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Hearing Impairment
Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing: Tips for Working With Your Doctor 
Tips on how to improve communication at the doctor's office if you are deaf or hard-of-hearing.... Details >
Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing Outreach - National Domestic Violence Hotline
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 >
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
Dictionary of Hearing Conditions and Options
Acoustic neuroma, endolymphatic hydrops, Meniere's disease, otitis media, otosclerosis, sudden deafness, tinnitus, and Usher Syndrome are some of the topics covered in this hearing health dictionary.... Details >
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
Dogs for the Deaf: Hearing Dogs
Hearing Dogs are professionally trained to alert people to household sounds that are necessary to everyday safety and independence and may be placed with qualified applicants who are deaf or hard of h... Details >
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
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
Early Interactions With Children Who Are Deaf-Blind
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 >
Fact Sheet: Child Screening (Hearing Impairment)
Many studies have shown that early diagnosis of hearing loss is crucial to the development of speech, language, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities. Treatment is most successful if hearing loss is i... Details >
Find a Hearing Instrument Specialist Near You
Information on how to find a Hearing Instrument specialist near you.... Details >