Web links for
the Deaf |
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing(AGBell) This association was founded in 1890 by Bell, to offer programs and services in matters pertaining to hearing loss.
American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA) A nonprofit association made up of professionals and interested persons promoting and participating in quality human service delivery to Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons
National Association of the Deaf Largest organization representing persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. Phone 301-587-1778 (TTY) 301-587-1791.
South Carolina Association of the Deaf Provides advocacy, resources and services for people who are deaf. Phone 803-794-3175 TTY 803-794-7059.
Connecting to the Deaf Community
Deaf ListServs and Newsgroups Has instructions on joining serveral different list servs and newsgroups.
Deafness Related Listservs Has list of deaf related listserves.
Gallaudet University Provides educational resources for deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students. It has undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs.
National Technical Institute of the Deaf World's first and largest technological college for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. One of eight colleges of the Rochester Institute of Technology, a privately endowed, co-educational university that is student centered and career focused.
Americans With Disabilities Act Homepage ADA website provides the legal standards of protection for people with disabilities.
Children of Deaf Adult (CODA) Coda explains the legal rights of deaf adults when dealing with communicating with their child's school.
Laws that relate to Hiring Workers With Disabilities, Including Hearing Loss An article that contains the laws that deal with employment of person with a hearing loss.
Standards of Care for the Delivery of Mental Health Services... This site requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. This file discusses the standards of care for the delivery of mental health services to the deaf and hard of hearing.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing This is a good basic overview of issues related to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities. Includes brief sections on attention getters, lip readers, speech, sign language, interpreters.
SIGNews Covers diversified news, national and community events, arts, sports and health issues - all with the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf/Blind communities in mind.
Captioned Media Program Free-loan media, resources, open-captioned program funded by the U.S. Department of Education available to Deaf and hard of hearing persons, teachers, and parents. 800-237-6213 (VOICE) / 800-237-6819 (TTY). e-mail info@cvf.org
Communication Access Network-CAN Interpreters Provides comprehensive communications services to its customers through a network of Interpreters, Captioners and Independent Consultants. Phone 843-763-3890 Voice / 843-763-3944 TTY - e-mail daryl@caninterpreters.com.
Dawn Sign Press DawnSignPress has ASL and Deaf culture titles available. Phone: TTY / Voice (858) 625-0600 - e-mail comments@dawnsign.com
Harris Communications Has assistive products designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Including books, videos, equipment and novelties. Phone (800) 825-9187 TTY - (800) 825-6758 Voice - e-mail mail@harriscomm.com
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) List interpreters for different activities.
Relay South Carolina Service provides access to telephone communications for individuals who need assistance. RELAY Operators translate text telephone TTY. Phone 800-735-2905
South Carolina Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (SCRID) SCRID serves the interpreters, interpreter students and the Deaf Community of South Carolina.
Children of Deaf Adult (CODA) An organization formed to connect children of deaf adults as well as provide resources for deaf parents of a hearing child.
A World of Their Own An article about deaf parents who are hoping their child is deaf as well.
Cochlear Implant Association International A non-profit organization for cochlear implant recipients, their families, professionals, and other individuals interested in cochlear implants. The Association provides support and information and access to local support groups for adults and children who have cochlear implants, or who are interested in learning about cochlear implants. They also advocate for the rights of and services for people with hearing loss.
Cochlear Implant Education Center Associated with Gallaudet University, the center's website provides information on Cochlear implants.
Deafness Research Foundation Has latest research information on hearing and hearing-loss. Includes sections on Cochlear implants, hearing aids, newborn hearing screening, and other research topics.
Sound and Fury A website about the PBS TV program Sound and Fury. The program is about the debate in the deaf/hearing world over Cochlear implants. The website has video clips, sections on deaf culture, Cochlear Implants, lesson plans for schools, and resources. SCC owns a copy of the video.
Communication Access Network-CAN Interpreters Provides comprehensive communications services (including for the deaf/blind) to its customers through a network of Interpreters, Captioners and Independent Consultants. Phone 843-763-3890 Voice / 843-763-3944 TTY - e-mail daryl@caninterpreters.com.
National Information Clearinghouse on Children who are deaf-blind Has a wide range of information on topics related to deaf-blind child. A few of the topics are jobs, training, research, state resources, and publications.
Links for Deaf-Blind topics Gives links to the national organizations, deaf-blind information, regional and state resources, mailing list, international resources, and other valuable topics.
Helen Keller Services for the Blind Explains programs for children, adults, and seniors. They have a section on eye problems and the National Center For Deaf-Blind Youth & Adults. Information includes training, employment opportunities, newsletters, state resources, and other related links.
South Carolina Deafblind Project Information on the project in South Carolina to provide technical assistance to families, teachers, professionals serving children and young people with deaf blindness.
Beginnings A non-profit agency aimed at meeting the needs of families with children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
A World of Their Own An article about deaf parents who are hoping their child is deaf as well.
Help for Hearing Loss Hearing Loss Web is for people who are not traditional members of the Deaf Community such as the hearing impaired, hard of hearing, late deafened, and oral deaf. Has information on topics including hearing aides, insurance, employment, medical, service dogs, and technology.
Hearing Loss Association of America A wide range of hearing loss information including Cochlear Implant, facts about hearing loss, and articles relating to hearing loss.
Sign Language Users...Carpal Tunnel Syndrome This is a link to an article about someone experiencing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome because of signing.
RID's Cumulative Motion Injury This site requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Discusses how sign language can potentially injury a person wrists. It explains ways of preventing injury.
Oral Deaf (lip readers/speakers)
Oral Deaf Education Discusses using hearing aids and cochlear implants to teach deaf and heard of hearing children to talk.
Oral Transliteration This site requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Discusses oral interpreting or lip reading.
Oral Transliteration Exam Process RID's exam to become certified as an oral transliterator.
Speech: A Sight to Behold Discusses the computer-generated human head "Baldy" that assists in teaching people to read lips.
Deafness Research Foundation Has latest research information on hearing and hearing-loss. Includes sections on Cochlear implants, hearing aids, newborn hearing screening, and other research topics.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Government (DHHIG) A national non-profit organization of deaf and hard of hearing employees of the Federal Government that provides a support system and resources.
National Asian Deaf Congress
This
organization helps promote cultural
and ethnic pride for Asian deaf and hard of hearing Americans, their families,
and prospective communities.
NBDA The National Black Deaf Advocates organization promotes issues, rights, and culture of the African American Deaf.
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