site URL - http://www.dystonia-foundation.org/nsda/
Site description: Resources for patients and professionals, including multimedia demonstrations of SD, descriptions of available therapies, information on a financial-assistance program for patients who require Botox, and listings for dystonia specialists, support groups, and upcoming events.
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| Previous 10 | Net Connections for Communication Disorders and Sciences | http://www.mnsu.edu/dept/comdis/kuster2/welcome.html Net Connections for Communication Disorders and Sciences | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech A guide to speech-language pathology and audiology resources on the Internet. Features links to scientific information, discussion groups, and related commercial products. |
| Previous | PMDI | http://www.pmdi.org/ PMDI | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Information concerning SD treatment and support-group meetings at the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Institute of Orange County, California. |
| Random 1 | Intensive Residential Aphasia Communication Therapy Program | http://fhp.medicine.dal.ca/hcd/disorder_5059.html Intensive Residential Aphasia Communication Therapy Program | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Offered through the Dalhousie School of Human Communication Disorders in Halifax, Nova Scotia, inteRACT supports the philosophy that aphasic individuals can learn strategies to deal with their condition and continue to lead full, communicative lives. |
| Random 2 | The MDA/ ALS Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center | http://www.mssm.edu/neurology/neuromuscular/als The MDA/ ALS Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Amyotrophic_Lateral_Sclerosis/Clinics Provides general information on ALS and other motor neuron diseases as well as a description of the services provided at the center in New York. |
| Random 3 | Healthy Lifestyles for Women | http://hl4women.hypermart.net Healthy Lifestyles for Women | Top/Health/Fitness/Gyms/North_America/United_States/North_Carolina Gym specializes in women's fitness. Personal weight training programs and aerobic classes. Kernersville. |
| Random 4 | Angelman Syndrome - MCW HealthLink | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921383993.html Angelman Syndrome - MCW HealthLink | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Movement_Disorders/Angelman_Syndrome This syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by severe congenital mental retardation, unusual facial appearance, and muscular abnormalities. |
| Random 5 | DocCalling | http://www.doccalling.com DocCalling | Top/Business/Healthcare/Computing/Software Interactive voice response based healthcare telephony application for patient appointment reminder and scheduling. Drag and drop patient scheduling and point and click appointment reminder. |
| Next | VoiceDoctor.net: Spasmodic Dysphonia | http://www.voicedoctor.net/therapy/dystonia.html VoiceDoctor.net: Spasmodic Dysphonia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Fact sheet on abductor and adductor SD, with links to audio clips, diagnostic information, reviews of medical and surgical approaches, and national listings for laryngologists. Presented by James P. Thomas, MD. |
| Next 10 | ASHA: Spasmodic Dysphonia | http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Spasmodic-Dysphonia.htm ASHA: Spasmodic Dysphonia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia A consumer-oriented SD primer, focusing on the characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition. Published by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. |
| Random 1 | Ichiban Apartments | http://wakaba.nu/ichiban/ Ichiban Apartments | Top/Arts/Animation/Anime/Games/Roleplaying An anime-based RPG loosely based around the concept of Maison Ikkoku; tenants living in apartments. |
| Random 4 | Transverse Myelitis Association | http://www.myelitis.org Transverse Myelitis Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Infections/Myelitis an organization dedicated to providing mutual support to families affected by Transverse Myelitis. Transverse Myelitis is an acute spinal cord inflammation involving both sides of the spinal cord. |
| Random 4 | Eastern Connecticut Health Network | http://www.echn.org/ Eastern Connecticut Health Network | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Connecticut/Metro_Areas/Capitol_Region/Health/Eastern_Connecticut_Health_Network Extensive health information resource site for nutrition, specific conditions and diseases, as well as on the hospitals and health facilities which make up the network. |
| Next 70 | Speak Easy South Africa | http://www.speakeasy.org.za/ Speak Easy South Africa | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Africa Supportive organization based in South Africa. Online resources include a chat room, a message board and information about in-person support groups meeting in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Potchefstroom, and Port Elizabeth. |
| Previous 70 | e-Michigan Deaf and Hard of Hearing People | http://www.michdhh.org e-Michigan Deaf and Hard of Hearing People | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations A Michigan state-wide coalition of agencies and organizations working together to improve accessibility and services for Michigan's Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. |
| Next 170 | DeafBlindInfo.org | http://www.deafblindinfo.org/ DeafBlindInfo.org | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Deafblindness Information on dual sensory loss of all kinds. Resource listings for Minnesota, the USA, and the world. Includes specialized consumer resource guides for adults, youth, senior citizens, and families. |
| Previous 170 | Deaf Rights | http://www.captions.com/deafrigh.html Deaf Rights | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Rights of Deaf And Hard of Hearing Under the Americans With Disabilities Act. This online brochure covers: Public Accommodations, Stores, Businesses; Medical Treatment; Employment; State and Local Government, Courts, Attorneys; and Telecommunications |
