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 their 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.
Deaf Linx
Deaf Linx is your resource for information on deafness, deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL) and all other related topics.
Your center for deaf awareness, deaf culture and deaf resources. 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. The mission of the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (GLAD) is to ensure equal access of the deaf and hard of hearing community to the same opportunities afforded their hearing counterparts. The organization’s general purposes and powers are directed around the promotion of the social, recreational, cultural, educational, and vocational well-being of its deaf and hard of hearing constituents. 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. 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. 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. 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. $1000 scholarships are available through Sertoma International and are for undergraduate students pursuing a four year degree. 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. Provides financial aid to people with hearing loss who need assistance in getting devices, medical or specialized treatment or specialized education, speech classes, note takers, interpreters, and other areas of need directly related to hearing impairment.Deaf Websites
Gallaudet University
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (GLAD)
Hearing Loss Association of
America
National Technical Institute
for the Deaf
National Institute on Deafness
and other Communication Disorders
National Association of the
Deaf
Oticon Scholarships for Students with Hearing Loss
Post Education Programs Network
(PEPNet)
Travelers Protective Association of America
Scholarship Trust for the Deaf and Near Deaf