Links related to Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children need to master at least one language (spoken or signed) to reach their full potential. Providing access to a natural sign language supports this goal. Despite evidence that natural sign languages are beneficial to DHH children, many researchers and practitioners advise families to focus exclusively on spoken language. We critique the Pediatrics article ‘Early Sign Language Exposure and Cochlear Implants’ (Geers et al., 2017) as an example of research that makes unsupported claims against the inclusion of natural sign languages. We refute claims that (...

The college process has begun, only this time I’m on the other side. Looking at colleges with my daughter – a high school junior – has made me nostalgic. I envy her; today’s college experience...

A list of the best picture books and chapter books for children with hearing loss. These books are about children with hearing aids, cochlear implants, and deafness in today's society.

Song for a Whale book. Read 96 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Twelve-year-old Iris has never let her deafness slow her down. A w...

Finally! A comprehensive list of books for your deaf or hard of hearing Titan to help them feel included and empowered. Check out these books, and let us know what you think! A Bear...

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Super Duper® Publications Handy Handouts® are free, online educational handouts on a variety of special needs and educational topics.

Students familiarize themselves with how to protect their hearing.

Learn how sounds make their way from the source to your brain. To learn more about how we hear, visit the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicat...

This 7-minute video by Brandon Pletsch takes viewers on a step-by-step voyage through the inside of the ear, to the acoustic accompaniment of classical music...

The StudyJams! characters explain how hearing works. StudyJams! is an online learning service offered by Scholastic. Science and Math are taught through vide...

Apparently, there's a noise that only people under 25 can hear. Can you hear it?

My listening ears activity. Can go with Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen or Why Should I Listen?

How do you hear? Watch this ear video to step inside the ear.

Worksheet that works on parts of the ear

Educators from administrators to music teachers learn how to incorporate healthy hearing messages into their daily interactions with kids.

ASLwrite provides free access to written American Sign Language. Written ASL belongs to the signing community!

Is life too loud? Protect your hearing, and save your sanity. Practical information and creative solutions for everyday noise problems.

At six months or so baby knows what she wants, but just can’t say it yet. Until now. Baby sign language is a proven bridge between baby talk and first English, and here’s the clearest way to learn it. With pull tabs that demonstrate exactly how to make each sign, My First Baby Signs t...

Advanced Bionics provides the world’s most advanced cochlear implant system to help you or your loved one hear again—or experience the joy of sound for the f...

Fifteen stories written by deaf/hard of hearing individuals who have had cochlear implants are told within the context of unique histories that are intimate, personal and moving. Readers will gain insight into the personal struggles, challenges, and benefits for those who made the decision to get...

“Abbie was born April 21, 2002 and she just turned 16. We learned she was profoundly deaf in both ears after she failed all the standard hearing tests they do on all babies in the hospitals here in Nova Scotia, Canada. We were quickly led to the direction of getting her bilateral cochlear implants. We chose to go with Cochlear because of our audiologist’s recommendation. They only did one ear at one time, and we wanted her to get the second one done too. Getting bilateral cochlear implants At 13 months, she had her first Cochlear Implant surgery done for

When Ruby's cousin Flying Duck emigrates from China to live with her, Ruby decides the best thing about Flying Duck is that she is a great new friend. BUT the worst thing about Flying Duck is that now, no one speaks English at home. Plus, there's strange food on the table every night and only cho...