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Click here for a more complete list of resources in Microsoft Word Document format.
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| Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf |
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An international organization comprised of parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing, adults with hearing loss, and professionals who serve children with hearing loss.
3417 Volta Place, NW
Washington, DC 20007-2778
202-337-5220 (V/TTY)
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| Cochlear Implant Association, Inc. |
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Cochlear Implant Association, Inc. (CIAI), formerly Cochlear Implant Club International, Inc., is 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.
5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Suite 440
Washington, DC 20015-2052
202-895-2781 (V/TTY)
Fax: 202-895-2782
E-mail: pwms.cici@worldnet.att.net
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| Self Help for the Hard of Hearing People, Inc. |
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This organization provides information, education, support and advocacy for hard of hearing people.
7910 Woodmont Avenue
Suite 1200
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-2248 (V)
301-657-2249 (TTY)
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| Listen-Up Web |
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A web site to help you find information, answers, help, ideas, resources, and anything else related to hearing impaired children.
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| HearingExchange - Exchanging Ideas and Information on Hearing Loss |
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Community for people with hearing loss, parents of deaf and hard of hearing children and professionals who work with them. Current news, articles, resources, forums, experts and more.
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| Auditory-Verbal Training - Ellen A. Rhoade's Website |
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Informative site on Auditory-verbal therapy.
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| Caption Media Program |
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Free loan program of 4,000 videos, include general interest and educational titles. Includes prepaid return labels. Good for school librarians, could be included in IEPs as a captioned video source.
Captioned Media Program
National Association of the Deaf
1447 E. Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(800) 237-6213 (V)
(800) 237-6819 (TTY)
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| Recorded Books, LLC |
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Unabridged audio books on cassette tapes and CDs for rental and purchase. A good way to help your child learn to listen.
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| The Central Speech and Hearing Clinic in Winnipeg Manitoba |
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An Auditory-Verbal clinic in Western Canada using hearing-aids and cochlear implants to assist deaf children to listen, hear and speak.
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| Learning to Listen Foundation |
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A website that is a great resource for both parents and professionals.
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| Audio Enhancement |
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Classroom and personal sound field systems
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| LiberTTY - The Pennsylvania Telecommunication Device Distribution Program |
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LiberTTY provides specialized equipment free of charge to eligible people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and/or speech impaired so they can access telephone service. Created as a result of ACT 34-1995, the LiberTTY program is implemented by the Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) as designated by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR).
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| LightSPEED Technologies |
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Classroom, personal and portable sound field systems
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| PA. Assistive Technology Lending Library |
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Free service to people with disabilities. They can try assistive devices before buying them, and obtain training in the use of the devices and help in obtaining them. PIAT (PA. Initiative for Assistive Technology) created the program, regional ATRC’s (Assistive Technology Resource Center) provide localized service.
877-PA AT LEND (877-722-8536) (V/TTY)
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| AVR Communications LTD |
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Impact hearing aids, Logicom FM for CIs and HAs
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| Pacific Coast Laboratories, Inc. |
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Earmolds (CFA) and earplugs
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| Phonak Hearing Systems |
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Hearing Aids and FM Systems
Click here for two good articles on ear molds on the Phonak site.
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| AV-Chat |
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An e-mail based place to chat about Auditory-Verbal topics.
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| CIcircle |
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This group was founded by two mothers - one from Australia and one from CT. All cochlear implant brands are represented here. There are some wonderful discussions that take place regarding schooling, IEP's, therapy choices, etc.
To Add yourself to the list:
send an email to majordomo@lists.maxbaud.net
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| Hearing Exchange Message board |
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A message board hosted by Hearing Exchange
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| Nucleus Forum, Cochlear Corporation |
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The Nucleus Forum is an online mailing list where people who are considering a cochlear implant or have a cochlear implant can converse, via email, about topics related to the cochlear implant experience.
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| Parents of Clarion Children, Advanced Bionics Corporation |
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You can sign in as a “Guest” just to take a look, or enter your info to become a member. The forum was started by a parent of a Clarion child who wanted the site to be specific to this brand. You can find information about the device itself, accessories, and even school issues. It is a great place to get answers to questions you have regarding your child's Clarion implant. Professionals, adult users and anyone considering an implant for themselves or their child are welcome.
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