Embedded Files
Exploration of language & communication opportunities
Exploration of language & communication opportunities
American Sign Language (ASL):
ASL Nook (https://aslnook.com/): An online hub of videos where a Deaf family teaches ASL in a casual, fun way to put people at ease in learning the natural language of the Deaf.
ASL Pro (http://www.aslpro.com/)
Gallaudet University (https://gallaudet.edu/): Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language (ASL) and English.
Handspeak (https://www.handspeak.com/): From beginners to advanced learners, discover all you need for ASL learning. For fluent and native signers, explore and master ASL and bilingualism. This website/webapp HandSpeak® is a popular, go-to online resource for sign language and Deaf culture in North America for language learning, practice, tutorials and self-study for: college students and learners, language and culture enthusiasts, interpreters, homeschoolers, parents of deaf children and deaf/hearing babies, professionals, deaf bilinguals and codas.
Signing Time (https://www.signingtime.com/): Learn sign language, early reading skills, science, manners, and more with Emmy-nominated actress Rachel Coleman.
VL2: Visual Language and Visual Learning (https://vl2.gallaudet.edu/): The Science of Learning Center on Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2) at Gallaudet University encompasses groundbreaking research and translation labs, the PhD in Educational Neuroscience Program (PEN), and the Cognitive Neuroscience Institute (CNI).
Cued Speech:
CueOn, LLC (https://www.cue-on.com/): CueOn gives cuers unique opportunities to interact with Deaf Cueducators through authentic learning conversations. Using one-on-one video conferencing, learners can choose to practice their receptive and/or expressive cueing skills
Cue College (https://cuecollege.org/); The Cue College vision is to enable every deaf child to have easy and effective communication in the spoken language of the home and community, from infancy through adulthood, providing each with the necessary foundation for attaining age-appropriate language and literacy levels and full educational and career opportunities.
Cue Everything (http://cueeverything.com/):
Cue Sign (https://www.cuesign.org/): The mission of CueSign, Inc. is to provide knowledge and information to various stakeholders that promotes the development of academics and communication for each deaf or hard of hearing child to his/her maximum potential in both American Sign Language and English.
Daily Cues (https://dailycues.com/): DailyCues is community-driven. You can report cueing news, announce events, prepare for testing, connect with cuers, learn from experts, and inform the public.
National Cued Speech Association (https://cuedspeech.org/): The NCSA supports a community of cuers who have come together to promote language accessibility through Cued Speech.
Hanen Program (https://www.hanen.org/home): Helping You Help Children Communicate Make the most of everyday moments to build children’s early language, social and literacy skills.
Listening and Spoken Language (LSL):
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (https://agbell.org/): We walk with families on their hearing journey.
www.listeningandspokenlanguage.org (www.listeningandspokenlanguage.org)
Hearing First (https://www.hearingfirst.org/): Our mission is to help families ensure their child who is deaf or hard of hearing has opportunities to reach their full potential through listening and spoken language. We're here to support families through the critical early days and along their journey raising their child, whenever they have questions or just need to connect with someone.
Sound Beginnings (https://cehs.usu.edu/sound-beginnings/): Sound Beginnings serves as a nationally-recognized model and resource for best practices in educational services for children with hearing loss and their families through collaborative team work, evidence-based training programs, and community relationships.
Foundations of Language:
Center on the Developing Child- Harvard University (https://developingchild.harvard.edu/key-concept/serve-and-return/): The mission is to leverage the power of science in pursuit of better, more equitable outcomes for young children facing adversity.
Manual Coded English (MCE)
The Signing Exact English Center (SEE Center) (www.seecenter.org): The S.E.E. Center at ESC Region 13 provides quality training and support for those who want to learn or improve their Signing Exact English skills. We also offer ESSE training and testing for state certification of Educational Interpreters.
Signing Exact English Online dictionary (https://www.signingexactenglish.com/) :Signing Exact English (SEE) is a sign system that matches signs with the English language. It is one of the first manual English systems to be published (1972) and has become extremely popular in the schools.
Bilingual Bimodal (Bi Bi):
Language First (https://language1st.org/): Language First is dedicated to supporting families and educational teams by promoting awareness of American Sign Language (ASL)/English bilingualism and the critical role of a strong first language foundation for Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children.
The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center (https://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/); The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center researches, trains, and models best practices in the education of deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to 21. Our work supports families and caregivers, education and healthcare professionals, and state leaders.
