Alabama Hands & Voices Resources

Below is a list of valuable resources and organizations providing support for families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Resource
Confirmed Hearing Loss
Guide By Your SideEducational Advocacy (ASTra)
Children Ages 0-3
Testing Baby’s HearingAlabama Newborn Screening Program
Parent’s Guide to D/HH Early Intervention (English)Parent’s Guide to D/HH Early Intervention (Spanish)
Alabama Early Intervention’s SystemAlabama Hearing Loss Options
List of Resources and Providers
Children 3+
Alabama Parent Education CenterAlabama Department of Special Education Services
Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesDeaf Education Guidelines
Alabama Hands & Voices Communication PlanAlabama Hands & Voices Spanish Communication Plan
List of Resources and ProvidersCheryl Johnson discussion of Educational Service Guidelines
EHDI Pals

The EHDI-PALS directory has information about hearing (audiology) services for children from birth to age five. All of the facilities in this directory report that they have the equipment and expertise to serve children and have licensed audiologists. The directory contains clinic information, including:

  • Audiology (hearing) services
  • Languages available
  • Payment options
  • Appointment availability

To learn more about childhood hearing loss and to find a pediatric audiologist, visit:

Alabama Options for Services for
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children

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