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Books: Disability Specific Resources: Hearing Impairment or Deafness


Includes Hearing Impairment, Deafness, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing Loss.
Click on this link for Vestibular Disorders, Inner Ear Disorders, Meniere's Syndrome, and Dizziness.
New Horizons Un-limited is not endorsing and assumes no responsibility in guaranteeing the products, services, programs or conditions as described. If you are interested in a resource listed below, call or contact the resource to verify the current situation. Evaluate the information, analyze your unique circumstances, use your best judgment and make your own decisions when using the information. Before making any change, consult your health care professional.
New Sign Coping with Hearing Loss: Plain Talk for Adults About Losing Your Hearing

This book is by Susan V. Rezen, Ph.D., Carl Hausman, Ph.D.; (2000) 287 pages; hard cover, $19.95.
From Harrington Communications, "Find out why hearing declines with age, how it affects a person's life, and what can be done about it. Topics include helpful suggestions to cope with hearing loss, emotional and social problems, information on doctors and audiologists, hearing aids, current telephone and television devices, approximate prices, tips for the workplace, movie theater, and other social situations. There is also a chapter focused on tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and an appendix of Internet resources." This book is available through Harrington Communications at the link above.

New Sign Dancing Without Music: Deafness in America

by Beryl Lieff Benderly, published by Anchor Press/Doubleday, 1980. ($22.00)
From the back cover, "Through the years, two burning issues have engaged the Deaf community: the importance of promoting sign language over oralism, and the critical need to secure the right of Deaf people to direct their own lives." This book reveals "all aspects of deafness,.. the formation of language.. and the nature of communication." This book has a new forward on "Deaf Rights Today." This book is available at Amazon.com.

New Sign Deaf in America: Voices From A Culture

This book is by Carol Padden & Tom Humphries; (1988) 134 pages; soft cover, $18.95.
From Harrington Communications, "This unique book by Deaf authors illuminates the life and culture of Deaf people through their everyday talk and shared myths; their art and performances; and the lessons they teach one another. The tension between the hearing world's perception of the Deaf and the reality is evident in their stories. This book is available through Harrinton Communications through the link above.

New Sign Deaf Plus: A Multicultural Perspective

Edited by Kathee Christensen; (2000) 272 pages; soft cover, $18.95.
Teachers, administrators, psychologists, social workers, and families with deaf children will find this book full of information and recommendations to enhance the community surrounding these children. Essentially, it suggests possible changes in teacher preparation in order to create the leadership needed for communities striving to best serve these kids.

New Sign On the Job With Hearing Loss: Hidden Challenges. Successful Solutions

Author Becky Morris, published author, national and international conference presenter and recognized leader in ALDs in the hearing healthcare and Vocational Rehabilitation arena, addresses issues for people at every experience level. $29.95 This book provides a comprehensive look at the hidden challenges of hearing loss and practical solutions that can overcome the barriers. This book is available from Harris Communications.

New Sign Wired for Sound: A Journey into Hearing

By Beverly Biderman, published by Trifolium Books, Inc., 1998, ($12.90).
This book is the story of one woman's journey from deafness to hearing. This book also explains in detail information, the pros and cons about cochlear implants. This book is available at Amazon.com.

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