IMDb: Deaf actresses - a list by fluffyfeathers
Links related to Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Personal Conversation Amplifiers - Shop Hearing Amplifiers Assistive and Hearing Aids Products - Deaf, Hearing Loss, Sign Language
Here is a less expensive alternative to FM systems...
Chicago Access Plays
Calendar of accessible shows in a variety of theaters. Great for checking out what's playing and accessible on a specific date! "The League of Chicago Theatres is committed to working with Chicago area theatres to make live theatre accessible to everyone. Our calendar enables patrons with disabilities to look for upcoming performances based on their specific access requirements. The calendar includes Touch Tours (TT), ASL-Interpreted (ASL), Audio-Described (AD), and Open-Captioned (C) performances. If you would like your theatre company's accessible performance information added to the...
Lyric Opera of Chicago | Seasons, Tickets, Calendar and More | Bravi! - Lyric Opera of Chicago
As with most operas, supertitles are provided
Chicago Opera Theater - Home
As with most operas, supertitles are provided
Smoke alarms for hard of hearing --- Loudenlow - 520 Hertz Smoke Alarm for hard of hearing people (HOH) with high frequency hearing loss. (Hear it online with your computer ) Low frequency smoke detector. Normal alarms can't be heard by many seniors. Som
Able Planet Shop Home : Award-Winning Headphones, Headsets and Accessories
Store: Heidi-Givens - TeachersPayTeachers.com
Fun activities (some free and some for a nominal cost) for learning handshapes and sign language
Says-It.com
Fun website where you can customize signs. GREAT for therapy
Start American Sign Language (ASL)
Telephone Tips for Cochlear Implant Recipients | The Hearing People: MED-EL
Using the telephone with a hearing implant is easy. Use these tips to make sure that you can listen and communicate your best!
Telephones | Hearing Loss Association of America
HowStuffWorks "How Hearing Impaired Telephones Work"
Though some of the technology cited is a bit dated and they use the phrase "hearing impaired" (cringe), there is some good, easy-to-understand information in this article.
Maximizing Our Ability to Hear on the Telephone
An older article (from 2005) but still lots of great information that can be used
Telephone Tips for Communicating with Hard of Hearing Individuals
Tips for HEARING people and how to communicate with someone with hearing loss over the phone
Online Practice for Listening « Cochlear Implant Online
Some great tips and resources! Not all programs compatible with Mac.
IMDb: Most Popular American Sign Language-Language Feature Films
IMDb's advanced search allows you to run extremely powerful queries over all people and titles in the database. Find exactly what you're looking for!
OIC Movies - American Sign Language (ASL) Deaf Videos
My First Sunburn
Amazon.com: The Helen Keller Collection (Annotated) eBook: Helen Keller, Karen Putz: Kindle Store
Fabulous eBook compiled by Karen Putz with cover by Anita Dowd
Sound and Way Beyond | Cochlear
Need Parallels Desktop or Bootcamp to work on Mac
Earobics: A Research Driven Multisensory Learning Solution
(not sure about Mac yet...)
No-Glamour® Auditory Processing Interactive Software By Carolyn LoGiudice
(works with older Macs = before OS 10.6)
Download AngelSound
Need Parallels Desktop or Bootcamp to work on Mac
LiSN & Learn
(not Mac compatible)
The Magnificent Seven: Considering Making the Jump to Private Practice? First Make Sure You Nail these Seven Must-Dos for Success.
Considering Making the Jump to Private Practice? First Make Sure You Nail these Seven Must-Dos for Success.
Talking with Confidence on Telephone « Cochlear Implant Online
Great tips and resources for using the telephone
Telephone practice | cochlear implant HELP
Links to places where you can practice!
10 celebrities with hearing loss | We’re All Ears
Hearing loss affects a broad cross-section of society, including celebrities! There’s no reason to ever feel alone if you’re hard of hearing, because you really are in good company. Here… » read more
Success For Kids With Hearing Loss Hearing Aid Retention for Young Children » Success For Kids With Hearing Loss
Fantastic information based on a survey that was sent out to parents and audiologists! What is your preferred method of keeping hearing aids on little ones?
Hearing Device Retention Accessory Information
Great handouts discussing the various options to keep hearing aids on