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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: 1-800-895-4206 or 717-909-5577 (voice/TTY)
Fax: 717-909-5599
Website: http://www.deafchildren.org
E-mail: asdc@deafchildren.org
Verified: 01/13/2011

National. 100 groups. Founded 1971. Provides support, information, education and advocacy for persons affected by tinnitus. Funds research. Dues $35/yr for online membership and $40 for full membership ($55 outside the U.S.) 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: 01/14/2011

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: 01/26/2011

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 parents' 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 Place NW
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: 09/14/2010

National. 16 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, moderated online mutual help activities. Online information on contacting a local chapter.
Write:
Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf
c/o Henry Carter
731 Lake Drive
Snellville, GA 30039
Website: http://www.rad.org
E-mail: president@rad.org
Verified: 03/31/2011

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
Website: http://www.coda-international.org
Verified: 01/26/2011

Online. 2300 members. Founded 1998. Mutual support for persons with auditory processing disorder such as normal hearing sensitivity but have difficult with discriminating words, listening with noise, following conversation, and paying attention when listening.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/auditoryprocessing
Verified: 03/30/2011

Online. 1000+ members. Founded 1999. Provides support for persons who use augmentative and alternative communication (ACC), their friends, family, and the various professionals who provide AAC services.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pact
Verified: 03/29/2011

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Last Updated: October 07, 2011

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