Universal Newborn Hearing Screening
Where
can I get more information about hearing loss to help my infant/child?
National
Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM)
Voice: (435) 797-3584
Email:
Internet:
Description: The goal of the National Center for Hearing Assessment
and Management (NCHAM - pronounced "en-cham")
at Utah State University is to ensure that all infants
(newborns) and toddlers with hearing loss are identified
as early as possible and provided with timely and appropriate
audiological, educational, and medical intervention. NCHAM
receives funding from federal, state, and private sources
to conduct research, develop training materials, provide
training and technical assistance, and disseminate information
about early identification and management of hearing loss.
Alexander
Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
(A.G. Bell)
Voice: (202) 337-5220
TTY: (202) 337-5221
Toll-free: 1-800-HEAR-KID (1-800-432-7543)
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Description: A nonprofit, membership-based information center on hearing
loss. Focuses specifically on children with hearing loss,
providing ongoing support and advocacy for parents, professionals,
and other interested parties. Information available to
parents includes publications, funding sources, pamphlets,
conferences, and scholarship program information.
American
Society for Deaf Children (ASDC)
Voice: (717) 334-7922
TTY:(717) 334-7922
Toll-free: 1-800-942-ASDC (1-800-942-2732)
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Description: A nonprofit organization designed to educate, empower
and support parents and families of children who are deaf
or hard-of-hearing. Helps families find meaningful communication
options, particularly through the use of sign language,
in their home, school, and community.
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Voice: (402) 498-6511
TTY: (402) 498-6543
Toll-free: 1-800-282-6657
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Description: A nonprofit ho
spital that is internationally recognized
for research and treatment of childhood deafness and communication
disorders. Programs include the Center for Audiology and
Vestibular Services, the Center for Childhood Deafness,
Language, and Learning, and the Center for Medical/Surgical
Services. Produces videotapes designed to help families
learn signs and read effectively with young children who
are deaf.
For
more information about services in Alaska contact:
Alaska
Department of Health and Social Services, Division of
Public Health
Alaska
Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Program
Voice: (907) 269-3400
Internet:ttp://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/wcfh/newborn/resources/