Deafness

About.com: Deafness
Provides articles on a range of topics associated with hearing loss including daily life, sign language and the help available to the deaf. Newsletter and e-courses available.
http://deafness.about.com/

American Family Physician: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Hearing Loss
Article discussing the evaluation of hearing loss and what tests can be done to determine the type and cause of the problem.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0915/p1125.html

BUPA Factsheets: Hearing Loss
Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of hearing loss.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/Hearing_Loss.html

Coping with Hearing Loss
Interactive online course to help individuals, family, and friends cope with the loss of hearing.
http://www.suite101.com/course.cfm/17686/overview

Deaf Connect
The Internet version of World Deaf Directory's residential email addresses. The first service of its kind by and for the deaf world.
http://www.deafconnect.com

Deaf Linx
Information about technology, sign language, interpreting, and education.
http://www.deaflinx.com

The Deaf Resource Library
Online collection of resource material and links intended to inform about deaf communities and resources in the U.S. and Japan.
http://www.deaflibrary.org

Deaf Spot
Webmail, events, workshop listings, links, online relay, bulletin board, chat, and many other resources for the deaf community, students and teachers of ASL, and anyone interested in American sign language and deaf culture.
http://www.deafspot.net/

Deaf Town
Community with news, events, information, and links.
http://www.deaftown.com

Deaf Websites
Includes list of sites pertaining to deafness, sorted by category.
http://www.deafwebsites.com

The Deafened People's Page
Support and adjustment for acquired deafness / hearing loss, hosted by Kathryn Woodcock. Includes articles with information on late-onset deafness, including causes, technologic resources, first-hand experiences, and the Association of Late-Deafened Adults.
http://www.deafened.org/

DEAF-L Web
Home to a mailing list about deafness, as well as information and links to other deaf resources.
http://www.zak.co.il/d/deaf-info/old/home.html

Deafness and Hearing Aids
Provide helpful information about issues surrounding deafness and hearing aids.
http://www.deafness-and-hearingaids.net/

Deafness Research UK: Genetics and Deafness
Factsheet on the role that genetics can play in deafness. [PDF]
http://www.deafnessresearch.org.uk/factsheets/genetics-and-deafness.pdf

Deafness Research UK: Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Provides advice for people who experience a sudden hearing loss in one or both ears and information on possible causes, treatments and coping with the disorder.
http://www.deafnessresearch.org.uk/Sudden%20sensorineural%20hearing%20loss+1627.twl

DEAFology 101
Comedy about deaf culture.
http://www.deafology.com/

Deafplanet.com
Resources and activities for deaf and hearing children to learn together online. Site is written in English, French, American Sign Language, and Langue des Signes Québécoise.
http://www.deafplanet.com/

DeafWiki
User created collection of information about the deaf world.
http://deafwiki.org/index.php5?title=Main_Page

Dizziness and Balance: Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Timothy C. Hain, MD, describes this condition and its causes, in particular noise induced loss and how musicians may prevent damaging their ears.
http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/hearing/sensorineural.htm

eMedicine Health: Hearing Loss
Consumer resource center providing the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hearing loss.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/hearing_loss/article_em.htm

Etiologies and Treatment Options for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Two otologists from the House Ear Institute, Jose N. Fayad, MD, and Antonio De La Cruz, MD, explain the causes and treatment strategies for sudden hearing loss.
http://www.hearingreview.com/issues/articles/2003-12_02.asp

Fully Implantable Otologics Device
Preliminary surgical and clinical results of a trial of a middle ear implant designed to address the amplification needs of adults with moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss. [PDF]
http://www.actaitalica.it/issues/2009/2-09/Bruschini.pdf

Futurika
Community search engine, calendar, and directories. Requires Flash.
http://www.futurika.com

Hard of Hearing Children
Information and advocacy for people interested in the experiences of hard of hearing children. Special sections for parents.
http://www.hardofhearingchildren.com

Healthy Hearing
News and information about hearing loss, hearing aids, tinnitus, cochlear implants and all other hearing health topics.
http://www.healthyhearing.com

Hearing Help Australia
Provides information on digital and other hearing aids, hearing loss and hearing news. Helps people find a hearing professional in their area.
http://www.hearinghelp.com.au/

Hearing Loss
Article on this condition, the different types and possible causes, the quantification of hearing loss and the treatments available.
http://www.otolaryngology.com/hearingloss.html

Hearing Loss News Reviews and Information
Provides current news and information in both textual and video formats. Includes a blog covering various issues relating to hearing loss, treatment and prevention.
http://www.hearing--loss.info

Hearing Loss Web
A site for hard of hearing, late deafened, and oral deaf persons. It focuses on events, issues, support, and technology.
http://www.hearinglossweb.com

History and Genetics: Stories of Deaf People
Article by Carol Padden presented at the 6th Deaf History International Conference, Berlin, July 2006. [PDF]
http://communication.ucsd.edu/padden/hist&gen.pdf

I'm Listening as Hard as I Can!
Articles about coping with severe hearing loss in a society that is seldom considerate or accommodating toward the deaf or hard of hearing.
http://www.deafnotdumb.homestead.com/index.html

Managing your Hearing Loss
Offers an electronic book to help people manage hearing loss more effectively.
http://www.managinghearingloss.com/

Mayo Clinic: Hearing Loss
Provides information on the signs, treatment and prevention of age and noise related hearing loss.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hearing-loss/DS00172

Medicinenet: Hearing Loss and Older Adults
A physician-produced listing of health information about hearing loss and communications disorders.
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=20432

Milan 1880
Information on a novel by Nick Sturley. Includes background on the Milan Conference and its repercussions on the deaf community.
http://www.milan1880.com/

Mösdeux
Film production company focuses on educating the deaf and those interested in deaf awareness.
http://www.mosdeux.com/

NIDCD: Presbycusis
Factsheet on this type of hearing loss that gradually occurs in most individuals as they grow older. Includes the symptoms and causes and what can be done to alleviate the condition.
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/presbycusis.asp

NIDCD: Sudden Deafness
Factsheet about a rapid loss of hearing over the period of a few days which should be considered a medical emergency. Includes possible causes, diagnosis, treatments, current research and links to more information.
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/sudden.htm

OhSoEZ.com
Listings of deaf community and interpreter related events throughout the USA as well as important news related to the deaf community.
http://www.ohsoez.com

On Using Colorful Hearing Aids
British study on the attitudes of children and their parents to the use of brightly colored behind-the-ear hearing aids.
http://www.websmith.demon.co.uk/hearing/coloured-aids-for-kids/

Pediatric Hearing Loss
A physician describes diagnostic evaluation, and explains speech and language development. Includes family issues and recent developments.
http://www.utdallas.edu/~thib/rehabinfo/

Rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Explains this section of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which deals with shopping, medical treatment, attorneys and telecommunications.
http://www.captions.com/deafrigh.html

St Jude Children's Research Hospital: Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Factsheet on this condition. [PDF]
http://www.stjude.org/SJFile/rehab_sensorineural_hearing_loss.pdf

Treatment of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Study by Anne Elizabeth Conlin and Lorne S. Parnes aiming to identify, evaluate and review randomized controlled trial data on the treatment of SSHL. [PDF]
http://archotol.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/133/6/573.pdf

WHO: Deafness and Hearing Impairment
Factsheet on these conditions, their causes and prevention, and the social and economic burden that they impose on society.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs300/en/

Wikipedia: Deaf
Explores the terminology behind the word "deaf" and its synonyms.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaf