Self Help Clearinghouse
Deaf Helpline
This information is provided as a resource and does not constitute an endorsement for any group. It is the responsibility of the reader to decide whether a group is appropriate for his/her needs. For evidence-based information on diseases, conditions, symptoms, treatment and wellness issues, continue searching this site. DB-Link: National Consortion on Deaf/Blindness
Information and referral on education, health, employment, technology, communication, recreation for children who are deaf-blind. Newsletter. All services are free of charge.
Voice: 1-800-438-9376
TDD: 1-800-854-7013
Verified: 10/16/2008ASHA Hearing and Speech Helpline
Information on speech, hearing and language disabilities. Referrals to ASHA certified clinics. Database of information on listening devices. Sponsored by American Speech Language and Hearing Association.
Voice: 1-800-638-8255
Verified: 10/16/2008National Cued Speech Association
Encourages and supports the use of cued speech for communication, language development and literacy. Networking, literature, advocacy, phone support, conferences, family camps, information and referrals.
Voice: 1-800-459-3529
Verified: 10/21/2008Better Hearing Institute
Information and literature on any hearing-related issue.
Voice: 1-800-327-9355
Verified: 10/16/2008National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Referrals to national agencies on hearing, speech, language, smell, taste, voice and balance disorders. Publishes fact sheets, brochures, information packets and newsletters.
Voice: 1-800-241-1044
TDD: 1-800-241-1055
Verified: 10/16/2008HEAR Now
Helps financially needy individuals obtain hearing aids. Collects used hearing aids for recycling. Information and referrals. Automated telephone line, leave message and call will be returned within two days.
Voice: 1-800-648-4327
Verified: 10/16/2008Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP)
Provides free loan described and captioned educational media, clearinghouse of information related to educational media access and a gateway to Internet resources related to accessibility. Free registration and services. Sponsored by US Dept. of Education and administered by the National Association of the Deaf.
Voice: 1-800-237-6213
TDD: 1-800-237-6819
Verified: 10/16/2008John Tracy Clinic for Preschool Deaf Children
Information and support for parents and preschool deaf children. Free correspondence course for parents.
Voice: 1-800-522-4582
Verified: 10/16/2008Dial-A-Hearing Screening Test
Offers over the phone hearing screening for persons (aged 14+). Provides hearing information and referral services.
Voice: 1-800-222-3277
Verified: 10/17/2008Hearing Aid
Provides general literature on hearing aids and hearing loss. Referrals to hearing instrument specialists. Leave name and address, information will be mailed. Sponsored by International Hearing Society.
Voice: 1-800-521-5247 (ext. 3)
Verified: 10/16/2008
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