site URL - http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Spasmodic%20Dysphonia
Site description: Abstracted version of a report from National Organization for Rare Disorders database. Features include a general description of SD, listings for support organizations, a link to information on the Botox assistance program administered by NORD, and an opportunity to purchase the full-text report.
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| Previous 10 | 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. |
| Previous | NIDCD Health Information: Spasmodic Dysphonia | http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/spasdysp.asp NIDCD Health Information: Spasmodic Dysphonia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Answers to frequently asked SD questions, offered by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (a division of the National Institutes of Health). |
| Random 1 | Statistics Canada: Health Reports | http://www.statcan.ca/english/ads/82-003-XPE/ Statistics Canada: Health Reports | Top/Regional/North_America/Canada/Health A quarterly journal which provides information on the health status of the population and the health care system. |
| Random 2 | Klein Law Firm | http://www.klein-law-firm.com/ Klein Law Firm | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Colorado/Localities/D/Denver/Business_and_Economy/Legal_Services/Personal_Injury Representing victims of medical malpractice, elder abuse, defective products, and auto accidents. Includes attorney profiles and practice specialties. |
| Random 3 | American Dental Partners, Inc. | http://www.amdpi.com/ American Dental Partners, Inc. | Top/Business/Healthcare/Products_and_Services/Dentistry/Services Provides dental practice management services. (Nasdaq: ADPI) |
| Random 4 | Nima B. Taradji, PC | http://www.taradji.com/ Nima B. Taradji, PC | Top/Society/Law/Services/Lawyers_and_Law_Firms/Malpractice/North_America/United_States/Illinois Chicago general practice firm practicing in the areas of medical malpractice and other tort litigation. |
| Random 5 | Health Link MCW | http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/979064416.html Health Link MCW | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Nutrition_and_Metabolism_Disorders/Obesity An article about the search for genes responsible for human obesity. |
| Next | 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. |
| Next 10 | Spasmodic Dysphonia | http://www.bcm.edu/oto/grand/110499.html Spasmodic Dysphonia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia From the Baylor Grand Rounds Archive, a review of SD diagnosis and treatment, featuring historical perspectives and a case presentation. |
| Random 1 | Kit's Anime MIDIs | http://kit50.t35.com/ Kit's Anime MIDIs | Top/Arts/Animation/Anime/Music/Downloads A collection of anime and game MIDIs. |
| Random 4 | Università di Brescia | http://www.med.unibs.it/dip/dip_SBB/ Università di Brescia | Top/World/Italiano/Salute/Medicina/Istruzione_e_Formazione/Dipartimenti_e_Facoltà_Universitarie Il dipartimento di scienze biomediche e biotecnologie della facoltà di medicina e chirurgia presenta i centri di studio e di ricerca ed i dottorati, i seminari ed i servizi, gli organi ed i docenti dipartimentali. |
| Random 4 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois | http://www.bcbsil.com/ Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Illinois/Business_and_Economy/Financial_Services/Insurance An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association serving the state of Illinois. Resources for current and prospective members, employers, medical providers, and prospective employees. |
| Next 70 | Irish Stammering Association | http://www.carmichaelcentre.ie/isa/ Irish Stammering Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe Offering support and advice to stammerers and their teachers, families and therapists. Information about publications, events and how to join, with newsletter. |
| Previous 70 | 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. |
| Next 170 | Clemson Extension: Foodborne Illnesses: Viruses | http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC3720.htm Clemson Extension: Foodborne Illnesses: Viruses | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Factsheet showing causes, symptoms and treatment of viral infections. |
| Previous 170 | Police and Deafness | http://www.policeanddeafness.com/ Police and Deafness | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Information on an in-person presentation designed to educate law enforcement personnel about what to do when they encounter a deaf or hard of hearing individual. |
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| Previous 270 | About Plantar Fasciitis | http://orthopedics.about.com/od/footankle/a/fasciitis.htm About Plantar Fasciitis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Feet/Plantar_Fasciitis_and_Heel_Spurs Guide to causes and treatment. |
| Other resource N0 | 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 N1 | 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 N2 | 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 N3 | 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 N4 | 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 N5 | 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 N6 | 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 N7 | 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 N8 | 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 N9 | 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 N10 | 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 N11 | 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 N12 | 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 N13 | 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 N14 | 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 N15 | 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 N16 | 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 N17 | 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 N18 | 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 N19 | 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 N20 | 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 N21 | 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 N22 | 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 N23 | 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 N24 | 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 N25 | 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 N26 | 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 N27 | 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 N28 | 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 N29 | 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 N30 | 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 N31 | 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 N32 | 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 N33 | 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 N34 | 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 N35 | 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 N36 | 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 N37 | 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 N38 | 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 N39 | 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 N40 | 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 N41 | 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 N42 | 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 N43 | 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 N44 | 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 N45 | 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 N46 | 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 N47 | 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 N48 | 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 N49 | 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 N50 | 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 N51 | 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 N52 | 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 N53 | 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 N54 | 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 N55 | 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 N56 | 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 N57 | 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 N58 | 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 N59 | 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 N60 | 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 N61 | 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 N62 | 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 N63 | 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 N64 | 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 N65 | 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 N66 | 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 N67 | 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 N68 | 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 N69 | 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 N70 | 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 N71 | 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 N72 | 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 N73 | 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 N74 | 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 N75 | 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 N76 | 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 N77 | 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. |
| Other resource N78 | Communication Independence for the Neurologically Impaired | http://www.cini.org Communication Independence for the Neurologically Impaired | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Founded by speech pathologists, people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and family members, this nonprofit organization disseminates information about the communication technology that may help them. |
| Other resource N79 | Hidden Brilliance | http://hiddenbrilliance.homestead.com Hidden Brilliance | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Supportive information for persons living with a speech impediment, learning disability or other condition that hides their true brilliance. |
| Other resource N80 | SpeechPathology.com | http://www.speechpathology.com/ SpeechPathology.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Articles, continuing education modules, news, classifieds, and school listings pertaining to speech pathology. |