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.
http://www.agbell.org

American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association
A membership based nonprofit association made up of professionals and interested persons promoting and participating in support services and rehabilitation delivery.
http://www.adara.org/

American Society for Deaf Children
A national, independent non-profit organization whose purpose is providing support, encouragement, and information to families raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
http://www.deafchildren.org

Association of Late Deafened Adults (LDA)
They make up the largest group of deaf individuals. This site provides information on late-onset deafness as well as support available in your area. There is a national group which holds annual conventions as well as local groups throughout the world which offer a more personal support system.
http://www.alda.org

Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses
Provides information, promotes advocacy and mentorship, and creates a network for individuals with hearing losses interested in or working in health care fields. Articles, mailing list, chat, news, and links.
http://www.amphl.org

Australian Communication Exchange
Dedicated to empowering those who are Deaf or have a hearing, speech or communication impairment, to obtain access to the telephone and other telecommunication networks. Includes news, services, support and resources.
http://www.aceinfo.net.au/

Australian Hearing Services
Providing treatment for hearing related problems including ear infection and deafness. Government subsidised services including fm system, cochlear implants and bernafon.
http://www.hearing.com.au

Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA)
A consumer-based, non-profit, self-help organization formed by and for hard of hearing Canadians. CHHA is the national voice of all hard of hearing Canadians, works cooperatively with professionals, service providers and government bodies, and provides information about hard of hearing issues and solutions.
http://www.chha.ca/

Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA), British Columbia Chapter
A consumer organization of hard of hearing people, with national, regional and local structures dedicated to the assistance of hard of hearing people across Canada.
http://www.fraservalleydir.com/chha/

Center for Hearing and Deafness Research
Includes research activities and contact details for the center based at the Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati, Ohio.
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/alpha/h/hearing/default.htm

Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) International
A non-profit organization for the adult hearing sons and daughters of deaf parents.
http://www.coda-international.org/

Cochlear Implant Awareness Foundation
Provides information, resources and support for prospective cochlear implant recipients and their families. Includes sections for candidates of various ages, including adults.
http://www.ciafonline.org

Constance Brown Hearing Centers
Provides information concerning types of hearing aids, hearing loss and anatomy of the ear and FAQs. Lists developmental speech and hearing milestones for infants and children . Links to other sites, newsletters, products and the effects of noise on hearing is discussed.
http://www.cbrown.org

Deaf Native Americans
Links to resource organization for deaf Native Americans.
http://deafness.about.com/library/weekly/aa111198.htm

The Deaf Service Center of SW Florida, Inc.
Provides services to promote and advance the quality of life for the deaf and hard of hearing citizens of Southwest Florida, including sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, advocacy, and community education, for all of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades, and Desoto Counties.
http://www.dsc.us

Deafchild International
This child-friendly site acts as a hub for communication between schools and deaf individuals. Includes chat room and video conferencing facilities, as well as learning resources for deaf children. Requires registration for full content.
http://www.deafchild.org/

Deafness Research Foundation
America's only voluntary health organization committed to curing and preventing all forms of hearing loss, and making lifelong hearing health a national priority.
http://drf.org/

Deaf-REACH
Maximizes the self-sufficiency of socially and economically disadvantaged, multihandicapped deaf persons.
http://www.deaf-reach.org/

Electronic Deaf Education Network (EDEN)
One audiologist's attempt to help parents understand, cope with, and most of all, see beyond their child's hearing loss.
http://www.bradingrao.com

e-Michigan Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
A Michigan state-wide coalition of agencies and organizations working together to improve accessibility and services for Michigan's Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
http://www.michdhh.org

Gallaudet Research Institute
Conducts research concerning the demographic and academic characteristics of deaf and hard of hearing populations, providing information mostly to educators.
http://gri.gallaudet.edu/

Hard of Hearing Advocates
Describes non-profit foundation dedicated to helping those with hearing loss; includes education article links and statistics.
http://www.hohadvocates.org/

