Audiology Resources For Families

More About Hearing Loss

• Auditory Neuropathy: Information about auditory neuropathy 
• Conductive Hearing Loss: Information regarding conductive hearing loss and causes
• Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Foundation: Information regarding cytomegalovirus and additional resources
• Degrees of Hearing Loss: Information regarding degrees of hearing loss
• Hearing Loss in Children: Information regarding hearing loss in children including signs, symptoms, and causes
• How We Hear: Fact sheet from the NIDCD
• Mixed Hearing Loss: Information regarding mixed hearing loss and causes
• Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Information regarding sensorineural hearing loss and causes

Family and Community Support Resources

• Adult Audiology Services in Ohio: A map of audiology clinics around the state of Ohio that serve adult patients. This will be helpful for families transitioning from Nationwide Children's Hospital to adult care. 
• Advanced Bionics Hearing Journey: Chat and Forum - Learn more about Advanced Bionics technology directly from Advanced Bionics recipients and share your experience with others
• Advanced Bionics Mentors: Resources for families considering Cochlear Implants
• American Society for Deaf Children: Information on the American Society for Deaf Children
• Cochlear Americas: Cochlear Family: Resources for Cochlear Corporation families 
• Cochlear Americas Guide: Building Confidence in Children - Support Advice for Parents
• Cochlear Americas Guide: Gaining Confidence - Support Advice for Teens
• Cochlear Americas Mentor: Cochlear's mentor program that helps you connect with someone who has experienced a personal hearing journey similar to yours
• Deaf Services Center: An organization that promotes access to communication for deaf/hard of hearing individuals. ASL classes available.
• Hands and Voices:  A parent driven, non-profit organization that provides support to families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing
• MED-EL Hear Peers: MED-EL Recipients Support Group (BONEBRIDGE, ADHEAR and Cochlear Implant)
• MED-EL Support: Resources for MED-EL families - Back-To-School, Rehabilitation, Insurance and more
• Nationwide Children's Connecting Families: A family-to-family program that can carefully match you to an experienced peer to help guide you through your child’s diagnosis, treatment or surgery
• Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities: State agency website that provides resources and support for possible employment opportunities
• Purple Communications: Video interpreting services for individuals who communicate with American Sign Language (ASL).
• Sorenson Communications: Communication support for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Caption calls, video phone, and interpreting services available.
  
  

Modes of Communication

• American Sign Language: Information regarding American Sign Language
• AAC: Information regarding Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• The Clerc Center/Gallaudet University: An online community for families who want to use American Sign Language (ASL) with their deaf/hard of hearing child. Free ASL classes available.
• Cued Speech: Information regarding Cued Speech
• Oral: Information regarding Oral/Aural Language
• Sign It!:  Online American Sign Language classes
• Total Communication: Information regarding Total Communication
• Why is Working with a Speech Language Pathologist Important?: Learn how Speech Language Pathologists work with each child to help the family choose the most appropriate mode of communication for their child

Early Intervention Resources

• American Society for Deaf Children: Information on the American Society for Deaf Children
• Hands and Voices:  A parent driven, non-profit organization that provides support to families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Hearing First: Resources for families who are interested in using listening and spoken language to communicate with their child who is deaf or hard of hearing
• Help Me Grow (Ohio): Ohio Early Intervention Program
• My Baby's Hearing:  Resources for families including information on the universal newborn hearing screening, about hearing, hearing devices, language and learning, parenting and support, and additional resources for professionals
• National Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Foundation: Information regarding cytomegalovirus and additional resources
• The Listening Room: Sponsored by Advanced Bionics and Phonak. The Listening room includes activities and resources to support the development of speech, language, and listening skills in people of all ages who are deaf or hard of hearing.

School Services

• Disability Rights Ohio: A nonprofit organization that supports families through the special education system.
• IEP Road Map: An Ohio Department of Education roadmap outlining the process to obtain an IEP or 504 Plan for your child.
• Medical Diagnosis vs. Educational Eligibility: Information from the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children With Disabilities about how a child's medical diagnosis may or may not help them receive services at school.
• Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities Parent Mentor Program: OCECD Parent Mentors can help guide families and their child's school to make the best decisions for the child.
• Ohio Statewide Services and Outreach: Services provided by the State of Ohio for Deaf and Blind students. Services include student evaluations to identify accommodations needed in the student's home district and family support events and services. All services are provided at no cost.
• Ready For School: A "back to school" checklist to help families of children with hearing devices prepare for each new school year.
• Success For Kids: Resources for parents and professionals to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the classroom.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing School Programs

• AG Bell/Columbus Hearing Impaired Program: Educational program for deaf and hard of hearing students in central Ohio.  
• Alice Cogswell Center: Preschool center focused on education of deaf and hard of hearing children as well as children with visual impairments. Serves children 3-5 years of age.
• Ohio School for the Deaf: Ohio School for the Deaf provides education to deaf and hard of hearing students from all over Ohio from ages 3 to 22.  

Hearing Device Funding

• Cincinnati Children's Hearing Aid Trust (CCHAT): Information about the CCHAT program and the application to apply for funding.
• Ohio Hearing Aid Assistance Program (OHAAP): Information about OHAAP and the application to apply for funding.

Hearing Device Support

• Advanced Bionics Support
• Cochlear Americas Support 
• MED-EL Support
• Oticon Medical Support
• Oticon Support
• Phonak Support
• ReSound Support

Additional Resources

• Button Battery Helping Hand: Safety information for the use of Button Batteries with hearing devices.   
• Cochlear Implant Magnet Helping Hand: Safety information for the use of magnets with cochlear implants.