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BEGINNINGS
For parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Canine Companions for Independence
A national nonprofit that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.

Dogs for the Deaf
Hearing Dogs are chosen from adoption shelters, where they might otherwise be euthanized if no homes are found for them. By using shelter dogs we are able to help alleviate some of the unwanted dog population by rescuing these dogs, training them, and placing them in loving homes where they can provide an important service.

American Society for Deaf Children
Supporting families raising children who are deaf or hard- of-hearing.

DeafZone
The culmination of deaf resources.  You will never be alone... again.

Amazing Tails, LLC, Inc.
A Delaware non-profit corporation dedicated to the training of Service Dogs to assist people with physical disabilities. Founded by Joan Bussard and Siobhan Fromm, this corporation provides dogs to assist with a variety of disabilities, including service dogs, support dogs, hearing dogs and seizure-alert dogs.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Online resource guide for physician, teachers, and families with those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Fido's for Freedom
The vision of this organization to increase the quality of life and provide companionship to the residents of our local community through specially trained service dogs, hearing dogs and therapy dogs.

Bill Rice Ranch
Located in Middle Tennessee (Murfreesboro); is a revival ministry centered on the preaching of God's Word; was begun in 1953 for the Deaf; has grown into a ministry with many facets and a wide-reaching effect; is now ministering to thousands of hearing and Deaf people each year around the world

DeafWeb Washington
Online resource center for the deaf and hard of hearing.

San Francisco SPCA
The Hearing Dog concept, when applied to an Animal Shelter framework, has resulted in a unique and exciting combination, offering assistance to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, while at the same time, giving previously homeless animals a chance for useful lives of love and service.

Hawaii Services on Deafness
If you or someone you know are affected by deafness, contact Hawaii Services on Deafness and learn about our vital, unduplicated programs and services.

Deaf Resource Library
An online collection of reference material and links intended to educate and inform people about Deaf cultures in Japan and the United States; as well as deaf and hard of hearing related topics.

International Committee of Sports for the Deaf
Deaf athletes are distinguished from all others in their special communication needs on the sports field, as well as in the social interaction that is an equally vital part of the games. 
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