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The
following organizations, web sites, books and videotapes may be
helpful in providing important information and support:
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- Don' forget
the implant manufacturers — Advanced Bionics Corp. ,
Cochlear Corp.
and MED-EL .
These sites are arguably the most definitive sources for the latest
developments in implant technologies.
- The Cochlear
Implant Research Center at the University of Iowa.
- Tripod Captioned
Films is
a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the big-screen
movie-going experience to deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.
Check here for a schedule of open-captioned films in your area.
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- What's
That Pig Outdoors? A Memoir of Deafness (Hill & Wang,
1990) by Henry Kisor (A 30-year veteran newspaper reporter, Kisor
tells the story of his life in this witty, wise memoir);
- The Feel
of Silence (Temple University Press, 1995) by Bonnie Poitras
Tucker (A bit darker, this memoir is the autobiography of an inspiring
deaf woman who overcame extraordinary obstacles to become a law
professor at Arizona State University);
- Reading
Between The Lips (Bonus Books, 1995) by Lew Golan (A newspaper
editor-turned advertising copywriter-turned computer guru-turned
social and political activist, the upbeat Golan tells the story
of being a profoundly deaf man in mainstream society);
- Listening
With My Heart (Doubleday, 1997) by Heather Whitestone (Talk
about a role model … From a deaf childhood to Miss Alabama
and finally, Miss America 1995);
- Yes, You
Can Heather: The Story of Heather Whitestone, Miss America 1995
(Harper Collins, 1995) by Daphne Gray (Heather Whitestone's improbable
journey, courtesy of her mom).
- Voices
of the Oral Deaf: Fourteen Role Models Speak Out (McFarland
& Company, 2002) by Jim Reisler (14 extraordinary oral deaf
adults offer their stories and advice to families of deaf people
through in-depth interviews).
- When Your
Child is Deaf: A Guide For Parents (York Press, 1991) by David
Luterman and Mark Ross.
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- Cecilia's
Story — In this new documentary, follow the uplifting
story of 8-year-old Cecilia and her family as they navigate the
challenges of deafness. Thanks in part to her cochlear implant,
Cecilia grows into an independent young girl. The 46-minute film
is available, free of charge, by contacting Advanced Bionics
The following
are available from the Oberkotter Foundation at or by calling 1-877-ORALDEAF:
- Dreams
Spoken Here (60 minutes) is a detailed exploration of
oral deaf education from infancy through adolescence and adulthood,
focusing on the critical early years … includes information
on educational techniques and dramatic technological advances
in hearing aids and cochlear implants.
- Dreams
Spoken Here (short version, 20 minutes) is an abridged
version of the above film that is usable for those wanting a brief
introduction to the issues discussed in the full version of Dreams
Spoken Here.
- Speaking
for Myself (10 minutes) describes how deaf children can
learn to speak … intended for those unfamiliar with oral
deaf education.
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