Links related to Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Assistive Technology of Alaska Assistive Technology of Alaska (ATLA) is Alaska’s only comprehensive assistive technology (A.T.) resource center. A.T. can be the key to greater independence and productivity for people in their home, school, community, and/or place of employment. ATLA provides demonstrations, information, and device loans to help Alaskans make informed decisions and select the…

A blog about deafness, science, & geeky stuff.

A captioned movies search engine for the deaf and hard of hearing community

Captionfish is a must-save bookmark! You can enter your location and bring up movies, showtimes and the type of accessible technology being used. There is also an iPhone app (www.captionfish.com/iphone)

Digicopy of Katie LeClerc issue

iPad Application Apps for Children with Special Needs has already helped over 230 children and [...]

Sheet1 Apps for Students with Autism, Apps for Students with Cognitive Delays, Apps for Students with Disabilities( of any kind), Apps for Communication& Language, Math Apps for Elem. Students, Reading Apps for Elem. Students, Fine Motor, Writing, Spelling Apps for Elem. Students, Science/ Soci...

I'm a sign language interpreter and an author of books for kids and teens. Here I have videos about my books and humorous videos about interpreting and writing.

The National Association for Child Development (NACD) has found their caseload to benefit greatly from the use of the iPad and its various applications. This list was donated by one of their clients that works for Apple.

Hearing teachers that find they have deaf children in their classes often need advice. These tips are from my own experience.

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Has video clips of students using visual phonics

Free American Sign Language (ASL) Fingerspelling Practice Site

Functional hearing loss ranges from mild to profound. Often, people who have very little or no functional hearing refer to themselves as "deaf." Those with milder hearing loss may label themselves as "hard of hearing." When these two groups are combined, they are often referred to as individuals with "hearing impairments,” with "hearing loss,” or who are "hearing impaired.” When referring to the Deaf culture, "Deaf" is capitalized.

Searchable, sortable list of available captioned media as well as link to devices that support captioning

Harnesses and pouches for young CI recipients

Examples of different ways to wear your CI in a pouch

Hearing Aid Safety Device to Cover, Protect, & Prevent Loss - for HAs and CIs

Product site - available from a variety of vendors

National listing for all Parent Technical Assistance Centers

Oticon's YouTube Channel

Fantastic article and resources (including a curriculum) on working with teens with hearing loss

This resource provides the student, parent, coach, athletic director, principal, school-board member and educational audiologist with all the information needed to make athletics accessible in the most cost-effective, comfortableway.