Deaf & Hard of Hearing Organizations

Organizations embracing issues impacting the deaf or hard of hearing, or to those involved with this segment of society.

Resources in this category:

ALDA - Association of Late-Deafened Adults Inc.
http://www.alda.org/

"ALDA provides a support network sharing the challenges and coping strategies/experiences of those who have lost their hearing, helping to find practical solutions and give emotional support through networking with individuals, organizations and service providers..."

Alexander Graham Bell Association For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx

This association "helps families, health care providers and education professionals understand childhood hearing loss and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention." Get advocacy information, financial aid/scholarships, publications, resources, and more. Part of the site is available in 13 languages.

American Association of the Deaf Blind
http://www.aadb.org/

"A national consumer organization of, by, and for deaf-blind Americans and their supporters, including all types and degrees of dual vision and hearing loss". An information clearinghouse on resources including a listserv, a newsletter and much more.

American Sign Language Teacher Association
http://www.aslta.org/

American Sign Language Teacher Association (ASLTA) establishes national standards for teachers of American Sign Language and offers provisional, qualified and professional certification. Membership categories are also available. Site offers information on training, conferences, and more.

American Society for Deaf Children
http://www.deafchildren.org/default.aspx

Originally established in 1967 as a "Parent-helping-parent network", ASDC is now a national organization designed to provide information on developments in deaf education, culture, politics, science and health. Site offers a blog, conference information, list of links to other resources and more.

Deaf Queer Resource Center
http://www.deafqueer.org/

"The Deaf Queer Resource Center (DQRC) is a national non-profit resource and information center founded and directed by Deaf Queer activist Dragonsani Renteria. This is "the place" to find the most comprehensive and accurate information about the Deaf Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community."

Hands & Voices: "What Works for your Child is what makes the Choice right"
http://www.handsandvoices.org/

Hands and Voices is a "nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families and their children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the professionals who serve them." It is a "parent-driven, parent/professional collaborative group that is unbiased towards communication modes and methods."

Hearing Loss Association of America
http://www.hearingloss.org/

A U.S. consumer organization representing people with hearing loss, with current news, educational information on hearing conditions, hearing loss, self-help, advocacy, workshops and events nationally and internationally.

Helen Keller National Center For Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults
http://www.hknc.org/

What are healthy eye care techniques? What kinds of eye problems develop? This center offers educational resources for deaf-blind students across the nation. Includes a listserv, resource links, description of services provided by the Helen Keller Center, publications, videos, and more.

National Association of the Deaf
http://www.nad.org/site/pp.asp?c=foINKQMBF&b=91587

"A nonprofit federation whose mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the civil, human, and linguistic rights of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America."

National Black Deaf Advocates
http://www.nbda.org/

Site presents an "official voice of Black deaf and hard of hearing Americans - a community that has historically been neglected in terms of provision of equal access to education, employment and social services." Also includes national events, programs, and resources for people of color who are deaf and hard of hearing.

National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness
http://nationaldb.org/

At this "national technical assistance and dissemination center," locate people, services, programs, educational resources, and more relating to deaf-blind children and youth. Website can be viewed in Spanish.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/

"NIDCD conducts and supports biomedical and behavioral research and research training in the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language." Site also provides news and events and health topics in Spanish.

ADARA
http://www.adara.org/

"ADARA strives to be the leader among professional organizations in transforming the paradigm of rehabilitation of Deaf people to enhancing the quality of life with people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing."

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
http://www.rid.org/

"RID is a national membership organization representing the professionals who facilitate communication between people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who can hear." Provides a directory of nationally certified interpreters. Serves as an informational clearinghouse for interpreters.

TDI-Online
http://www.tdi-online.org/

TDI is "an active national advocacy organization focusing its energies and resources to address equal access issues in telecommunications and media for four constituencies in deafness and hearing loss, specifically people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, late-deafened, or deaf-blind."

USA Deaf Sports Federation
http://www.usdeafsports.org/

"Recognized as the only national athletic association to coordinate the participation of American deaf and hard of hearing individuals in international competitions". Site includes information about athletes, a hall of fame section, news and media, sports information and more.