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| Previous 270 | eMedicine Health - Ankle Sprain | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/8872-1.asp eMedicine Health - Ankle Sprain | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Feet/Injuries Overview of ankle sprains and their causes, symptoms and treatment. |
| Other resource N0 | Heel Spur Treatment | http://www.heel-spur-treatment.com Heel Spur Treatment | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Feet/Plantar_Fasciitis_and_Heel_Spurs Information on heel spurs including symptoms and surgical options, with a guide to conservative treatment options. |
| Other resource N1 | Morton's neuroma hub | http://www.healthubs.com/morton Morton's neuroma hub | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Feet/Morton's_Neuroma A brief definition of Morton's neuroma, followed by links to overviews, full text articles, case studies and images. |
| Other resource N2 | Rehabilitation for Plantar Neuroma | http://www.chehalempt.com/Anklefoot/mortons_rehab.htm Rehabilitation for Plantar Neuroma | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Feet/Morton's_Neuroma Physical therapy guide for Morton's neuroma. |
| Other resource N3 | eMedicine Health: Ingrown Toenails | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/20198-1.asp eMedicine Health: Ingrown Toenails | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Feet/Ingrown_Toenails Overview of ingrown toenails including their causes, symptoms, and treatment. |
| Other resource N4 | Ingrown Toenail Guidelines | http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=15&doc_id=4241&nbr=&string= Ingrown Toenail Guidelines | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Feet/Ingrown_Toenails Information from the National Guidelines Clearinghouse. |
| Other resource N5 | Shin Splints | http://www.cory.com/drstaub/shin.htm Shin Splints | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Leg Article about the causes, symptoms, treatment and corrective measures. |
| Other resource N6 | Exercise-Induced Leg Pain | http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2001/06_01/amendola.htm Exercise-Induced Leg Pain | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Leg Information on the different causes of pain in the leg from exercise. |
| Other resource N7 | Tibial Stress Injuries | http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2002/06_02/couture.htm Tibial Stress Injuries | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Leg Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. |
| Other resource N8 | Back Pain - Health Factsheets from BUPA | http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/mosby_factsheets/backpain.html Back Pain - Health Factsheets from BUPA | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Neck Concise factsheets explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of back pain, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat. |
| Other resource N9 | Neck Pain | http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1996/10_96/aptaker.htm Neck Pain | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Neck Article on different causes from the Physician and Sports Medicine. |
| Other resource N10 | The Tennessee Association of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology | http://www.taaslp.org The Tennessee Association of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders Joint professional association of over 1200 audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Publish a quarterly newsletter, and sponsor an annual convention. |
| Other resource N11 | Communication Disability in Ageing Research Unit | http://www.uq.edu.au/spaa/cdaru/index.html Communication Disability in Ageing Research Unit | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders University of Queensland speech pathology and audiology centre, dedicated to enhancing the communication of older individuals through quality research, teaching, and service. |
| Other resource N12 | Speech, Hearing & Learning Center of Greenville, South Carolina | http://www.shlcgreenville.org Speech, Hearing & Learning Center of Greenville, South Carolina | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders Offers details about the agency, medical information, links and the programs. Contact details included. |
| Other resource N13 | Communication Disorders and Sciences at the University of Oregon | http://education.uoregon.edu/field.htm?id=45 Communication Disorders and Sciences at the University of Oregon | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders Coursework in the CDS program includes classes in speech, language, hearing sciences and disorders, as well as classes in counseling, cognitive rehabilitation, research methods, and service delivery. Program offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral level training in speech pathology. |
| Other resource N14 | Oregon Speech and Hearing Association | http://www.oregonspeechandhearing.org Oregon Speech and Hearing Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders Professional organization for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Licensure regulations, conference schedules, continuing education, and a forum. |
| Other resource N15 | The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) | http://www.rnid.org.uk/ The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing The largest organization representing the 8.7 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK. |
| Other resource N16 | Hardin MD: Otolaryngology and Hearing Disorders | http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/oto.html Hardin MD: Otolaryngology and Hearing Disorders | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing From the University of Iowa, a list of Internet sources in otolaryngology and hearing disorders, including deafness. |
| Other resource N17 | Hearing Disorders | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/hearing-disorders/ Hearing Disorders | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing News and information about hearing disorders from the physicians of the Medical College of Wisconsin. |
| Other resource N18 | Health Link MCW | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/990316608.html Health Link MCW | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing A question and answer about hyperacusis. |
