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
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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
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