Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing
According to the National Association of the Deaf, "Generally, the term "deaf" refers to those who are unable to hear well enough to rely on their hearing and use it as a means of processing information.
The term "hard of hearing" refers to those who have some hearing, are able to use it for communication purposes, and who feel reasonably comfortable doing so. A hard of hearing person, in audiological terms, may have a mild to moderate hearing loss."
View the Michigan Department of Community Health's brochure on Hearing Testing
Alexander Graham Bell Association- Michigan Chapter
The mission of the Alexander Graham Bell Association of the Deaf, an organization of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, parents of deaf or hard of hearing children, professionals, and other interested persons, is to empower persons with hearing loss to function independently by promoting universal rights and optimal opportunities for such persons, from infancy through adulthood, to learn to use, maintain, and improve all aspects of their verbal communication, including their abilities to speak, read, use residual hearing, and process both spoken and written language.
Website: http://www.agbell.org/MI
Contact: Ada Yerman, President
Email:
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
The EHDI Program is a part of the Michigan Department of Community Health and works with hospitals and clinics to identify newborns and infants who have a hearing loss. While the hospitals do the hearing screens on the newborns, the EHDI program is working with community providers and developing information for families.
View the Guide-By-Your-Side brochure from the Michigan EHDI program
Website: Click here to visit the website.
Hands and Voices
Michigan Hands and Voices is an organization dedicated to non-biased support to families who have children who are deaf or hard of hearing. They will provide activities and information statewide to parents and professionals that may include outreach events, education seminars, advocacy, parent-to-parent networking, and newsletters.
Website: http://www.mihandsandvoices.org/
Email:
Address: PO Box 325
Diamondale, MI 48821
Michigan Association for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Did you know... People with hearing loss comprise the largest disability group in the United States, making up 14% of Michigan's population. MADHH is dedicated to improving the lives of Michigan's deaf and hard of hearing populations through education, services and technology.
Website: http://www.madhh.org/
Email:
Phone: (517) 487-0066
Fax: (517) 487-2586
Address: 5236 Dunmond Ct., Suite C
Lansing, MI 48917
Sound Support - University of Michigan
Hearing loss affects a child’s ability to hear speech and, in turn, delays speech and language development. For this reason, it is important to identify hearing loss in children at an early age and begin rehabilitation services as soon as possible. Sound Support was developed through a joint grant from the U-M Department of Otolaryngology, the U-M Head and Neck Surgery Division, and the State of Michigan.
Website: Click here to visit the website.
Phone: (866) 595-5585
Address: 1500 E. Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
