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Hearing Impairment
Deafness and Hearing Loss 
Also available in: Spanish
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
Find a Hearing Instrument Specialist Near You
Information on how to find a Hearing Instrument specialist near you.... Details >
Find a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist
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 >
Find an Audiologist
Use this database to locate an audiologist in your geographical area for yourself or for a family member.... Details >
Find an Audiologist--American Academy of Audiology
Find an audiologist by searching your city, state, or zip code.... Details >
Health Care Legal Rights
This site provides legal rights information, including a memo and questions and answers about which health care providers, individuals, and activities are covered, and information about the types, sel... Details >
Hearing Aids
This page presents general information about hearing aids for adults, parents and caregivers along with related hearing impairment information. Includes a guide that answers your questions about heari... Details >
Hearing Aids (NIDCD)
Also available in: Spanish
Answers questions about hearing aids including how hearing aids help, how they work, what to look for when purchasing a hearing aid, and how to take care of a hearing aid.... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Hearing Health Dictionary
Cochlear implants, endolymphatic hydrops, hearing aids, hearing loss in adults and children, Meniere's disease, toxic noise, otitis media, otosclerosis, sudden deafness, tinnitus, and usher syndrome a... Details >