A program is presented by National Association of the Deaf (NAD) entitled “The Gift of Language.” It explores the advantages of American Sign Language (ASL) for deaf and hard of hearing children. NAD has safeguarded the rights of deaf and hard of hearing people since its inception in 1880.
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Hearing Central 006
The Hearing Health Foundation stresses the need for newborn hearing screenings and early intervention in this program. 3 out of every 1,000 children in the U.S. are born with hearing loss. Fortunately, early intervention allows children with hearing loss to receive help during their first two yea...
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Hearing Central 007
A program is presented by National Association of the Deaf (NAD) about the “gift of love.” In this episode, parents of deaf and hard of hearing children share their experience and advice regarding giving their child the necessary support so the child can succeed.
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Hearing Central 008
Scientists from the Hearing Restoration Project (HRP) work collaboratively to understand how birds and fish are able to restore their hearing in order to transfer this knowledge to humans and result in a biological cure to hearing loss. This program was produced by the Hearing Health Foundation.
