Resources & Information

For families with a child newly identified as deaf or hard of hearing, you may have many unanswered questions. And as you continue your journey, learning what works best for your family, you will continue to have questions.

Minnesota Hands & Voices provides information and resources that will address your questions and assist as you make important decisions.

Please visit our Resource Directory that lists both MN and national organizations and programs, as well as a list of helpful websites covering a number of topics about which you might have questions.

Other Websites & Resources

Minnesota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)

EDHI provides a number of important resources, including the Roadmap to Success, a searchable directory of Minnesota pediatric audiologist and other providers, and materials and other resources for families. Resources for families include information about hearing screening and follow-up, audiology appointments, causes, a parent resource organizer, links to helpful organizations, and more.

Minnesota Department of Human Services

DHS provides services and information to help Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing and their families.

National Hands & Voices

National Hands & Voices has been supporting parents with children who are deaf or hard of hearing for more than 26 years. This website has a wealth of information and resources for families regarding a variety of different topics. Many of these resources are available in multiple languages.