Online Lists

 

If you are not familiar with what a Listserv is, It's kind of like a giant e-mail club. When a member sends a message to the club, it goes to a central address. The software at that address sends a copy of the message to everyone who is a member. In this way, everyone on the list writes to everyone else on the list. In order to send a message to the list, you must be a member of the list. Here are the Lists I know of, and how to subscribe to each one. I'm sure there are many I don't know about so if you know of one that's not on the list, please send me the info so I can put include it.

There are many Listservs that are private lists, or "by invitation only". Those Listservs are not listed here.

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  • ACCESS - Discusses media access for people with vision or hearing impairments. To subscribe send a message to listmanager@hookup.net with a blank subject line and the message subscribe ACCESS
  • ASIACICIRCLE - a forum for chatting and the exchange of (precious) information on hearing impairment/cochlear implants and their families. Also to co-ordinate organizing and improving services in Asia.
  • Asian-deaf - Any discussions can be made by this group such as problems, news, etc This group is only for deaf asian.
  • AuditoryNeuropathy  - To provide information and emotional support to parent's of children diagnosed with Auditory Neuropathy.
  • AuditoryProcessing - This list welcomes comments and questions about CAPD which can affect both academic and social aspects of life.
  • AV-Chat - A place to chat about Auditory-Verbal topics.
  • AV-CIRCLE - The list is for those practicing, or interested in Auditory-Verbal therapy. To subscribe, send a message to majordomo@lists.maxbaud.net  
    In the body of the message type: subscribe avcircle  
  • Beauty-Hearing-Aids - The main subject of the list will be to discuss aesthetics of hearing aids, and hearing aids as "fashion detail", like fashioned glasses are. Members are highly supported to send us pictures of beautiful hearing aid wearers.
  • BEYOND-HEARING - to provide a communication vehicle for people who have a hearing loss and who seek to overcome the barriers of hearing loss between themselves, other people, and the environment. Start the process of subscribing to the list by sending an e-mail message to majordomo@duke.edu Use no subject line. The following message on the first line of the message body must be EXACTLY as follows: subscribe beyond-hearing
  • bhNEWS - dedicated to the dissemination of information thought to be of benefit to the "Hearing Loss Gang", as I call them, and more. A flexible format, with some comedy, and whatever. It will be upbeat, for sure. A place to learn and enjoy. (Underline ENJOY!)
  • Cactus Cuers is a group of parents and professionals in Arizona that are interested in learning about and using the Cued Speech system. This group was started after an initial 18 hour workshop of Cued Speech Training was given by Joan Rupert, of West Coast Cued Speech Programs in Phoenix, AZ. The purpose of the listserv is to allow for these beginning cuers, as well as advanced cuers and others interested in learning cued speech, to network, practice, and share ideas about improving our skills and the usage of Cued Speech. This group was started by the parent of a deaf child who is excited about beginning the adventure of learning cued speech. Everyone is welcome to join.
  • CAPD - The topic of this list is Central Auditory Processing Disorder.
  • CAPD-PRO - For Professionals only. The topic of this list is Central Auditory Processing Disorder.
  • CAPTIONING - An experimental, moderated (to avoid spam) discussion list on captioning has been started. The primary focus is on captioning advocacy, to get more captioning. 
  • CHARGE - The CHARGE Syndrome List is for anyone that has anything to do with a child with CHARGE, parents, caregivers, doctors, therapists and teachers. The basic idea of the list is information and support. We need a place where we can talk about things that are involved with a child with CHARGE.
  • CI - Cochlear Implant Forum. This is a listserv primarily oriented at those people that already have cochlear implants or are in the process of obtaining one. It is for sharing experiences, offering advice, talk of news, sensible even-handed discussion, etc. It is respectfully asked of those who would subscribe to please leave the asl-oral arguments at the door. To subscribe, send a message to: Listserv@yorku.ca In the body of the message type: subscribe ci your name.
  • CI - This is different from the one listed above. This CI maillist is for everyone interested in cochlear implants. Whether you have a CI, are considering getting one, or are just curious about what they are, you're welcome here. Unlike other CI lists, we hope to develop a warm family type list where you can talk about your family and your day, not just about your implant.
