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Deafness & Hearing Disorders
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Sign Language Browser 
 Demonstrations of the ASL signs for various words; each sign is presented with a video clip and a brief verbal comment. The site is based on a CD-ROM designed for use by deaf children. From Michigan State University's Comm Tech Lab. http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/ Topics: Dictionaries, Disabilities, Language, Languages Last updated Jul 28, 2007 Anne Sullivan Macy: Miracle Worker
This exhibit honors Anne Sullivan Macy (1866-1936), who was "a pioneer in the field of education. Her work with Helen Keller became the blueprint for education of children who were blind, deaf-blind, or visually impaired that still continues today." A detailed biography of her life is accompanied by photos and images of documents, a chronology, and recommended reading. From the American Foundation for the Blind. http://www.afb.org/annesullivan/ Topics: Disabilities, Notable People, Notable People: Women Last updated Feb 17, 2009 ASL Spelling Study: The Alphabet
A site designed for learning the one-handed manual alphabet used in American Sign Language (ASL). Study the alphabet by watching a large animated hand form letters as they would be seen by the person reading the spelling--not the speller. A timed test is available in which students click on the letter of the alphabet the hand is forming. An excellent resource for those who are just beginning to learn fingerspelling. http://www.duber.com/CALL/asl.html Topics: Disabilities, Language, Languages, Writing Last updated Dec 20, 2004 Auditory Disabilities: Deaf Culture
Background about the strong sense of community (known as "deaf culture") among those "for whom sign language is their primary language" and how this sense of community differs from that of deaf people who have been "raised in the oral tradition, meaning that they were taught to speak vocally, and to 'read the lips' of others." From WebAIM, an initiative for web accessibility of the Center for Persons With Disabilities at Utah State University. http://www.webaim.org/articles/auditory/culture.php Topics: Disabilities Last updated Nov 1, 2006 Classifiers in American Sign Language
Presents a tutorial on classifiers, an important element of American Sign Language. Classifiers are used "to show movement, location and appearance. After a signer indicates a person or thing, a classifier can be used in its place to show where and how it moves, what it looks like, and where it is located." Defines sixteen different classifiers and presents flash movies and video clips depicting their use. From John A. Logan College, Carterville, Illinois. http://www.jal.cc.il.us/ipp/Classifiers/ Topics: Disabilities, Languages, Writing Last updated Dec 22, 2004 CODA International
"CODA -- Children of Deaf Adults, is a nonprofit organization for the adult hearing sons and daughters of deaf parents." The site features organizational information, a brief history, a fact sheet, a FAQ, newsletters, and information about CODA's camp program, conferences, regional retreats, workshops, and scholarship opportunities. http://www.coda-international.org/ Topics: Disabilities Last updated Apr 30, 2003 Deaf President Now (DPN)
This site, updated in 2003, celebrates the 15-year anniversary of the appointment of the first deaf president for Gallaudet University. "Since then, Deaf President Now (DPN) has become synonymous with self-determination and empowerment for deaf and hard of hearing people everywhere." Features a history of the DPN movement and of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet (after whom Gallaudet University is named), an overview of issues, personal accounts of DPN events, and more. From Gallaudet University. http://pr.gallaudet.edu/dpn/ Topics: Disabilities Last updated Dec 6, 2006 Deaf Queer Resource Center (DQRC)
A browsable directory of online resources for the deaf gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) community. Includes a chat room. http://deafqueer.org/ Topics: Disabilities, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Mar 24, 2005 The Deaf Resource Library
A "collection of reference material and links intended to educate and inform people about deaf cultures in Japan and the United States." Topics include organizations, schools, scholarships, interpreting, sign language, and more. http://www.deaflibrary.org/ Topics: Disabilities, Diseases & Conditions Last updated Feb 6, 2005 Deafness in Disguise: Concealed Hearing Devices of the 19th and 20th Centuries
This online exhibit "presents mechanical and electrical hearing devices that combine the elements of disguise and functionality to provide amplification of sound." The exhibit features photographs of 19th and 20th century hearing devices, images from rare books on hearing loss, and a tribute to Max A. Goldstein, founder of the Central Institute for the Deaf. A joint project of the Central Institute for the Deaf and Washington University's Becker Medical Library. http://beckerexhibits.wustl.edu/did/ Topics: Disabilities, Libraries & Archives by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Aug 30, 2005 Deafness/ Hard of Hearing
Contains a guide to sign language, a list of famous deaf people, a FAQ, and articles and resources on sign language, implants and hearing aids, deaf culture and history, and more. An About.com site. http://deafness.about.com/ Topics: Disabilities, Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jul 25, 2005 Deafness: Choices of Communication
Find resources related to American Sign Language (ASL), deaf culture, cued speech, signing, assistive devices, and more. This site includes recommended readings on the Web as well as books. From librarian Virginia Johnson of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Va. http://www.librarypoint.org/deafness Topics: Disabilities Last updated Oct 8, 2009 Deafsign
Features tools and information about deafness and British Sign Language (BSL), including a FAQ, news, deaf awareness materials, games, and resources for schools. Interactive features include fingerspelling and keyboard translators, in both BSL two-handed and deaf-blind versions. http://www.deafsign.com/ Topics: Disabilities, Languages Last updated Oct 10, 2005 Gallaudet University Library Guide to Deaf Biographies
