QuickTips Index
Laws Affecting Closed Captioning on Television
When not enough video programming was voluntarily closed captioned, Congress had to step in. Legal requirements for closed captioning on television.
Loud Noise: What Is Too Much?
Certain loud noises can cause hearing damage. What are these noises?
Ear Wax and Hearing Aids
Wearing hearing aids or using an earmold can create a buildup of ear wax and lead to other problems.
Buying and Selling Used Hearing Aids
Can used hearing aids be bought and sold? Where can you buy them?
See If Your Baby Has a Hearing Loss
Does your baby have a hearing loss? Here are some suggestions for checking to see if your baby has a hearing loss.
Questions and Answers About Hearing Aid Batteries
Common questions about hearing aid batteries, where to buy them, and how to recycle rather than dispose of them.
Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation
The real work begins after receiving a cochlear implant. Rehabilitation therapy is necessary to get the most benefit from an implant.
Cochlear Implants and Meningitis Vaccinations for Children
When getting a cochlear implant, it is important to get vaccinated for meningitis.
Video Remote Interpreting - What Is Video Remote Interpreting
Video remote interpreting, what it is, and how it works. Also examples of companies offering video remote interpreting services.
Seasons in Sign Language
How do you sign the words associated with the four seasons? Links and resources.
Tax Credits for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access
Small businesses can take advantage of tax credits to make their businesses accessible to deaf and hard of hearing people.
Hearing Dogs - Training Your Own Dog as a Hearing Dog
Deaf people who have dogs can get their own dogs trained as hearing dogs.
Favorite Words and Phrases in Sign Language
As people learn sign language, they may develop a fondness for a particular sign.
You Have to Be Deaf to Understand - Never Mind
One universal experience deaf and hard of hearing people can identify with -- being told "never mind, it's not important." It is an insult to deaf people.
Discrimination - How to Handle Discrimination Against Deaf and HOH on the Job
Sometimes deaf and hard of hearing people will experience discrimination on the job based on their hearing loss. Here are some suggestions on how to handle that discrimination.
How Do I Find and Hire a Sign Language Tutor?
Sign language or interpreting students may want to hire or find a sign language tutor to help them practice their American Sign Language skills. Parents of deaf and hard of hearing children also sometimes seek sign language tutors to help them more quickly master sign language.