Children and Hearing Aids
www.asha.org/public/hearing/treatment/child_aids.htm
Infants as early as 4 weeks old can be fit with amplification such as hearing
aids and assistive devices.
Children with Communication Disorders: Update 2001
http://ericec.org/digests/e617.html
This digest discusses various types of communication disorders, their
incidence, the learning difficulties associated with them, the special case of
English language learners, and the educational significance of communication
disorders.
Dialogic Inquiry Proposed as a Model Practice for Teaching Students Who are
Deaf
http://ericec.org/osep/newsbriefs/news30.html
As part of a 4-year research project that is designing a model of exemplary
practice in teaching students who are deaf, researchers are proposing dialogic
inquiry as an exemplary practice.
Effects of Hearing Loss
www.asha.org/public/hearing/disorders/effects.htm
It is well recognized that hearing is critical to
speech and language development, communication,
and learning. Children with listening difficulties
due to hearing loss or auditory processing problems
continue to be an under identified and under served
population.
Fact Sheet about American Sign Language
www.nad.org/infocenter/infotogo/asl/factsheetASL.html
American Sign Language (ASL) is one of the most widely used languages in the
United States.
Odyssey
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/Odyssey/
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center for Gallaudet University publishes this magazine. It can be downloaded for free from their site. Information for receiving a copy in the mail is also available. Odyssey includes articles on a wide range of issues important to the families of deaf and hard of hearing children and those involved in deaf education.
Public School Obligations to Deaf Individuals
www.nad.org/infocenter/infotogo/legal/school2.html
This memorandum addresses the obligations of a public school system under
Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What Educational Opportunities are There for My Deaf/Hard of Hearing Child?
www.nad.org/infocenter/infotogo/ff/childed.html
There is no lack of educational opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing
children. The secret is in knowing where to look, and once you start finding
information, resources, and schools, the challenge is in deciding what type of
school is appropriate for your child.
What is the Difference between a Deaf and a Hard of Hearing Person?
www.nad.org/infocenter/infotogo/dcc/difference.html
The deaf and hard of hearing community is very diverse, differing greatly on
the cause and degree of hearing loss, age at the onset, educational background,
communication methods, and how they feel about their hearing loss.
Alaska Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind Council (ADC)
www.alaskadeafcouncil.org/whatisADC.htm
ADC as a statewide information clearinghouse and services
referral center. The State encourages private citizens, state agencies,
schools, social service providers, private foundations, and all other
parties who deal with Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind to support
the ADC and to use its services.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
www.agbell.org
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is an
international membership organization and resource center on hearing loss and
spoken language approaches and related issues.
American Society for Deaf Children
www.deafchildren.org
The ASDC was founded over 40 years ago as a parent-helping-parent network. Today it is a national, independent non-profit organization with a mission to support and educate families of deaf and hard of hearing children and advocates for high quality programs and services.
American Speech Language Hearing Association
www.asha.org
ASHA's mission is to ensure that all people with speech, language, and hearing
disorders have access to quality services to help them communicate effectively.
On this site you will find information to help you understand communication and
communication disorders as well as a referral service, so you can get access to
qualified professionals.
Center on Deafness – Post Secondary Consortium
www.pepnet.org
Working through four regional centers. PEPNet provides resources and expertise that enhance educational opportunities for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Cochlear Implant Awareness Foundation
www.ciafonline.org
This foundation exists to provide information, resources, and support to persons who may be eligible for cochlear implants.
The Division for Communicative Disabilities and Deafness of the Council for Exceptional Children
http://education.gsu.edu/dcdd/
Previously known as the Division for Children's Communication Development, this division of the CEC sponsors online discussion groups, a journal, newsletter, and Web site with additional information. It is structured for those with an interest in the education, welfare and development of young people with communicative disabilities or who are deaf and hard of hearing.
ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
http://ericec.org/digests/prodfly.html
ERIC has more than 10 digests on the topic of educating students who are deaf
or hard of hearing.
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/InfoToGo/
This Web site operated by Gallaudet University includes
information on a number of topics, including those especially for parents.
National Association of the Deaf
www.nad.org
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD), established in 1880, is the oldest
and largest constituency organization safeguarding the accessibility and civil
rights of 28 million deaf and hard of hearing Americans in education,
employment, health care, and telecommunications.
