Deafness: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Audiology - Ear Wax
Ear wax removal and treatment of deep wax are explained in this article.
Ear wax removal and treatment of deep wax are explained in this article.
Sign Language Dictionaries
Sign language dictionaries are available online.
Sign language dictionaries are available online.
Sign Language - I Love You
The I Love You handshape, perhaps the most recognized sign.
The I Love You handshape, perhaps the most recognized sign.
Hearing Tests Online
Links to online hearing tests, with descriptions wherever possible.
Links to online hearing tests, with descriptions wherever possible.
Cochlear Implants
Cochlear implants, fast gaining popularity, can restore some sound for deaf people of all ages.
Cochlear implants, fast gaining popularity, can restore some sound for deaf people of all ages.
Sign Language - Classes
How to find a sign language class in your area.
How to find a sign language class in your area.
Famous & Historic Deaf People
Articles on well-known figures in the deaf/hard of hearing community both contemporary and past.
Articles on well-known figures in the deaf/hard of hearing community both contemporary and past.
Sign Word Reference Guide
A reference guide for the signs to words and phrases.
A reference guide for the signs to words and phrases.
Sign Language - Baby Signing
Signing with babies, whether hearing or deaf, has proven to be beneficial.
Signing with babies, whether hearing or deaf, has proven to be beneficial.
Hearing Aid Prices
Hearing impaired people whose hearing losses are not severe enough for cochlear implants must use hearing aids. The problem is, hearing aids are not usually covered by health insurance plans. Learn more about the high cost of hearing aids.
Hearing impaired people whose hearing losses are not severe enough for cochlear implants must use hearing aids. The problem is, hearing aids are not usually covered by health insurance plans. Learn more about the high cost of hearing aids.
Internet Relay Services
A comparison of internet relay services for the deaf and hard of hearing.
A comparison of internet relay services for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Sign Language Alphabet
The sign language alphabet (fingerspelling) in photographs.
The sign language alphabet (fingerspelling) in photographs.
Deafblind Triplets
Profile of a family with deafblind triplet daughters.
Profile of a family with deafblind triplet daughters.
Hearing Aids - Financial Aid
Financing hearing aids and cochlear implants due to their high prices can be challenging. Here are some sources of help.
Financing hearing aids and cochlear implants due to their high prices can be challenging. Here are some sources of help.
Sign Language - Religious
Resources for religious sign language and songs or prayers, Christian and Jewish.
Resources for religious sign language and songs or prayers, Christian and Jewish.
Sign Language - Sexuality
Sources of sign language words for common human sexuality terms.
Sources of sign language words for common human sexuality terms.
Cause - Meniere's Disease
Meniere's disease is a common disorder of dizziness and hearing loss.
Meniere's disease is a common disorder of dizziness and hearing loss.
Sign Language 101
Sign language resources for new and experienced signers.
Sign language resources for new and experienced signers.
Interpreting Jobs
After completing training to become a sign language interpreter, the newly trained interpreter needs to find a job interpreting. Suggestions on sources of employment for interpreters.
After completing training to become a sign language interpreter, the newly trained interpreter needs to find a job interpreting. Suggestions on sources of employment for interpreters.
Sign Language - Careers
Learn about careers that use sign language.
Learn about careers that use sign language.
Sign Language Clip Art
Answers the question where sign language clip art and digital tools can be found.
Answers the question where sign language clip art and digital tools can be found.
I Love You Handshape Example
Example of how to make the I Love You sign handshape.
Example of how to make the I Love You sign handshape.
People - Louis Frisino
A look at the career of Louis Frisino, a deaf artist.
A look at the career of Louis Frisino, a deaf artist.
Hearing Aids - Types
A wide variety of hearing aids are available.
A wide variety of hearing aids are available.
Cause - Ototoxicity
Ototoxic drugs can cause hearing loss, both temporary and permanent.
Ototoxic drugs can cause hearing loss, both temporary and permanent.
Sign Language - Animals
Signing the words for animals, and resources online and in books, videos, and flashcards for animal signs.
Signing the words for animals, and resources online and in books, videos, and flashcards for animal signs.
