American Sign Language
This fact sheet describes American Sign Language, its origins, and its differences and similarities to spoken language. details...
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse |
Ask an Audiologist
Audiologists answer questions from the general public on hearing loss and other related issues and concerns. details...
Academy of Dispensing Audiologists® |
Books for Learning Sign Language
Although this list is not comprehensive, the sign language books listed are representative of different skill levels. details...
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center |
Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing: Tips for Working With Your Doctor
Tips on how to improve communication at the doctor's office if you are deaf or hard-of-hearing. details...
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Deafness and Hearing Loss
Also available in: Spanish
This fact sheet defines hearing loss and deafness and discusses its incidence, symptoms, characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment options. Educational implications are considered and resources are i details...
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education |
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
Also available in: Spanish
The goal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) is to identify infants with hearing loss in order to prevent communication disabilities. EHDI programs details are available at this web sit details...
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities |
Find a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) offers two services on this web site to assist you in searching for a speech-language pathologist or audiologist: a Professional Service Board - details...
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association |
Find an Audiologist
Use this database to locate an audiologist in your geographical area for yourself or for a family member. details...
Academy of Dispensing Audiologists® |
Find an Audiologist--American Academy of Audiology
Find an audiologist by searching your city, state, or zip code. details...
American Academy of Audiology |
Hearing Aids (NIDCD)
Answers to your questions about hearing aids including how hearing aids help, how they work, what to look for when purchasing a hearing aid, and how to take care of your hearing aid. details...
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse |