National. 120 affiliates. Founded 1967. Information and support for parents and families with children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Quarterly magazine, biennial conventions, information and referral. Guidelines for starting similar groups. Dues $40/yr. Write: American Society for Deaf Children 3820 Hartzdale Dr. Camp Hill, PA 17011 Voice: 1-800-942-3732 or 1-866-865-4206 Fax: 717-909-5599 Website: http://www.deafchildren.org E-mail: asdc1@aol.com Verified: 4/24/2009
National. 50 groups. Founded 1971. Provides support, information, education and advocacy for persons affected by tinnitus. Funds research. Dues $35/yr includes 'Tinnitus Today' magazine. Write: American Tinnitus Association P.O. Box 5 Portland, OR 97207 Voice: 1-800-634-8978 or 503-248-9985 Website: http://www.ata.org E-mail: tinnitus@ata.org Verified: 4/24/2009
National. 51 affiliated groups. Founded 1880. Federation of state associations, organizational and business affiliates that fights for the civil rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans. Offers grassroots and youth leadership development and legal expertise across a broad spectrum of areas including, but not limited to, accessibility, education, employment, healthcare, mental health, rehabilitation, technology, telecommunications and transportation. Provides advocacy information and resources. Write: National Association of the Deaf 8630 Fenton St., Suite 820 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819 Voice: 301-587-1788 Fax: 301-587-1791 TDD: 301-587-1789 Website: http://www.nad.org Verified: 10/14/2008
Founded 1958. Network of parents whose members promote advocating independence through listening and talking. Concerned with early diagnosis and auditory, language and speech training for children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Works to preserve parent and children's rights by advocating auditory-oral and auditory-verbal education. Serves as clearinghouse to dispense information and exchange ideas. Write: Alexander Graham Bell Association for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3417 Volta Pl. NW Suite 310 Washington, DC 20007 Voice: 202-337-5220 Fax: 202-337-8314 TDD: 202-337-5221 Website: http://www.agbell.org E-mail: info@agbell.org Verified: 10/26/2009
International. 200 chapters and groups. Founded 1979. Aim is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing support, information, education, referrals and advocacy. Bimonthly journal, online local group and chapter listings. Assistance in starting groups. Write: Hearing Loss Association of America 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 1200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Voice: 301-657-2248 Fax: 301-913-9413 TDD: 301-657-2249 Website: http://www.hearingloss.org E-mail: info@hearingloss.org Verified: 10/14/2008
National. 23 affiliated chapters. Founded 1977. Promotes the educational, economical and social welfare of deaf and hard-of-hearing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered persons and their friends. Discussion of practical problems and solutions. Advocacy, conferences, newsletter, assistance in starting groups, moderated online mutual help activities. Online information on contacting a local chapter. Write: Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf 731 Lake Drive Snellville, GA 30039 Website: http://www.rad.org E-mail: president@rad.org Verified: 10/13/2009
International. 12 affiliated groups. Founded 1983. Provides mutual support for hearing children (over the age of 18) of deaf parents. Promotes family awareness and individual growth through self-help groups, educational programs, advocacy and resource development. Newsletter, assistance in starting groups, information and referrals. Dues $25/yr. Write: Children of Deaf Adults Box 30715 Santa Barbara, CA 93130 Voice: 805-682-0997 Website: http://www.coda-international.org Verified: 10/1/2008
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