Learn Where to Turn: Directory Encourages Networking in Communication Disorders

Format: Directory
Institute: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)

Where can I seek financial assistance for a hearing aid? Is there a support group for people who stutter? What types of assistive devices are available for my hard of hearing student? Parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors, health care workers, and others may have questions such as these from time to time and not know who to contact.

NIDCD’s 2005 Information Resource Directory features descriptions and contact information for nearly 150 nonprofit and federal organizations committed to preventing communication disorders or improving the lives of people who have disorders of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language.

Next Steps
To order a free copy of the newly updated directory, contact the NIDCD Information Clearinghouse toll-free at (800) 242-1044 (voice) or (800) 242-1055 (TTY), or order online at http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/order/pubs_type.asp?type=general. The searchable database of organizations is also available online at http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/directory/index.asp.