Assistive Options

For individuals with NF2, damage to hearing as a result of Vestibular Schwannomas, hearing loss is not the only problem people with NF2 face. Damage to the nerves in this region result in Balance Issues and leave many of us just Hard of Hearing. To those of us who deal with Facial Nerve Damage, Severe Dry Eye Issues can result and need to be managed.

Resource lists for useful items for each issue can be found through the following sources:

• Balance Assistance Cans, Walkers and other aids for Independent Living
• Dry Eyes Information & Solutions
• Sources for Eye Care Products
• Information on Eye Issues
• Deaf Resources
• Deaf News
• Learning ASL
• Deaf Social Networking
• Products for the Deaf and HOH
• Services for the Deaf and HOH
• Caption Services
• Important Additional Sources of Information
• Deaf Advocates
• Support Dogs
• Dog Care
• Service Dog Information
• Service Dog Organizations

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