ASL Nook (https://aslnook.com/)
ASL Pro (http://www.aslpro.com/)
Gallaudet University (https://gallaudet.edu/)
Handspeak (https://www.handspeak.com/):
Signing Time (https://www.signingtime.com/)
VL2: Visual Language and Visual Learning (https://www.signingtime.com/)
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (https://agbell.org/)
www.listeningandspokenlanguage.org
Hearing First (https://www.hearingfirst.org/):
Sound Beginnings (https://cehs.usu.edu/sound-beginnings/)
State Resources
State Resources
Beginnings SC: Inspiring hope through empowerment, education, and engagement. Beginnings SC helps parents and children with hearing loss navigate their journey with an honest approach. For more information visit http://scbegin.org/
Family Connections: The mission is to strengthen families of children with special needs through parent support. Link: http://www.familyconnectionsc.org/
First Sound: A South Carolina operated early hearing detection and intervention program. Link: http://www.scdhec.gov/Health/ChildTeenHealth/EarlyChildhood/NewbornHearingScreening/
Hearing Loss Association of America: HLAA provides assistance and resources for people with hearing loss and their families to learn how to adjust to living with hearing loss. HLAA is working to eradicate the stigma associated with hearing loss and raise public awareness about the need for prevention and the importance of regular hearing screenings throughout life. State Link: www.hlaamidlandssc.com National Link: http://www.hearingloss.org/
SC Academy of Audiology: SCAA members are professional audiologists who are university trained and licensed to practice audiology within the State of South Carolina. You can count on us for all of the solutions to your hearing problems. Link: http://www.scaudiology.org/
SC AG (Alexander Graham) Bell: SC AG Bell is an organization of parents, hearing-impaired adults, professionals, and others empowering South Carolinians having a hearing loss. Link: https://www.facebook.com/scagbell/
SC Association of the Deaf: SCAD is a statewide organization working with and for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in South Carolina. Link: http://www.scadservices.org/
SC Commission for the Blind: The SC Commission for the Blind does provide services to children, beginning at age 3, who have a combined vision/hearing loss. SCCB counselors provide direct assistance with adjustment to blindness/vision loss and coordinate a variety of other applicable resources. Link: http://www.sccb.state.sc.us/csp.php .
SC Council for Exceptional Students: South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children is a collaborative community of professionals who are the voice and vision of special education in South Carolina. Our mission is to improve the educational outcomes and quality of life of individuals with exceptionalities and their families through the actions of professionals, advocates, and other agencies. Link: http://community.cec.sped.org/sc/home \
SC Department of Education Special Education Services: The mission of the SC Department of Education is to provide leadership and support so that all public education students graduate prepared for success. Visit like for information regarding special education services. Link: http://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/special-education-services/
SC School for the Deaf and Blind: The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) is a specialized instructional and resource center. It provides services statewide for individuals who are deaf, blind or sensory multidisabled (children and adults), their families and the professionals who work with them. Link: http://www.scsdb.org/
SC Speech and Language Hearing Association: The mission of the South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association is to meet the needs of its members and the individuals they serve by promoting and advocating of the highest quality services and professional standards, providing opportunities for professional growth and the exchange of knowledge, and educating the public about communication disorders and the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. Link: http://www.scsha.net/
SC Vocational Rehabilitation: VR helps youth with barriers to education or employment, build self-esteem, learn teamwork, gain communication and leadership skills, prepare for employment success, and achieve independence. Link: https://scvrd.net/youth-services
National Resources:
National Resources:
Alexander Graham Bell: The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing helps families, health care providers and education professionals understand childhood hearing loss and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. Link: http://www.agbell.org/
American Speech – Language Hearing Association: Link: http://www.asha.org/ The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 145,000 members and affiliates who are speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the United States and internationally. The vision is to make effective communication, a human right, accessible, and achievable for all.
National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management: NCHAM serves as the National Resource Center for the implementation and improvement of comprehensive and effective Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) systems. Link: www.infanthearing.org
National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders: Link: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/ The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) is one of the Institutes that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is the Federal government's focal point for the support of biomedical research. NIH's mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone. Simply described, the goal of NIH research is to acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Video Resources
Video Resources
Program: First Sound, SC DHEC
Program: Beginnings SC
Facebook Live Back to School Tips Recorded Post - Cara Senterfeit of Beginnings-SC and Jocelyn Ross of SC Hands & Voices hosted a Facebook Live Q&A.
Click to view the D/HH Back to School tips! Recorded Post.
Facebook Live Back to School Tips Recorded Post - Cara Senterfeit of Beginnings-SC and Jocelyn Ross of SC Hands & Voices hosted a Facebook Live Q&A.
Click to view the D/HH Back to School tips! Recorded Post.
Google Sites
Report abuse