National Hearing Loss Resources

Resource Guide for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students

Find out what to expect and what resources are available for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students preparing for college.

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (North Campus) in Talladega, Alabama is the seat of the Gallaudet University Regional Center-South.

GURC South serves the southern portion of the United States and its…

DSPS leads the campus community in its commitment to recognize disability as a valued aspect of diversity, to embrace access as a matter of social justice, and to design environments that are more inclusive and…

Ohlone College in Fremont, California is the seat of Gallaudet University Regional Center – West.

GURC-West serves the western portion of the United States and its territories in Alaska, Arizona, California,…

The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (A.G. Bell) is the world's oldest and largest membership organization promoting the use of spoken language by children and adults with hearing loss…

Offering a wide variety of literature & videos/DVDs for deaf ministry, workshops, training, a Deaf Bible institute, ASL Institute (workshop), and a free newspaper-The Silent Word. Services provided state &…

ALDA is one part self-help, one part social, and one part outreach and advocacy for late deafened adults. Self-help groups, social activities, annual conventions, and special events are held throughout the year.…

Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, Massachusetts is the seat of the Gallaudet University Regional Center-East.

GURC East serves the northeastern portion of the United States, spanning across…

If you would like your career to include providing services to the Deaf /Hard of Hearing/ DeafBlind communities, Northern Essex offers several options for you to choose from. Our…

A national organization of families and professionals committed to education, empowering and supporting parents and families to create opportunities for their children who are deaf and hard of hearing in gaining…

TDI (also known as Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc.) was established in 1968 originally to promote further distribution of TTYs in the deaf community and to publish an annual national directory of TTY numbers.…

DEAF LIFE is a monthly magazine that gives visibility to the Deaf Community, provides a forum for Deaf views, and enlightenment to hearing readers.  

Published July 1988 - February 2020.

To purchase…

The National Technical Institute for the Deaf is one of the nine colleges of Rochester Institute of Technology, and is home to the world’s first and largest technological college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students…

Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) provides free legal and advocacy services in an effort to protect the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities. If you need help, you can contact our Intake Advocates at 1-800-342-1660…

E-newsletters - provides information for Deaf and Hard of Hearing community events in the greater Memphis area. We have weekly social events (check our Facebook for further information); and weekly sign language classes…

Diagnostic and (re)habilitative services for children and adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. There is a fee charged for services rendered.

A community service center for people who are deaf or hard of hearing providing: interpreting, telephone relay services, information and referral, out-reach, coordination/linkage with agencies and businesses, support…

The Coalition is a statewide membership alliance of organizations committed to influencing society to value, include and support people with disabilities. It is project-driven with current activities directed toward…

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder connects individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and service providers to appropriate community resources and assists those who need help navigating disability…

Pre-School through Grade twelve educational/residential program for deaf and hard of hearing children, ages 3-22. Referrals accepted from local school systems only.

The Association keeps in close touch with their alma mater to lend every effort possible to the growth and welfare of the school. 

The association sponsors reunions and a newsletter, the TSDAA Newsletter…

What does a day at the Deaf Camp look like? 

The Deaf camp is a 7-week day camp for Deaf and hard of hearing children, their siblings, and children with Deaf parents. This immersive…

Austin Community College in Austin, Texas is the seat of the Gallaudet University Regional Center-Midwest. GURC Midwest serves the heartland of the United States, spanning across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,…