http://www.agbell.org
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.  This non-profit organization exists to encourage people who are deaf or hard of hearing to communicate by developing maximal use of residual hearing, speechreading, and speech and language skills.  It is also one of the world’s largest membership organizations and information centers on pediatric hearing loss and the auditory approach.

http://www.auditory-verbal.org
Auditory-Verbal International, Inc.  Auditory-Verbal International, Inc (AVI) is a private, non-profit international membership organization whose principal objective is to promote listening and speaking as a way of life for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. AVI's goals are to heighten public awareness of the Auditory-Verbal approach, ensure certification standards for Auditory-Verbal clinicians and teachers, provide quality educational opportunities for parents and professionals, and facilitate networking among the professional and lay communities.

www.sculerati.com
Basic Information about Hearing Loss for Parents by Jane Madell, Ph.D.  Question and answer format with links to other resources. Very simple site for parents and professionals.

http://www.beginningssvcs.com
BEGINNINGS for Parents of Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Inc.  BEGINNINGS for Parents of Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Inc. has been established since 1987 to provide emotional support and access to information for families with deaf or hard of hearing children, age birth through 21. They provide an impartial approach to meeting the diverse needs of these families and the professionals who serve them. (These services are also available to deaf parents who have hearing children). The mission of BEGINNINGS is to help parents be informed, empowered, and supported as they make decisions about their child. This website is easy to navigate and includes topic areas such as early intervention, communication options, audiology and assistive technology, and school issues. With lots of wonderful links and a FAQ section, this website serves families and professionals alike.  

Listen-Up Web!  A one stop place for information, answers, help, ideas, resources and anything else related to hearing loss. The webmaster has dedicated years to gathering information and developing products geared to the special needs of hearing impaired children and their families, and professionals who serve them.  He has first hand experience dealing with hearing loss.  Good website to check DAN information.

My Baby's Hearing.  Boy’s Town National Research Hospital formed this website as an informative resource for parents of babies with hearing loss, but it is provides a wealth of information for caregivers of infants with hearing loss as well.  Not only does this website teach about the ear and how it works, it also describes different types of hearing loss a baby may have and discusses causes for these hearing losses.  It answers many questions about the various styles of hearing aids and assistive devices available for young children today. There is a small section that discusses cochlear implants as an option for some babies with hearing loss.  This website teaches parents what type of testing to expect for their child in future months and years.  It explains in detail the importance of the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and what it means if a child fails the screening.  The website also helps parents read and understand an audiogram.  This is especially important, as an audiogram will be used many times during future hearing testing. 

www.nectac.org

The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC).  This website supports the implementation of the early childhood provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  This technical assistance focuses on early childhood research, “best practices,” and policy and legal issues.  The mission of the Center is to strengthen service systems to ensure that children with disabilities (birth to 5) and their families receive and benefit from high quality, culturally appropriate, and family centered supports and services.  Through the website the knowledge base of early intervention and early childhood special education is made available in a variety of formats. 

The information provided on the website is aimed at state level administrators responsible for planning and implementing services under IDEA.  A broader audience includes state Interagency Coordinating Councils (ICC), other state agency personnel, services providers, community in higher education representatives, and families. 

NECTAC provides a comprehensive knowledge base of early intervention and early childhood special education available through its website.  The information is acquired, organized, and disseminated by:

• Affiliating with the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)

• Producing documents about early childhood programs and projects

• Hosting an annual national conference

• Publishing eNotes, an electronic newsletter for early childhood/special needs community

Because of the breadth and depth of the information database, information on virtually any topic related to early childhood education can be accessed. 

www.cochlear.com
Soundings are Nucleus News (newsletters from Cochlear Corporation).  Link to the Cochlear Corporation website, and learn more about their different cochlear implants. Highly technical information, but also contains a nice section on recipients and their stories.  Loud and Clear, Strategies and Bionic Beat (newsletters from Advanced Bionics).

www.oraldeafed.org
"Speaking for Myself" in English and Spanish by the Oberkotter Foundation.  This program promotes spoken language. Here, you will find specific information about oral-deaf schools and their programs and services, and other information on oral deaf education in their library. Contains a search page to help you find a specific topic.

www.ncnewbornhearing.org
Universal Newborn Hearing Screen and Follow Up Services in North Carolina (UNHS).  Though this website is still under construction, it already contains a lot of valuable information.  A slideshow gives an overview of Universal Newborn Hearing Screening in North Carolina and the state departments involved in coordinating the screening results and follow-up services for babies that are identified with physiologic hearing loss. The site also contains a listing of birthing facilities throughout the state, including contact information for the UNHS coordinator for that facility.  Other features include contacts and resources throughout the state, including speech and hearing team consultants and the counties they serve.