site URL - http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Spasmodic-Dysphonia.htm
Site description: A consumer-oriented SD primer, focusing on the characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition. Published by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
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| Previous 10 | National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association | http://www.dystonia-foundation.org/nsda/ National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia 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. |
| Previous | NORD: Spasmodic Dysphonia | http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Spasmodic%20Dysphonia NORD: Spasmodic Dysphonia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia 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. |
| Random 1 | Gateway Health System | http://www.ghsystem.com/ Gateway Health System | Top/Health/Medicine/Facilities/Hospitals/North_America/United_States/Tennessee Clarksville's regional medical center, also offering home care services. Information about services, physician directory, and location information and other advice for visitors. |
| Random 2 | Crozer-Keystone Health Systems | http://www.crozer.org/ Crozer-Keystone Health Systems | Top/Health/Medicine/Facilities/Health_Systems/United_States/Pennsylvania Includes Community Hospital, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Springfield Hospital at the Healthplex, Taylor Hospital and four facilities. Based in Pennsylvania. |
| Random 3 | Sterling Medical Center | http://www.sterlingmedicalcenter.com/ Sterling Medical Center | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Massachusetts/Localities/W/Waltham/Business_and_Economy State-of-the art medical facility leasing office space to medical practitioners. |
| Random 4 | Has the War on Drugs Been Lost? | http://www.lycaeum.org/drugwar/buckley1.html Has the War on Drugs Been Lost? | Top/Society/Issues/Health/Drugs/Illegal/Pro-Legalization William F. Buckley, one of the most respected Conservatives in the world and editor of National Review, dedicates an entire issue to the question of whether the drug war does more harm than good. |
| Random 5 | Connecticut Mental Health Center | http://info.med.yale.edu/psych/clinical_care/mental_health.html Connecticut Mental Health Center | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Connecticut/Localities/N/New_Haven/Health Collaborative endeavor of the Yale University Department of Psychiatry and the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. |
| Next | Dextromethorphan to Treat Patients with Voice Spasms | http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00055549 Dextromethorphan to Treat Patients with Voice Spasms | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia A clinical study comparing the effects of dextromethorphan, lorazepam, and a placebo of dextromethorphan in individuals with spasmodic dysphonia, muscular tension dysphonia, or vocal tremor. Background and participation details are offered by the National Library of Medicine's ClinicalTrials.gov site. |
| Next 10 | Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Home Page | http://www.geocities.com/denisev2/ Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Home Page | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Semantic-Pragmatic_Disorder Collected resources of a parent who is researching SPD. Features links to overviews and intervention articles concerning SPD and related disorders. |
| Random 1 | Brothers from Different Mothers Juggling Duo | http://www.brothersfdm.com/ Brothers from Different Mothers Juggling Duo | Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Circus/Juggling/Jugglers These comedians deliver an amazing show that includes juggling and other stunts. Perfect for corporate events, holiday parties and other special events. |
| Random 4 | Steno Museet | http://www.stenomuseet.dk/ Steno Museet | Top/World/Dansk/Reference/Museer/Videnskab Danmarks videnskabshistoriske museum. Også med medicinhistorie, planetarium og urtehave. |
| Random 4 | Emory e-Recruiting | http://emoryrecruit.ehc.com Emory e-Recruiting | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Georgia/Health Provides employment information on positions in the Emory Healthcare medical centers. |
| Next 70 | British Stammering Association | http://www.stammering.org/ British Stammering Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe/United_Kingdom United Kingdom. |
| Previous 70 | Cued Speech FAQ | http://www.zak.co.il/deaf-info/old/cued_speech.html Cued Speech FAQ | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Description of cued speech, and opinions from parents and educators. |
| Next 170 | Bacteria and Foodborne Illness | http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/bacteria/index.htm Bacteria and Foodborne Illness | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Discusses the causes, risk factors, and complications associated with foodborne illness. Reviews treatment options and prevention strategies. |
| Previous 170 | Milan 1880 | http://www.milan1880.com/ Milan 1880 | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Information on a novel by Nick Sturley. Includes background on the Milan Conference and its repercussions on the Deaf community. |
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| Previous 270 | 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 N0 | InteliHealth: Ingrown toenail | http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10199.html InteliHealth: Ingrown toenail | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Feet/Ingrown_Toenails Information on causes, symptoms and treatment. |
| Other resource N1 | Ingrown Toenails. | http://familydoctor.org/208.xml Ingrown Toenails. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Feet/Ingrown_Toenails Symptoms, causes and surgical treatment. |
