Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resources

General Information

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders-This site contains information about the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), one of the National Institutes of Health. The NIDCD conducts and supports research and disseminates information on disorders of human communication, including hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language.
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
Sound and Fury-a PBSA website with materials related to the movie Sound and Fury in which siblings are confronted with how to deal with the deafness of their children. One chooses a cochlear implant the other chooses not to invercede surgically. Information is available about Deaf Culture and Cochlear Implants. There are also Lesson Plans

Alexander Graham Bell Association
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association-ASHA-resources and information pertaining to speech, language and hearing.
H.E.A.R.-information about hearing for musicians and music lovers.
Hearing Exchange-information for people with hearing loss, and parents. Message board and chat features available.
Hearing Loss Association of America-formerly SHHH-support for people with hearing impairments. Informational resources
National Association of the Deaf
Sight and Hearing Association-focuses on preventing the needless loss of vision and hearing through screening, education and research.