LEADER 04138nam 22006252 450 001 9910783582103321 005 20230617003813.0 010 $a9786611096397 010 $a1-281-09639-3 010 $a0-08-047823-9 024 7 $a10.1163/9780080478234 035 $a(CKB)1000000000226042 035 $a(StDuBDS)AH23083528 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000168641 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)12011127 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000168641 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10191847 035 $a(PQKB)10048974 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC226842 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL226842 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10128005 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL109639 035 $a(OCoLC)701840619 035 $a(OCoLC)57425726 035 $a(nllekb)BRILL9780080478234 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000226042 100 $a20200716d2004 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aHandbook to Service the Deaf and Hard of Hearing $eA Bridge to Accessibility /$fJohn W. Adams, Pamela Rohring 210 1$aLeiden; $aBoston :$cBRILL,$d2004. 215 $a1 online resource (xvi, 258 p., [4] p. of plates ) $cill. (some col.), ports. 300 $aBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph 311 $a0-12-044141-1 311 $a1-4175-5598-X 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aDedication -- Acknowledgments -- Biography -- Introduction to Being Deaf or Hard of Hearing -- Worlds Collide: Growing Up with a Hearing Loss -- Language Differences and Communication Issues -- Deaf Culture or Condition? -- Issues from the Past. Issues for the Millenium: The Professionals' Perspectives -- Best Practices When Communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing People -- Resources -- References -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Appendix C -- Appendix D -- Appendix E -- Index. 330 $aThis is a handbook for readers who wish to learn more about providing services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It provides basic knowledge of Deaf Culture and the hard of hearing population, the aesthetics of American Sign Language, and an awareness of hearing loss and its influence on family and community life. This is a unique book in that it draws from the experiences of a Deaf (Rohring) and a hearing (Adams) author, providing a comprehensive perspective. It draws upon research and literature, from professional practice, and from anecdotal accounts. "Handbook to Service the Deaf and Hard of Hearing" is an essential resource for college training programs, hospitals, health care agencies, hearing and speech centers, school districts, educational agencies, and any one working with or employing deaf or hard of hearing persons. It features chapters containing research and practical information on understanding the primary issues affecting the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people. It has unique perspectives from Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing professionals relative to such topics as language development, Deaf Culture, medical advances in technology, literature, art and drama in the Deaf Community and growing up with a hearing loss. Illustrations and artwork presented throughout the book were created by renown deaf artists. Recommended best practices are offered on how to provide community accessibility to deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Resource section provides exhaustive list of books, articles, organizations, and Web sites in the areas of communication, deaf culture, legal rights, deaf studies and research, educational issues, language, mental health, technology, and more. 517 3 $aA Bridge to Accessibility 606 $aDeaf$xMeans of communication$zUnited States 606 $aDeaf$zUnited States 615 0$aDeaf$xMeans of communication 615 0$aDeaf 676 $a362.4/28 700 $aAdams$b John W.$01160450 702 $aRohring$b Pamela 801 0$bNL-LeKB 801 1$bNL-LeKB 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910783582103321 996 $aHandbook to Service the Deaf and Hard of Hearing$93718433 997 $aUNINA