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Technology

Technology can be life changing tools for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Tools such as alarm clocks, fire alarms, bed shakers, microphones, etc. are available to purchase for students based on their hearing needs. There are also a few organizations who can help the student find what they need.

Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses

Easterseals Iowa: Assistive Technology Center

Telecommunication Access Iowa

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Iowa Sign Language Interpreting Services

Deaf Services Unlimited

Hands Up Communications

Hayes Interpreting Services

Life Interpretation

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Video Relay Services

Hamilton Relay Iowa: Relay Friendly Business

Sorenson 

Telecommunication Access Iowa

ZP Better Together

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National Organizations

American Printing House for the Blind - ConnectCenter

Center for Parent Information and Resources

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Drug Rehab Centers (Drug Rehab USA)

Deafinitely Dogs - Service dogs.

Deaf Latinos y Familias Organization

Hearing Health Foundation

Hearing Loss Association of America

iCanConnect

National Association of the Deaf

National Deaf Center

National Family Association for DeafBlind

National Organization for Rare Disorders

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Anne-Michelle Pedersen, Family Support Mentoring Coordinator

Email Address
annemichelle.pedersen@iaedb.org
Phone(s)
Cell Phone
712-417-0836
Video Phone
712-560-3978

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