Directory > Health > Conditions and Diseases > Communication Disorders > Hearing > Deafness > Organizations National Association of the Deaf NAD is a non-profit organization designed to empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals. This site covers much of what the NAD believes in as well as opportunity to become a member. Members have their own section with weekly articles and other perks. http://www.nad.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Association of Late Deafened Adults (LDA) They make up the largest group of deaf individuals. This site provides information on late-onset deafness as well as support available in your area. There is a national group which holds annual conventions as well as local groups throughout the world which offer a more personal support system. http://www.alda.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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World Federation of the Deaf International non-governmental organization representing deaf people worldwide. Background, affiliate associations, publications, discussions and news. http://www.wfdnews.org/ Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Deafness and Family Communication Center The DFCC conducts research addressing the impact on the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and their families. Includes publications and links. http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/dfcc/ Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Minuteman Implant Club, Inc (MIC) Support organization for cochlear implant users, their families and professionals. The MIC hosts a biannual convention attended by over 600 individuals. http://www.cisupport.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Deafblind Access of the South An organization whose mission is to extinquish isolation for a weekend, by bringing together Deaf-Blind individuals from the Southeast and USA, exposing them to new experiences through workshops, team building events, and social gatherings with the assistance of Service Support Providers, while improving the self-esteem of the Deaf-Blind. http://members.aol.com/deafblindaccess/index.html Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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e-Michigan Deaf and Hard of Hearing People A Michigan state-wide coalition of agencies and organizations working together to improve accessibility and services for Michigan's Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. http://www.michdhh.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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International Deaf Children's Society Ideas, discussions, research and information on all aspects of childhood deafness on a global scale. http://www.idcs.info Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses Provides information, promotes advocacy and mentorship, and creates a network for individuals with hearing losses interested in or working in health care fields. Articles, mailing list, chat, news, and links. http://www.amphl.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Auditory-Verbal International (AVI), Inc. A private non-profit international membership organization whose principal objective is to promote listening and speaking as a way of life for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. AVI's goals are to heighten public awareness of the Auditory-Verbal approach, ensure certification standards for Auditory-Verbal clinicians and teachers, provide quality educational opportunities for parents and professionals, and facilitate networking among the professional and lay communities. http://www.auditory-verbal.org/ Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA) A consumer-based, non-profit, self-help organization formed by and for hard of hearing Canadians. CHHA is the national voice of all hard of hearing Canadians, works cooperatively with professionals, service providers and government bodies, and provides information about hard of hearing issues and solutions. http://www.chha.ca/ Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Deaf Studies Trust Aims to enhance and improve the quality of deaf people's lives and their contribution to society. Site includes profile, news, research, publications, and resources. http://www.deafstudiestrust.org.uk/ Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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HI Kids Network A site managed, organized, and run by parents with hearing impaired children throughout the state of North Carolina, providing an avenue to exchange, gather, and communicate information throughout the state. Professionals that work with these children are welcome to participate and utilize resources of the HI Kids Network. http://www.hikids.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA), British Columbia Chapter A consumer organization of hard of hearing people, with national, regional and local structures dedicated to the assistance of hard of hearing people across Canada. http://www.chha-bc.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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The Deaf Service Center of SW Florida, Inc. Provides services to promote and advance the quality of life for the deaf and hard of hearing citizens of Southwest Florida, including sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, advocacy, and community education, for all of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades, and Desoto Counties. http://www.dsc.us Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing An international membership organization and resource center on hearing loss and spoken language approaches and related issues. Aims to serve as one of the best information and support centers for pediatric hearing loss and the auditory approach. http://www.agbell.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Electronic Deaf Education Network (EDEN) One audiologist's attempt to help parents understand, cope with, and most of all, see beyond their child's hearing loss. http://www.bradingrao.com Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Listen-Up Specializes in providing information for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families - it's a one-stop place for any information you may want relating to hearing impairment in children. http://www.listen-up.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Learning to Listen Foundation (LTLF) Auditory-Verbal Therapy, Practice and Education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, their families and the professionals who work with them are the major missions of this charitable organization. http://www.LearningToListen.