Deaf Community - New York City
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing community of the New York City area, and the social opportunities, social services, interpreting agencies and captioning services in the New York City area.
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing community of the New York City area, and the social opportunities, social services, interpreting agencies and captioning services in the New York City area.
Jobs - Employment Resources
Resources for finding jobs in the deaf community.
Resources for finding jobs in the deaf community.
Insurance and Aids
Insurance coverage for hearing aids, or the lack thereof.
Insurance coverage for hearing aids, or the lack thereof.
Deaf History - Sign Language
History of sign language.
History of sign language.
Cause - Sudden Deafness
More people lose their hearing suddenly than you might think.
More people lose their hearing suddenly than you might think.
Top 10 Causes Deafness in Kids
Top ten causes of deafness and hearing loss
Top ten causes of deafness and hearing loss
Buying Hearing Aids
Buying hearing aids is an expensive proposition, but there are guidelines and options available.
Buying hearing aids is an expensive proposition, but there are guidelines and options available.
Hearing Aid Batteries Q and A
Hearing aid batteries are the topic of this guest article.
Hearing aid batteries are the topic of this guest article.
Before You Get Hearing Aids
Before you get hearing aids, you need to learn about different types of hearing aids, financing, care, and more.
Before you get hearing aids, you need to learn about different types of hearing aids, financing, care, and more.
Sign Language Facts
Basic Facts on American Sign Language.
Basic Facts on American Sign Language.
Sign Language - Hand Gestures
Are common hand gestures used by hearing people also found in ASL?
Are common hand gestures used by hearing people also found in ASL?
Sign Language - Australia
Auslan is the sign language of Australia. Resources for learning Auslan.
Auslan is the sign language of Australia. Resources for learning Auslan.
Employment and Deafness
Articles on employment within the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Articles on employment within the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Unilateral Hearing Loss
A type of hearing loss that gets relatively little attention is unilateral hearing loss.
A type of hearing loss that gets relatively little attention is unilateral hearing loss.
Hearing Aid Manufacturers
Companies that manufacture hearing aids. Most companies make digital hearing aids, and a few still make analog or body worn hearing aids. Still others make hearing aids that can resist water and sweat.
Companies that manufacture hearing aids. Most companies make digital hearing aids, and a few still make analog or body worn hearing aids. Still others make hearing aids that can resist water and sweat.
Cochlear Implant Surgery
What happens in a cochlear implant surgery.
What happens in a cochlear implant surgery.
Sign Language - Spanish Sign
Spanish speaking countries such as Mexico have their own Spanish sign languages.
Spanish speaking countries such as Mexico have their own Spanish sign languages.
Recycling Used Hearing Aids
What to do with used or unwanted hearing aids. Information on recycling programs with domestic and international objectives.
What to do with used or unwanted hearing aids. Information on recycling programs with domestic and international objectives.
Scholarships for Deaf Students
Deaf college students can get financial aid and scholarships. Similar scholarships are available for hearing students majoring in deaf-related fields.
Deaf college students can get financial aid and scholarships. Similar scholarships are available for hearing students majoring in deaf-related fields.
Deaf History - Milan 1880
Milan 1880 was a historic event in deaf education that nearly led to the death of sign language.
Milan 1880 was a historic event in deaf education that nearly led to the death of sign language.
Top Sign Language Articles
The most popular sign language articles at About.com:Deafness.
The most popular sign language articles at About.com:Deafness.
Jobs - Become a Captioner
With captioning being mandatory, there has been increased interest in the captioning field. Information and resources for hearing people interested in careers in captioning.
With captioning being mandatory, there has been increased interest in the captioning field. Information and resources for hearing people interested in careers in captioning.
Deaf Culture - Comics Cartoons
Deaf people write and draw their own comic strips, some of which have become extremely popular.
Deaf people write and draw their own comic strips, some of which have become extremely popular.
Sign Language - Sign Names
Forum members answer a question about the use of sign names.
Forum members answer a question about the use of sign names.
Signing - Fingerspelling
Don't have time to learn sign language? Try learning the manual alphabet, or fingerspelling, instead.
