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HEAR Now

Helps financially needy individuals obtain hearing aids. Collects used hearing aids for recycling. Information and referrals. Automated telephone line, leave message and call will be returned within two days.

Voice: 1-800-648-4327

Verified: 4/4/2012

ASHA Hearing and Speech Helpline

Information on speech, hearing and language disabilities. Referrals to ASHA certified clinics. Database of information on listening devices. Sponsored by American Speech Language and Hearing Association.

Voice: 1-800-638-8255 (voice/TDD)

TDD: 1-800-638-8255 (voice/TDD)

Verified: 4/4/2012

Dial-A-Hearing Screening Test

Offers over the phone hearing screening for persons (aged 14+). Provides hearing information and referral services.

Voice: 1-800-222-3277

Verified: 4/4/2012

Nat'l Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

Referrals to national agencies on hearing, speech, language, smell, taste, voice and balance disorders. Publishes fact sheets, brochures, information packets and newsletters.

Voice: 1-800-241-1044

TDD: 1-800-241-1055

Verified: 4/4/2012

National Cued Speech Association

Encourages and supports the use of cued speech for communication, language development and literacy. Networking, literature, advocacy, phone support, conferences, family camps, information and referrals.

Voice: 1-800-459-3529 (voice/TTY)

TDD: 1-800-459-3529 (voice/TTY)

Verified: 4/4/2012

Hearing Aid

Provides general literature on hearing aids and hearing loss. Referrals to hearing instrument specialists. Leave name and address, information will be mailed. Sponsored by International Hearing Society.

Voice: 1-800-521-5247 ext. 2

Verified: 4/4/2012

Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP)

Provides free loan of described and captioned educational media. Clearinghouse of information related to educational media access and a gateway to Internet resources related to accessibility. Free registration and services. Sponsored by US Dept. of Education and administered by the National Association of the Deaf.

Voice: 1-800-237-6213

Verified: 4/4/2012

Better Hearing Institute

Information and literature on any hearing-related issues.

Voice: 1-800-327-9355

Verified: 4/4/2012

DB-Link: National Consortium on Deaf/Blindness

Information and referrals on education, health, employment, technology, communication and recreation for children who are deaf-blind. Newsletter.

Voice: 1-800-438-9376

TDD: 1-800-854-7013

Website: http://www.nationaldb.org

Verified: 4/3/2012

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

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