Surf these sites: ALDA Inc. Home page -- International organization for the support of late-deafened adults. Mainly based in U.S. Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing -- Nonprofit membership organization promotes use, maintenance and improvement of all aspects of verbal communications, including the abilities to speak, speechread, use residual hearing, and process both spoken and written language. Offers a wide variety of member-oriented programs, publications, and financial aid programs. American Society for Deaf Children -- ASDC is an national, independent non-profit organization whose purpose is providing support, encouragement, and information to families raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing. American Tinnitus Association -- The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) is a non-profit organization working to improve the resources, information, and assistance available to sufferer''s of tinnitus. 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 ). Cochlear Implant Club International -- A non-profit organization for cochlear implant recipients, their families, professionals, and other individuals interested in cochlear implants. Cued Speech Information -- Comprehensive source for Cued Speech information. DEAF.com -- Described as "A gateway to the Deaf Community", Deaf.com links to bulletin boards, chat rooms, "Community news", and an online magazine where Deaf individuals my publish their non-Deaf-related writings. Many informational links. Deaf Women United, Inc. -- An organization by, of, and for Deaf women which focuses on advocacy, education and outreach. Dizzy Lounge -- The hope of this site is to give support to people living with vestibular disorders. If you have dizziness and vertigo attacks please join us. Hearing Loss Web -- Hearing Loss Web is a comprehensive site for hard of hearing, late deafened, and oral deaf persons. It focuses on events, issues, support, and technology of interest to these people. John Tracy Clinic -- Provides, worldwide and without charge, parent-centered services to young children with a hearing loss offering hope, guidance and encouragement to help children learn to communicate. Services include audiological testing, parent/infant programs, parent classes, a preschool, and a correspondence course. Also offers inservice training, distance learning and a graduate degree program in deaf education. National Association of the Deaf -- Programs and activities include grassroots advocacy and empowerment, captioned media, certification of American Sign Language professionals; certification of sign language interpreters; deafness-related information and publications, legal assistance, policy development and research, public awareness, and youth leadership development. National Information Center on Deafness, Gallaudet University -- NICD serves as a centralized source of accurate, up-to-date, objective information on topics dealing with deafness and hearing loss. National Information Clearinghouse On Children Who Are Deaf-Blind -- DB-LINK is a federally funded information and referral service that identifies, coordinates, and disseminates (at no cost) information related to children and youth who are deaf-blind (ages 0 to 21 years). A collaborative effort of the American Association of the Deaf-Blind, Helen Keller National Center, Perkins School for the Blind, and Teaching Research. Oral Deaf Education -- Specific information about Oral Deaf Education schools and their programs and services, and other information on Oral Deaf Education for parents and educators. Say What Club -- Hearing Loss Resources Home Page; The SayWhatClub sponsors the Hearing Loss Resources web site. Internet Mailing lists and non-profit organizations that focus on the issue of hearing loss are featured. Self Help for Hard of Hearing People -- The largest organization in the US for persons who are hard of hearing. The Canadian Hearing Society -- Provides services that enhance the independence of deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people, and that encourage prevention of hearing loss. The National Deaf Children''s Society -- NDCS works in the UK with deaf children and their families to ensure they get the best possible start in life. The Shepherd Centre, Australia -- A non-profit educational service for young hearing impaired children and their families. The Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) -- VEDA is a nonprofit organization that exists to provide information and support to people suffering from inner-ear balance disorders. Symptoms of vestibular disorders may include dizziness, imbalance, vertigo, nausea, and fuzzy vision, and may be accompanied by hearing problems. Other symptoms are often reported. Where do we go from Hear? -- Support to parents of deaf & hard of hearing children. Information on hearing loss, deafness, communication.
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