National. Founded 1967. Information and support for parents and families with children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Endeavor Magazine published 3 times/yr., biennial conventions, information and referral. Guidelines for starting similar groups. Dues $40/yr.

Write:

American Society for Deaf Children

3820 Hartzdale Dr.

Camp Hill, PA 17011

Voice: hotline 1-800-942-2732

Fax: 410-795-0965

Website: http://www.deafchildren.org

E-mail: asdc@deafchildren.org

Verified: 6/28/2012

National. 100 groups. Founded 1971. Provides support, information, education and advocacy for persons affected by tinnitus. Funds research. Dues $35/yr for online membership and $40 for full membership ($55 outside the U.S.) includes 'Tinnitus Today' magazine.

Write:

American Tinnitus Association

P.O. Box 5

Portland, OR 97207

Voice: 1-800-634-8978 or 503-248-9985

Website: http://www.ata.org

E-mail: tinnitus@ata.org

Verified: 7/2/2012

National. 51 affiliated groups. Founded 1880. Federation of state associations, organizational and business affiliates that fights for the civil rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans. Offers grassroots and youth leadership development and legal expertise across a broad spectrum of areas including, but not limited to, accessibility, education, employment, healthcare, mental health, rehabilitation, technology, telecommunications and transportation. Provides advocacy information and resources.

Write:

National Association of the Deaf

8630 Fenton St., Suite 820

Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819

Voice: 301-587-1788

Fax: 301-587-1791

TDD: 301-587-1789

Website: http://www.nad.org

Verified: 7/31/2012

National. 16 affiliated chapters. Founded 1977. Promotes the educational, economical and social welfare of deaf and hard-of-hearing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered persons and their friends. Discussion of practical problems and solutions. Advocacy, conferences, newsletter, assistance in starting groups, moderated online mutual help activities. Online information on contacting a local chapter.

Write:

Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf, c/o Henry Carter

731 Lake Drive

Snellville, GA 30039

Website: http://www.rad.org

E-mail: president@rad.org

Verified: 8/14/2012

International. 12 affiliated groups. Founded 1983. Provides mutual support for hearing children (over the age of 18) of deaf parents. Promotes family awareness and individual growth through self-help groups, educational programs, advocacy and resource development. Newsletter, information and referrals. Dues $3/yr.

Write:

Children of Deaf Adults

Box 30715

Santa Barbara, CA 93130

Website: http://www.coda-international.org

Verified: 7/31/2012