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There are many different options for children with hearing loss and their families. This document describes special education programs, cochlear implants, medical and surgical interventions, assistive... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC

Also available in: Spanish 

This fact sheets offers information and resources for parents with deaf and hard-of-hearing children including: screening, optimizing residual hearing and working with teachers.... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

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  

A Deaf, Deaf-Blind or Hard of Hearing woman trying to leave an abusive relationship faces unique barriers. The toll-free TTY number, 1-800-787-3224, assist individuals with programs and services prepa... Details >

National Domestic Violence Hotline  

Also available in: Spanish   

This fact sheet defines hearing loss and deafness and discusses its incidence, characteristics and educational implications. Children with these disabilities may be eligible for special education and ... Details >

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities  

A searchable directory of national organizations that focus on health issues relating to hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. Includes information on patient education, support... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF)   

This document offers parents ways to interact with their children, recognize and respond to their children’ responses, suggestions for giving children consistent sensory cues, and techniques to encour... Details >

DB-LINK/National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness  

This fact sheet discusses childhood hearing screening, including when a child’s hearing should be tested, how screening is done, signs of hearing loss in children, and what happens if a child has a he... Details >

American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery  

This site offers an overview of telecommunications relay services (TRS) including a discussion of the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) and 711 access instructions.... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders