Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
About Us
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. Through advocacy, education, research and financial aid, AG Bell helps to ensure that every child and adult with hearing loss has the opportunity to listen, talk and thrive in mainstream society. With chapters located in the United States and a network of international affiliates, AG Bell supports its mission: Advocating Independence through Listening and Talking!
Articles by Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Hearing Loss General Information
Hearing loss affects 12,000 children born in the United States each year, making it the most common birth defect....
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Communication Options for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Most people communicate with each other by listening, speaking and writing. This is also true of the majority of people...
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Early Identification of Hearing Difficulties
Parents often feel alone and overwhelmed when their child is first diagnosed with hearing loss. You will be asked to...
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Early Intervention Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
"Early intervention" refers to educational and/or therapy programs designed for children ages birth to 3 and their...
Topics: Early Years (Birth-5) | Hearing Loss Help -
Techniques That Assist Classroom Learning for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Preferential Seating Sitting close to the teacher or other speakers, in order to optimize listening and visual clues....
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Hearing Loss at School
Research has shown that for children to make significant progress learning to listen and speak, their homes and schools...
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About Hearing Loss
What is hearing loss? Hearing loss is the partial or extreme loss of a person’s ability to receive information by...
Topics: Hearing Loss Diagnosis
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