Hearing and Speech Center of Florida
Information and education relating to hearing and speech delays in children and adults. Includes an overview of services provided, FAQs, news and message boards.
http://www.hearingandspeechcenter.org

Hearing Loss Association of America
Organization representing people with hearing loss. Offers information on the condition, how to become a member, information on the magazine and how to find support.
http://hearingloss.org/

Helen Keller Foundation
Includes details about the organization, research, education, testimonials, contributions and contact information.
http://www.helenkellerfoundation.org

HiKent
Charity providing advice, information and useful equipment to assist deaf and hard of hearing people overcome problems associated with hearing loss. Includes events, press releases and details of equipment and services available.
http://www.hikent.org.uk

The International Federation for Hard of Hearing Young People
Federation for national and regional youth organizations dedicated to hard of hearing young people. Includes information on activities, summer camps and courses.
http://www.ifhohyp.org/

Irish Art and Cultural Society of the Deaf
Provides information about the Society, along with general deaf and cultural information. Also provides many links to other sites, and includes a section to learn Irish sign language.
http://www.iol.ie/~johnpmon

League for the Hard of Hearing
This non-profit agency offers hearing rehabilitation and human service programs for all ages.
http://www.lhh.org/

Let Them Hear Foundation
Information about hearing, education, access, and research related to all levels of hearing impairment for children and adults
http://letthemhear.org

The Listen Up Web
Specializing in information for the deaf and hard of hearing, and especially geared to the needs of hearing impaired children and their families.
http://www.listen-up.org

Minuteman Implant Club, Inc (MIC)
Support organization for cochlear implant users, their families and professionals. The MIC hosts a biannual convention attended by over 600 individuals.
http://www.cisupport.org

Music and the Deaf
Promotes enjoyment of music and the performing arts to the hearing-impaired community. Details of workshops, schools projects, signed theatrical performances throughout the United Kingdom, and their instrument lending library.
http://www.matd.org.uk/

National Association of the Deaf
NAD is a non-profit organization designed to empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals. This site covers much of what the NAD believes in as well as opportunity to become a member. Members have their own section with weekly articles and other perks.
http://www.nad.org

National Center on Deafness
Non-profit organization that provides support services to post-secondary students who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the deaf community at large.
http://ncod.csun.edu

The National Deaf Children's Society
Charity for deaf children based in the United Kingdom.
http://www.ndcs.org.uk/

NTID Counseling Services
Assists students enrolled in the College of NTID at RIT. The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) is the world's largest technical college for deaf students.
http://www.ntid.rit.edu/current/counseling_index.php

Rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Provides information on the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on people with hearing loss.
http://www.zak.co.il/deaf-info/old/ada_rights.html

Sign Community (British Deaf Association)
Organization that promotes sign language and deaf issues. Provides a central resource for deaf people from across the world to communicate and share experiences, and offers information to both deaf and hearing people alike on useful resources.
http://www.signcommunity.org.uk/

Sound Seekers
Charity supporting deaf individuals, particularly children in developing countries within the British Commonwealth.
http://www.sound-seekers.org.uk/soundseekers_homepage.htm

South-east Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Information about the agency who serves and advocates on behalf of those with hearing problems in south-eastern New Brunswick. Includes details about the programs, services, equipment and contact.
http://www.south-eastdeaf.nb.ca

The Starkey Hearing Foundation
Raising money for international distribution of hearing aids. Includes events calendar and newsletter archive.
http://www.sotheworldmayhear.org/

Telecommunications Action Group
Consortium of organizations works to ensure that deaf individuals have access to the same telecommunications services and facilities as hearing people. Based in the United Kingdom.
http://www.telecomsag.connectfree.co.uk/

Walsall Deaf People's Centre
Offers information about the centre and how to get involved. It also contains information about deafness and links to sites, resources and organizations locally, nationally and all over the world.
http://www.walsalldeaf.org.uk/