Resources
In addition to considering financial assistance, many people may be interested in more information about hearing loss and its effect on an individual's life. Here are some direct links to other well-known organizations serving this group of individuals; a short statement of the purpose of each organization, as described on thier website has been included. The Louise Tumarkin Zazove Foundation does not promote any one of these organizations over another but is providing this list of resources for your convenience.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (A G Bell) is a lifelong resource, support network and advocate for listening, learning, talking and living independently with hearing loss. Through publications, advocacy, training, scholarships and financial aid, A G Bell promotes the use of spoken language and hearing technology. The association also provides scholarships.
Association of Late Deafened Adults
ALDA works collaboratively with other organizations around the world serving the needs of late-deafened people.
Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss
The Association of Medical Professionals With Hearing Losses provides information, promotes advocacy and mentorship, and creates a network for individuals with hearing loss interested in or working in health care fields.
Gallaudet University
Gallaudet University is the world leader in liberal education and career development for deaf and hard-of-hearing undergraduate students. The University enjoys an international reputation for the outstanding graduate programs it provides deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students, as well as for the quality of the research it conducts on the history, language, culture, and other topics related to deaf people.
Hearing Loss Association of America
Hearing Loss Association of America is the nation’s largest organization for people with hearing loss. It exists to open the world of communication for people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy and support.
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) is the world's first and largest technological college for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. One of the unique features of RIT/NTID is that more than 1,100 deaf and hard of hearing students study, share residence halls and enjoy social life together with more than 14,000 hearing students.
National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders
Established in 1988, NIDCD is mandated to conduct and support biomedical and behavioral research and research training in the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. The Institute also conducts and supports research and research training related to disease prevention and health promotion; addresses special biomedical and behavioral problems associated with people who have communication impairments or disorders; and supports efforts to create devices which substitute for lost and impaired sensory and communication function.
National Association of the Deaf
The mission of the National Association of the Deaf is to promote, protect, and preserve the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.
Oticon Scholarships for Students with Hearing Loss
$1000 scholarships are available through Sertoma International and are for undergraduate students pursuing a four year degree.
Post Education Programs Network (PEPNet)
PEPNet, the Postsecondary Education Programs Network, is the national collaboration of the four Regional Postsecondary Education Centers for Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The Centers are supported by contracts with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. The goal of PEPNet is to assist postsecondary institutions across the nation to attract and effectively serve individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.