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Gallaudet Research Institute Conducts research concerning the demographic and academic characteristics of deaf and hard of hearing populations, providing information mostly to educators. http://gri.gallaudet.edu/ Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Telecommunications Action Group Consortium of organizations works to ensure that deaf individuals have access to the same telecommunications services and facilities as hearing people. Based in the United Kingdom. http://www.telecomsag.connectfree.co.uk/ Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Sound Seekers Charity supporting deaf individuals, particularly children in developing countries within the British Commonwealth. http://www.sound-seekers.org.uk/soundseekers_homepage.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Walsall Deaf People's Centre Offers information about the centre and how to get involved. It also contains information about deafness and links to sites, resources and organizations locally, nationally and all over the world. http://www.walsalldeaf.com Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Center for Hearing and Deafness Research Includes research activities and contact details for the center based at the Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati, Ohio. http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/programs_services/585/research/ Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Deaflawyers.org Place where deaf and hard of hearing attorneys and law students can gather, find resources, hold discussions with each other, and share tips on the practice or study of law. http://www.deaflawyers.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Deafnet Association, Inc. An organization serving the deaf and hard of hearing community of Western Maryland, Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, South Central Pennsylvania, and North Western Virginia. Includes services, news, resources and contact details. http://deafnetmd.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Helen Beebe Speech and Hearing Center Includes general information, hearing loss, programs, audio-verbal therapy, parental involvement and organizations. http://www.beebecenter.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Helen Keller Foundation Includes details about the organization, research, education, testimonials, contributions and contact information. http://www.helenkellerfoundation.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Defeating Deafness The UK's only national medical research charity for hearing-impaired people. Includes news, research and information. http://www.defeatingdeafness.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Hearing and Speech Center of Florida Information and education relating to hearing and speech delays in children and adults. Includes an overview of services provided, FAQs, news and message boards. http://www.hearingandspeechcenter.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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South-east Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Information about the agency who serves and advocates on behalf of those with hearing problems in south-eastern New Brunswick. Includes details about the programs, services, equipment and contact. http://www.south-eastdeaf.nb.ca Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) International A non-profit organization for the adult hearing sons and daughters of deaf parents. http://www.coda-international.org/ Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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British Deaf Association Organization that promotes sign language and deaf issues. Provides a central resource for deaf people from across the world to communicate and share experiences, and offers information to both deaf and hearing people alike on useful resources. http://www.bda.org.uk Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Deafchild International This child-friendly site acts as a hub for communication between schools and deaf individuals. Includes chat room and video conferencing facilities, as well as learning resources for deaf children. Requires registration for full content. http://www.deafchild.org/ Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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The National Deaf Children's Society Charity for deaf children based in the United Kingdom. http://www.ndcs.org.uk/ Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Deaf Native Americans Links to resource organization for deaf Native Americans. http://deafness.about.com/library/weekly/aa111198.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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NTID Counseling Services Assists students enrolled in the College of NTID at RIT. The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) is the world's largest technical college for deaf students. http://www.rit.edu/~489www/ Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Irish Art and Cultural Society of the Deaf Provides information about the Society, along with general deaf and cultural information. Also provides many links to other sites, and includes a section to learn Irish sign language. http://www.iol.ie/~johnpmon Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Australian Hearing Services Providing treatment for hearing related problems including ear infection and deafness. Government subsidised services including fm system, cochlear implants and bernafon. http://www.hearing.com.au Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Constance Brown Hearing Centers Provides information concerning types of hearing aids, hearing loss and anatomy of the ear and FAQs. Lists developmental speech and hearing milestones for infants and children . Links to other sites, newsletters, products and the effects of noise on hearing is discussed. http://www.cbrown.org Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Australian Communication Exchange Dedicated to empowering those who are Deaf or have a hearing, speech or communication impairment, to obtain access to the telephone and other telecommunication networks. Includes news, services, support and resources. http://www.aceinfo.net.au/ Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Deafness Research Foundation America's only voluntary health organization committed to curing and preventing all forms of hearing loss, and making lifelong hearing health a national priority. http://DRF.org/ Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Deaf-REACH Maximizes the self-sufficiency of socially and economically disadvantaged, multihandicapped deaf persons. http://www.deaf-reach.org/ Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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