Interesting Hard of Hearing Information

Kenneth W. Berger Hearing Aid Museum and Archives
This collection at Kent State University encompasses more than 3000 different hearing aid models, the world's largest collection of ear trumpets and hearing aids. It is housed at the School of Speech Pathology and Audiology of Kent State University, admission is free, and guided tours can be arranged by appointment. Contact Irvin J. Gerling, PhD at 216­-672­-2672, or email igerling@kent.edu for more information.
Website: dept.kent.edu/hearingaidmuseum  
 

John Q. Adams Center for the History of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery
The Virtual Museum on the website has information on the history of medical and surgical care of the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. At the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the John Q. Adams Center houses the Rosalind N. and David Myers Collection of hearing aids, a hundred­-plus item collection including examples of nearly every type.
Address: One Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3357
Phone: 1-703-836-4444
Website: www.entnet.org/museum/  

Virtual Tour of the Ear
The Virtual Tour of the Ear is an interactive website organized to assist people in understanding the hearing mechanism, by means of photographs, drawings, and explanations of the features of the ear. The site also provides information on audiology, disorders of hearing, nutrition and hearing function, and the audiologic rehabilitation process.
Website: ctl.augie.edu/perry/perry.htm  

Decibel (Loudness) Comparison Chart
From: H.E.A.R.: Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers, an organization of musicians and others working to prevent noise-related hearing loss
Website: 207.158.221.110/at_risk/risk_trivia.shtml

The Ear and Hearing
An illustrated guide for children on hearing and how ears work
From: The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, at Gallaudet University, develops, evaluates, and disseminates innovative curricula, instructional techniques and strategies, and materials for deaf and hard of hearing students.
Website: clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/InfoToGo/567/567.html  

How Hearing and Balance Work
From: American Speech-Language, and Hearing Association, an association of audiologist, speech-language pathologists, and speech and hearing science professionals
Website: www.asha.org/public/hearing/anatomy  

How's That? The Aural Mechanics
From: American Academy of Audiology, an association of audiology professionals that provides information on hearing issues for medical professionals, government agencies, public interest groups, consumers, and the press
Website: www.audiology.org/consumer/guides/aural.php  

A Resource Listing: Inexpensive Informational Brochures on Hearing Loss and Deafness
A list of articles and brochures available from a number of national organizations, with contact information
From: The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, at Gallaudet University, develops, evaluates, and disseminates innovative curricula, instructional techniques and strategies, and materials for deaf and hard of hearing students.
Website: clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/InfoToGo/360.html  

The Sound and The Fury
This documentary, produced by WNET and PBS, documents one family's struggle over whether or not to provide two deaf children with cochlear implants. This film was a 2001 Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary Feature, and has sparked controversy in the Deaf and hard of hearing communities. This website also includes pages introducing Deaf culture, assistive technology, and a discussion and debate on cochlear implants.
Website: www.pbs.org/wnet/soundandfury

What Is The Difference Between a Deaf and a Hard of Hearing Person?
From: The National Association of the Deaf Information Center, which distributes information on Deaf and hard of hearing issues
Website: www.nad.org/infocenter/infotogo/dcc/difference.html