Web Directory

» About.com: Deafness
   Provides articles on a range of topics associated with hearing loss including daily life, sign language and the help available to the deaf. Newsletter and e-courses available.
   http://deafness.about.com/

» American Family Physician: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Hearing Loss
   Article discussing the evaluation of hearing loss and what tests can be done to determine the type and cause of the problem.
   http://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0915/p1125.html

» BUPA Factsheets: Hearing Loss
   Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of hearing loss.
   http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/Hearing_Loss.html

» Coping with Hearing Loss
   Interactive online course to help individuals, family, and friends cope with the loss of hearing.
   http://www.suite101.com/course.cfm/17686/overview

» DEAF-L Web
   Home to a mailing list about deafness, as well as information and links to other deaf resources.
   http://www.zak.co.il/d/deaf-info/old/home.html

» DEAFology 101
   Comedy about deaf culture.
   http://www.deafology.com/

» Deaf Connect
   The Internet version of World Deaf Directory's residential email addresses. The first service of its kind by and for the deaf world.
   http://www.deafconnect.com

» Deaf Linx
   Information about technology, sign language, interpreting, and education.
   http://www.deaflinx.com

» Deaf Spot
   Webmail, events, workshop listings, links, online relay, bulletin board, chat, and many other resources for the deaf community, students and teachers of ASL, and anyone interested in American sign language and deaf culture.
   http://www.deafspot.net/

» Deaf Town
   Community with news, events, information, and links.
   http://www.deaftown.com

» Deaf Websites
   Includes list of sites pertaining to deafness, sorted by category.
   http://www.deafwebsites.com

» Deafness Research UK: Genetics and Deafness
   Factsheet on the role that genetics can play in deafness.
   http://www.deafnessresearch.org.uk/factsheets/genetics-and-deafness.pdf

» Deafness Research UK: Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
   Provides advice for people who experience a sudden hearing loss in one or both ears and information on possible causes, treatments and coping with the disorder.
   http://www.deafnessresearch.org.uk/Sudden%20sensorineural%20hearing%20loss+1627.twl

» Deafness and Hearing Aids
   Provide helpful information about issues surrounding deafness and hearing aids.
   http://www.deafness-and-hearingaids.net/

» Deafplanet.com
   Resources and activities for deaf and hearing children to learn together online. Site is written in English, French, American Sign Language, and Langue des Signes Québécoise.
   http://www.deafplanet.com/

» Dizziness and Balance: Sensorineural Hearing Loss
   Timothy C. Hain, MD, describes this condition and its causes, in particular noise induced loss and how musicians may prevent damaging their ears.
   http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/hearing/sensorineural.htm

» Etiologies and Treatment Options for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
   Two otologists from the House Ear Institute, Jose N. Fayad, MD, and Antonio De La Cruz, MD, explain the causes and treatment strategies for sudden hearing loss.
   http://www.hearingreview.com/issues/articles/2003-12_02.asp

» Fully Implantable Otologics Device
   Preliminary surgical and clinical results of a trial of a middle ear implant designed to address the amplification needs of adults with moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss.
   http://www.actaitalica.it/issues/2009/2-09/Bruschini.pdf

» Futurika
   Community search engine, calendar, and directories. Requires Flash.
   http://www.futurika.com

» Hard of Hearing Children
   Information and advocacy for people interested in the experiences of hard of hearing children. Special sections for parents.
   http://www.hardofhearingchildren.com

» Healthy Hearing
   News and information about hearing loss, hearing aids, tinnitus, cochlear implants and all other hearing health topics.
   http://www.healthyhearing.com

» Hearing Help Australia
   Provides information on digital and other hearing aids, hearing loss and hearing news. Helps people find a hearing professional in their area.
   http://www.hearinghelp.com.au/

» Hearing Loss
   Article on this condition, the different types and possible causes, the quantification of hearing loss and the treatments available.
   http://www.otolaryngology.com/hearingloss.html