  • CI-CIRCLE - For parents of children with CI's and for parents who are considering CI's for their children. To subscribe, join yahoo groups and then go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cicircle/
  • CIHear - Here is the place for hearing loss support, to learn about CIs or share your own experiences, good or bad. Questions? Information? Support? New Friends? You just found them all in one place. Please join us for your hearing loss (or gain) needs.
  • CI-FAMILY - This is a mailing list for families that would like to talk about Cochlear Implants.
  • CI-PRELINGUALS - This list is geared towards Cochlear Implantees who were born deaf or are prelingually deaf. We also welcome those who are considering a CI for themselves or for their child. This is a place where we can share our experiences and information, and ask questions regarding our CIs. 
  • CITeens-Preteens - This group was created by the parent of a 14 year old ASL user about to be implanted. The purpose of this group is for parents of older children receiving cochlear implants to be able to share their experiences. Our needs differ from those of parents with children who were implanted as babies and toddlers. This group is open to all. Our focus will be on needs of the older deaf child receiving a cochlear implant and their progress post-implant. Sometimes I have felt like I am the only parent on the other CI forums with a teenager receiving an implant but I know there must be others. Please join us!!
  • Cochlear Implant Users Group UK - This group is for all CI users living in the UK - from all 3 brands - any age, also open to any perspective CI users whom are thinking or waiting their CI surgeries.
  • CLASSROOMACOUSTICS - for anyone who is interested in public/private school listening environment. Whether your a professional or parent this group will be sharing anything in this area. Classroom acoustics is being addressed on a national level, so what ever you can share about this issue will be of some value.
  • CMV - a list for parents of kids with congenital CMV. To subscribe, send a message to: Requests@challengenet.com. In the body of the message type:
    Subscribe CMV
  • Connect@Cochlear-Implants.com - A discussion list for professionals in the cochlear implant field. 
  • COPAA - Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. A closed e-mail list to enable members to exchange legal information and other assistance. Access is not available to attorneys who represent school districts or persons currently employed by school districts. Additional information will be requested before you are accepted as a member. Note: While this is a closed list, it is here because it is open to all unless your represent or are employed by school districts. You must be a member of COPAA in order to subscribe to this list.
  • CUED-SPEECH - e-mail list.
  • DEAF-ADOPTION - a discussion list for families that have adopted deaf children or that are in the process of adopting deaf children.
  • DEAFBLND - The topic of this list is Deaf-Blindness. The purpose of this list is to share information, inquiries, ideas and opinions on matters pertaining to Deaf-Blindness. This list is open to professionals, persons who are deaf-blind, and to their families and friends. To subscribe send a message to: listserv@tr.wosc.osshe.edu In the body of the text type: Subscribe DEAFBLND Your Name
  • Deaf Jobs - to subscribe to any group, send a blank e mail to the address shown
  • Deaf Europe -For Deaf People in Europe Unite! 
  • DEAF-L - Separate from the DEAF-L  Newsgroup. For more information about this group, check out their Administrative Information page. To subscribe, send a message to: Listserv@siu.edu In the body of the message type: subscribe DEAF-L Firstname Lastname
  • DEAF-LAWYERS - A discussion forum primarily for deaf people who work in the legal field, are studying law or are interested in pursuing such a career. This list may be also of interest to interpreters etc, who work with deaf people in legal settings.
  • DEAFADM - This is a Listserv for the purpose of discussing issues relating to deaf education administration. It is for professionals who have responsibility for administering any type of educational program. There is no philosophical bias to the group. Total Communication, Bi-Bi, Cued, Oral- everyone is welcome. And since most of the administrative issues are common around the world, we welcome everyone no matter where you live. To Subscribe: Send an e-mail to: majordomo@lists.sonic.net. In the body of the text type: subscribe deafadm username@address
  • Deafblindness - For people who are deafblind or are friends or family to a deaf blind person. It is really for anyone that is interested in leaning and interpreters can join. 
  • Deafblindsupportgrp - This is a Peer Support Group. This group is for discussing very deep serious problems with emotions, good or bad experiences, ranging from school to an adulthood. Participants includes all ranges varieties ranging from vision-impairment to blind and from Hard-Of-Hearing to Deaf are encouraged to join this list.
