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ASL videos and video links | Deaf | Hard of Hearing | Deafblind | Late Deafened | Hearing Loss | Families | Communication Options | General

ASL videos and video links
Video on emergency preparedness developed by CEPIN
Ready in 3: Three Steps to Prepare for an Emergency
Deafmd.org: An innovative web site providing valuable health information in ASL to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
HealthBridges.info: A new website providing health care information to people who are Deaf, Deafblind, and hard of hearing.
• Videos with ASL interpreters advising how to prepare for 18 emergency hazards at http://www.accessibleemergencyinfo.com.
• Video podcasts in American Sign Language are now available on the Disability Law Lowdown website at http://ASL.DisabilityLawLowdown.com. Available podcasts include (a) an overview of the ADA, (b) two podcasts on Requesting an Interpreter, and (c) the Obligations of the Hospitality Industry.

Deaf

Hard of Hearing

DeafBlind People

Late Deafened Adults

Hearing Loss

Families
Guidelines of Care for Children with Special Needs: Deaf and Hard of Hearing DHS image
MN Parents Know
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Wrightslaw
Listen Up! Resources for parents of deaf and hard of hearing kids that focuses on practical tips.
SKI-HI Institute
Answers 4 Families This site contains list serves that you can subscribe to, such as parents, service coordinators, school nurses, etc. Each month the site features an "Expert" that people can send questions in to be answered.
Parent information resource links A list of internet resources for families from the DHHSD's Family Services Packet.
Family Support Connection – MN Hands and Voices This site provides information and support to families of deaf and hard of hearing children. It includes a list of current events, a directory of local and national organizations and information about their lending library.
Minnesota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Network
Minnesota Newborn Hearing Screening (NHS) Program
Hearing Exchange
BEGINNINGS: A non-profit agency providing an objective approach to meeting the diverse needs of families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing and the professionals who serve them." Their site contains information about early intervention, communication options, audiology, assistive technology and school issues.
Hearing Loss in Children
Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf
Northern Voices
Metro Deaf School (MDS)
Minnesota North Star Academy
Schools with Deaf/HOH educational programs

Communication Options
General- Parent Decision- Making
American Sign Language (ASL)
Auditory-Oral
Auditory-Verbal
Cued Speech
Manually Coded English

Of General Interest
• The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has produced videos for YouTube and Facebook designed to educate Deaf and hard-of hearing consumers about their fair housing rights, housing counseling services, and loan programs offered by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Image of new information.
Ready in 3: Three Steps to Prepare for an Emergency
ASL video podcasts available from the Disability Law Lowdown
• Go to http://www.dot.state.mn.us/restareas/locations/sitewidemap.html for information about which rest stops in Minnesota have TTYs. Click on the highway that is of interest to you.
Merriam Park Library: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Collection

DHHS home page

Please contact the regional office nearest you if you would like more information on the topics above. To learn more about Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, click here.


Related Pages
•  Telephone Equipment Distribution program (TED)
•  Senior Linkage Line
•  Advisory committee application
•  Interpreter referral
•  Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services brochure
•  Disability Linkage Line

Related Links
•  MCDHH
•  Hearing Loss Association
•  CSD
•  Deafblind info.org
•  MN Hands & Voices
•  RID
•  Twin Cities Deaf
•  SSB
•  Rehabilitation services
•  MADC
•  Deaf Minnesota

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