National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: Sudden Deafness
Sudden Deafness, or Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), is described at this site. In addition to a description, information is provided on causes, treatment, research, and available resources.
Curated OER
History Matters: Deaf and Unemployed in Dubuque
Read this poignant interview, transcribed by a WPA worker, in which a deaf couple describes the hardships they encountered during the Great Depression, compounded because of their disability.
PBS
Ncam/cornerstones: Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
This teaching unit for "Joseph Had a Little Overcoat" is specially designed for teachers of learners who are deaf and hard of hearing. It is based on the book Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback. This unit deals with all aspects...
Other
Community Profile Network: Hereford History
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.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Helen Keller
Despite her disability Helen Keller became a famous lecturer, writer, and advocate for the deaf and blind. Read about Keller's education and influential life and check out the "related links" for further reading and research.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Helen Keller Biography
Interesting biographical information, fun facts, and famous quotes about Helen Keller, a deaf-blind American author, political activist, and lecturer.
Other
American Foundation for the Blind: Helen Keller
This interactive resource module provides biographical information about Helen Keller.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Alexander Graham Bell Invents the Telephone
This site describes how Bell started out by seeking to help the deaf and ended up with a telephone. It gives brief information about his family and how he came to invent the telephone.
Frontiers Media
Frontier: So You Think You Can't Dance?
Believe it or not, even babies can feel the beat of a rhythm. However, science has documented the first case of a person who could not dance to the beat. His name is Mathieu, and he is an intelligent, talented - even musical - guy with...
Grade Saver
Grade Saver: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson Mc Cullers
This is an online study guide/notes for the novel The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
Other
Meniere's Disease
An overall view of Meniere's disease is found here. Gives a description of what the disease is, symptoms, and treatment (both medical and surgical).
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