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This fact sheet describes American Sign Language, its origins, and its differences and similarities to spoken language.... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

This page links to information containing frequently asked questions by parents of children with hearing loss. You can find out about communication, resources, and assistive devices.... Details >

John Tracy Clinic  

Auditory neuropathy is a hearing disorder in which sound enters the inner ear normally, but the transmission of signals from the inner ear to the brain is impaired. It can affect people of all ages, f... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

Although this list is not comprehensive, the sign language books listed are representative of different skill levels.... Details >

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center  

The CMP provides a variety of services; this page describes all the services available through the agency, such as the free-loan media program and the clearinghouse.... Details >

Captioned Media Program  

Also available in: Spanish 

This fact sheets offers information and resources concerning captions and captioning including: closed captioning, real-time captioning, captioning research, the FCC and captioning requirements.... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

The first step in communicating with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing in a library setting is to determine the need. Communication styles and preferences vary. If you suspect a user cannot hear... Details >

Gallaudet University Library  

Also available in: Spanish 

This fact sheets offers information and resources for parents with deaf and hard-of-hearing children including: screening, optimizing residual hearing and working with teachers.... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

The DB-LIBRARY provides access to the wealth of information about deaf-blindness. This page offers direct links to articles, publications and products related to deaf-blindness organized for easy acc... Details >

National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness  

John Tracy Clinic is a primary educational resource for parents, professionals, the media and others interested in reliable and up-to-date information on early childhood deafness and the auditory-oral... Details >

John Tracy Clinic  

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  

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  

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  

Even with all the resources of Gallaudet University Library, it can be difficult and time-consuming to answer many deaf-related questions. The answers to most these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ... Details >

Gallaudet University Library  

This page links to deaf-related specific guides on various topics, including American Sign Language, cochlear implant, culture, education and more.... Details >

Gallaudet University Library  

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

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

Also available in: Spanish   

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  

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.  

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  

Use this database to locate an audiologist in your geographical area for yourself or for a family member.... Details >

Academy of Dispensing Audiologists®  

Find an audiologist by searching your city, state, or zip code.... Details >

American Academy of Audiology  

This is both an online publications list and an order form for English and some Spanish versions of NIDCD publications.... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

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 >

National Association of the Deaf  

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

Also available in: Spanish   

If you have trouble hearing, there is help. Start by seeing your doctor. Depending on the type and extent of your hearing loss, there are many treatment choices that may help. Hearing loss does not ha... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

On this website, you will find basic information about hearing loss, including advances in diagnosis and treatment, a review of different hearing aids, and resources for medical care and financial ass... Details >

Better Hearing Institute  

This flow chart is designed to help direct you if hearing loss is a problem for you or a family member. You can check your symptoms to decide on self-care or getting professional help.... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

This site provides a few thoughts to consider before getting a guiding dog.... Details >

Dogs for the Deaf, Inc.  

This fact sheet provides information for the deaf and hard of hearing consumers about mental health care and how they can go about getting services.... Details >

National Association of the Deaf  

Also available in: Spanish 

This is an online fact sheet for consumers that details how exposure to impulse and continuous noise can contribute to hearing loss – temporary and permanent.... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

Also available in: Spanish   

This articles provides information on deaf-blindness. Topics include causes, challenges, communication, orientation and mobility, education, transition, and family issues. Agency resources are listed ... Details >

National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness  

Noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss, and one of the most common occupational illnesses in the United States. Learn what you can do to protect your hearing.... Details >

Better Hearing Institute  

The Regional Representatives of HKNC are located in ten offices across the country. They are responsible for assessing the needs of individuals, communities and states within their regions; developin... Details >

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults  

Here you can search for Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf members or for interpreter agencies or referral services.... Details >

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.  

This site provides a list of links to other pages maintained by agencies, professionals, parents, and interested others. ... Details >

American Society for Deaf Children  

This checklist is designed to help you detect hearing or speech problems in your child at a very young age. Early detection means early solutions to hearing and speech problems.... Details >

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing   

Also available in: Spanish 

This fact sheet provides information about rapid loss of hearing including: description, causes, treatment, and research.... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

Also available in: Spanish 

Take this online quiz to determine if you may have a hearing problem and need to have your hearing evaluated further by a medical professional.... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

Basic information about Usher syndrome, a genetic disorder that involves both hearing and vision problems. The fact sheet details the 3 known types and characteristics of each; diagnosis; treatment; ... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

This article explains what assistive listening devices are and how these devices can be used with or without a hearing aid to improve the daily communication situations -- negative effects of distance... Details >

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association  

Also available in: Spanish 

This fact sheet provides information on the next steps after a baby’s screening reveals possible hearing problems including: follow-up examinations, intervention services, follow-up checklists, and re... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders