Deaf and Hard of Hearing
ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3138&q=387718&dphNav_GID=1601 Early hearing detection and intervention information from the Connecticut Department of Public Health
cdc.gov/ncbddd Educational materials concerning early hearing loss detection and intervention.
ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/products/opening_doors/index.html Information and resources in a publication produced for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) by the Academy for Educational Development (AED). Opening Doors: Technology and Communication Options for Children with Hearing Loss provides background on early intervention, the use of technology and other support available to children and their families.
state.ct.us/cdhi/index.htm Commission on Deaf & Hearing Impaired (State of Connecticut)- provides information on services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing
oraldeafed.org Oral Deaf Education Library (describes the technology available today through hearing aids and cochlear implants).
lhh.org Early Identification of Hearing Loss in Infants - Statistics about prevalence of deafness in the population, recommended age for screening, use of modern technology and consequences of delay in diagnosis.
agbell.org The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) is an international membership 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. agbellct.org is the Connecticut chapter
babyhearing.org Provides information for parents about newborn hearing screening, hearing loss, hearing aids, cochlear implants, etc.
tr.wou.edu/dblink National information clearinghouse on children who are deaf-blind. This is a federally funded information and referral serviced established to collect, develop and distribute information to help improve the education and lives of children and youth who are deaf-blind, ages birth to 21.
Last updated on 10/12/10