| Other resource N19 | Auditory Neuropathy Listserv | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AuditoryNeuropathy/ Auditory Neuropathy Listserv | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing Information about joining an email list for families and professionals interested in the diagnosis of Auditory Neuropathy. |
| Other resource N20 | Implantable Hearing Aids | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1014763100.html Implantable Hearing Aids | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing A new electromagnetic hearing system eliminates the pressure buildup, feedback, distortion and squealing common with standard hearing aids. |
| Other resource N21 | Hearing Exchange | http://www.hearingexchange.com Hearing Exchange | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Community for people with hearing loss, parents of deaf and hard of hearing children and professionals. Offers comprehensive news, articles, forums, experts, resources and events. |
| Other resource N22 | Deafness/Hard of Hearing | http://deafness.about.com/ Deafness/Hard of Hearing | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Learn about the world of the deaf at About.com. |
| Other resource N23 | Deafness | http://www.farrell-posner-etc.com/deafness.htm Deafness | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Deafness information on laws, psychological services, websites of interest, articles and psychology of deafness research. |
| Other resource N24 | DeafBase.com | http://www.deafbase.com DeafBase.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Portal to deaf-related websites and information, as well as games and community interaction. |
| Other resource N25 | About Feelings | http://www.aboutfeelings.com About Feelings | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Psychotherapy for deaf, hearing impaired, and hearing adults. Online counseling, deaf resources. |
| Other resource N26 | On Using Colorful Hearing Aids | http://www.websmith.demon.co.uk/hearing/coloured-aids-for-kids/ On Using Colorful Hearing Aids | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness British study on the attitudes of children and their parents to the use of brightly colored behind-the-ear hearing aids. |
| Other resource N27 | I'm Listening as Hard as I Can! | http://www.deafnotdumb.homestead.com/index.html I'm Listening as Hard as I Can! | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Articles about coping with severe hearing loss in a society that is seldom considerate or accommodating toward the deaf or hard of hearing. |
| Other resource N28 | Deaf and HOH Culture Information | http://members.aol.com/deafcultureinfo/index.htm Deaf and HOH Culture Information | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Includes deaf history and resources, statistics on deafness, working with deaf and hard of hearing employees, and an annotated directory of links. |
| Other resource N29 | Deaf Online | http://www.deafonline2.com/ Deaf Online | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Discussion forum for sharing information and opinions. |
| Other resource N30 | Deaf Mall | http://www.deafmall.net Deaf Mall | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Deaf-owned and Deaf-related businesses, selling deaf technology, deaf education, deaf novelties, deaf books, deaf videos, sign language videos, sign language books, deaf information, deaf events, and deaf recreation. |
| Other resource N31 | Deaf Linx | http://www.deaflinx.com Deaf Linx | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Visit Deaf Linx to find information about Deaf culture, meeting the Deaf Community, technology, sign language, interpreting, education, information for parents, history, poetry, art, linguistics, legal issues, health care, & much more! |
| Other resource N32 | DeafHorizons | http://deafhorizons.classydesigns.dynip.com/ DeafHorizons | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Online community features news, personals, chat, and an event calendar. |
| Other resource N33 | Deaf Clubs | http://www.deafclubs.com Deaf Clubs | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Social networking service offers affiliation groups and the opportunity to make new friends. |
| Other resource N34 | Deaf4Life | http://www.deaf4life.co.uk/ Deaf4Life | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Discussion forum and chat board, mainly for deaf people; includes Deaf news, Deaf sports, and forums for ex-students of schools for the deaf. |
| Other resource N35 | Deaf Connect | http://www.deafconnect.com Deaf Connect | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources The Internet version of World Deaf Directory's residential email addresses. The first service of its kind by and for the deaf world. |
| Other resource N36 | Singapore Association For the Deaf | http://www.sadeaf.org.sg/ Singapore Association For the Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Asia A member of the National Council of Social Service/Community Chest of Singapore. It is also affiliated to the World Federation of the Deaf. Newsletter, events, and resources. |
| Other resource N37 | British Deaf History Society | http://www.ionic.demon.co.uk/ British Deaf History Society | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe Society that aims to preserve the history behind deaf culture in the UK. |
| Other resource N38 | Deaf Sign | http://www.deafsign.com/ Deaf Sign | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe Independent British site offering information, contact and discussion on issues related to deafness and sign language. |
| Other resource N39 | Forest Bookshop | http://www.forestbk.demon.co.uk/ Forest Bookshop | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe UK-based mail-order bookstore, providing books and videos relating to deaf issues and culture. |
| Other resource N40 | Speedtext Services | http://www.speedtextservices.co.uk Speedtext Services | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe Laptop-based real-time interpretation system for deaf individuals in Scotland whose first language is English. |