  • DEAFBLND - The topic of this list is Deaf-Blindness. The purpose of this list is to share information, inquiries, ideas and opinions on matters pertaining to Deaf-Blindness. This list is open to professionals, persons who are deaf-blind, and to their families and friends. To subscribe send a message to: listserv@tr.wosc.osshe.edu In the body of the text type: Subscribe DEAFBLND Your Name
  • DEAFCALIFORNIA - A new announcement list for Deaf Californians and supporters. News, event information and job postings.
  • DeafChristianHomeschool - A group of Christian Homeschool of deaf or hard of hearing parents share their teaching tips, ideas, views based on biblical principles. For more information visit
  • DEAFHOMESCHOOL - This is a support group and information clearinghouse for parents who are homeschooling deaf or hard-of-hearing children.  Discussion of general homeschool issues will be permitted, but the focus of the list is on the particular challenges of homeschooling deaf and heard-of-hearing children, including IEP's, legal issues, and obtaining special ed services, as well as exploration of alternative educational approaches, presentation, and learning styles.  All homeschool approaches are supported (from "school-at-home" to unschooling.  Religious discussion will be terminated. Criticism of, or argument about, communication choices or cochlear implants will not be tolerated.
  • DEAFINTL - An e-mail discussion list created to discuss issues related to empowering deaf people in developing countries. This list is called the Deaf Empowerment and Advancement Fellowship International List (deafintl). If you are deaf, from a developing country, and working to help empower your local deaf community, then this is YOUR list. However, anyone of any hearing status from any country in the world is welcome to join deafintl as long as they feel they have something to contribute or something to gain from the list. At this time, people are allowed to post in any language, though English is encouraged when possible. To subscribe send a message to: waste@waste.org. In the body of the text type: Subscribe deafintl username@address
  • DEAFJEWS - Forum for Jewish religion related issues of the deaf people. You can join this group by sending the message sub DEAFJEWS your name to listserv@vm.biu.ac.il
  • DEAFOTPT, An Internet Discussion Group for OTs, PTs, and others to discuss issues related to working with deaf clients/patients/children with special needs. You can be Deaf or Hearing to subscribe. Send an e-mail to: listproc@fsegb5.gallaudet.edu. Body of message: subscribe deafotpt firstname lastname
  • DEAFPLUS · Deaf Children with Special Needs. I am a parent of a deaf child with additional needs. I understand the complex situation this leaves families, teachers, and the like when dealing with education, communities and home life. I also understand how hard it is to find someone who understands the struggles one goes through. This group has been established for parents, teachers, families, siblings, therapists, etc. to come together and share information, find friends who understand and learn how to fight for the rights of our special children. We would look forward to hearing from you. *This group is for children not using oral (speech) methods.
  • DEAFSPORTS - A discussion list about sports for people who are deaf. To subscribe, send the following message to listserv@gallux.gallaudet.edu subscribe deafsports firstname lastname
  • DEAF-UK - a Mailing List for Deaf people in United Kingdom. This is for Deaf community so Deaf people can subscribe this list to have discussion about any topics, but relate to deaf only (this list is aiming for deaf people who live in UK - but anyone else can welcome if they really want).
  • EAA - A list for the Educational Audiology Association. You must be a member of the Educational Audiology Association in order to join this list.
  • ECSTC - Educational Cued Speech Transliterators Coalition  - To subscribe to this list send a message to listserv@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU. In the body of the message write: subscribe ECSTC your name.
  • EDUDEAF - This list contains discussions on issues concerning deaf education. To subscribe, send a message to: listserv@lsv.uky.edu In the body of the text type: Subscribe EDUDEAF your name
  • EquipmentExchange - If you have used medical equipment for sell, or to donate, this is the list for you. Or if you are looking for a piece of equipment, you may find it here. I created this list for people involved with disabilities, who desperately need medical equipment at an affordable price. What better way then to link people, parents, and families together! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EquipmentExchange
  • FASLTA - Florida ASL Teachers Association list.
  • GESTURE-L - Gestures & alternate sign languages. To subscribe, send mail to listserv@coombs.anu.edu.au with a message consisting of subscribe gesture-l yourname.
  • Hearing_Aids · A Message Board about Hearing Aids & Assistive Listening Devices for HOH and Deaf People.