Don't have time to learn sign language? Try learning the manual alphabet, or fingerspelling, instead.
Sign Language - Songs Pledges
Deafness.about.com forum members answer a question about the signs for common songs and pledges.
Deafness.about.com forum members answer a question about the signs for common songs and pledges.
Sign Language - Colors
Signs for different colors. Colors included are red, blue, yellow, green, orange, brown, purple, black, and white.
Signs for different colors. Colors included are red, blue, yellow, green, orange, brown, purple, black, and white.
Cause - Connexin 26
Connexin 26 is a known genetic cause of hearing loss. The hearing loss occurs because the mutation disrupts potassium flow in the inner ear.
Connexin 26 is a known genetic cause of hearing loss. The hearing loss occurs because the mutation disrupts potassium flow in the inner ear.
FM Listening Systems
FM systems are an essential educational listening tool for deaf and hard of hearing children.
FM systems are an essential educational listening tool for deaf and hard of hearing children.
Wireless Communication
A look at the different features of some of the competing wireless text communication and paging services available to the deaf community.
A look at the different features of some of the competing wireless text communication and paging services available to the deaf community.
History of Hearing Aids
Hearing aids through the years.
Hearing aids through the years.
Sign Language - Signed English
A look at one form of communication and instruction, the use of Signed Exact English.
A look at one form of communication and instruction, the use of Signed Exact English.
People - Helen Keller
Helen Keller was a remarkable deafblind woman whose appeal endures.
Helen Keller was a remarkable deafblind woman whose appeal endures.
Literacy for Deaf Children
Literacy resources for teaching deaf children how to read and write.
Literacy resources for teaching deaf children how to read and write.
Total Communication
Total communication, or simultaneous communication, is a popular communication and educational option for deaf and hard of hearing.
Total communication, or simultaneous communication, is a popular communication and educational option for deaf and hard of hearing.
Sign Language Games
Games and puzzles, in books, board games, and online games for learning and practicing sign language either alone or with friends.
Games and puzzles, in books, board games, and online games for learning and practicing sign language either alone or with friends.
Sudden Loss - Rush Limbaugh
Sudden hearing loss has affected Rush Limbaugh.
Sudden hearing loss has affected Rush Limbaugh.
Sign Language - Nonverbal User
Sign language is not just for deaf and hard of hearing children and adults. There are categories of hearing children and adults who use sign language, including children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, aphasia, and autism, and adults with stroke.
Sign language is not just for deaf and hard of hearing children and adults. There are categories of hearing children and adults who use sign language, including children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, aphasia, and autism, and adults with stroke.
Sign Language - Pidgin Sign
Pidgin Sign(ed) English is a form of sign language that is between ASL and English.
Pidgin Sign(ed) English is a form of sign language that is between ASL and English.
Deaf History - Martha Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard island was a place where it was normal to be deaf.
Martha's Vineyard island was a place where it was normal to be deaf.
Children's Sign Language Books
The top children's sign language books, for young and elementary school-aged children.
The top children's sign language books, for young and elementary school-aged children.
Jobs - Search Discrimination
Job Searching can be frustrating for deaf and hard of hearing people.
Job Searching can be frustrating for deaf and hard of hearing people.
People - Lou Ferrigno
Lou Ferrigno, a hard of hearing actor and bodybuilder.
Lou Ferrigno, a hard of hearing actor and bodybuilder.
Cause - Autoimmune Inner Ear
Autoimmune inner ear disease is one of the lesser known causes of hearing loss.
Autoimmune inner ear disease is one of the lesser known causes of hearing loss.
Deaf Education Articles
Articles on a variety of education-related deaf and hard of hearing topics.
Articles on a variety of education-related deaf and hard of hearing topics.
Hearing Loss - Mild
Mild hearing loss may not appear that serious, but it does have its effects.
Mild hearing loss may not appear that serious, but it does have its effects.
Hearing Loss - Demographics
The demographics or statistics of hearing loss. How many people are deaf or hard of hearing?
The demographics or statistics of hearing loss. How many people are deaf or hard of hearing?