| Other resource N41 | DEAFSA | http://www.deafsa.co.za DEAFSA | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Africa A basic introduction to deaf culture and society from the perspective of DEAFSA, an association of deaf societies in South Africa. |
| Other resource N42 | Australian Association Of The Deaf | http://www.aad.org.au/ Australian Association Of The Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Oceania Founded in 1986, this is a national voluntary consumer organization that represents the views of the deaf, using the Australian Sign Language. |
| Other resource N43 | Australian Deaf Tours | http://www.deafaussietours.com Australian Deaf Tours | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Oceania Guided tours of the Northern Territory and Queensland, presented in sign language, in four-wheel-drive vehicles. Multiple international sign languages available, along with airport transfer service. |
| Other resource N44 | The Hear and Say Centre | http://www.hearandsaycentre.com.au The Hear and Say Centre | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Oceania Offers information about the center, a calendar of events and a newsletter. Located in Queensland, Australia. |
| Other resource N45 | Potomac Chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf | http://www.pcrid.org Potomac Chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the field of interpreting. Serving Maryland and the District of Columbia. |
| Other resource N46 | Northern Virginia Sign Language Club | http://www.nvslc.com/ Northern Virginia Sign Language Club | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Promotes socialization and interaction between the deaf and hearing communities. |
| Other resource N47 | Southwest Services for the Deaf | http://www.southwestdeafservices.com Southwest Services for the Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Provides mental health services, information, and resources for the Deaf community in the southwest United States. |
| Other resource N48 | JamDeaf | http://www.jamdeaf.org.jm/ JamDeaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Non-governmental organization providing a range of services to deaf Jamaicans. |
| Other resource N49 | Signing the Cross | http://www.deafmass.org/ Signing the Cross | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Resources for Deaf Catholics in the Diocese of San Diego, including schedules of interpreted masses and a bulletin board. |
| Other resource N50 | Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Edmonton Branch | http://members.shaw.ca/chha-ed/ Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Edmonton Branch | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Offering support groups, classes, youth services, and information resources. |
| Other resource N51 | Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, New York Chapter | http://www.agbellny.org/ Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, New York Chapter | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Helping to build a supportive community in the New York area for the Deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Other resource N52 | Michigan Deaf Association | http://www.mideaf.org Michigan Deaf Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Membership information, purpose, history, and accomplishments as well as contact information. |
| Other resource N53 | Australian Communication Exchange | http://www.aceinfo.net.au/ Australian Communication Exchange | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Dedicated to empowering those who are Deaf or have a hearing, speech or communication impairment, to obtain access to the telephone and other telecommunication networks. Includes news, services, support and resources. |
| Other resource N54 | Irish Art and Cultural Society of the Deaf | http://www.iol.ie/~johnpmon Irish Art and Cultural Society of the Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Provides information about the Society, along with general deaf and cultural information. Also provides many links to other sites, and includes a section to learn Irish sign language. |
| Other resource N55 | The National Deaf Children's Society | http://www.ndcs.org.uk/ The National Deaf Children's Society | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Charity for deaf children based in the United Kingdom. |
| Other resource N56 | Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) International | http://www.coda-international.org/ Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) International | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations A non-profit organization for the adult hearing sons and daughters of deaf parents. |
| Other resource N57 | Defeating Deafness | http://www.defeatingdeafness.org Defeating Deafness | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations The UK's only national medical research charity for hearing-impaired people. Includes news, research and information. |
| Other resource N58 | Deaflawyers.org | http://www.deaflawyers.org Deaflawyers.org | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Place where deaf and hard of hearing attorneys and law students can gather, find resources, hold discussions with each other, and share tips on the practice or study of law. |
| Other resource N59 | Sound Seekers | http://www.sound-seekers.org.uk/soundseekers_homepage.htm Sound Seekers | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Charity supporting deaf individuals, particularly children in developing countries within the British Commonwealth. |
| Other resource N60 | Learning to Listen Foundation (LTLF) | http://www.LearningToListen.org Learning to Listen Foundation (LTLF) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Auditory-Verbal Therapy, Practice and Education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, their families and the professionals who work with them are the major missions of this charitable organization. |
| Other resource N61 | Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | http://www.agbell.org Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations An international membership organization and resource center on hearing loss and spoken language approaches and related issues. Aims to serve as one of the best information and support centers for pediatric hearing loss and the auditory approach. |
