Hearing Loss in Children
Clearinghouse for EHDI Educational Materials by State
DISCLAIMER: Information included in brochures, books, videos, and any other material outside of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is included for information purposes only. CDC has no control over the information in these materials. Information, views and opinions of these organizations are not necessarily those of CDC, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS). Also, please note that this list may not be complete. There could be other organizations, agencies, and materials not listed here that can also provide helpful information.
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Virginia |
| Information for Parents of Children With Hearing Loss This video is presented in American Sign Language, Spoken English, and Open Captions and is designed to be used by parents who are themselves deaf or hard-of-hearing, however it may be used by anyone. Eight parents are filmed discussing various aspects of their experiences, including dealing with the hearing loss diagnosis, choosing options for communication, and offering advice to other parents. Approximately 34 minutes long. | American Sign Language, Spoken English, and Open Captions | |
Virginia |
| Virginia’s Newborn Hearing Screening Program This brochure for the general public provides information about who screens a baby’s hearing, what happens if a baby does not pass, and tips on monitoring your baby’s hearing. It also provides developmental milestones for hearing and state EHDI program contact information for Virginia. | Chinese, English, Korean, Urdu, Vietnamese | |
Virginia |
| Information for Parents of Children With Hearing Loss: Virginia’s Resource Guide for Parents This resource guide for the general public describes hearing loss issues, communication options, amplification, and state and national resources. | English, Spanish |
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Hearing Loss Team
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