Deaf Literature - Poetry
Poetry is a medium for expressing feelings about hearing loss.
Poetry is a medium for expressing feelings about hearing loss.
Sign Language - Signing Games
Forum members answer a question about sign language games for learning sign language.
Forum members answer a question about sign language games for learning sign language.
Learn Sign Language
Sign language learning e-course for people new to sign language.
Sign language learning e-course for people new to sign language.
How to Become an Interpreter
How to become an interpreter for deaf and hard of hearing people.
How to become an interpreter for deaf and hard of hearing people.
Sign Language Books
Top sign language books and dictionaries, from your About.com Guide.
Top sign language books and dictionaries, from your About.com Guide.
Hearing Loss - Types, Degrees
Understanding the type and degree of hearing loss you or your child may have.
Understanding the type and degree of hearing loss you or your child may have.
Audiology - ABR versus OAE
Auditory brainstem response (ABR) and otoacoustic emissions testing (OAE) are compared in this article.
Auditory brainstem response (ABR) and otoacoustic emissions testing (OAE) are compared in this article.
Deaf Culture 101
Aspects of American deaf culture.
Aspects of American deaf culture.
Deaf Culture - Deafness Movies
Deafness in theatrical and television movies.
Deafness in theatrical and television movies.
Cochlear Implants 101
Suggestions and guidelines for people considering a cochlear implant for themselves, or for their children.
Suggestions and guidelines for people considering a cochlear implant for themselves, or for their children.
Sign Language - Begin BabySign
Guest article on starting to communicate with your baby in sign language.
Guest article on starting to communicate with your baby in sign language.
Cause - TMJ
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) is one of the lesser known causes of hearing loss.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) is one of the lesser known causes of hearing loss.
Cause - Waardenburg Syndrome
Waardenburg Syndrome is one of the more unusual causes of deafness and hearing loss.
Waardenburg Syndrome is one of the more unusual causes of deafness and hearing loss.
Sign Language - Older Kids
Sign language can be used to help preschoolers learn to read.
Sign language can be used to help preschoolers learn to read.
Hearing Aid Care
How to care for hearing aids properly.
How to care for hearing aids properly.
Hearing Aids - Siemens
Profile of Siemens, a longtime manufacturer of hearing aids.
Profile of Siemens, a longtime manufacturer of hearing aids.
Deafness Articles by Topic
Articles on deafness and hearing loss organized by topic
Articles on deafness and hearing loss organized by topic
People - Curtis Pride
Curtis Pride, a professional and minor league baseball player, happens to be deaf.
Curtis Pride, a professional and minor league baseball player, happens to be deaf.
Causes of Hearing Loss
Index of articles on causes of deafness and hearing loss.
Index of articles on causes of deafness and hearing loss.
Sign Language - Food Signs 1
A mini-glossary of signs for food.
A mini-glossary of signs for food.
People - Marlee Matlin
Actress Marlee Matlin, Academy Award-winning actress and star of the 2008 cast of Dancing With the Stars, is perhaps one of the more well-known deaf individuals. Read more about Marlee Matlin.
Actress Marlee Matlin, Academy Award-winning actress and star of the 2008 cast of Dancing With the Stars, is perhaps one of the more well-known deaf individuals. Read more about Marlee Matlin.
People - Dummy Hoy
Dummy Hoy was a deaf baseball player who may belong in the Hall of Fame.
Dummy Hoy was a deaf baseball player who may belong in the Hall of Fame.
Letters K through T
Fingerspell the letter L.
Fingerspell the letter L.
Top Cochlear Implant Articles
Most popular cochlear implant articles at About Deafness.
Most popular cochlear implant articles at About Deafness.
Deaf Senior Citizens
Deaf senior citizens, and retirement communities, nursing homes, and organizations for them.
Deaf senior citizens, and retirement communities, nursing homes, and organizations for them.
Deaf Movies
These are the best movies about deafness that I have seen, or that are recommended by About:Deafness/HOH visitors.
These are the best movies about deafness that I have seen, or that are recommended by About:Deafness/HOH visitors.
People - Kenny Walker
A look at the career of a deaf professional football player named Kenny Walker.