| Other resource N62 | HI Kids Network | http://www.hikids.org HI Kids Network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations A site managed, organized, and run by parents with hearing impaired children throughout the state of North Carolina, providing an avenue to exchange, gather, and communicate information throughout the state. Professionals that work with these children are welcome to participate and utilize resources of the HI Kids Network. |
| Other resource N63 | Auditory-Verbal International (AVI), Inc. | http://www.auditory-verbal.org/ Auditory-Verbal International (AVI), Inc. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations A private non-profit international membership organization whose principal objective is to promote listening and speaking as a way of life for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. AVI's goals are to heighten public awareness of the Auditory-Verbal approach, ensure certification standards for Auditory-Verbal clinicians and teachers, provide quality educational opportunities for parents and professionals, and facilitate networking among the professional and lay communities. |
| Other resource N64 | e-Michigan Deaf and Hard of Hearing People | http://www.michdhh.org e-Michigan Deaf and Hard of Hearing People | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations A Michigan state-wide coalition of agencies and organizations working together to improve accessibility and services for Michigan's Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. |
| Other resource N65 | Deafness and Family Communication Center | http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/dfcc/ Deafness and Family Communication Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations The DFCC conducts research addressing the impact on the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and their families. Includes publications and links. |
| Other resource N66 | Deaf History International | http://dhi.gallaudet.edu/ Deaf History International | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Encourages the study, preservation and dissemination of Deaf People's history. Includes details of membership, conferences, and newsletter. |
| Other resource N67 | Cued Speech Discovery | http://www.cuedspeech.com/ Cued Speech Discovery | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Catalog of products, calendar, resources, mailing lists, and forums. |
| Other resource N68 | Maryland Cued Speech Association | http://www.mdcsa.org/ Maryland Cued Speech Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Local resources including activities and events. Links to other sites and merchandise available. |
| Other resource N69 | Northern Virginia Cued Speech Association | http://nvcsa.scid.net/ Northern Virginia Cued Speech Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Calendar of events, including classes, camps, and activities. Also offers links to related sites. |
| Other resource N70 | Deafbase Forum | http://www.deafbase.com/forum5.html Deafbase Forum | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Discussion forum about cued speech. |
| Other resource N71 | Cued speech helps deaf kids read | http://abclocal.go.com/wls/news/karenmeyer/060403_disable_cuedspeech.html Cued speech helps deaf kids read | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Written by Karen Meyer for Chicago's ABC affiliate. |
| Other resource N72 | Why Cued Language is a Great Thing for Cued Speech | http://www.language-matters.com/Downloads/Great.pdf Why Cued Language is a Great Thing for Cued Speech | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Article by Claire Klossner for Language Matters, Inc. |
| Other resource N73 | Cued Speech Information | http://www.cuedspeech.info Cued Speech Information | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Information and resources relating to Cued Speech. Answers to commonly asked questions as well as responses to myths related to Cued Speech and cued language use in various settings. |
| Other resource N74 | Materials for Cued Speech Instructors or Advocates | http://www.cafeshops.com/cuedspeech Materials for Cued Speech Instructors or Advocates | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Website featuring items which can be used in the classroom or by advocates of Cued Speech. Includes apparel, gifts, and buttons. |
| Other resource N75 | Jacob's World | http://cincinnati-online.com/jacobsworld/jacob_index.htm Jacob's World | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Personal_Pages Life experiences of a deaf child with a cochlear implant. |
| Other resource N76 | DeafWin | http://deafwin.com/ DeafWin | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Personal_Pages Personal viewpoints on deaf education and employment opportunities. |
| Other resource N77 | Deaf Education | http://www.deafeducation.org/ Deaf Education | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Education_and_Parenting A collection of personal accounts of Deaf people's experience of education. Also includes a brief history of the banning of sign language in Deaf education, and some Deaf art, poetry, songs and writings. |
| Other resource N78 | Apricot, Inc. | http://www.spiritone.com/~apricot/ Apricot, Inc. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Educational materials and services for children and adults with learning, language, and/or behavior differences, including autism, dyslexia, and ADHD. Workshops held in Portland, Oregon. |
| Other resource N79 | Afasic | http://www.afasic.org.uk/ Afasic | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech UK charity, established in 1968 to represent children and young adults with communication impairments, promote their inclusion in society, and support their parents and carers. Listings for the organization's publications and local groups are provided online. |
| Other resource N80 | Marcie's Speech Domain | http://www.speechpath.8m.com Marcie's Speech Domain | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Resources for speech pathology graduate students and professionals, including a dedicated message board and pointers to speech disorder sites and lesson plans. Presented by Speech Pathology Masters Candidate Marcie Easton. |