Better Hearing Institute Provides comprehensive information on hearing loss, tinnitus, and hearing aids, as well as a directory of hearing care providers (audiologists, hearing instrument specialists, and otolaryngologists). Address: 515 King Street, Suite 420, Alexandria, VA 22314 Central Institute for the Deaf A unique network of resources on the progressive treatment of adult and childhood deafness. Address: 4560 Clayton Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63110-1502 Hereditary Hearing Loss Homepage Provides current information on the genetic causes of hearing loss. House Ear Institute National nonprofit research and educational institute that studies the auditory system and provides information on hearing and balance disorders. Also offers professional and general public educational programs. Address: 2100 W. Third St., 5th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90057 Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center Provides information on various topics related to deafness, including topics of interest to parents of children with hearing loss and multicultural issues. Gallaudet University For general issues related to deafness in children ages birth through
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My Baby's Hearing This site was developed by Boys Town National Research Hospital; it provides information about infant hearing loss, how the ear works, family issues, and some available intervention options. Boys Town National Research Hospital National Institutes of Health (NIH); National Institute on Deafness
& Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) Federal government's focal point for biomedical and behavioral research in human communication. Website provides information about hearing, ear infections, and deafness. Address: 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320, Bethesda, MD, 20892-2320 Raising Deaf Kids Website provides information and resources on hearing loss for parents. Address: 3440 Market St., 4th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104 |