| Other resource N2 | Chronic Leg Pain | http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1998/07jul/hutch.htm Chronic Leg Pain | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Leg Article on causes and treatment of chronic leg pain in athletes. |
| Other resource N3 | Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome | http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1999/03_99/swain.htm Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Leg Information on causes, symptoms and treatment. |
| Other resource N4 | eMedicine Health - Shoulder and Neck Pain | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5670-1.asp eMedicine Health - Shoulder and Neck Pain | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Neck Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment. |
| Other resource N5 | Neck pain | http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00542 Neck pain | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Neck Information from the Mayo Clinic. |
| Other resource N6 | Communicative Disorders Assistants Association of Canada | http://www.cdaac.ca Communicative Disorders Assistants Association of Canada | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders A resource for CDAAC members, persons interested in information about communication disorders, and for those wanting career and membership information. |
| Other resource N7 | National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders | http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/ National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders Supports and conducts research in, and distributes information on, the disorders of human communication, including hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. |
| Other resource N8 | University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology | http://web.utk.edu/~aspweb/ University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders Describes the department's clinical and educational offerings, which include services for adults and children and degree programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. The department operates the UTK Hearing and Speech Center and is affiliated with regional health care centers. |
| Other resource N9 | Pediatric Oncall | http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/SpeechandHearing/Speechpat.asp Pediatric Oncall | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders Information about speech and hearing problems in children and their treatment. |
| Other resource N10 | Atlantic Clinic For Communication Disorders | http://users.eastlink.ca/~accd Atlantic Clinic For Communication Disorders | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders A private clinic dedicated to providing a full range of individualized speech-language pathology services to children and adults. |
| Other resource N11 | Youth Hear IT | http://www.youth.hear-it.org Youth Hear IT | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing Information on hearing and its loss, increasing young people's awareness of its impairment, diseases and its aids and protection. |
| Other resource N12 | Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | http://www.widhh.com Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing A non-profit organization with services such as counselling, interpreting, employment counselling, audiology, and assistive device sales. |
| Other resource N13 | Capital Ear Group | http://www.dizzydoc.com/ Capital Ear Group | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing Washington DC based clinic providing sophisticated treatments and surgeries for sufferers of hearing loss, dizziness and vertigo. |
| Other resource N14 | The Listen for Life Center at Virginia Mason | http://www.vmmc.org/dbListen/default.htm The Listen for Life Center at Virginia Mason | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing A comprehensive center for the early identification of hearing loss, and the appropriate application of leading-edge technologies and interventions, for individuals of all ages. |
| Other resource N15 | The Speech Source Inc | http://www.thespeechsource.com The Speech Source Inc | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing Specialists in translation, captioning, and speech therapy services. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Includes a FAQs, resources and contact information. |
| Other resource N16 | Healthy Hearing | http://www.healthyhearing.com Healthy Hearing | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing News and information about hearing loss, hearing aids, tinnitus, cochlear implants and all other hearing health topics. |
| Other resource N17 | DeafChat.com | http://www.deafchat.com/ DeafChat.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Real-time chat with deaf people and others. Requires Java. |
| Other resource N18 | Girls With Hearing Aids | http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Villa/7308/index.html Girls With Hearing Aids | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Devoted to promoting hearing aid acceptance with information on the types of hearing aids available. |
| Other resource N19 | The Listen Up Web | http://www.listen-up.org/ The Listen Up Web | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Specializing in information for the deaf and hard of hearing, and especially geared to the needs of hearing impaired children and their families. |
| Other resource N20 | Deaf Spot | http://www.DeafSpot.net Deaf Spot | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Webmail, events, workshop listings, links, online relay, bulletin board, chat, and many other resources for the deaf community, students and teachers of ASL, and anyone interested in American sign language and deaf culture. |