A look at the career of a deaf professional football player named Kenny Walker.
Baby Sign Language Books
Books for teaching sign language to your baby.
Books for teaching sign language to your baby.
Sign Language - Indian Sign
The early Native Americans used their own form of sign language for intertribal communication.
The early Native Americans used their own form of sign language for intertribal communication.
People - Vinton Cerf
Vinton Cerf is known as the 'father of the internet' and he is hard of hearing.
Vinton Cerf is known as the 'father of the internet' and he is hard of hearing.
audiograms
Resources on understanding audiograms
Resources on understanding audiograms
Health - Sex Education - Deaf
Sexuality and sex education resources for deaf students.
Sexuality and sex education resources for deaf students.
Deaf and Music
Music can be enjoyed by and plays an important role in education for deaf people.
Music can be enjoyed by and plays an important role in education for deaf people.
People - Thomas H. Gallaudet
Thomas H. Gallaudet is the father of deaf education in the United States.
Thomas H. Gallaudet is the father of deaf education in the United States.
Deaf Timeline
Selected articles at About Deafness/HOH, organized in a timeline.
Selected articles at About Deafness/HOH, organized in a timeline.
Sign Language Fonts
Sign language fonts can be downloaded and utilized.
Sign language fonts can be downloaded and utilized.
Noise - Veterans
Veterans and hearing loss - what help is available for them?
Veterans and hearing loss - what help is available for them?
Hearing Aids - Oticon
Profile of Oticon, a hearing aid manufacturer
Profile of Oticon, a hearing aid manufacturer
Deaf History - TV 50s to Today
Deaf people have appeared on television since the 1950s.
Deaf people have appeared on television since the 1950s.
Deaf Community - China
China has a large deaf population, plenty of schools, does research, and more.
China has a large deaf population, plenty of schools, does research, and more.
Deaf Parents Hearing Children
Resources for deaf people parenting hearing children.
Resources for deaf people parenting hearing children.
Hearing Loss - Communication
With a few simple changes to their behavior or the communication environment, hearing people can communicate confidently with deaf and hard of hearing people even if they do not know sign language.
With a few simple changes to their behavior or the communication environment, hearing people can communicate confidently with deaf and hard of hearing people even if they do not know sign language.
Deaf Culture - Deaf Art
What deaf art is, and where it can be found online.
What deaf art is, and where it can be found online.
Interpreters - Directories
Finding an interpreter to hire can be challenging. Here is a list of interpreting directories and sources for lists of interpreting service agencies.
Finding an interpreter to hire can be challenging. Here is a list of interpreting directories and sources for lists of interpreting service agencies.
Hearing Aids - Why Love Them
Happiness and satisfaction with hearing aids.
Happiness and satisfaction with hearing aids.
Sign Language - ABC Stories
ABC stories are a fun way to express and practice the sign alphabet.
ABC stories are a fun way to express and practice the sign alphabet.
Legal Rights of Deaf/HOH
The legal rights of deaf and hard of hearing people, and the laws that protect them. Resources for learning more about legislation that affects deaf and hard of hearing people.
The legal rights of deaf and hard of hearing people, and the laws that protect them. Resources for learning more about legislation that affects deaf and hard of hearing people.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Gays
The deaf and hard of hearing gay community.
The deaf and hard of hearing gay community.
Deaf Community - Rochester, NY
Rochester, New York has one of the largest deaf populations per capita.
Rochester, New York has one of the largest deaf populations per capita.
Cause - Enlarged Vestibular
A look at Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome, a cause of progressive hearing loss.
A look at Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome, a cause of progressive hearing loss.
Cause - Cholesteatoma
In its simplest definition, a cholesteatoma is a skin growth in the middle ear behind the eardrum. It can lead to hearing loss if left untreated.
In its simplest definition, a cholesteatoma is a skin growth in the middle ear behind the eardrum. It can lead to hearing loss if left untreated.
Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive listening devices (ALDs) help deaf and hard of hearing people to wake up and respond to other environmental sounds.
Assistive listening devices (ALDs) help deaf and hard of hearing people to wake up and respond to other environmental sounds.
