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Deaf Helpline
Information and literature on any hearing-related issues.
Voice: 1-800-327-9355 (24 hr.)
Verified: 8/26/2011
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. 2 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm EST)
Verified: 8/26/2011
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 (BILINGUAL)
TDD: 1-800-241-1055
Verified: 8/26/2011
Information and support for parents and preschool deaf children. Free correspondence course for parents.
Voice: 1-800-522-4582 (BILINGUAL / Mon.-Fri., 8am-4pm PST)
Verified: 8/26/2011
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: (BILINGUAL) 1-800-638-8255 (voice/TDD; Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm EST)
TDD: (BILINGUAL) 1-800-638-8255 (voice/TDD; Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm EST)
Verified: 8/26/2011
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 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm CST)
Verified: 8/26/2011
Information and referrals on education, health, employment, technology, communication and recreation for children who are deaf-blind. Newsletter.
Voice: 1-800-438-9376
TDD: 1-800-854-7013
Website: http://www.nationaldb.org
Verified: 8/25/2011
Provides free loan of 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 (BILINGUAL)
TDD: 1-800-237-6819 (Mon-Fri., 8am-5pm EST)
Verified: 8/26/2011
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 (voice/TTY)
TDD: 1-800-459-3529 (voice/TTY)
Verified: 8/26/2011
Offers over the phone hearing screening for persons (aged 14+). Provides hearing information and referral services.
Voice: 1-800-222-3277 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-4:30pm EST)
Verified: 8/26/2011
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