Health/Physical Illness: Ear/Hearing – Support Groups in Kansas

Alstrom Syndrome International

Mutual support, encouragement, and networking for families affected by Alstrom Syndrome, research scientists, and physicians. Facebook, Twitter, newsletter.

American Society for Deaf Children

Information and support for parents and families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Newsletter, phone support network, conferences, and group development guidelines. Visit the website for current information and resources: http://www.deafchildren.org/

Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA)

Serve the needs of people who become deaf during adulthood. Encourage late deafened adults to share coping strategies and conflicts to gain support and encouragement with others. Newsletter, information, and referrals.

Hearing Health Foundation

General information on deafness. Awards grants to doctors working with the deaf population.

Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) is a state agency authorized to develop and implement a program of information and referral, advocacy, public education and direct services. Based in Topeka, KCDHH works with agencies and organizations throughout Kansas to assure availability and coordination of services for people who are

National Association of The Deaf

Serves as an advocate for the more than 28 million deaf and hard of hearing people in America. Primary area of focus includes grassroots advocacy and empowerment. Information and referral, newsletter, magazine, Jr. NAD, and Youth Leadership Camp.

National Center on Deafblindness

Information and referral on education, health, employment, technology, communication, recreation, etc., for children who are deaf and blind. Newsletter.

National Council on Independent Living

Advocates for the Independent Living Movement, which aims to strengthen independent living centers through technical assistance and other membership services. Newsletter, information and referrals, and conferences.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

Information on hearing, speech, language, smell and taste, voice and balance disorders, and clinical trials.

Dysphonia International

Promotes the care and welfare of those with spasmodic dysphonia and their families. Aims to increase public awareness, encourages formation of local support groups, and raises funds for research.