National Association of the Deaf

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation’s premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America. Established in 1880, the NAD was shaped by deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the national level. These...

American Society for Deaf Children

The American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) believes that deaf or hard-of-hearing children are entitled to full communication access in their home, school, and community. The ASDC also believes that language development, respect for the Deaf, and access to deaf and hard-of-hearing role models are important to assure optimal intellectual, social, and emotional development.  The ASDC believes that consideration of...

National Institute on Deafness & Other Commun...

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) is one of the Institutes that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is the Federal government’s focal point for the support of biomedical research. NIH’s mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone. Simply described, the goal of NIH research is to acquire new knowledge to help prevent,...

Sign Language Directories

Following are websites with information related to Sign Language Directories: ASL Browser An online American Sign Language (ASL) browser where one can look up videos of thousands of ASL signs and learn interesting things about them. From Michigan State University. Uses Quicktime ASL Dictionary - List of signs organized alphabetically and by corresponding lesson. From the Lifeprint Institute HandSpeak - ASL dictionary...

Deafness Organizations

  Following are links to deafness organization websites: Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing An international membership organization and resource center on hearing loss and spoken language approaches and related issues. Aims to serve as one of the best information and support centers for pediatric hearing loss and the auditory approach. Association of Late Deafened Adults (LDA) They make...

Hearing Organizations

  Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing An international membership organization and resource center on hearing loss and spoken language approaches and related issues. Aims to serve as one of the best information and support centers for pediatric hearing loss and the auditory approach. Association of Late Deafened Adults (LDA) Provides information on late-onset deafness as well as support...