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American Society for Deaf Children

Contact Information

Linda Zumbrun
P.O. Box 3355
Gettysburg, PA 17325

800-942-2732 (Voice - Toll-free)
717-334-8808 (FAX)
717-334-7922 (Voice - TTY)

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Abstract

The American Society for Deaf Children, formerly the International Association of Parents of the Deaf, provides information about deafness to parents and the general public and refers parents to local contacts, when appropriate. The Association was founded in 1965. It has a resource library and develops position papers. Biennial conventions are held for deaf persons, professionals, and family and friends of deaf people. The Society is a membership organization; it also accepts tax-deductible donations. Speakers are available for meetings, seminars, and conventions.

Publications

The Society publishes and distributes reports, needs assessments, position papers, and pamphlets on deafness and its effect on families of deaf people. There is a fee for some publications. Serial publication: The Endeavor (newsletter), bimonthly--news on services for deaf persons and their families. Association.

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Audit

Date Entered: 5/1/1997
Date Edited: 2/18/2004
Date Revised: 4/30/2002
Health Referral Number: HR1574
Accession Number: DP91A0721
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