Articles Index
Lipreading Software
Lipreading software is available for use by people who want to learn how to lipread on their own.
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.
Cochlear Implants and Meningitis Vaccinations for Children
When getting a cochlear implant, it is important to get vaccinated for meningitis.
What Does Deaf Speech Sound Like?
About deaf speech and what it sounds like, plus the impact of speech intelligibility on deaf children.
Drugs Can Be Ototoxic
Ototoxicity is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. When taken or administered, some drugs can cause the patient to become deaf or hard of hearing.
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.
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.
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.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Hearing Loss
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy may cause the baby to be born with a hearing loss, or prone to problems such as otitis media that can lead to a hearing loss.
AIDS/HIV and Hearing Loss
Does AIDS/HIV cause hearing loss? Maybe it does, and maybe not.
Perforated Eardrums and Their Role in Hearing Loss
Eardrums play an important role in the hearing mechanism, and when they are damaged, hearing loss can result.
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.
Seasons in Sign Language
How do you sign the words associated with the four seasons? Links and resources.
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.
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.