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Abuse of Deaf Children
When deaf children are abused, help is available. Also research and resources on the abuse of deaf children.

Deafness - From Birth to Death
From birth to death, resources for growing up deaf or hard of hearing.

Daycare for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Parents with deaf or hard of hearing children in child care or daycare have special concerns.

Mainstreaming and Center Programs
Comparing mainstreaming, and center programs for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Early Language Development of Internationally Adopted Deaf Children
Guest article by Phyllis Rogers on the language development of internationally adopted deaf children.

Early Language Development of Internationally Adopted Deaf Children
Guest article by Phyllis Rogers on the language development of internationally adopted deaf children

Job Searching Discrimination
Job Searching can be frustrating for deaf and hard of hearing people.

From Hearing to Deaf: JB Brown
JB Brown describes his experience in losing his hearing from exposure to loud noises at work, the effect on his personal and social life, and his gradual acceptance of his hearing loss.

National Organization - Kids of Deaf Adults
An organization for kids with deaf parents.

HOH Shouldn't Date Deaf?
Forum members discuss the issues and challenges of hard of hearing people dating deaf people.

Otosclerosis
Learn about otosclerosis and hearing loss.

What is a Hearing Aid?
Describes a basic hearing aid, with illustrations.

Project Liberty - Aiding Deaf/HOH People Affected by 9-11
Project Liberty is a special program to aid people affected by the aftermath of 9/11. The New York Society for the Deaf provides Project Liberty services to deaf and hard of hearing people.

Mother, Father Deaf Day
About a day to honor deaf parents of hearing children.

Making Websites 508 Accessible for the Deaf
Solutions for making websites meet section 508 requirements for accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing people.

Case of Ian Stillman
A look at the internationally controversial case of Ian Stillman, a deaf man jailed in India for drug smuggling.

Schools for the Deaf - Hawaii
Virtual tour of schools for the deaf nationwide resumes, with a look at Hawaii.

DC Deaf Fiesta
A description of the Deaf Fiesta event that took place in Washington, DC.

Deaf Magicians
A look at the Society of World Deaf Magicians, an organization for deaf people practicing magic.

Schools for the Deaf - Florida
A look at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind.

Schools for the Deaf - Georgia
A look at state schools for the deaf in Georgia.

Hair Cell Regeneration
Potential of hair cell regeneration for treating hearing loss.

Parental Point of View on Qualified Interpreters
A parent's experience and perspective on the challenge of getting qualified educational interpreters.

Employment Resources in the Deaf Community
Resources for finding jobs in the deaf community.

Lipreading (or Speechreading)
Lipreading, or speechreading, is an invaluable communications tool for deaf and hard of hearing people.

 
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