There are several websites which already have wonderfully complete lists of resources both national and local, so we have decided to link to those lists, rather than trying to maintain a comprehensive list here.

• The central/national website for Hands & Voices has an extensive list of resources of national groups, and other information. They also have a “virtual waiting room” which is a friendly guide for families to find the information they need.

• Vermont Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (VTEHDI) has a list of Vermont and national resources for D/deaf and hard of hearing children and adults, including the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind Educational Services Program (including ASL/Bilingual Education Services and the Parent-Infant Program), as well as other Vermont providers, agencies, and organizations. (Click on the > symbol next to the headers to see longer lists relating to newborn screening, early intervention, school-age resources, etc.)

• For school-age children, information about the University of Vermont Center on Disability and Community Inclusion (CDCI) CARES Team: providing Consultation for Access, Resources, and Equipment Support to students (age 3-22) who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind (DHHDB) and their school teams is available here.

• Here is a comprehensive comparison of the various programs serving Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind (DHHDB) Vermonters 0 to 22 years.

• The National Association of State Directors of Special Education has published an excellent document to guide families and professionals, titled “Optimizing Outcomes for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Educational Service Guidelines.” Here is a printable summary of the guiding principles included in the guidelines.

• The Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living maintains a long list of services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind Vermonters.