Some organizations that can help families with deafened members include:
Association of Late-Deafened Adults: http://www.alda.org/
This association is comprised of individuals who became deaf after the time of development of speech and language. The web site provides resources, information and promotes advocacy and awareness of the needs of deafened adults. It offers include a list of regional chapters and self-help support groups, an email board and discussion lists, volunteer opportunities, conference information and more.
The Hearing, Speech-Language and Learning Center at Beth Israel Medical Center: http://www.wehealnewyork.org/services/hearing/services/
The Beth Israel Medical Center web site describes the services of The Hearing Center, The Cochlear Implant Center, The Speech-Language Center and The Learning Center at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City.
Alexander Graham Bell Association: www.agbell.org
Alexander Graham Bell is an international membership organization of parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing, adults with hearing loss and professionals. This web site provides general hearing loss information, book recommendations, financial aid and scholarships, and action alerts on legislative developments.
American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC): www.deafchildren.org
ASDC is a national, non-profit membership organization providing support, encouragement, and information to families raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing. ASDC's primary mission is to advocate for the highest quality programs and services for parents so they can make informed choices about their children’s educational, communication, personal and social needs.
Association of Late-Deafened Adults: http://www.alda.org/
This association is comprised of individuals who became deaf after the time of development of speech and language. The web site provides resources, information and promotes advocacy and awareness of the needs of deafened adults. It offers include a list of regional chapters and self-help support groups, an email board and discussion lists, volunteer opportunities, conference information and more.
The Hearing, Speech-Language and Learning Center at Beth Israel Medical Center: http://www.wehealnewyork.org/services/hearing/services/
The Beth Israel Medical Center web site describes the services of The Hearing Center, The Cochlear Implant Center, The Speech-Language Center and The Learning Center at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City.
Alexander Graham Bell Association: www.agbell.org
Alexander Graham Bell is an international membership organization of parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing, adults with hearing loss and professionals. This web site provides general hearing loss information, book recommendations, financial aid and scholarships, and action alerts on legislative developments.
American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC): www.deafchildren.org
ASDC is a national, non-profit membership organization providing support, encouragement, and information to families raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing. ASDC's primary mission is to advocate for the highest quality programs and services for parents so they can make informed choices about their children’s educational, communication, personal and social needs.
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