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Learning your child has a hearing loss can be difficult, but you are not alone. Many families have gone through this journey and have had amazing experiences they would have never dreamed possible. The journey starts with knowledge. This section has everything you need to know about hearing loss, and how to take the first steps towards helping your child be successful with spoken language.

Glossary of Terms

Not sure what the definition of a word or pharse? Use the alphabet below to look it up. If you don't see it on our list, email us and we will get you a definition and post it on the site.

A Parent Who’s Been There

Corrine Altman is a parent of two now-adult children who were born with severe-to-profound hearing loss. Read her heartfelt message to parents who have just found out their child has a hearing loss…she wants you to know everything is going to be okay. Read More »

Preschool-Age Financial Aid Program

The AG Bell Preschool-Age Financial Aid Committee is pleased to announce a total of $89,980 was recently awarded to 93 families who are committed to a listening and spoken language outcome for their children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Awards ranged from $250 to $1,500 and award recipients reside in 23 U.S. states and Canada. Read More »