There’s more to Deaf Life than hearing aids and speech therapy. We want to encourage parents that their Deaf children can be full participants in the world of entertainment, employment, higher education, self-sufficiency, and alarm clocks with vibration and lights rather than noise.

Resources for Deaf Children

	Beginnings Beginnings is a non-profit that helps parents and families understand hearing loss, and the diverse needs of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Our impartial support helps families make informed decisions and empowers them to advocate for their child’s needs.
	Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center This site, provided by Gallaudet University, is a great source of up-to-date, objective information on topics dealing with deafness, hearing loss, and the Deaf community in the United States.
	American Society for Deaf Children ASDC is a parent-helping-parent organization promoting a positive attitude toward signing and Deaf culture, also provides support, encouragement, and current information about deafness to families with deaf kids.
	LEAD-K The LEAD-K Campaign provides information to families about language milestones, milestone assessments, and data collection for holding our current education system accountable. The goal is to end language deprivation, ensuring Deaf children have language, and thus are Kindergarten-ready.
	Odyssey Odyssey is a deaf education magazine. Each issue is theme-based, focusing on topics of importance as they relate to research, philosophy, and application of practice of instruction in the deaf education classroom.
	Hearing Loss Association of America Formerly named Self Help for the Hard-of-Hearing, they promote awareness and provide information about hearing loss, communication, assistive devices, and alternative communication skills through publications, exhibits, and presentations.

Publishers & Technology

	Dawn Sign Press Publisher and producer of high quality books and videos, including widely used ASL textbooks and products for children and students. Excellent source of Deaf-produced entertainment and instructional materials.
	Diglo Formerly Harris Communications. An online company carrying a wide range of products serving all ages and hearing levels. Products include equipment, books, posters, novelties, and videos on Deaf Culture and ASL.
	Described and Captioned Media Program DCMP provides a variety of resources to serve students with sensory disabilities, holding the standard for described and captioned media.
	Deaf Linx A broad scope of information, mostly in the form of links to sites for and about deaf experience and culture, sign language, resources, and education.

National Organizations

	National Association of the Deaf The nation’s largest organization working for accessibility and civil rights of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing.
	Association of Late-Deafened Adults Provides resources and information, promotes advocacy and awareness of the needs of people who are deafened later in life.
	National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) A professional organization that certifies interpreters, provides information on interpreting, and publishes a national directory of certified interpreters.
	Deaf Nation A touring (free) Deaf trade show that also hosts a broad variety of online video shows. Their goal is to reach a diversity of people who can share Deaf culture, needs, language, and information.

Major Colleges

	Gallaudet University The world’s first four-year liberal arts university exclusively for deaf students. All undergraduate courses are taught in ASL. A true center for Deaf cultural awareness. Located in Washington, DC.
	National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) An outstanding program featuring technical training in a variety of areas. Classes are taught in ASL. A part of the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY
	CSUN: California State University Northridge, NCOD: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Provides communication access, leadership opportunities, scholarships and direct communication classes for current and prospective students of CSUN. … Resources are available for service providers, professionals, families, teens, alumni, and managers.