RESOURCES FOR d/DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS
Websites:
Hearing Loss Association of America – incredible resources for technology, connection, and identity
National Association of the Deaf – fighting for linguistic and culture rights
National Association for State Agency for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – learn your legal employment rights and what you qualify for with accessories for safety and help!
National Catholic Office for the Deaf – find out if there is a Catholic Office in your diocese connected to supporting Deaf Culture
Patron Saint of the Deaf – St. Francis de Sales – great saint to study in order to emulate and find hope in his story, breaking past barriers to teach a deaf man
Gallaudet University – University for the Deaf and Signing Community
Museum of Deaf History, Arts, & Culture – great resources for expression and belonging
Lifeprint with Bill Vicars – Learn ASL
Cochlear.com – learn more about Cochlear Implants (Advanced Bionics and Med-El are two other major companies)
Find a Cochlear Implant Center Near You!
CDC Resources (especially for families with kids that are deaf)
The Lions Club – helps with financing for hearing aids
National Disability Institute: Financial Resources for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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