Deaf and Hard of Hearing
American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC)
Provides support, encouragement, and information to families raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
https://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu
Provides resources and support for families, including early intervention services, educational programs, and information on deaf culture.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Provides resources and information on speech, language, and hearing disorders, including hearing loss in children.
Deaf Children’s Literacy Project (DCLP)
https://cuedspeech.org/advocacy-services/dclp/
Focuses on improving reading and literacy outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Beginnings for Parents of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Inc.
Provides emotional support and technical assistance to parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
Advocates for the rights of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, providing resources on legal issues, education, and community support.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell)
Advocates and provides resources for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing to ensure they can hear and talk.
Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP)
Provides free access to a library of educational media for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired.
Cochlear Implant Awareness Foundation (CIAF)
Provides support and resources for families considering or using cochlear implants for their children.
California School for the Deaf (CSD)
Offers educational programs and resources for children who are deaf, as well as support for their families.
Hands & Voices
A parent-driven organization dedicated to supporting families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology.
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
Offers support, resources, and advocacy for people with hearing loss, including children and their families.
National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC)
Offers resources and support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals pursuing postsecondary education and employment.
Family Network on Disabilities
Offers information and resources on assistive technology for children with disabilities, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
CSDLearns
The program’s goal is to provide equity for deaf people in the workplace and give people the tools for self-improvement and autonomous social mobility.