Early literacy and phonics development in deaf children requires specialized approaches that combine visual, tactile, and auditory strategies depending on the child’s hearing abilities. Online resources have become increasingly significant in supporting such development, as they provide interactive, engaging, and accessible tools that can be tailored to individual needs within an Individualized Family Support Plan framework. These resources help caregivers, educators, and families facilitate reading and language acquisition from an early age, promoting foundational skills such as letter recognition, sound-symbol association, vocabulary building, and narrative comprehension. One key category of online resources is interactive educational apps designed specifically for deaf or hard-of-hearing children. Apps like “Avaz” and “Lingraphica” provide visual and symbol-based cues, allowing children to associate letters and words with images or signs. Many of these apps incorporate phonics exercises using visual feedback rather than relying solely on auditory input. For example, when a child taps a letter, the app may show the corresponding mouth movement, hand signs, and written letter, reinforcing multimodal learning. Such apps are particularly valuable for home-based support, enabling parents to work alongside children in a structured yet playful manner. Another valuable resource is online storybooks and literacy platforms that are visually rich and often include captioning or sign language support. Websites