Government Resources

Federal

Americans With Disabilities Act A must-read site to find your rights under this act regarding access, hearing dogs, employment rights, etc.

The Combined Health Information Database (CHID) is a database produced by health-related agencies of the federal government. This database provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources. CHID lists a wealth of health promotion and education materials and program descriptions that are not indexed elsewhere.

Health Resource Services Administration (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau: A federal agency that administers the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening program, which awards grants to states. 

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders is the federal government's focal point for biomedical and behavioral research in human communication. The Institute supports and conducts research on the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech and language.  This Web site also has the NIDCD Clearinghouse which disseminates information about disorders of human communication.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders-The federal government's focal point for biomedical and behavioral research in human communication. The Institute supports and conducts research on the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech and language.  This Web site also has the NIDCD Clearinghouse which disseminates information about disorders of human communication.

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services OSERS is a part of the U.S. Department of Education and is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages.

State

Texas Department of Health-Audiology Services - Hearing-related information and resources within the state of Texas.

University of Colorado Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences - Information related to the programs and activities in this university department.  

 

International

• The National Deaf Children's Society- UK charity dedicated to the support of all deaf children and young deaf people, their families and professionals working with them.