Brief biographical information accompanies this index to biographies in sources listed on the site, mostly of deaf and hard-of-hearing people, "but a few hearing people who have been important to or influential on the deaf are included also." Searchable by name, nationality/ethnicity, and occupation. By Tom Harrington and Jane Rutherford, librarians at Gallaudet University. http://liblists.wrlc.org/gsdl/cgi-bin/library?c=deafbios&a=d&cl=CL1 Topics: Disabilities Last updated Oct 13, 2005 Headphones and Hearing Loss
Audio of a January 2006 radio program in which a doctor from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School talks about hearing loss from listening to loud music. Topics addressed include the use of headphones by portable audio device owners and the use of earplugs by rock concertgoers. From WBUR, Boston's National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate. http://www.here-now.org/shows/2006/01/20060111_10.asp Topics: Disabilities, Music Last updated Feb 7, 2006 History Through Deaf Eyes
This site has highlights from Gallaudet University's "traveling social history exhibition about deaf Americans. Using objects and images collected by individuals, organizations, and schools for deaf students, this exhibition illustrates shared experiences of family life, education, and work." http://depts.gallaudet.edu/deafeyes/ Topics: Disabilities Last updated Aug 5, 2002 Hyperacusis Network
A little known condition, "hyperacusis is a collapsed tolerance to normal environmental sounds. ... With hyperacusis, all sounds are too loud." This site features definitions and information on hyperacusis and related conditions (recruitment, hyperacute hearing, and tinnitus), including causes and treatment. Also has a message board and organization membership information. http://www.hyperacusis.net/ Topics: Disabilities, Diseases & Conditions Last updated Aug 18, 2003 Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
The Clerc Center, located at Gallaudet University, aims "to improve the quality of education for deaf and hard of hearing children and youth from birth through age 21." The Center operates demonstration schools and outreach services focused on three priority areas: literacy, family involvement, and transition to postsecondary education and employment. Site includes bibliographies, brochures, discussion groups, and other resources related to these priorities. http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/ Topics: Disabilities, Jobs & Work, Senior Health Last updated Apr 15, 2003 National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
"The mission of the National Association of the Deaf is to promote, protect, and preserve the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America." The site provides news, information on legal rights and advocacy issues, tips on finding a lawyer and mental health care, and more. http://www.nad.org/ Topics: Disabilities, Long-term Care Last updated Feb 12, 2006 Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
Describes the causes and symptoms of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Also reviews current research, the nature of hearing, and who is susceptible to NIHL. In English and Spanish. From the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/noise.asp Topics: Disabilities Last updated Feb 8, 2006 Presbycusis
Fact sheet on presbycusis, the loss of hearing that gradually occurs in most individuals as they grow older. Discusses symptoms, causes, prevention, hearing aids, communication tips, and related topics. From the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health. http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/presbycusis.asp Topics: Disabilities, Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health Last updated Jun 30, 2005 Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf
The purpose of this nonprofit organization is "to establish and maintain a society of Deaf Gays and Lesbians to encourage and promote educational, economical, and social welfare; to foster fellowship; to defend our rights; and advance our interests as Deaf Gay and Lesbian citizens concerning social justice." Site offers fact sheets, chapter and event information, a necrology, a discussion group, and links to related sites. http://www.rad.org/ Topics: Disabilities, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Jan 17, 2006 Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
RID is a "national membership organization of professionals who provide sign language interpreting/transliterating services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons." Searchable RID databases accessible to the public include: Interpreter/RID Members, Interpreter Agency/Referral Services, Interpreter Workshops and Training Programs. The site also includes an online store and information about RID's National Testing System, their Certification maintenance Program, their publications, and their membership and organizational structure. http://www.rid.org/ Topics: Disabilities Last updated May 23, 2004 Sound and Fury
This site explores "deaf culture, its roots, its language, and what deaf people have to say about living in a world without sound." Includes timelines of deaf history and hearing aid history, information on American Sign Language (ASL) and cochlear implants, an interactive Fingerspelling Player , lesson plans, and recommended resources. Online companion to the documentary film of the same title. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/soundandfury/ Topics: Disabilities, Lesson Plans, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Nov 21, 2001 Text Messaging: More Than Just an Add-on to Cell Phone Plans
Provides an overview of text messaging (known as SMS, or short messaging service) on cell phones, including how to send messages, who uses text messaging, and benefits of text messaging for the deaf community. Includes links to related resources. From an assistive technology specialist for the Adaptive Technology Center for New Jersey Colleges. http://www.tcnj.edu/~technj/2003/testmessaging.htm Topics: Disabilities, Technology Last updated Jan 13, 2005 |
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