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National. 120 affiliates. Founded 1967. Information and support for parents and families with children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Quarterly magazine, biennial conventions, information and referral. Guidelines for starting similar groups. Dues $40/yr.
Write:
American Society for Deaf Children
3820 Hartzdale Dr.
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Voice: 1-800-942-2732 or 1-866-895-4206
Fax: 717-909-5599
TDD: 717-909-5577
Website: http://www.deafchildren.org
E-mail: asdc1@aol.com
Verified: 9/29/2008

National. 50 groups. Founded 1971. Provides information, education, advocacy and support for persons affected by tinnitus. Funds research. Dues $35/yr includes 'Tinnitus Today' magazine.
Write:
American Tinnitus Association
P.O. Box 5
Portland, OR 97207
Voice: 1-800-634-8978 or 503-248-9985
Website: http://www.ata.org
E-mail: Tinnitus@ata.org
Verified: 9/30/2008

National. 51 affiliated groups. Founded 1880. Federation of state associations, organizational and business affiliates that fights for the civil rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans. Offers grassroots and youth leadership development and legal expertise across a broad spectrum of areas including, but not limited to, accessibility, education, employment, healthcare, mental health, rehabilitation, technology, telecommunications and transportation. Provides advocacy information and resources.
Write:
National Association of the Deaf
8630 Fenton St., Suite 820
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819
Voice: 301-587-1788
Fax: 301-587-1791
TDD: 301-587-1789
Website: http://www.nad.org
Verified: 10/14/2008

Founded 1958. Network of parents whose members promote advocating independence through listening and talking. Concerned with early diagnosis and auditory, language and speech training for children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Works to preserve parent and children's rights by advocating auditory-oral and auditory-verbal education. Serves as clearinghouse to dispense information and exchange ideas.
Write:
Alexander Graham Bell Association
3417 Volta Pl. NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20007
Voice: 202-337-5220
Fax: 202-337-8314
TDD: 202-337-5221
Website: http://www.agbell.org
E-mail: info@agbell.org
Verified: 9/30/2008

International. 200 chapters and groups. Founded 1979. Aim is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing support, information, education, referrals and advocacy. Bimonthly journal, online local group and chapters' listings. Assistance in starting groups.
Write:
Hearing Loss Association of America
7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 1200
Bethesda, MD 20814
Voice: 301-657-2248
Fax: 301-913-9413
TDD: 301-657-2249
Website: http://www.hearingloss.org
E-mail: info@hearingloss.org
Verified: 10/14/2008

National. 23 affiliated chapters. Founded 1977. Promotes the educational, economical and social welfare of deaf and hard-of-hearing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered persons and their friends. Discussion of practical problems and solutions. Advocacy, conferences, newsletter, assistance in starting groups. Online information on contacting a local chapter.
Write:
Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf
9804 Walker House Rd., Suite 4
c/o Steven Schumacher
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
Website: http://www.rad.org
E-mail: president@rad.org
Verified: 10/2/2008

International. 12 affiliated groups. Founded 1983. Provides mutual support for hearing children (over the age of 18) of deaf parents. Promotes family awareness and individual growth through self-help groups, educational programs, advocacy and resource development. Newsletter, assistance in starting groups, information and referrals. Dues $25/yr.
Write:
Children of Deaf Adults
Box 30715
Santa Barbara, CA 93130
Voice: 805-682-0997
TDD: 805-682-0997
Website: http://www.coda-international.org
Verified: 10/1/2008

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Last Updated: May 19, 2009

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