| Other resource N21 | Snipe Net | http://www.snipe.net/ Snipe Net | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Features information on deaf culture, ASL, art, and leather carving. |
| Other resource N22 | Hearing Aids - Article | http://entcentre.faithweb.com/faqs/HearingAids_BroadPerspectives/hearing_aids_broad_perspectives.htm Hearing Aids - Article | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Site describes the evolution of hearing aids, working, patient selection and a lot of information on modern hearing aids technology. |
| Other resource N23 | Futurika | http://www.futurika.com Futurika | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Community search engine, calendar, and directories. Requires Flash. |
| Other resource N24 | DeafTalk | http://deaftalk.myikonboard.com/ DeafTalk | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Discussion board for the deaf community includes sections for sports, the media, classifieds, education, legal issues, clubs, and general chatter. |
| Other resource N25 | ASL Boardroom | http://www.aslboardroom.com/ ASL Boardroom | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Information and educational workshops on sign language and deafness for parents, interpreters, deaf individuals, and the general public. |
| Other resource N26 | The Deafened People's Page | http://www.deafened.org/ The Deafened People's Page | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Support and adjustment for acquired deafness / hearing loss, hosted by Kathryn Woodcock. Includes articles with information on late-onset deafness, including causes, technologic resources, first-hand experiences, and the Association of Late-Deafened Adults. |
| Other resource N27 | 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 |
| Other resource N28 | Chiromeme | http://www.chiromeme.com Chiromeme | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness News and community resource forum includes sections on deaf culture, education, technology, and medical issues. |
| Other resource N29 | TogetherDeaf.com | http://www.togetherdeaf.com TogetherDeaf.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness News and employment information, chat, events, and calendar. |
| Other resource N30 | 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. |
| Other resource N31 | Real Deaf World | http://www.realdeafworld.com/rdwforum/ Real Deaf World | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness Join deaf people in a discussion forum to chat about a variety of topics. |
| Other resource N32 | MCCID Online | http://www.geocities.com/Athens/9385/mccidweb.htm MCCID Online | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Asia Great resource data of all the deaf and deafness related web sites and agencies in the Philippines. |
| Other resource N33 | Registry of Interpreters for Deaf Empowerment | http://www.ridephil.com/ Registry of Interpreters for Deaf Empowerment | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Asia RIDE is a sign language school in the Philippines. |
| Other resource N34 | Royal Association in aid of Deaf People | http://www.royaldeaf.org.uk Royal Association in aid of Deaf People | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe Yet another web site from the British Royal Association, helping the Deaf in their country. |
| Other resource N35 | 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/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe The largest organization representing the 8.7 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK. |
| Other resource N36 | Reaching Deaf Minds | http://www.reachingdeafminds.org.uk Reaching Deaf Minds | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe United Kingdom campaign to reduce the risk of deaf people developing mental health problems by improving access to primary care services. |
| Other resource N37 | Deaf Aware | http://www.deafaware.com Deaf Aware | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Europe Provides deaf awareness training and consultation in the United Kingdom and Ireland. |
| Other resource N38 | The Western Australian Deaf Society | http://www.iinet.net.au/~wadeaf The Western Australian Deaf Society | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Oceania Details of the Western Australian Deaf Society and its services. |
| Other resource N39 | Deafness Forum of Australia | http://www.deafnessforum.org.au Deafness Forum of Australia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Oceania Seeks solutions and lobbies on issues for all Australians who are Deaf, have a hearing impairment or chronic ear disorder, or are deaf-blind. |
| Other resource N40 | Ballarat Deaf Facility | http://www.sebas.vic.edu.au/localps/ewing/ewing.htm Ballarat Deaf Facility | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Oceania Based in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, the school provides education for deaf children of all ages. |
| Other resource N41 | Southwest Washington Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | http://www.swcdhh.org Southwest Washington Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Service center for deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind people, their families, friends and neighbors. |
| Other resource N42 | Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention in North Carolina | http://www.ncnewbornhearing.org/ Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention in North Carolina | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Newborn hearing screening and follow-up services in North Carolina. |
| Other resource N43 | Texas Panhandle Deaf Resources | http://deafpanhandle.deafbase.com/ Texas Panhandle Deaf Resources | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Includes but not limited to: deaf church, Texas Relay, volunteer opportunities, and new technologies. |
