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American Sign Language
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
Audiology Corner and Frequently Asked Questions 
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 >
Auditory Neuropathy
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
Books for Learning Sign Language
Although this list is not comprehensive, the sign language books listed are representative of different skill levels.... Details >
Caption Media Program (CMP) Services
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 >
Captions For Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Viewers
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
Communicating in the Library with People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
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 >
Communication Considerations for Parents of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children
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
DB-LIBRARY
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 >
Deaf Education Resources
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 >