For Deaf & Hard of Hearing People…

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Things to Do, Places to Go, People to Meet...

• Calendar of Events



• Youth
  Youth activities, camps, and cool web sites



• Seniors
  Programs for seniors in Michigan



• Late–Deafened
  People whose hearing loss occurred in adulthood.



• DeafBlind
  People with both hearing and vision disabilities.



• Movies about People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Information About Hearing Loss:

• Communication Tips
  Learn to communicate more effectively, with people who are deaf or hard of hearing, in a variety of situations.



• Definitions



• Facts on Hearing Loss



• How to read an Audiogram



• Types of Hearing Loss & Causes



• Successful Living with Hearing Loss
  Learn strategies to make life and communication more enjoyable in spite of a hearing loss.

Communication Accommodations

• Hearing Aids
  An explanation of the many types of hearing aids and what to expect.



• Hearing Assistive Technology
  Everything from FM systems to TTYs and two–way text pagers.



• Accommodations
  Includes CART, Interpreters, Hearing Dogs, and Equipment.



• Cochlear Implants
  Information, resources, and personal stories.



• Speechreading

Civil Rights and Laws:

• Civil Rights related to People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing



• Education Laws



• Interpreter Laws

Careers & Jobs

• Recent Job Postings



• Leads and Strategies
  Tips for finding a job, agencies to assist, and links to job search sites on the web.



• For Youth & Young Adults
  Information about jobs and careers for High School students and young adults.

Health Care

• Communication Access for Health Care



• Mental Health and Counseling
  Information for and about Mental Health and People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.



• Find a Counselor or Therapist
  These people and clinics specialize in serving deaf and hard of hearing people. Many know ASL, others are deaf or hard of hearing themselves.

Interpreters

• Information about Interpreters



• Find an Interpreter

Learn More (Classes & Training Programs)…

• American Sign Language Classes
  Learn to sign.



• Interpreter Training Programs
  College level programs that train interpreters.



• Colleges & Programs for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students

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