a bridge to accessibility Adams, John W. creator Rohring, Pamela S. text Amsterdam ; London Elsevier Academic Press c2004 monographic xvi, 258 p., [4] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports., ; 24 cm. Dedication 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 John W. Adams and Pamela S. Rohring. Includes bibliographical references and index. Deaf -- United States Deaf -- Means of communication -- United States Social work with the deaf -- United States Deafness -- Social aspects 362.42 ADA R 0120441411