Sign Language - ASL Poetry
ASL poetry is the telling of poems, usually original poems, in sign language.
ASL poetry is the telling of poems, usually original poems, in sign language.
Deaf Culture - Deafness Cures
Until modern times, there were many "cures" for deafness actively marketed or passed around through word of mouth.
Until modern times, there were many "cures" for deafness actively marketed or passed around through word of mouth.
Audiology - Screening Babies
Newborns' hearing is being tested before they leave the hospital.
Newborns' hearing is being tested before they leave the hospital.
Deaf People With Autism
Some deaf children are also autistic.
Some deaf children are also autistic.
Deaf Community - Los Angeles
A look at the deaf community of Los Angeles, California.
A look at the deaf community of Los Angeles, California.
Jobs - Career Choices
Deaf people choose whether to work in the deaf world or the hearing world.
Deaf people choose whether to work in the deaf world or the hearing world.
Sign Language - Body Signs
Words in sign language for basic parts of the body.
Words in sign language for basic parts of the body.
Hearing Loss Association
Spotlight on Hearing Loss Association of America (formerly Self Help for Hard of Hearing People).
Spotlight on Hearing Loss Association of America (formerly Self Help for Hard of Hearing People).
Hearing Aids - Implantable
Implantable hearing aids are a type of hearing aid that does not have any visible parts.
Implantable hearing aids are a type of hearing aid that does not have any visible parts.
Deaf Culture - Audism
Audism as it is defined in the deaf community, and resources on audism.
Audism as it is defined in the deaf community, and resources on audism.
Deaf Awareness Week
Deaf Awareness Week is always the last full week of September.
Deaf Awareness Week is always the last full week of September.
ASL Idioms
Part of deaf culture includes American Sign Language idioms, idioms used only by the deaf community and that do not appear in regular spoken English.
Part of deaf culture includes American Sign Language idioms, idioms used only by the deaf community and that do not appear in regular spoken English.
Cause - Otosclerosis
Learn about otosclerosis and hearing loss.
Learn about otosclerosis and hearing loss.
Sign Language - Why Learn Sign
Why learn sign language was discussed by forum members.
Why learn sign language was discussed by forum members.
Hearing Loss and Devices
Index of articles on hearing loss, hearing aids, and cochlear implants.
Index of articles on hearing loss, hearing aids, and cochlear implants.
Deafness - South Africa
South Africa has a well-established deaf community, well-served by schools, organizations, service agencies, and more.
South Africa has a well-established deaf community, well-served by schools, organizations, service agencies, and more.
Cause - Mondini Syndrome
Mondini syndrome is a fairly common hearing loss condition, sometimes correctable with a cochlear implant.
Mondini syndrome is a fairly common hearing loss condition, sometimes correctable with a cochlear implant.
Cause - Genetics
Genetics and hearing loss and resources for more information including websites, books, and organizations doing research.
Genetics and hearing loss and resources for more information including websites, books, and organizations doing research.
Deaf Humor
Deaf humor is continuously expanding, with Internet content adding to the deaf humor content already out there.
Deaf humor is continuously expanding, with Internet content adding to the deaf humor content already out there.
Sign Language - Medical Sign
Medical sign language for health care providers.
Medical sign language for health care providers.
Digital versus Analog Aids
Digital and analog hearing aids are the primary technologies used in hearing aids.
Digital and analog hearing aids are the primary technologies used in hearing aids.
Fluctuating Hearing Loss
A hearing loss that goes up and down is called a fluctuating hearing loss.
A hearing loss that goes up and down is called a fluctuating hearing loss.
Deaf Community - Australia
This installment of the international serial looks at the deaf community of Australia.
This installment of the international serial looks at the deaf community of Australia.
Jobs - Deaf/HOH Business
Deaf and hard of hearing people are increasingly successful as business owners.
Deaf and hard of hearing people are increasingly successful as business owners.
People - Frelich and Bove
Two of the most respected actresses in the deaf community, Phyllis Frelich and Linda Bove.
Two of the most respected actresses in the deaf community, Phyllis Frelich and Linda Bove.