California Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI)

National Websites

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is a national professional organization for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and related professionals. ASHA supports its members through advocacy, certification, education, and research, aiming to advance communication sciences and ensure quality care for individuals with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Gallaudet University is a premier institution for higher education for the deaf and hard of hearing, providing undergraduate and graduate programs.
The Clerc Center provides educational resources and support to improve the education of deaf and hard of hearing students.
My Deaf Child offers resources, support, and advocacy for families of deaf and hard of hearing children.
NAD advocates for the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through education, legal support, and community engagement.
The National Beacon Center at Gallaudet University is a hub for advancing Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) systems, focusing on early identification and support for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children up to age 3. As an Implementation and Change Center, it partners with key organizations to enhance state EHDI programs, emphasizing timely hearing screenings, diagnostics, and early intervention. Through initiatives like the “Look, Listen & Learn” and “Be the Change” campaigns, the center provides resources, training, and mentorship to improve language outcomes and support systems for DHH children nationwide.
The National Deaf Center works to improve the educational and employment outcomes for deaf individuals through advocacy and support services.
Sign it offers an online ASL learning program designed for families with deaf children under the age of three.
VL2 provides research-based resources to support visual learning and ASL acquisition in deaf children.