Hearing Loss/Hard of Hearing

Few physical problems are as poorly understood as hearing loss.  In Missed Connections, a new kind of self-help book that combines sociological reporting with personal reflection, Barbara Stenross examines the nature of hearing loss and assesses the technologies and ...

A Late Deafened Consumer's Perspective 

Karen Rockow, Ph.D  Author

Developed under a contract from the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Experiences of Adult Hearing Loss. 

Edited by Harold Orlans, Ph.D.

Authorized by Gallaudet Research Institute and U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

Published by Singular Publishing Group, Inc., San Diego, CA

While distressing for an individual, hearing loss also takes a heavy toll on family and friends. These stories chronicle the unique challenges of hearing loss in interpersonal relationships, including communication, self-identity, and how to continue sharing and grow...

The purpose of the manual is to assist the State agency and related community rehabilitation programs to comply with the intent of the Rehabilitation Act as it relates to clients who are hard of hearing and late deafened.

Administrators Guide

Patricia...

People who are hard of hearing and their friends and relatives now can learn all they need to know about hearing loss in this easy to read guide. Newly updated and revised, Living with Hearing Loss takes the reader from A to Z on the kinds and causes of hearin...

This book provides a broad range of information that will assist both hard-of-hearing and normal-hearing people in their efforts to improve telephone communication.  It was written on the assumption that significant improvements can be made in both technical and prac...