Support Groups

These sites provide information on community-based support groups for parents of deaf children and children of deaf parents.

Association of Late-Deafened Adults
http://www.alda.org/
An international network of self-help support groups for late-deafened adults (deafness that occurs after the development of speech). Membership includes a newsletter, chat groups, an annual convention, and more.

Parents Section, A.G. Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
http://www.agbell.org
This is a network of parents and community-based parent support groups whose members advocate independence through listening and talking. Concerns include early diagnosis and auditory, language and speech training for children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Works to preserve parents' and childrens' rights by advocating auditory-oral and auditory-verbal education. Serves as a clearinghouse to dispense information and exchange ideas.

Children of Deaf Adults (CODA)
http://www.coda-international.org/
A membership organization of children of deaf adults. Their website hosts a discussion group and provides a contact list.