  • Hearing_Aids_Are_Cool - Hearing Aids are Cool
  • HEARINGCOMMUNICATION - Help for parents of hearing impaired children, help for anyone with hearing impairment or communication problems: resources, information, email help services.
  • HEARINGHELP - Have a hearing loss or know someone that does? Need help finding resources? I will try to answer questions or refer you to good resources. From infancy (newborn) through adulthood, there are always questions and good resources out there to help!
  • HOH-LD-NEWS - provides information about Hard of Hearing (HOH) and Late Deafened (LD) people in the US. The purpose of the list is to increase awareness of issues and concerns within the HOH/LD communities.
  • HYPERACUSIS - This listserv is for people with hyperacusis and interested others, (especially seeking audiology and ENT professionals). It is an exchange about
    problems and concerns people have about living with the problem of hyperacusis. To subscribe, write to majordomo@utdallas.edu. In the body of your email type:
    subscribe hyperacusis yourname <your email address>.
  • K-12TERPS - The list is for K through 12 Interpreters. To Subscribe go to: http://www.coollist.com/subscribe.html. At the bottom of the page is a place to subscribe. The list name is: k-12terps (all lower case) And then plug in your e-mail address in the appropriate place. That's all! You will be sent an automatic response confirming subscription.
  • Listen-Up - To find out more about this list, click on the title.
  • Meningitis Circle - for parents of children who were deafened by meningitis. Most of the children are cochlear implant users or are being evaluated for a cochlear implant.
  • NOISE (Network for Overcoming Increased Silence Effectively) is intended as a forum to discuss topics of concern to hard of hearing/ deaf medical professionals (human medicine, dental, nursing, veterinary, veterinary technicians, etc) world-wide. It is also intended to be a means of support by linking hard of hearing/deaf medical professionals from various backgrounds and geographical regions. NOISE will also be open to professionals closely affiliated to such individuals (i.e.: disability offices and schools of education) in order to allow these professionals a means of collecting information in order to assist hard of hearing/deaf medical professionals. NOISE will also be open to hard of hearing/deaf students of at least fifteen (15) years of age, who are interested in a medical career. This will allow such students a means for collecting information so they may make an educated decision about the feasibility of pursuing a medical career. To subscribe the NOISE mailing list, the interested party should send an e-mail message to the administrative address: listserver@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu with the BODY of the mail consisting of the following: subscribe NOISE Firstname Lastname
  • NUCLEUS FORUM - Online peer counseling and support for the cochlear implant community. This forum is sponsored by Cochlear Ltd., makers of the Nucleus Cochlear Implant Systems. However, users of other cochlear implant systems are welcome to participate.
  • OUR-EARS - a forum for people who are hearing impaired for whatever reason who want to talk, discuss...what its like in daily life to live hearing impaired. The possibilities for discussion are endless and this is a good way for us all to connect to each other.
  • OUTREACH - This listserv was established for educational managers, outreach specialists and others working with deaf and hard of hearing persons to share information about programming, curriculum, training and other resources valuable for the educational community. To Subscribe: Send an e-mail to: listproc@fsegb5.gallaudet.edu
  • OzDeaf - mailing list is for the Australian Deaf Community of all flavors and sizes to talk about their Deaf culture also as well for Parents of Deaf children, Auslan Teachers & Students & Deaf organizations etc. This is a fairly high volume e-mail list and it is moderated/restricted. There will be censoring of messages so some can be posted.
  • PAH-MD - Promoting Awareness in Healthcare, Medical & Deaf (P.A.H., M.D.) ...bridging the void between the Deaf community and the medical community. Discussions/postings must DIRECTLY PERTAIN to the overlap between the Deaf and medical communities and topics. To sign on to the mailing list simply send a letter to MailServ@ Gems.VCU.EDU with the following message in the body; subscribe pah-md YOUR NAME & DESCRIPTOR & <e-mail address>   (for example: subscribe pah-md TODD WITTE MCV MED STUDENT & <TWITTE@GEMS.VCU.EDU>) Note: You must include the "<" and ">" in your request.
  • PARENTDEAF-HH - An Internet Discussion Group for Parents Founded by the American Society for Deaf Children. To subscribe, send a message to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU with the following message in the body: subscribe PARENTDEAF-HH <your name>. You can also join by clicking here.
