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Cued Speech
Selected
Resources
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MN Hands
& Voices has a large and growing collection of resources to support parents
as they raise children who are deaf or hard of hearing. We have approximately 300
books, over 300 videotapes, and a small but expanding collection of computer
software.
We have
several books, tapes and other resources related to Cued Speech. A sample
of these is listed below, as well as other resources you might want to
explore. A complete list of library
resources is available on our website.
To borrow any of the materials from our library, just give us a call or
send us an e-mail.
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Books |
1.
Silent
Dancing: A Journey of Discovery, by Osmond Crosby, 1995.
This book is a parent’s journal on dealing with deafness and their
choice of cued speech as a communication method. It is “filled with useful information and
inspiration.”
2.
The Cued
Speech Resource Book: For Parents of Deaf Children, by R. Orin Cornett and Mary Elsie
Daisey, 1992.
This book helps parents “acquire the skills and understanding they need
in order to meet the needs of their child with Cued Speech.”
3.
Choices in
Deafness: A Parents’ Guide, edited by Sue Schwartz, 1996.
This book contains information on Cued Speech, the Oral Approach and
Total Communication.
4.
The
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Computer Software |
1.
Cue That Word, 1996. This disk resource is designed for beginning cuers age 6 through adult.
Learn to cue more than 150 illustrated simple words, grouped by vowel or
subject.
2.
First Color Words, 1999. This disk resource is for beginning
readers. Basic colors are presented
through cueing, ASL, fingerspelling and speech. Four games teach the reading and spelling of
the color names.
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Videos |
1.
An Adventure in Cued Speech, produced by Alina Mills and the
National Cued Speech Association, 1999.
This is “an informational video presenting Cued Speech users, their
families and professionals, demonstrating and discussing Cued Speech in a
variety of settings.”
2.
Becoming a Proficient Cuer, video/workbook, by Melanie Metzger
and Earl Fleetwood, 1995. This resource
is designed to: “(1) teach Cued Speech to hearing individuals who are learning
the system for the first time and (2) define acceptable cueing proficiency
parameters for both beginners and those who have already learned to cue.”
3.
Building Cue
4.
Discovering Cued Speech Instructional Video and Workbook, Pamela H. Beck, 2000. “You will learn to cue with our four
instructors. Demonstrations with
children throughout. Designed for teens
and adults who are hearing, hard of hearing or deaf.”
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National and State Organizations to Contact |
1.
Cued Speech Association of
2.
National Cued Speech Association. This association supports and promotes the
effective use of cued speech. Services
include information and referral, family camps, a catalog, publications and
instructor certification. Visit www.cuedspeech.org for more information
or call 800-459-3529 (V/TTY) or write to
3.
MN Hands & Voices offers
information and links related to a wide variety of issues affecting deaf and
hard of hearing children and their families, including information on Cued
Speech. Visit www.familysupportconnection.org.
4.
Cued Language Network of
5.
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International Organizations: |
1. www.cuedspeech.org/sub/about/around_world.asp
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Events/Classes & Information: |
1. www.dailycues.com
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Other Web Sites to Check Out |
1.
Language Matters Inc. is a
website that addresses communication as a fundamental human right. It targets Cued Speech, Signed Language and
Spoken Language Programs, Products and Services. Their website is at http://language-matters.com or contact them at:
2.
Cuemunication Resources
& Services, LLC (CueRS): A company providing communication
solutions for schools, businesses, and individuals. www.cuers.biz
3.
Café Press:
Cued Speech Products and Materials.
www.cafepress.com/cuedspeech
4.
Testing Evaluation and Certification Unit: The Testing, Evaluation, and
Certification Unit is responsible for establishing and
maintaining national standards for the profession of cued language
transliteration. www.tecunit.org
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This is not a
complete list of resources available. If
you do not find something of interest listed here, we encourage you to
contact MN Hands & Voices for further information and The resources
listed here have been selected by the staff of MN Hands & Voices but are
not affiliated with us in any way, please review carefully as we can not be
responsible for their contents or claims.
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