» Hearing Loss News Reviews and Information
   Provides current news and information in both textual and video formats. Includes a blog covering various issues relating to hearing loss, treatment and prevention.
   http://www.hearing--loss.info

» Hearing Loss Web
   A site for hard of hearing, late deafened, and oral deaf persons. It focuses on events, issues, support, and technology.
   http://www.hearinglossweb.com

» History and Genetics: Stories of Deaf People
   Article by Carol Padden presented at the 6th Deaf History International Conference, Berlin, July 2006.
   http://communication.ucsd.edu/padden/hist&gen.pdf

» I'm Listening as Hard as I Can!
   Articles about coping with severe hearing loss in a society that is seldom considerate or accommodating toward the deaf or hard of hearing.
   http://www.deafnotdumb.homestead.com/index.html

» Managing your Hearing Loss
   Offers an electronic book to help people manage hearing loss more effectively.
   http://www.managinghearingloss.com/

» Mayo Clinic: Hearing Loss
   Provides information on the signs, treatment and prevention of age and noise related hearing loss.
   http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hearing-loss/DS00172

» Medicinenet: Hearing Loss and Older Adults
   A physician-produced listing of health information about hearing loss and communications disorders.
   http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=20432

» Milan 1880
   Information on a novel by Nick Sturley. Includes background on the Milan Conference and its repercussions on the deaf community.
   http://www.milan1880.com/

» Mösdeux
   Film production company focuses on educating the deaf and those interested in deaf awareness.
   http://www.mosdeux.com/

» NIDCD: Presbycusis
   Factsheet on this type of hearing loss that gradually occurs in most individuals as they grow older. Includes the symptoms and causes and what can be done to alleviate the condition.
   http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/presbycusis.asp

» NIDCD: Sudden Deafness
   Factsheet about a rapid loss of hearing over the period of a few days which should be considered a medical emergency. Includes possible causes, diagnosis, treatments, current research and links to more information.
   http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/sudden.htm

» National Interpreter Resource Links
   Sign language links including deaf culture, technology, sign language, interpreting, education, linguistics and legal issues.
   http://www.terpslink.net

» OhSoEZ.com
   Listings of deaf community and interpreter related events throughout the USA as well as important news related to the deaf community.
   http://www.ohsoez.com

» On Using Colorful Hearing Aids
   British study on the attitudes of children and their parents to the use of brightly colored behind-the-ear hearing aids.
   http://www.websmith.demon.co.uk/hearing/coloured-aids-for-kids/

» Pediatric Hearing Loss
   A physician describes diagnostic evaluation, and explains speech and language development. Includes family issues and recent developments.
   http://www.utdallas.edu/~thib/rehabinfo/

» Rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
   Explains this section of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which deals with shopping, medical treatment, attorneys and telecommunications.
   http://www.captions.com/deafrigh.html

» St Jude Children's Research Hospital: Sensorineural Hearing Loss
   Factsheet on this condition.
   http://www.stjude.org/SJFile/rehab_sensorineural_hearing_loss.pdf

» The Deaf Resource Library
   Online collection of resource material and links intended to inform about deaf communities and resources in the U.S. and Japan.
   http://www.deaflibrary.org

» The Deafened People's Page
   Support and adjustment for acquired deafness / hearing loss, hosted by Kathryn Woodcock. Includes articles with information on late-onset deafness, including causes, technologic resources, first-hand experiences, and the Association of Late-Deafened Adult
   http://www.deafened.org/

» Treatment of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
   Study by Anne Elizabeth Conlin and Lorne S. Parnes aiming to identify, evaluate and review randomized controlled trial data on the treatment of SSHL.
   http://archotol.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/133/6/573.pdf

» WHO: Deafness and Hearing Impairment
   Factsheet on these conditions, their causes and prevention, and the social and economic burden that they impose on society.
   http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs300/en/

» Wikipedia: Deaf
   Explores the terminology behind the word "deaf" and its synonyms.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaf

» eMedicine Health: Hearing Loss
   Consumer resource center providing the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hearing loss.
   http://www.emedicinehealth.com/hearing_loss/article_em.htm