Audiology
Guide to the leading online audiology resources, providing information on hearing impairments and treatment. With few exceptions the sites below are available for free and without registration.
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Sponsored by an industry association but provides quality patient information on hearing loss.betterhearing.org -
Campaign to reduce the incidence of noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus.dangerousdecibels.org -
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Information on hearing, hearing loss, and tinnitus; and how to live with hearing loss or tinnitus.hear-it.org -
Initiative promoting hearing health and prevention of noise-induced tinnitus and hearing loss.hearsmart.org -
Largest non-profit funder of hearing and balance research in the U.S.hearinghealthfoundation.org -
UK-based charity offering experience, practical support and guidance for people with hearing loss.hearinglink.org -
Patient information and an interactive visual guide to the ear and hearing technologies.hearnet.org.au -
Conducts and supports research into the processes of hearing, balance, voice, speech, and language.nidcd.nih.gov -
Open access journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology.journals.sagepub.com - Also see: Otolaryngology Journal
Professional Organizations
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Dedicated to the advancement of practitioner excellence and high ethical standards.audiologist.org -
World's largest professional organization of audiologists and publisher of Audiology Today.audiology.org -
Organization representing otolaryngologists. Provides guidelines, news, and patient information.entnet.org - Also see: ENThealth.org -
Provides board certification programs for advanced patient care in audiology.audiology.org -
Professional association for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and hearing scientists.asha.org
Condition-Specific
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Provides patient information booklets, newsletters and webinars.anausa.org -
Organization promoting relief, prevention, and cures for tinnitus and hyperacusis.ata.org -
Independent charity providing support and education resources to those suffering from tinnitus.tinnitus.org.uk -
Advancing knowledge of an easy-to-learn hand speech system that clarify ambiguous lip movement.cuedspeech.co.uk -
Information, education, support and advocacy for individuals with hearing loss.hearingloss.org -
Charity providing information on pediatric hearing loss for patients and professionals.ndcs.org.uk -
Incredibly helpful free sound therapy app for relieving and managing tinnitus.resound.com - App Only -
UK charity offering information on various hearing conditions and an online hearing test.rnid.org.uk
Support
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Highly rated and inexpensive American Sign Language dictionary apps, including 5,000+ videos.asl-dictionary.com -
View animated signs in American Sign Language or Libras.play.google.com - Android App -
Text to speech app. Store favorite phrases and select from a variety of voices.apps.apple.com - iOS App