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, can help by linking such individuals to related programs and services for assistance.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Find answers to questions about stuttering, also referred to as stammering, a communication disorder in which the flow of speech is broken by repetitions.
Review Date: February 14, 2013
Stuttering Foundation of America
Stuttering may look like an easy problem that can be solved with some simple advice, but for many adults, it can be a chronic life-long disorder. This site offers some ways that you, the listener, can help.
Review Date: February 14, 2013
Stuttering Foundation of America
Find support groups, online communities, and resources for people and caregivers affected by aphasia, a language impairment usually acquired as a result of stroke or other brain injury.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
National Aphasia Association
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 groups, and referrals to physicians.
Review Date: November 19, 2012
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
This leaflet is designed to help people who have Down’s syndrome, or who care for and work with people who have Down’s syndrome to understand the problem of dysfluency in speech.
Review Date: November 19, 2012
Stuttering Foundation of America
This guide offers information and support to families and friends new to the diagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Learn how to help children with CAS as they grow and develop.
Review Date: October 14, 2012
Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association
Audiologists evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and children. Find an audiologist in your area.
Review Date: November 09, 2012
American Academy of Audiology
Learn about services offered at the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (HKNC), the only national vocational and rehabilitation program exclusively serving youths and adults who are deaf-blind.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults
If your child has difficulty speaking and tends to hesitate on or repeat certain syllables, words, or phrases, he may have a stuttering problem. This pamphlet will help you understand the difference between stuttering and normal language development.
Review Date: February 14, 2013
Stuttering Foundation of America
This page explains about the importance of follow-up care after the cancer of the larynx and your options for restoring speech after total laryngectomy.
Review Date: December 24, 2012
American Cancer Society
Read about aphasia and how family and friends can help and support the patient.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
American Stroke Association
Many of NICHCY’s visitors are looking to connect with organizations specializing in a particular disability or topic. Here, you can connect with many national disability organizations and information resource centers.
Review Date: December 04, 2012
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Find basic information about stuttering in young children who are bilingual or second-language learners, how it may be noticed, and recommendations and suggestions to parents.
Review Date: February 14, 2013
Stuttering Foundation of America
This page lists local support group chapters of National Stuttering Association (NSA) throughout the United States. Contact the NSA National Office at (800) We Stutter to learn about starting a local chapter near you.
Review Date: September 08, 2010
National Stuttering Association
