Hearing Impaired
Where Do We Go from Hear?
A source of information for families of infants and children diagnosed with a hearing loss and the professionals who work with these individuals.
North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services. Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
A good starting point to find assistance. Includes Interpreter Directory to find local sign language interpreters.
American Sign Language Browser
Look up live hand movements of thousands of ASL signs.
North Carolina Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NCRID)
Local chapter and contact persons, Code of Ethics, and more.
Cindy's Deaf Culture
Using simple and direct language, this site educates people about deaf culture. It has useful hints for educators working with an interpreter.
Gallaudet University
This is the only accredited four-year liberal arts university for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults
You can find lots of information about different syndromes, genetic and rare conditions.
Pen-Pal Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
The National Information Center on Deafness has compiled a list called "Making New Friends" for you to download.
Teachers’ Certification of the American Sign Language
This site offers certification procedures and standards for teaching American Sign Language and Deaf Studies.
Interpreter/Transliterator Licensure Act
This site gives the text of House Bill 1313 from the General Assembly of North Carolina 2001 session, regarding the licensure of sign language interpreter.
MCI IP-Relay
MCI’s IP-RELAY Text lets you call anyone you want within US and its territories free of charge. There are some restrictions, such as 900, or 976 pay-per-call area codes, which charge fees in addition to long distance or toll rates for their services. Do not use this service to replace an emergency call, for example 911
AT&T Internet Relay Services
AT&T Internet Relay Service allows you to place free text relay calls to telephone users within the US and its territories—over your web browser. The online service also offers personal user settings such as speed dial, adjustable fonts and sizes, save capabilities and more.
The Caption Center
FAQs about captioning. Addresses are provided for major TV and cable networks. Viewers are encouraged to promote the closed-captioned programs by sending in their ideas and comments.
Gary Robson's Overview of Closed-Captioning
Learn what is available, what is not, and what you can do to help out.
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