Links related to Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Several studies exist as to how Deaf children are portrayed in children's literature.[1][2][3][4] Historically children's books have generally conformed to the prevailing cultural view of Deaf people, this has often resulted in books which portray those characters who happen to be Deaf as in need of saving or to be pitted. In modern times there has been an improved attitude towards d/Deaf people and this has lead to better representation in literature. The UK children's BookTrust charity have issued advise for writers, illustrators and publishers on naturally...

NOTE: This page is about using free online tools to caption your videos. For information about UW-IT's free captioning service, see UW-IT Captioning Service on the Creating Accessible Videos page....

While my primary focus is adolescent and Young Adult chapter books, I have added information about children's literature from time to time. ...

A collection of adolescent books with Deaf Characters, websites, author interviews and book reviews.

Custom made skins for Cochlear Implants, Advanced Bionics and Hearing Aids

Note: CLIX is an excellent aural rehab app, especially for new CI users. It is presently not available in the App Store. Hopefully it will return. It is based on the Listening Ladder by Dave Sindrey. He also published reproducible worksheets following the same Listening Ladder. Those can be found...

The inspiring and moving memoir of a young woman who is slowly losing her sight and hearing yet continues to live life to its fullest potential. Even a darkening world can be brilliantly lit from within.Born with a rare genetic mutation called Usher syndrome type III, Rebecca Alexander has b...

A #1 New York Times bestseller!Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique.Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and f...

You Don't Know Everything, Jilly P! book. Read 273 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Jilly thinks she's figured out how life works....

Doctor of Audiology vinyl decal with an Otoscope! Made with permanent adhesive vinyl, suitable for outdoor use. Measures approx 4" x 2.5" Available in other colors upon request, please email me for custom orders.

Three years ago, one state created an Amber Alert-style system to help find people with disabilities who go missing. But it's never been used despite three recent cases with tragic endings.

If a hearing aid, cochlear implant, or Baha has good batteries, then it should be working, right? Not so fast. The Ling Six Sound Check is a simple tool we use to ensure that hearing devices are …

September is National Preparedness Month. The 2019 theme, “Prepared, Not Scared”, is a good reminder that this is an ideal time to think about emergency planning and your school's readiness to

Free, real-time captioning for your event.

School administrators decided to partner with Anonymous Alerts to provide a state-of-the-art school safety app.

Imagine a crisis hits right where you are: a natural disaster, active shooting, gas leak or other emergency that puts you at risk for harm.

These free printable ASL alphabet sign language flash cards require NO sign up! Spread this free resource for quick study on the go!