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Learn more about hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders by reviewing these websites. The nation's premier audiology association with excellent information for professionals and consumers on a variety of topics. American Association of Retired People AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association dedicated to shaping and enriching the experience of aging for our members and for all Americans. It is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association The national certifying body for audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Excellent information on ringing in the ears (tinnitus) for professionals and consumers. You can join this organization here. Excellent information on ringing in the ears (tinnitus) for professionals and consumers. You can join this organization here. Association of Late-Deafened Adults An organization founded specifically for those whose severe-to-profound hearing loss began late in life. You can join this organization. BabyNet : South Carolina's Early Intervention System BabyNet is South Carolina's interagency early intervention system for infants and toddlers under three years of age with developmental delays, or who have conditions associated with developmental delays. A consumer-oriented website full of useful information on hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders. Ear Foundation & Meniere's Network Excellent resource for consumers on hearing loss, as well as information about the dizziness and tinnitus associated with Meniere's disease. Hands & Voices is a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families and their children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the professionals who serve them. H.E.A.R. - Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers A non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness off the real dangers of repeated exposure to excessive noise levels which can lead to permanent, and sometimes debilitating, hearing loss and tinnitus. For musicians, music fans, and anyone needing help with their hearing. A subscription-only magazine designed for people who experience any degree of hearing loss, tinnitus, or other ear disorder. This site allows you to subscribe. A searchable website full of information on aging, including age-related hearing loss. A searchable website full of information about a variety of health-related issues, including hearing loss. National Hearing Conservation Association This organization strives to prevent hearing loss due to noise and other environmental factors in all sectors of society. Memberships are available. National Institute on Deafness The NID(CD) is part of the National Institutions of Health. This site provides wonderful information about recent research and other aspects of hearing loss. Searchwave: Hearing Loss/Audiology Search This is an extremely comprehensive search engine for consumers and professionals. You can find information on just about any ear-related topic here. South Carolina Equipment Distribution Program SCEDP serves South Carolina residents who have a hearing or speech challenge by providing enhanced phones and alerting devices for residents who qualify. University of South Carolina Hearing & Speech Research Center The USC Hearing & Speech research center provides quality diagnostic and treatment programs for individuals of all ages with communication disabilities. |