Hands & Voices National

 

http://www.handsandvoices.org

 

• A nationwide parent-driven, parent/professional collaborative group

• Unbiased information about communication modes and methods

• Print Materials available: Resources for communication, assistive devices, early intervention and special education rights

• State-Specific Chapter Information available

  

LA Early Hearing Detection and

Intervention Program

 

http://dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/768

 

• LA EHDI goal is to ensure that all infants who are deaf or hard of hearing can achieve their maximum potential through early screening, detection and intervention

• Provides the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Guidelines for Louisiana Hospitals

• Promotes the national EHDI goals and timelines recommended by the CDC, AAP, JCIH, ASHA, AAA, HRSA/MCHB, NIH/NIDCD and other organizations

LA Commission for the Deaf

 

http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/318

 

• Provides accessibility services for persons who are deaf, deaf/blind, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment

• Services include telephone relay service, interpreting, assistive technology equipment, hearing aids, information and referral, advocacy and training

Parent Pupil Education Program

 

http://lsd.redstick.com/files/Current%20Parent%20Pupil%20Education%20Program%20Brochure.pdf

 

 

• PPEP is a free statewide outreach program provided by the Louisiana School for the Deaf for families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

My Baby's Hearing

 

http://www.babyhearing.org/

 

• Developed by Boys Town National Research Hospital

• Answers questions about infant hearing screening and follow up testing, steps to take after diagnosis of hearing loss, hearing devices, language & speech, and parenting issues

National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management: Utah State University

 

http://www.infanthearing.org/

 

• Serves professionals within state Early Hearing Detection and Intervention systems

• Provides important information for families needing to connect with their state EHDI program and other professionals

• Family Support page provides links to family organizations that can help families of children with hearing loss

• Print materials available: "Learning about Hearing Loss: A Roadmap for Families"

• State-specific information: lists state contacts for EHDI programs and other contacts for families

Communicate With Your Child

 

http://www.communicatewithyourchild.org/

 

• Family-friendly information about what to do when their baby fails the hearing test, what to do if they're worried about their child's hearing

• Print materials available: Downloadable brochures and state-specific inserts

• State-specific  Contact Information Available

Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention

 

http://www.cdc.gov/

 

• "A Parent's Guide to Hearing Loss"

• Features programs and services about understanding hearing loss and how hearing is tested; finding professionals with expertise in serving babies with hearing loss; fitting a baby with a hearing device; and family support groups

• Lists national organizations and state contacts

Hearing Loss Association of America

 

http://www.hearingloss.org/

 

• "Financial Assistance: Programs & Foundations"

• Information about how to pursue financing for hearing devices via private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and charities

• State Specific information: State regulations pertaining to laws covering hearing aids is provided

Listening and Spoken Language

http://www.listeningandspokenlanguage.org/

 

• Offers information about options and considerations on how to select a communication approach for their child

• Especially useful for families using a listening and spoken language approach

• Provides information and resources to help families learn how to provide access to communication as early as possible

American Society for Deaf Children

http://www.deafchildren.org/

 

• Oldest national organization founded by and governed by parents of deaf and hard of hearing children

• Supports and educates families as well as advocates for high quality programs and services

• First Year Free membership available for families who have deaf or hard of hearing children

• "Deaf Autism America" strives to enhance the quality of life for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children with autism