Additional Resources
Numerous resources come to our attention through our Advocacy efforts and Programs. We also become aware of additional resources from other sources. This page is periodically updated, so check back to see new resources.
Note: Being listed here is not intended to provide any particular endorsement. However, everything listed has been recommended by at least one AWN member and has been vetted for its legitimacy.
Celebrating Life's Journey
People Helping People - from April 2023
Some organizations AWN members are involved with
Sustainability from May 2023
Artificial Intelligence from September 2023
Hearing Resources from March 2024
Selected books:
Hannan, Gael & Eberts, Shari, “,” 2022
Bouton, Katherine, Won’t Help,”Living Better with Hearing Loss,”
Bouton, Katherine. “Smart Hearing: Strategies, Skills, and Resources for Living Better with Hearing Loss, 2018
Selected Hearing aids:
https://www.resound.com/en-us/
Cochlear Implants:
Advanced Bionics: https://www.advancedbionics.com/us/en/home
Cochlear: https://www.cochlear.com
Caption/Talk-to-text apps on mobile phones:
Ava (iPhone),
InnoCaption (captions phone calls)
LiveTranscribe (Android)
Landline/mobile Caption phones:
CaptionCall: https://sorenson.com/captioned-calls/ (free Captioned Phones)
Aural Rehabilitation (Listening Practice):
Hearing Success https://hearingsuccess.com/intro
WordSuccess (free app to download)
LACE https://laceauditorytraining.com/
Local Aural Rehabilitation Specialists:
Dawn Heiman, Au.D. https://www.chicagoaudiologyandhearingaids.com/auditory-training/
Lynn Wood, Au.D. https://www.hearsaylw.com/meetlynn
Tinnitus management:
Dawn Heiman, Au.D. https://www.chicagoaudiologyandhearingaids.com/tinnitus-treatment/
Hearing Loss Support Groups:
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) https://www.hearingloss.org/
The Chicago chapter meets in the Lincoln Park area.
Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA) https://www.alda.org
Websites/blogs
Tina Childress: https://tinachildressaud.com/
Links and posts about issues related to hearing loss ~ written and compiled by a Deaf audiologist with bilateral cochlear implants who is ASL-fluent and loves assistive technology
Gael Hannan - The Way I Hear It https://www.gaelhannan.com/blog/
Katherine Bouton https://hearinghealthfoundation.org/blogs/tag/Katherine+Bouton
Sign Language Resources
Most comprehensive collection of video clips of ASL vocabulary that is easily searchable:
www.commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm
Search for words and phrases, results may be displayed as drawings or short video clips, searchable:
www.answers.com/library/American+Sign+Language-cid-26484507
List of recommended sign language apps for kids (and adults) to use on iDevices:
http://bit.ly/Apps4HLSignLanguage
Wiki-style website for sharing signs pertaining to STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) curricula:
http://aslstem.cs.washington.edu/
THOUSANDS of titles on a variety of educational subjects including a nice selection of sign language materials – some are on DVD but others you can stream right away:
Search “sign language” or “baby sign language” for a variety of pages and groups that discuss using ASL with children:
Online forum for parents and teachers who want to use ASL with babies and young children:
http://www.handspeak.com/word/most-used/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/signwithyourbaby/
Popular signs for babies and children from the Signing Time video series:
http://www.signingtime.com/dictionary
Signs for subjects like the sciences, math, history, geography and government:
http://www.needsoutreach.org/Pages/sl.html
Arbor West Neighbors
Arbor West Neighbors (AWN) is a grassroots organization of neighbors in Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and Austin connected to support and enrich aging through community building and advocacy. Our mission is to empower adults to thrive as we age in community.
Our vision is to build a multi-ethnic, multicultural community where all older adults are valued, age with dignity, and enjoy opportunities for growth and engagement.
We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization with over 120 members.