland, OR, 97213-0305
Voice: (503) 229-7705
Toll-free Voice: (800) 837-8428
Fax: (503) 229-8064
E-mail: info@vestibular.org
Internet: www.vestibular.org
Description:
The Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) is a nonprofit
organization that provides information, support, and advocacy to people with vestibular disorders and the health professionals who treat them. Such disorders include labyrinthitis, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Ménière’s disease, ototoxicity, and perilymph fistula. Frequently reported symptoms of these disorders are dizziness, unsteadiness or imbalance, vertigo, nausea, hearing loss, and tinnitus. A newsletter, lists of specialists, explanatory publications, books, and DVDs/videos are available, with some in Spanish.
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