ERIC EC also responds to requests for information, and serves as a resource and referral center for the general public. The Clearinghouse disseminates information about deaf education and deaf and hard of hearing children ages 0-21, their families, and the professionals who serve them. All subjects related to the development of this population are addressed, including literacy, family involvement, transition, language development, sign language, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and all areas relevant to the Education of the Deaf Act. The focus is on education for infants, toddlers, children and youth, birth to age 22. Publications and databases are available on the Web site.
Information is provided in English and Spanish.
Services include a specialized library of information, a Web site, and a team of information specialists to respond to requests. The National Clearinghouse strives to improve learning results for children with disabilities by enhancing the nation s capacity to recruit, prepare, and retain well-qualified diverse educators for infants and children with disabilities. A device used by people who are deaf and hard of hearing for typing phone conversations.