Self Help Clearinghouse

Deaf Helpline

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HEAR Now

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.
Voice: 1-800-648-4327
Verified: 5/5/2008

Better Hearing Institute

Information and literature on any hearing-related issue.
Voice: 1-800-327-9355
Verified: 5/5/2008

John Tracy Clinic for Preschool Deaf Children

Information and support for parents and preschool deaf children. Free correspondence course for parents.
Write:
John Tracy Clinic
Voice: 1-800-522-4582
Verified: 5/5/2008

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

Referrals to national agencies on hearing, speech, language, smell, taste, voice and balance disorders. Publishes fact sheets, brochures, information packets and newsletters.
Voice: 1-800-241-1044
TDD: 1-800-241-1055
Verified: 5/2/2008

National Cued Speech Association

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.
Voice: 1-800-459-3529
Verified: 12/20/2007

DB-Link: National Consortion on Deaf/Blindness

Information and referral on education, health, employment, technology, communication, recreation for children who are deaf-blind. Newsletter. All services are free of charge.
Voice: 1-800-438-9376
TDD: 1-800-854-7013
Verified: 11/20/2007

Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP)

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.
Voice: 1-800-237-6213
TDD: 1-800-237-6819
Verified: 5/2/2008

Hearing Aid

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.
Voice: 1-800-521-5247 (ext. 3)
Verified: 5/2/2008

ASHA Hearing and Speech Helpline

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.
Voice: 1-800-638-8255
TDD: 1-800-638-8255
Verified: 5/2/2008

Dial-A-Hearing Screening Test

Offers over the phone hearing screening for persons (aged 14+). Provides hearing information and referral services.
Voice: 1-800-222-3277
Verified: 5/5/2008


The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

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Topic Contents
 HEAR Now
 Better Hearing Institute
 John Tracy Clinic for Preschool Deaf Children
 National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
 National Cued Speech Association
 DB-Link: National Consortion on Deaf/Blindness
 Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP)
 Hearing Aid
 ASHA Hearing and Speech Helpline
 Dial-A-Hearing Screening Test