Demand for Interpreters The shortage of qualified interpreters hits home. Summer Camps for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Summer camps for deaf and hard of hearing children and teens. National Organization - American Society for Deaf Children The American Society for Deaf Children is one of the most important organizations for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children. Insurance and Hearing Aids Insurance coverage for hearing aids, or the lack thereof. President Clinton Gets Hearing Aids President Clinton joins the deaf and hard of hearing community. Hispanic or Latino Deaf Community A look at the Hispanic deaf and hard of hearing community on the internet. Relay Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Relay services allow deaf and hard of hearing people to communicate on the telephone, using either a TTY or the internet. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Gay Community The deaf and hard of hearing gay community. FCC Rules on Closed Captioning Closed captioning regulations from the Federal Communications Commission. A Simple Wish - First-Run Captioned Movies Access to captioned first-run films for deaf and hard of hearing people Captioning Closed captioning information and resources on the internet. Growing Up Deaf - Going to the Movies Remembering going to the movies as a family. Critique of Washington Post Article on Cochlear Implants Analysis of controversial article on cochlear implants in the Washington Post. Growing Up Deaf - Body Aids Earlier generations of deaf and hard of hearing people had to use body aids. Low-cost Theatre Captioning Method for captioning a theatre performance at low cost. Signing Suppers Signing suppers are a good way to practice your signing skills in a relaxed environment, socialize in the deaf community, and to make friends. Deafness and Mental Retardation Some mentally retarded persons may also have hearing loss. History of the Cochlear Implant A history of the cochlear implant, a surgically implanted device that helps deaf people to hear. Deaf Culture Mini-Quiz A mini quiz for testing your knowledge of deaf culture and deaf heritage. FM Listening Systems FM systems are an essential educational listening tool for deaf and hard of hearing children. Growing Up Deaf - Mainstreamed and Left Out Remembering a mainstreamed deaf childhood.
Adoption of Deaf/HOH Children Adoption of deaf and hard of hearing children internationally and domestically. Deaf Pets People aren't the only ones who are deaf - cats and dogs can be too. Deaf-Hearing Marriage The reality of a deaf-hearing marriage. How to Become an Interpreter How to become an interpreter for deaf and hard of hearing people. |