Speech and Hearing

Websites of organizations that pertain to Speech and Hearing Sciences.

AAA - American Academy of Audiology (http://www.audiology.org) The American Academy of Audiology promotes quality hearing and balance care by advancing the profession of audiology through leadership, advocacy, education, public awareness and support of research.

Acoustical Society of America (http://asa.aip.org/) Members work in every conceivable field of acoustics.

ADARA - American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (http://www.adara.org/) Professionals networking for excellence in service delivery for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

AGBELL - Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (http://www.agbell.org/) Serve as the nation’s largest and best information and support center for pediatric hearing loss and the auditory approach.

ARO - Association for Research in Otolaryngology (http://www.aro.org/) An international association of scientists and physicians dedicated to scientific exploration among all of the disciplines in the field of otolaryngology. Research efforts involve the ear, nose, head, neck and related functions including hearing, balance, speech, taste and smell among others.

ARA - Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology (http://www.audrehab.org/)  Promoting excellence in hearing care through the provision of comprehensive rehabilitative and habilitative services.

ASHA - American Speech Language  Hearing Association (http://www.asha.org/) The professional, scientific and credentialing association for over 100,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists and speech, language and hearing scientists.

ATA - American Tinnitus Association - (http://www.ata.org/). The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) is the national champion of tinnitus awareness, prevention, and treatment.

GRI - Gallaudet Research Institute (http://aaweb.gallaudet.edu/Gallaudet_Research_Institute.html) The GRI is internationally recognized for its leadership in deafness-related research. GRI researchers gather and analyze data concerning the demographic and academic characteristics of deaf and hard of hearing populations, primarily to provide information needed by educators in the field.

PAMA - Performing Arts and Medical Association (http://www.artsmed.org) An organization of physicians and other allied professionals dedicated to improving the health care and treatment of performing artists through education, research, and teaching.

National Aphasia Association (http://www.aphasia.org/) -  A nonprofit organization that promotes public education, research, rehabilitation and support services to assist people with aphasia and their families.

National Association of the Deaf (http://www.nad.org/)

National Stuttering Association (http://www.nsastutter.org/) -  Information and help for those who stutter and those who interact with them.

NCVS - National Center for Voice and Speech (http://www.ncvs.org/)

NHCA - National Hearing Conservation Association (http://www.hearingconservation.org/) Audiologists, engineers, industrial hygienists, safety professionals, medical professionals and anyone else interested in preventing hearing loss.

House Ear Institute (http://www.hei.org/) A leader in applied otologic research.

The Voice Foundation (http://www.voicefoundation.org/) The goal of the The Voice Foundation is to understand the voice and improve its quality and care.