Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Website of the Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center. Includes a list with address, telephone numbers and maps to each of the four locations; a catalog of assistive listening devices available through the Center; and information on the staff and services.
St. Augustine: Deaf Ministry Deaf choir and services from St. Augustine, a church on Cleveland’s near West side.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Web page of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, this site includes information about recent EEOC activities and events as well as links to related web sites, and information about federal laws and remedies regarding discrimination in the workplace.
Accessibility Sites that tell how to make public places accessible for the deaf. Includes information about assistive listening devices, captioning, relay services, text communication, vibrotactile devices, hearing dogs and laws related to accessibility.
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Site of a wealth of links to hearing resources, detailed information on the cochlear implant and other medical procedures, and patient information brochures on a variety of topics related to the ear, nose and throat.
Baby Signs Baby Signs books Official Site. Baby Signs, a guide for parents and babies on communication. Baby signing for babies, 9-30 months.
Cochlear Website of the developer and manufacturer of the Nucleus ®3 system of cochlear implants. Includes product information, clinics, connections with product candidates and recipients, discussion groups and event listing.
House Ear Institute Website of the House Ear Institute with links to the Children’s Auditory Research and Evaluation (CARE)Center, trends in hearing research, diseases of the ear and hearing health.
Association of Late-Deafened Adults With links to regional ALDA chapters and information on how to receive membership information and the ALDA newsletter for those who have the “experience of having been raised in the hearing world and having become deaf.”
Deaf Women United Deaf Women United is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering deaf women and promoting their rights. Our mission is to create effective initiatives that address the unique challenges faced by deaf women. We believe in taking urgent action to raise public awareness about the pressing issues affecting deaf women and society today.
Deaf Culture Links to information about deaf culture and examples of deaf culture.
National Asian Deaf Congress NADC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to define and address the cultural, political and social issues experienced by Asians who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. NADC is strengthened by the diversity of its members and organizations that represent various geographic regions, languages, religions, cultures and generations. NADC will also strive to provide education, empowerment, and leadership for its respective members and organizations.
National Association of the Deaf The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation’s premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America. Established in 1880, the NAD was shaped by deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the national level. These beliefs remain true to this day, with American Sign Language as a core value. The advocacy scope of the NAD is broad, covering a lifetime and impacting future generations in the areas of early intervention, education, employment, health care, technology, telecommunications, youth leadership, and more – improving the lives of millions of deaf and hard of hearing Americans
National Black Deaf Advocates NBDA is the leading advocacy organization of Black Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in the United States.
National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf The mission for NHLAD is to build an alliance between Deaf Latino and the Hispanic community (Refer to ‘Latino and Hispanic Terminology’) through the preservation of our language, culture & customs. We recognize the importance of gaining empowerment through the promotion of leadership and education in the Hispanic and Latino community.
National Theater for the Deaf Through its thirty-four year history, The National Theatre of the Deaf stands as testimony to the artistry and capability of its Actors.
Ohio Association of the Deaf, INC. Our mission is to promote educational opportunities, protect and define existing rights of the current and potential deaf and deaf-blind citizens of America, and to solidify their social and economic security.
World Federation of the Deaf The WFD works for the realisation of deaf people’s human rights in partnership with the United Nations and its agencies, national organisations of deaf people, and relevant stakeholders.
Deaf Resource Library The Deaf Resource Library is an online collection of reference material and links intended to educate and inform people about Deaf cultures in Japan and the United States; as well as deaf and hard of hearing related topics.
Hearing Loss Association of America Founded in 1979 by Howard E. “Rocky” Stone, the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation’s leading organization representing consumers with hearing loss. The programs and events we offer are designed to focus on you—the person. HLAA strives to give people the tools they need to live more successfully with hearing loss and to show them they do not have to face hearing loss alone.
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University provides information, training, and technical assistance for parents and professionals to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing children.
Ohio Center for DeafBlind Education OCDBE provides services in Ohio for individuals, birth through 21 years, with combined visual and hearing losses, including free collaborative technical assistance to families, educational personnel and service providers through training and infor mation dissemination. The OCDBE offers innovative approaches to the education of children and youth with deafblindness.
Deaf Today Magazine Deaf Today is an international magazine for Deaf Culture. Bringing you the news daily from a to z from around the world.
Hearing Health Published quarterly, it remains the only independent publication of its kind: a true consumer guide on hearing issues. Hearing Health is clearly the “go-to” resource for people seeking information about the ear, hearing disorders and deafness.
Odyssey Odyssey features articles about a wide range of issues important to the families of deaf and hard of hearing children and to those of us involved in deaf education.
