Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Resources

ISRC DHH Resource Directory - This directory lists a variety of resources available in Illinois and nationwide to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Sign Language Resources

ASL University - Free online sign language lessons

Sign Language Resources link - This link lists a variety of resources for learning sign language

Sign Language Dictionaries - This link includes several sign language dictionaries

Resources in Illinois

Illinois Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - ITDHH

Illinois Supervisors of Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals - ISHI

Illinois School for the Deaf

Illinois Hands and Voices

Choices for Parents

Guide By Your Side

Project REACH (DeafBlind)m

The Audiologist Who Has Cochlear Implants

This video features audiologist Tina Childress, who describes her experiences with bridging the hearing and Deaf worlds.

Children with Cochlear Implants: Panel Discussion

This video includes a panel of students who answer questions related to friends, family, and life as a cochlear implant user. Chicago Hearing Society Director Karen Aguilar is the moderator of the panel.

Cochlear Implant Myths and Facts

This video includes an overview of commonly held myths and facts regarding cochlear implants, presented by cochlear implant recipients and professionals who work with deaf/hard of hearing individuals.

 Myths and Facts

Cochlear Implant Myths and Facts

This document lists commonly held myths and facts about cochlear implants.