| Other resource N44 | Information Center for Deaf Arizonans | http://www.deafarizona.org/ Information Center for Deaf Arizonans | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Lists workshops, meetings, events, and other items of interest to deaf individuals in Arizona. |
| Other resource N45 | Northern Virginia Cued Speech Association | http://www.nvcsa.org Northern Virginia Cued Speech Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Non-profit organization dedicating to promoting the use and accessibility of cued speech to the hearing impaired. |
| Other resource N46 | Postsecondary Education Programs Network | http://www.pepnet.org/ Postsecondary Education Programs Network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America National collaboration of four regional postsecondary education centers in the United States, for individuals who are deaf, and hard of hearing. |
| Other resource N47 | Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | http://www.cdhh.org/ Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Non-profit agency serving individuals with hearing loss throughout Wisconsin. Services include interpreter coordination services, infant/toddler program, and assistive technology sales and support. |
| Other resource N48 | Deaf Program | http://www.deafprogram.com Deaf Program | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/North_America Segment of the Tampa Bay Academy designed to serve deaf children and adolescents through private residential treatment for psychiatric and behavioral issues. |
| Other resource N49 | Deafness Research Foundation | http://DRF.org/ Deafness Research Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations America's only voluntary health organization committed to curing and preventing all forms of hearing loss, and making lifelong hearing health a national priority. |
| Other resource N50 | Australian Hearing Services | http://www.hearing.com.au Australian Hearing Services | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Providing treatment for hearing related problems including ear infection and deafness. Government subsidised services including fm system, cochlear implants and bernafon. |
| Other resource N51 | Deaf Native Americans | http://deafness.about.com/library/weekly/aa111198.htm Deaf Native Americans | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Links to resource organization for deaf Native Americans. |
| Other resource N52 | British Deaf Association | http://www.bda.org.uk British Deaf Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Organization that promotes sign language and deaf issues. Provides a central resource for deaf people from across the world to communicate and share experiences, and offers information to both deaf and hearing people alike on useful resources. |
| Other resource N53 | Hearing and Speech Center of Florida | http://www.hearingandspeechcenter.org Hearing and Speech Center of Florida | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Information and education relating to hearing and speech delays in children and adults. Includes an overview of services provided, FAQs, news and message boards. |
| Other resource N54 | Deafnet Association, Inc. | http://deafnetmd.org Deafnet Association, Inc. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations An organization serving the deaf and hard of hearing community of Western Maryland, Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, South Central Pennsylvania, and North Western Virginia. Includes services, news, resources and contact details. |
| Other resource N55 | Walsall Deaf People's Centre | http://www.walsalldeaf.com Walsall Deaf People's Centre | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Offers information about the centre and how to get involved. It also contains information about deafness and links to sites, resources and organizations locally, nationally and all over the world. |
| Other resource N56 | Gallaudet Research Institute | http://gri.gallaudet.edu/ Gallaudet Research Institute | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Conducts research concerning the demographic and academic characteristics of deaf and hard of hearing populations, providing information mostly to educators. |
| Other resource N57 | Electronic Deaf Education Network (EDEN) | http://www.bradingrao.com Electronic Deaf Education Network (EDEN) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations One audiologist's attempt to help parents understand, cope with, and most of all, see beyond their child's hearing loss. |
| Other resource N58 | Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA), British Columbia Chapter | http://www.chha-bc.org Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA), British Columbia Chapter | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations A consumer organization of hard of hearing people, with national, regional and local structures dedicated to the assistance of hard of hearing people across Canada. |
| Other resource N59 | Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA) | http://www.chha.ca/ Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association (CHHA) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations A consumer-based, non-profit, self-help organization formed by and for hard of hearing Canadians. CHHA is the national voice of all hard of hearing Canadians, works cooperatively with professionals, service providers and government bodies, and provides information about hard of hearing issues and solutions. |
| Other resource N60 | International Deaf Children's Society | http://www.idcs.info International Deaf Children's Society | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Ideas, discussions, research and information on all aspects of childhood deafness on a global scale. |
| Other resource N61 | Minuteman Implant Club, Inc (MIC) | http://www.cisupport.org Minuteman Implant Club, Inc (MIC) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations Support organization for cochlear implant users, their families and professionals. The MIC hosts a biannual convention attended by over 600 individuals. |
