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Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Save
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

American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association Save
A membership based nonprofit association made up of professionals and interested persons promoting and participating in support services and rehabilitation delivery.
http://www.adara.org/

American Society for Deaf Children Save
A national, independent non-profit organization whose purpose is providing support, encouragement, and information to families raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
http://www.deafchildren.org

Association of Late Deafened Adults (LDA) Save
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

Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses Save
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

Australian Communication Exchange Save
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/

Australian Hearing Services Save
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

Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA) Save
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/

Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA), British Columbia Chapter Save
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.fraservalleydir.com/chha/

Center for Hearing and Deafness Research Save
Includes research activities and contact details for the center based at the Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati, Ohio.
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/pr...

Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) International Save
A non-profit organization for the adult hearing sons and daughters of deaf parents.
http://www.coda-international.org/

Cochlear Implant Association, Inc (CIAI) Save
A non-profit organization for recipients, their families, professionals, and other individuals interested in cochlear implants.
http://www.cici.org/

Cochlear Implant Awareness Foundation Save
Provides information, resources and support for prospective cochlear implant recipients and their families. Includes sections for candidates of various ages, including adults.
http://www.ciafonline.org

Constance Brown Hearing Centers Save
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

Deaf History International Save
Encourages the study, preservation and dissemination of Deaf People's history. Includes details of membership, conferences, and newsletter.
http://dhi.gallaudet.edu/

Deaf Native Americans Save
Links to resource organization for deaf Native Americans.
http://deafness.about.com/library/wee...

Deaf Studies Trust Save
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/

Deaf-REACH Save
Maximizes the self-sufficiency of socially and economically disadvantaged, multihandicapped deaf persons.
http://www.deaf-reach.org/

Deafblind Access of the South Save
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/deafblindacces...

Deafchild International Save
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/

Deafness Research Foundation Save
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/

Deafness and Family Communication Center Save
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/

Deafnet Association, Inc. Save
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

Defeating Deafness Save
The UK's only national medical research charity for hearing-impaired people. Includes news, research and information.
http://www.defeatingdeafness.org

Electronic Deaf Education Network (EDEN) Save
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

Gallaudet Research Institute Save
Conducts research concerning the demographic and academic characteristics of deaf and hard of hearing populations, providing information mostly to educators.
http://gri.gallaudet.edu/

HI Kids Network Save
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

Hard of Hearing Advocates Save
Describes non-profit foundation dedicated to helping those with hearing loss; includes education article links and statistics.
http://www.hohadvocates.org/

Hearing Impaired Persons of Charlotte County, Inc. Save
Advocates for deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and speech impaired persons in Southwest Florida.
http://www.hearingimpairedpersons.com

Hearing and Speech Center of Florida Save
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

Helen Keller Foundation Save
Includes details about the organization, research, education, testimonials, contributions and contact information.
http://www.helenkellerfoundation.org

HiKent Save
Charity providing advice, information and useful equipment to assist deaf and hard of hearing people overcome problems associated with hearing loss. Includes events, press releases and details of equipment and services available.
http://www.hikent.org.uk

International Deaf Children's Society Save
Ideas, discussions, research and information on all aspects of childhood deafness on a global scale.
http://www.idcs.info

Irish Art and Cultural Society of the Deaf Save
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

League for the Hard of Hearing Save
This non-profit agency offers hearing rehabilitation and human service programs for all ages.
http://www.lhh.org/

Learning to Listen Foundation (LTLF) Save
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/

Let Them Hear Foundation Save
Information about hearing, education, access, and research related to all levels of hearing impairment for children and adults
http://letthemhear.org

Minuteman Implant Club, Inc (MIC) Save
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

Music and the Deaf Save
Promotes enjoyment of music and the performing arts to the hearing-impaired community. Details of workshops, schools projects, signed theatrical performances throughout the United Kingdom, and their instrument lending library.
http://www.matd.org.uk/

NTID Counseling Services Save
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.ntid.rit.edu/current/couns...

National Association of the Deaf Save
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

National Center on Deafness Save
Non-profit organization that provides support services to post-secondary students who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the deaf community at large.
http://ncod.csun.edu

Rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Save
Provides information on the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on people with hearing loss.
http://www.zak.co.il/deaf-info/old/ad...

Self Help for Hard of Hearing People Save
The largest organization in the US for persons who are hard of hearing.
http://www.shhh.org

Sign Community (British Deaf Association) Save
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.signcommunity.org.uk/

Sound Seekers Save
Charity supporting deaf individuals, particularly children in developing countries within the British Commonwealth.
http://www.sound-seekers.org.uk/sound...

South-east Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Save
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

Telecommunications Action Group Save
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/

The Deaf Service Center of SW Florida, Inc. Save
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

The Ear Foundation Save
Not-for-profit organization that works to educate the public and the medical profession in matters of hearing loss and diseases of the ear.
http://www.earfoundation.org/

The Listen Up Web Save
Specializing in information for the deaf and hard of hearing, and especially geared to the needs of hearing impaired children and their families.
http://www.listen-up.org

The National Deaf Children's Society Save
Charity for deaf children based in the United Kingdom.
http://www.ndcs.org.uk/

The Starkey Hearing Foundation Save
Raising money for international distribution of hearing aids. Includes events calendar and newsletter archive.
http://www.sotheworldmayhear.org/

Walsall Deaf People's Centre Save
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

e-Michigan Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Save
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