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.

National listing for all Parent Technical Assistance Centers

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.

Great overview and resources with lists of apps for SLPs (but can be used with Audiologists, Itinerant Teachers, etc. as well)

In addition to the essential skills and concepts of the Iowa Core, students who are deaf or hard of hearing have specialized needs not covered in the general education curriculum. The purpose of the Expanded Core Curriculum for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (ECC-DHH) is to be a resource for IFSP and IEP team members when developing educational plans for a student who is deaf or hard or hearing. This tool is designed for teachers of students who are deaf or hard of hearing and education audiologists to address these identified areas that are either not taught or require specific and...

These are the resources we can share: •Workshops and training events •Help with technology •Extension courses

Great resource with materials addressing hearing conservation

Great source of idioms as well as their origins

A list of various links and materials that can be used for therapy

Nice list of apps for iOS available from Super Duper Publications

Nice list of Android apps available from Super Duper Publications

Fantastic collection of newsletters/handouts that cover a variety of topics. They are FREE to print out and share!

Welcome to the website for supervisors of educational programs in Illinois that serve students who are Deaf or hard of hearing. We promote quality educational programming and social experiences for our students. ISHI deals with local, statewide, and national issues which affect our students. Our members come from all over the state and represent both small and large school districts.

Blog about working with children who are Deaf-Blind

Fabulous resource that you can keep electronically on your computer or tablet

Blog by Gail Wright (from Buffalo Grove, IL)

Kid-friendly website that looks at hearing loss

Fun activities and movies

Information and testimonials of this speech recognition to text technology

Nice series of videos showing how to use Assistive Technology in the classroom

This video uses expert interviews and classroom footage to explore some of the conditions that lead to a deaf student's success in an inclusive setting. Topi...

A continuation of "Teaching Deaf Students in the Inclusive Classroom: Part 1," this video uses expert interviews and classroom footage to explore some of the...

Video showing the benefits of using an FM system in the classroom, closed captioned

Fantastic talk about the importance of looking at acoustics when designing spaces like schools and hospitals

AMAZING pediatric resources and tools from a group located in Denmark and founded by Oticon.