Deaf Helpline

Self Help Clearinghouse

Information on speech, hearing and language disabilities. Referrals to ASHA certified clinics. Database of information on listening devices. Sponsored by American Speech Language and Hearing Association.
Write:
ASHA / Action Center
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Voice: 1-800-638-8255 (voice/TDD)
Website: http://www.asha.org
E-mail: actioncenter@asha.org
Verified: 6/13/2007

Provides general literature on hearing aids and hearing loss. Referrals to hearing instrument specialists. Leave name and address, information will be mailed. Sponsored by International Hearing Society.
Write:
International Hearing Society
16880 Middlebelt Rd.
Livonia, MI 48154
Voice: 1-800-521-5247 (ext. 3) or 734-522-7200
Website: http://www.ihsinfo.org
E-mail: amarkey@ihsinfo.org
Verified: 6/27/2007

Helps financially needy individuals obtain hearing aids. Collects used hearing aids for recycling. Information and referrals. Automated telephone line, leave message and call will be returned within two days.
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HEAR Now
6700 Washington Ave. S
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3404
Voice: 1-800-648-4327
Website: http://www.sotheworldmayhear.org
E-mail: nonprofit@starkey.com
Verified: 6/27/2007

Information and support for parents and preschool deaf children. Free correspondence course for parents.
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John Tracy Clinic
806 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Voice: 1-800-522-4582
Website: http://www.jtc.org
Verified: 6/27/2007

Referrals to national agencies on hearing, speech, language, smell, taste, voice and balance disorders. Publishes fact sheets, brochures, information packets and newsletters.
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NIDCD Information Clearinghouse
1 Communication Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20892-3456
Voice: 1-800-241-1044
TDD: 1-800-241-1055
Website: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov
E-mail: nidcdinfo@nidcd.nih.gov
Verified: 6/27/2007

Encourages and supports the use of cued speech for communication, language development and literacy. Networking, literature, advocacy, phone support, conferences, family camps, information and referrals.
Write:
National Cued Speech Association
5619 McLean Dr.
Bethesda, MD 20814-1021
Voice: 1-800-459-3529 or 301-915-8009 (voice/TTY)
Website: http://www.cuedspeech.org
E-mail: info@cuedspeech.org
Verified: 3/27/2007

Provides free loan described and captioned educational media, clearinghouse of information related to educational media access and a gateway to Internet resources related to accessibility. Free registration and services. Sponsored by US Dept. of Education and administered by the National Association of the Deaf.
Write:
Described and Captioned Media Prg.
1447 E. Main St.
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Voice: 1-800-237-6213
Fax: 1-800-538-5636
TDD: 1-800-237-6819
Website: http://www.cfv.org
E-mail: info@cvf.org
Verified: 6/18/2007

Information and literature on any hearing-related issue.
Write:
Better Hearing Institute
515 King St., Suite 420
Alexandria, VA 22314
Voice: 1-800-327-9355 or 703-684-3391
Website: http://www.betterhearing.org
Verified: 6/27/2007

Offers over the phone hearing screening for persons (aged 14+). Provides hearing information and referral services.
Write:
Dial-A-Hearing Screening Test
P.O.Box 1880
Media, PA 19063
Voice: 1-800-222-3277
E-mail: dahst@aol.com
Verified: 6/27/2007

Information and referral on education, health, employment, technology, communication, recreation for children who are deaf-blind and newsletter. All services are free of charge.
Voice: 1-800-438-9376
TDD: 1-800-854-7013
Website: http://nationaldb.org
E-mail: info@nationaldb.org
Verified: 11/20/2007