site URL - http://www.nyee.edu/cfv-neuro.html#sd
Site description: Fact sheets dedicated to SD and its treatment, accompanied by pointers to research reports and information concerning a related clinical trial that is being conducted at the Infirmary.
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| Previous 10 | Spasmodic Dysphonia : A New Surgical Treatment | http://web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/people/isshiki/spasmodic-dysphonia.html Spasmodic Dysphonia : A New Surgical Treatment | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Case report describing Dr. Nobuhiko Isshiki's Midline Type 2 Thyroplasty technique for SD. |
| Previous | Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center: Spasmodic Dysphonia | http://www.vanderbiltbillwilkersoncenter.com/voicecenter.html Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center: Spasmodic Dysphonia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Overview describing the two main forms of SD and a third, compensatory form, "chronically tight," which is recognized by the Nashville-based treatment center. Links to specific treatment information and details about the center are also provided. |
| Random 1 | The National Academies | http://www.nationalacademies.org The National Academies | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Government/Agencies/Independent Site includes numerous current articles and reports regarding these academies' work. The National Academies (the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council) serve as advisors to the U.S. in scientific, engineering and medical matters. |
| Random 2 | Skolen for Akupunktur og Traditionel Kinesisk Medicin | http://akupunkturskolen.dk/ Skolen for Akupunktur og Traditionel Kinesisk Medicin | Top/World/Dansk/Regional/Europa/Danmark/Amter_og_kommuner/Københavns_Kommune/Uddannelse Undervisning, workshops, efteruddannelse og klinisk undervisning. |
| Random 3 | Advanced Clinical Research | http://www.acr-research.com/ Advanced Clinical Research | Top/Business/Biotechnology_and_Pharmaceuticals/Contract_Research_Organizations A progressive Clinical Trials Management Organization committed to providing superior service and quality data collection to the medical community. |
| Random 4 | Prostigmin | http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/neostigmine.htm Prostigmin | Top/Health/Pharmacy/Drugs_and_Medications/N/Neostigmine Full prescribing information from RxList. |
| Random 5 | Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man - Progeria | http://www3.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Omim/dispmim?176670 Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man - Progeria | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Rare_Disorders/Progeria Progeria medical database resource for textual information, pictures, and reference information. |
| Next | University of Michigan Study: Botox Shots Ease Voice Problems | http://www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/2004/botox.htm University of Michigan Study: Botox Shots Ease Voice Problems | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Spasmodic_Dysphonia Report on a recently published Botox study, which focused on the long-term effects of the medication in individuals with adductor SD. Pointers to further information about SD and its treatment at the U-M Health System's Vocal Health Center are provided, in addition to study details. |
| Next 10 | Semantic Pragmatic Disorder | http://www.ggtechservices.com/files/Sempra.txt Semantic Pragmatic Disorder | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Semantic-Pragmatic_Disorder Essay by speech-language pathologist Margo Sharp. Provides historical perspectives on the disorder and describes current approaches to its diagnosis and treatment. |
| Random 1 | Spagat | http://www.algonet.se/~borc/spagat.html Spagat | Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Circus/Contortion Several image galleries and information on a defunct magazine. |
| Random 4 | Infectious Diseases in Children | http://www.slackinc.com/child/idc/idchome.htm Infectious Diseases in Children | Top/Health/Child_Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases Monthly news for pediatricians, covers new drugs and procedures for diagnosing and testing pediatric infectious diseases. |
| Random 4 | Cell Therapy Research Foundation | http://www.celltherapy.com/ Cell Therapy Research Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Muscle_Diseases/Muscular_Dystrophies/Organizations Not-for-profit medical research foundation working to find a treatment for muscular dystrophy and other genetic diseases through cell/gene therapy. Site describes treatments and clinical trials. |
| Next 70 | Stuttering FAQ | http://www.casafuturatech.com/Book/faq.html Stuttering FAQ | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Chats_and_Forums Frequently-asked questions for newsgroup alt.support.stuttering. |
| Previous 70 | 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. |
| Next 170 | BBC Health - Food Poisoning | http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/features/food_poisoning.shtml BBC Health - Food Poisoning | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Short discussion of the causes, prevention, and treatments. |
| Previous 170 | Singapore School for the Deaf | http://www.ssd.edu.sg/ Singapore School for the Deaf | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Hearing/Deafness/Regional_Resources/Asia A good resource for anything about Singaporean Deaf. Some insights about deafness and educational system they are implementing for the deaf. |
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| Previous 270 | 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 N0 | 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 N1 | 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 N2 | 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 N3 | 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 N4 | 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 N5 | 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 N6 | 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 N7 | 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 N8 | 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 N9 | 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 N10 | 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 N11 | 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 N12 | 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 N13 | 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 N14 | 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 N15 | 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 N16 | 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 N17 | 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 N18 | 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 N19 | 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 N20 | 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 N21 | 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 N22 | 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 N23 | 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 N24 | 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 N25 | 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 N26 | 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 N27 | 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 N28 | 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 N29 | 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 N30 | 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 N31 | 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 N32 | 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 N33 | 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 N34 | 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 N35 | 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 N36 | 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 N37 | 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 N38 | 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 N39 | 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 N40 | 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 N41 | 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 N42 | 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 N43 | 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 N44 | 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 N45 | 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 N46 | 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 N47 | 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 N48 | 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 N49 | 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 N50 | 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 N51 | 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 N52 | 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 N53 | 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 N54 | 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 N55 | 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 N56 | 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 N57 | 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 N58 | 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 N59 | 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 N60 | 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 N61 | 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 N62 | 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 N63 | 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 N64 | 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 N65 | 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 N66 | 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 N67 | 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 N68 | 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 N69 | 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 N70 | 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 N71 | 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 N72 | 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 N73 | 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 N74 | 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 N75 | 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 N76 | 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 N77 | 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 N78 | 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 N79 | 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. |
| Other resource N80 | The Voice Academy | http://www.voiceacademy.org The Voice Academy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech A self-paced, no-cost, virtual school created to educate teachers about the dangers of voice disorders in their profession. |