Resources for the Deaf Teacher Resources

An informative site that deals with the parts of the ear and their functions. Text is complemented with pictures.

A European study from the World Health Organization on the effects of noise pollution in communities. Definitions, physiology, effects - very comprehensive, well-indexed.

Learn about the tools (e.g., terms, concepts, and features) utilized to help make the AMERICAN MASTERS film Becoming Helen Keller accessible for people who are blind or have low vision, are deaf or hard of hearing, or a combination of...

During this lesson plan, students learn about the life of Helen Keller and how she communicated with others. Students have the opportunity to use sign language to communicate with others. Students gain an appreciation for their sight and...

Identify beliefs, values and attitudes of deaf culture. Explore the causes and special communication needs of deafness, research the role that American Sign Language plays in forging a sense of community and create your own "sign name".

This site offers a list of well-known people with a disability or mental condition who have overcome their barriers to achieve and contribute to society. Divided by disability category and include actors, world leaders, singers, and...

This resource discusses and defines Auditory Processing Disorder in Children and also focuses on current trends in research to help this disorder along with additional resources for information.

Explore the science of sound and the human ear, and explain how this applies to the operation of cochlear implants for the deaf. Observe how structures can be "tuned" to respond to different frequencies.

This page from WebMD Health contains helpful information about Meniere's disease. It begins with a general topic overview, which includes several pictures, then it discusses the causes, symptoms, risks, and treatment. This is a great...

Will wearing shoes help a baby walk sooner? Does caffeine stunt a child's growth? Does chocolate cause acne? Find old wives' tales about pregnancy, infants, food, coffee, and illness, and answers to the above questions.

Discover how a group of computer science students, known as the QuadSquad, are bridging the gap between those who use sign language and those who do not. [3:18]

Why does Texas have a county called "Deaf Smith"? Discover this hero of Texas independence who was a hearing-impaired mounted scout during the struggle with Mexico.

Find a game that teaches the American Sign Language signs for letters and numbers.

In a short overview of the disease, this site analyzes what Meniere's Disease is, what procedures are provided by doctors for the disease, and what updates are available on the subject of treatment.