| Other resource N62 | National Association of the Deaf | http://www.nad.org National Association of the Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Organizations NAD is a non-profit organization designed to empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals. This site covers much of what the NAD believes in as well as opportunity to become a member. Members have their own section with weekly articles and other perks. |
| Other resource N63 | National Cued Speech Association | http://www.cuedspeech.org/ National Cued Speech Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Provides viewpoints, legal and research resources, and a listing of events. |
| Other resource N64 | Cued Speech FAQ | http://www.zak.co.il/deaf-info/old/cued_speech.html Cued Speech FAQ | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Description of cued speech, and opinions from parents and educators. |
| Other resource N65 | Cued Speech Association UK | http://www.cuedspeech.co.uk/ Cued Speech Association UK | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Facts, publications, and news. Also provides a listing of classes in the United Kingdom. |
| Other resource N66 | Deaf Education Options Guide | http://www.deaflinx.com/mode_cue.html Deaf Education Options Guide | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Describes benefits and disadvantages associated with cued speech. |
| Other resource N67 | Cued Speech Tipsheet | http://www.netac.rit.edu/publication/tipsheet/cuedspcha.html Cued Speech Tipsheet | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Provides background information about cued speech and defines those who might benefit from cueing. |
| Other resource N68 | Cued speech helps deaf span communication gap | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USA-L_News/message/7108 Cued speech helps deaf span communication gap | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Article from Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, archived by USA-L News. |
| Other resource N69 | Raising Deaf Kids | http://raisingdeafkids.org/communicating/choices/cued.jsp Raising Deaf Kids | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech Information for parents to help determine if cued speech is right for their child. |
| Other resource N70 | TECUnit | http://www.tecunit.org/ TECUnit | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Cued_Speech National certifying body for cued language transliterators in the United States, and works with state agencies to develop certification practices. Establishes overall standards for the profession and provides skill evaluation. |
| Other resource N71 | Mosier, Teri | http://www.tlmosier.4t.com/index.html Mosier, Teri | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Personal_Pages Deaf attorney in Louisville, Kentucky. A resume with links and published articles on the ADA, links pages for deafness related website, links for disability related websites, links for government and legal websites. |
| Other resource N72 | My Childrens' Journey | http://www.geocities.com/jmhauf My Childrens' Journey | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Personal_Pages A mother's story of her two daughters, both born with auditory neuropathy, and each girl's cochlear implant surgery. |
| Other resource N73 | Beginnings | http://www.beginningssvcs.com/ Beginnings | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Education_and_Parenting Provides an objective approach to meeting diverse needs of families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. |
| Other resource N74 | Pediatric Oncall | http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/SpeechandHearing/hearing_impairmentpat.asp Pediatric Oncall | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Education_and_Parenting Provides answers to questions about hearing impairment in children. |
| Other resource N75 | Hardin Meta Directory: Speech Pathology / Speech Therapy / SLP | http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/speech.html Hardin Meta Directory: Speech Pathology / Speech Therapy / SLP | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech From the University of Iowa, a directory of online speech language pathology (SLP), speech therapy, and communication disorders resource lists. |
| Other resource N76 | SpeechTherapist.net | http://speechtherapist.net SpeechTherapist.net | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Free professional resources, including links, e-mail accounts (yourname@speechtherapist.net), job and course listings, event calendar, and discussion areas. |
| Other resource N77 | The National Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders | http://cnet.shs.arizona.edu/ The National Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Staffed by scientists, educators, students, and supporting personnel who are concerned with speech and language disorders caused by diseases of the nervous system. |
| Other resource N78 | Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists | http://www.rcslt.org/ Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Professional body of and for speech and language therapists (SLTs) in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The College's online offerings include reading lists devoted to aphasia, a message board for SLTs and consumers, and career and membership information. |
| Other resource N79 | Luisa Cabré, Logopedics Online | http://www.geocities.com/Athens/3947/INGLES.HTM Luisa Cabré, Logopedics Online | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech Multilingual answers to questions about logopedics, the pedagogical treatment of speech and language disturbances. |
| Other resource N80 | 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. |