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
Website: http://nationaldb.org
E-mail: info@nationaldb.org
Verified: 10/16/2008

ASHA 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
Website: http://www.asha.org
E-mail: actioncenter@asha.org
Verified: 10/16/2008

National 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
Website: http://www.cuedspeech.org
E-mail: info@cuedspeech.org
Verified: 10/21/2008

Better Hearing Institute

Information and literature on any hearing-related issue.
Voice: 1-800-327-9355
Website: http://www.betterhearing.org
Verified: 10/16/2008

National 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
Website: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov
E-mail: nidcdinfo@nidcd.nih.gov
Verified: 10/16/2008

HEAR 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
Website: http://www.sotheworldmayhear.org
E-mail: nonprofit@starkey.com
Verified: 10/16/2008

Described 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
Website: http://www.cfv.org
E-mail: info@cvf.org
Verified: 10/16/2008

John 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
Website: http://www.jtc.org
Verified: 10/16/2008

Dial-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
E-mail: dahst@aol.com
Verified: 10/17/2008

Hearing 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)
Website: http://www.ihsinfo.org
E-mail: amarkey@ihsinfo.org
Verified: 10/16/2008

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