Columbus Speech and Hearing Center Website of the Columbus Speech and Hearing Center, a non-profit agency that provides audiology, hearing aid, speech-language, occupational therapy, corporate speech training and vocational services for the deaf, hard-of-hearing and deaf-blind.
Deaf Digest Offers an e-mail listserv with job announcements bi-monthly.
Deaf Education Website Links to The Council on the Education of the Deaf, teacher preparation programs, jobs, scholarships, grants and other sources of financial assistance for those interested in preparing for careers in deaf education.
Gallaudet University Website of Gallaudet University, a coeducational liberal arts university that provides a unique educational experience for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students.
Ohio Center for DeafBlind Education OCDBE provides services in Ohio for individuals, birth through 21 years, with combined visual and hearing losses, including free collaborative technical assistance to families, educational personnel and service providers through training and information dissemination. The OCDBE offers innovative approaches to the education of children and youth with deafblindness.
Ohio School for the Deaf The Ohio School for the Deaf hopes to be an educational facility and resource center on deafness that: provides comprehensive education for Ohio’s Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students which encourage independence and life-long learning.
Rochester Institute of Technology Links to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf many deaf and hard of hearing internet resources.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Web page of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, this site includes information about recent EEOC activities and events as well as links to related web sites, and information about federal laws and remedies regarding discrimination in the workplace.
American Society for Deaf Children The American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) is committed to empowering diverse families with deaf* children and youth by embracing full access to language-rich environments through mentoring, advocacy, resources, and collaborative networks.
Deafchild International A website that provides a vehicle for children and teens, teachers of the deaf, adults, parents and friends of the deaf to communicate with others around the world. Site is free but registration is required.
Hands & Voices Hands & Voices is a non-profit, parent-driven organization dedicated to supporting families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. We are non-biased about communication methodologies and believe that families can make the best choices for their child if they have access to good information and support.
HIP Publishing For deaf & hard of hearing kids and their pals, this site at one time sponsored HIP Magazine, an award winning non-profit publication for deaf & hard of hearing kids from 8 to 14 year old. It still hosts information on how to order back issues of the magazine and a section titled HIPTalk.
Listen-Up Web This site features information for the special needs of hearing impaired children and their families. The site also includes links to international associations and organizations and their local chapters if available. Also included are links to” Fun Places for Kids” and the “Listen Up Bookstore.”
MYDEAFCHILD.ORG I am a mother of three beautiful girls. My daughter, Leah, is deaf. I created Signing Time with my sister, Emilie to help my big extended family learn to sign with Leah. I love it when parents with deaf or hard of hearing children reach out to me. I can share my story with you, and I get to hear yours. Together we are creating a new reality for our children. They CAN have it ALL! Our mission is to empower parents to communicate and connect with their deaf child through American Sign Language.
National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management The mission of NCHAM is to ensure that all infants and young children with hearing loss are identified as early as possible and have access to timely and appropriate audiological, educational, medical intervention, and family support services. NCHAM receives funding from multiple sources to conduct research, training, and technical assistance activities to support and improve newborn and early childhood hearing screening, diagnosis, and early intervention.
Signing Time Foundation Our vision of the world is one in which all children – regardless of their abilities – can express themselves, feel valued and understood, and be supported in achieving their full potential.
DeafDigest DeafDigest is a free national newsletter for those interested in the deaf on-line. Site also includes links to deaf websites and comics.
Interpreting Links to interpreting agencies, referral services, websites and articles as well as national and state support organizations for interpreters.
Learn Sign Language Online with American Sign Language University Enjoy this free series of self-paced online ASL courses. Each course covers various aspects of Deaf Culture, ASL grammar, history, terminology, and approximately 100 new signs. There are 10 courses, (plus various workshops), so you will be able to learn over a thousand signs!
Deaf Initiatives Keepsake theme quilts and wall hangings made from t-shirts or photographs in wall, stadium, twin, full or queen size.
Deaf Mall Links to information about deaf culture, organizations, issues, education, books, videos, gifts, events, travel, financial services, real estate, interpreters, and more
Deaf Resource Library The Deaf Resource Library is an online collection of reference material and links intended to educate and inform people about Deaf cultures in Japan and the United States; as well as deaf and hard of hearing related topics.
Gallaudet Bookstore Order books and products online from Gallaudet University.
Harris Communication Assistive products designed for deaf and hard of hearing people.
HiTec Assistive Communication Products HITEC Group International is innovative, involved, and driven to ensure a barrier-free, improved quality of life for ALL people.
Weitbrecht Communications, Inc The nation’s leading “one-stop-shop” for assistive technology for the Deaf, hard-of-hearing, speech impaired, and those who interact with them.
