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This one-pager describes common myths about Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and provides factual information to debunk those myths.

Bills of Rights for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children have been proposed and enacted in a number of states. This resource provides principles, language, and guidance for developing such a document. State-specific legislation is included.

This position statement explains in detail this organization's position with regard to mainstreaming Deaf children in school settings.

The 'DEAF EYES' project at Gallaudet University was established to bring Deaf history to the public and expand our understanding of United States history. The exhibition, book, and other products were produced by Gallaudet University. The two-hour PBS documentary film "Through Deaf Eyes," is a production of WETA Washington, D.C. and Florentine Films/Hott Productions, Inc. in association with Gallaudet University.

This timeline includes significant events and milestones in the history of Deaf culture, dated from 1000BC through 2005.

This webpage describes definitions for these terms, noting that personally-chosen 'labels' may reflect identification with the deaf community or merely describe how a person's hearing loss affects their ability to communicate.

This web page offers dictionary definitions of 'culture' and offers an 'insider's definition' of Deaf culture that draws on aspects identified in these sources.

This brief factsheet describes common terms used within Deaf community, details shared values in contrast with mainstream U.S. hearing culture, and offers guidelines for communication.