  • Phidcoz (Parents of Hearing Impaired and Deaf Children Australia) - for parents of hearing impaired and deaf children living in Australia. Their children can have a range of hearing loss and use different forms of communication. This is a forum for Australian parents to discuss issues, ideas and concerns about any aspect of their deaf or hearing impaired child's life and receive feedback, advice or empathy from other parents.
  • ProblemCI - Cochlear Implants have been a miracle to many people but there are some who have had this surgical procedure and have been disappointed by it's results. Here is the place to discuss those difficulties and share with others who know how devastating this can be. If you are investigating an implant and wish to get a well rounded view of the product, this list may be just the place.
  • Reverb UK - The Reverb-UK group is for parents of deaf children in the UK regardless of their communication choices, educational decisions, the child's degree of hearing loss or whether they are using cochlear implant or hearing aids. We will share problems, strategies, successes and failures as well as giving support and advice - and hopefully find new friends who understand our situation. Discussion may cover topics such as education choices, statementing, parenting issues, audiology, our hopes for the future - in fact any issues which affect raising your deaf/hard of hearing child in the UK. Please respect each parents decision and the choices they have made. Parents of deaf children only please. 
  • SayWhatClub - an on-line group of over 200 late-deafened and hard of hearing and other interested folks who provide support and encouragement to each other through e-mail.
  • SERVICE-DOGS - Anyone interested in training or using guide, hearing or other assistance dogs. To subscribe, send a message to: majordomo@acpub.duke.edu In the body of the text type: Subscribe SERVICE-DOGS Your Name
  • SLLING-L is a sign language linguistics list. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to Listserv@yalevm.cis.yale.edu In the body of the message type: subscribe SLLING-L Firstname Lastname
  • SPECIAL-ED - The purpose of the list is to have a place where teachers, reasearchers and parents can get together to talk about special-ed .  The list is focused on resources available and solutions to some special-ed resources. To subscribe, send a message to: majordomo@cuy.net In the body of the text type: subscribe special-ed
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION - to subscribe, send a message to majordomo@virginia.edu In the body of the message type: subscribe spedtalk-digest
  • TBAY_CIAI - The Tampa Bay Suncoast Chapter of Cochlear Implant Association. Although we are a CI support group chapter in Florida, we welcome others to our site to participate in discussions, browse our Links section, or participate in our polls.
  • TEACHASL - A discussion list for teachers of American Sign Language. To subscribe, send mail to listserv@admin.humberc.on.ca   with the command SUBSCRIBE TEACHASL
  • TERPSNSCHOOL - This group is for sign language interpreters who interpret in educational settings, elementary through post secondary. Our purpose is to have an open, supportive and friendly professional atmosphere in which to discuss issues related to the profession of interpreting. We also welcome interested members of the Deaf community to join and post messages and participate in discussions. We welcome any postings of job positions, workshops and announcements related to this profession. The archives for this group are public.
  • TexasCuers is an electronic mailing list for questions, discussions, and announcements about Cued Speech in the Lone Star State. You are invited to join TexasCuers and help bring cohesiveness and growth to the cueing community in Texas. TexasCuers will help us Lone Star Cuers get to know each other better and stay informed about Cued Speech-related events in Texas.
  • TFA - International news service for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or otherwise affiliated with the deaf community. Most information relates to events and news at Gallaudet.. To subscribe, send a message to: Rbweinstock@gallua.gallaudet.edu
  • TheDeafMainstreamForum - an open dialogue for professionals and parents involved with the education of deaf and hard of hearing students in the mainstream. Discussions should include: itinerant teacher services, mainstreaming, deaf schools, teaching strategies, activity ideas for teachers and therapists providing direct services, open forums for bouncing ideas, support. Positive affirmations about programs, activities, lessons, experiences. Everything that professionals and parents wish to discuss about educating these students.
  • TX Hearing Loss List - This list is primarily for Texas residents with hearing loss who want to communicate with each other about hearing loss issues and just have a little fun.
  • USA-L News - News/information for and about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing around the world.
  • Ushers - This is a news, support and friendship list for all who are affected by or interested in Usher's Syndrome -a disease which robs those having it of the senses of sight and hearing. This list is no way connected to the rock musical group called Ushers.

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