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GENERAL ARTICLES ON ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY


Assistive Devices and Hearing Aids
From the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University

Website:
clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/InfoToGo/index.html#assistive

Assistive Technology for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Information resources for assistive technology at home, in school, and in the community are organized by three categories: general information, assistive listening devices, and related subjects. DisabilityResources.org is a nonprofit organization established to promote and improve awareness, availability, and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work, and play independently.

Website:
www.disabilityresources.org/AT-DEAF.html

Better Hearing: Problems and Solutions
Assistive technology information is provided in the format of problems (such as hearing well on the phone or watching television with others) and solutions (the devices).

Website:
www.hearingfocus.com/better/other.html

Disability Accessibility and Accommodation
Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Program on Employment and Disability

Website:
www.ilr.cornell.edu/ped/daa/daa.html

Guidelines for Meeting the Communication Needs of Individuals with Hearing Loss
Brochure from the Illinois Department of Human Services

Website:
www.dhs.state.il.us/ors/brochures/dhs4584.asp

I Have Heard that Deaf People are Against Technology. Is that True?
From the National Association of the Deaf Information Center

Website:
www.nad.org/infocenter/infotogo/tech/against.html

Section 504 Programs and Activities Accessibility Handbook
Federal Communications Commission, Winter 2003

A 135-page manual (in PDF format) that covers making technology accessible to people with disabilities: creating accessible computer products, hosting meetings, using assistive technology, and handling accommodations requests. Covers Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, ADA, and other regulations.

Website:
www.fcc.gov-cgb-dro-504-504_handbook.pdf

Technology and People with Hearing Loss
Website:
www.hearinglossweb.com/Technology/technology.htm

WebTTY
The Deaf Culture page (www.ttyweb.com/culture.asp) on this website contains information on using a TTY and a description of the various relay services available to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. The ADA Laws and Information page (www.ttyweb.com/ada.asp) is a comprehensive resource, covering the law itself, where to find ADA Publications and free information, the application of accessibility laws in public accommodations such as motels and lodging, and emergency services telephone accessibility issues. The TTY/TDD Store Online Catalog offers those devices as well as a wide variety of assistive technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.

Website:
www.ttyweb.com

Colorado Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1575 Sherman Street, 2nd Floor . Denver, CO 80203
TTY: 303-866-4734 . Voice: 303-866-4824 . Fax: 303-866-4831
Email: Deaf.Commission@state.co.us . Website: www.ColoradoDeafCommission.Com

Disclaimer: The listings in the CCDHH Information Center represent a sample of the information resources available. Listings generally appear in alphabetic order by name of organization. These listings should not be taken as an endorsement or recommendation of individual organizations or vendors, nor should omission from these listings imply lack of approval. These materials are offered for informational purposes. Links to resources on the Internet are provided for the convenience of visitors to these pages; CCDHH attempts to verify the accuracy of the listings and links, but makes no warranty as to the accuracy or timeliness of content or information on other sites. We encourage consumers to explore these resources for their own purposes and contact the organizations involved to ask questions specific to their needs. This website is a living resource and is updated regularly. We welcome feedback on the usefulness of these materials and suggestions for additional resources to list. To suggest items for inclusion, or to correct errors, please contact the Web Manager at Deaf.Commission@cdhs.state.co.us

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