Use these resources to learn more about voice disorders in general, advocacy groups, specialty societies, research, and clinical studies.

General Information

Ear Nose & Throat - U.S.A.: Video library of voice disorders

GBMC Healthcare Vocal Pathology Image Library: Images of voice disorders

GBMC National Voice Center Referral Database: Listing of voice care centers nationwide that specialize in the treatment of voice disorders

Lee Silverman Voice Treatment: Voice therapy program for patients with Parkinson's Disease

National Association of Teachers of Singing: Resources, classes, and conferences for voice teachers

National Center for Voice and Speech: The science of voice production

National Institutes of Health: Voice, speech, and language information from the NIH

North Carolina Voice Teachers (PDF, 53 KB): List of voice teachers who are accepting new students. Updated quarterly

University of Iowa Voice Academy Voice Team Locator: Listing of national voice care centers

Vocal Cord Dysfunction: Information about vocal cord dysfunction provided by National Jewish Health

Voice Academy: A virtual school with vocal health information for teachers

Voice and Speech Trainers Association: Association for speech and language trainers

DVCC Performing Voice Partners

North Carolina Opera: Presents operatic performances at the highest level

North Carolina Theatre: Offers Broadway and off-Broadway shows, musicals, and plays in Raleigh

North Carolina Symphony: Full-time, professional orchestra devoted to bringing music to the state of NC

Mallarme Chamber Players: Flexible ensemble of professional musicians based whose mission is to enrich the lives of the community through outstanding chamber music performance

Advocacy Groups

International Association of Laryngectomees: Information about voice clubs that support laryngectomees

Job Accommodation Network: Find answers about work place accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and related legislation

National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association: Organization seeking to improve the lives of people with spasmodic dysphonia

Recurrent Respiratory Papilloma Foundation: Resources for patients with recurrent respiratory papilloma and their families

Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer: Source of information and support for people with oral and head and neck cancers

Web Whispers: Online laryngectomee support group and community

Specialty Societies

American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy: Information on allergies and allergy treatments

American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery: Information of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat

American Rhinologic Society: Information on sinus problems

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Information regarding speech, language, and hearing disorders

Voice Foundation: Leading organization dedicated to voice medicine, science, and education

The Science of Medicine

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Information about evidence-based medical practice

Duke University Medical Center Library: Information about evidence-based medicine

National Cancer Institute: Cancer statistics, information, clinical trials, research, and news

National Guideline Clearinghouse: Search a national database of evidence-based practice guidelines

Outcomes Research

Outcomes Research: Fact sheet about outcomes research

Outcomes Research and Cancer: National Cancer Institute's information regarding outcomes research related to cancer

Clinical Studies

CenterWatch: The global source for clinical trials information

ClinicalTrials.gov: National repository of clinical trials