Disabilities Awareness and Resources

The American Society for Deaf Children seeks to support diverse families with deaf children. Their mission is to encourage access to full access to language-rich environments, mentoring, advocacy, resources, and collaborative networks.

Provides educational information and lists services available for the hearing impaired.

The National Associations of the Deaf (NAD) is a civil rights organization of, by, and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. NAD was established in 1880 and has sought to be an advocate for the community since then.

From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the NIDCD this page provides an overview to deafness and hearing, including definitions, health advice, research, and statistics.

The USA Deaf Sports Federation is the national governing body of deaf sport organizations in the US. Its purpose is to regulate the rules of competition for affiliated organizations, facilitate the participation of US teams in international deaf competitions, and promote human rights and equity through sports.

The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is an international non-governmental organization representing approximately 70 million Deaf people worldwide. WFD's top priorities priorities are Deaf people in developing countries; the right to sign language; and equal opportunity in all spheres of life, including access to education and information.

Promote and advocate for the rights of full access to American Sign Language and English, education, employment, and cultural identity of, by, for, and with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and DeafBlind people.

Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation’s leading organization representing consumers with hearing loss.

An international nonprofit, tax-exempt organization run by volunteers with hearing loss. Peer-to-peer support to all people with hearing loss or deafness.