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A Resource Guide for Parents of Infants and Toddlers Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ss/dh/documents/prgsummary.pdf

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Written by parents for parents, the purpose of this guide not only contains comprehensive information from the parents' perspective about the languages, c...Show more Written by parents for parents, the purpose of this guide not only contains comprehensive information from the parents' perspective about the languages, communication tools, and educational approaches used in Deaf Education, it also provides you with an introduction to the benefits of both signed and spoken language. Show less

http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ss/dh/ab1836.asp

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Assembly Bill 1836, The Deaf Children's Bill of Rights, was signed into law in California in September, 1996. It does not promote one form of communicatio...Show more Assembly Bill 1836, The Deaf Children's Bill of Rights, was signed into law in California in September, 1996. It does not promote one form of communication over another. There is a clear understanding that whatever the mode of communication being used by a deaf or hard of hearing child, it must be respected. AB 1836 is one of several critical steps in the state's effort to provide deaf and hard of hearing children with a quality education system. Show less

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/hearingloss/parentsguide/resources/

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Like many parents, learning about your child's hearing loss will cause mixed feelings and emotions, and leave you with many questions. This online resourc...Show more Like many parents, learning about your child's hearing loss will cause mixed feelings and emotions, and leave you with many questions. This online resource from the CDC is provided just for you, and provides balanced information on all interventions so that you and your family can make the decision that is right for you and your child. Show less

Decision Guide to Communication Choices

For Parents of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

eBook - 2011?

In this downloadable workbook produced by the CDC, parents can answer questions to help guide them in communication decisions that will affect their child as well as the whole family. In this downloadable workbook produced by the CDC, parents can answer questions to help guide them in communication decisions that will affect their child as well as the whole family. Show less

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Hands & Voices: what makes the choice work for your child and family, is what makes the choice right.

http://www.handsandvoices.org

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"Who are we? We are parents of ASL signers, cued speech users.... parents of kids with cochlear implants or total communicators... We are non-biased ...Show more "Who are we? We are parents of ASL signers, cued speech users.... parents of kids with cochlear implants or total communicators... We are non-biased about communication methodologies and believe that families can make the best choices for their child if they have access to good information and support." Show less

ASDC - American Society for Deaf Children's Most Frequently Asked Questions by Parents

http://deafchildren.org/knowledge-center/parents-and-families/faq/

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Will my child have a normal life? Does using sign language delay speech? Will my child have normal speech? Why does the American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) capitalize the D in Deaf? You will get answers to these questions and more. Will my child have a normal life? Does using sign language delay speech? Will my child have normal speech? Why does the American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) capitalize the D in Deaf? You will get answers to these questions and more. Show less

http://deafchildren.org/knowledge-center/parents-and-families/

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Visit and find out about Summer Camps; Guides to help parents, students, teachers, interpreters in the classroom; and Nashville students making ASL learning videos. Awesome! Check it out! Visit and find out about Summer Camps; Guides to help parents, students, teachers, interpreters in the classroom; and Nashville students making ASL learning videos. Awesome! Check it out! Show less

http://nad.org/issues/early-intervention/information-parents

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For Parents of Newly Identified Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Children: "What the heck do I do now?" Here are some answers, support, and tips to get you started. For Parents of Newly Identified Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Children: "What the heck do I do now?" Here are some answers, support, and tips to get you started. Show less

Support for Families of Children With Disabilities

http://www.supportforfamilies.org

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For over 30 years, this San Francisco-based organization has offered FREE support for parents, families, and professionals with children that have any kind of disability or special health-care needs. For over 30 years, this San Francisco-based organization has offered FREE support for parents, families, and professionals with children that have any kind of disability or special health-care needs. Show less

Gallaudet University, Information and Resources: INFO TO GO

http://www.gallaudet.edu/clerc_center/information_and_resources/info_to_go.html

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The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University, located in Washington, D.C., provides a wealth of information and resources on t...Show more The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University, located in Washington, D.C., provides a wealth of information and resources on the educational, linguistic, social, and emotional development of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Show less

http://www.handspeak.com

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Handspeak offers free resources and materials for those interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL) online. There is access to: a dictionary, gra...Show more Handspeak offers free resources and materials for those interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL) online. There is access to: a dictionary, grammar, the manual alphabet (fingerspelling), art and literature, lessons, and more. Take a look and see. Show less

National Organizations of and for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

http://www.gallaudet.edu/clerc_center/information_and_resources/info_to_go/resources/national_organizations_.html

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The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University, located in Washington, D.C., provides information, training, and technical assis...Show more The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University, located in Washington, D.C., provides information, training, and technical assistance for parents and professionals to meet the needs of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Their mission is to improve the quality of education afforded to deaf and hard-of-hearing students from birth to age 21 throughout the United States. Show less

http://www.gallaudet.edu/clerc_center/information_and_resources/cochlear_implant_education_center/ci_navigating_a_forest.html

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What is a Cochlear Implant or "CI"? This information, developed in 2003, and updated in 2012, includes information on candidacy, decision making, insurance, education, and on the increase in pediatric bilateral implantation. What is a Cochlear Implant or "CI"? This information, developed in 2003, and updated in 2012, includes information on candidacy, decision making, insurance, education, and on the increase in pediatric bilateral implantation. Show less