Here are a list of organizations designed to support parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Many of these organizations were created by parents just like you, for parents just like you!
We hope you find these useful!
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A group for DHH families to connect with one another. This group supports all communication modalities. All are welcome!
Hand and Voices Library - Check out this new library with a large collection of articles
This site was created by the mother of a deaf child. It includes an abundance of resources and FREE ASL classes.
Connect with other DHH families in California!
Lead-K is an advocacy organization that promotes ASL development in DHH children.
A local Deaf Community non-profit organization that supports the DHH community in San Diego.
The Science of Learning Center at Gallaudet University on Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2) advances knowledge on how human higher cognition is realized through vision. VL2 seeks to determine the effects of visual processes, visual language, and social experience on the development of cognition, language, reading and literacy for the benefit of society.
VL2 studies deaf individuals and sign language as a window into the flexibility and structure of the human mind. VL2 studies these learning processes in monolinguals and bilinguals across the lifespan in order to promote optimal practices in education in both formal and informal settings.
This site contains a list of national-level parent support organizations for families of children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) supports and educates families of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. This site provides a wealth of information on mentoring, advocacy, resources, and collaborative networks.
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