National Hearing Loss Resources
Our Objective is Simple:
“Support the Continued Growth and Development of the Profession”
It is the mission of ALRID to provide international, national, regional, state, and…
Mission Statement:
AZRID promotes the continued growth and development of the professions of interpretation, translation, and transliteration of American Sign Language and English.
It is the mission of the Southern California Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf to promote best practices, equity, and representation within the profession of Sign Language Interpreting;…
Mission Statement
PCRID's mission is to support the continued growth and development of the sign language interpreting profession.
PCRID is committed to advancing the quality,…
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Hawai‘i RID, Inc. is an affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, a non-profit professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the field of professional…
Our Purpose
KAI-RID is an innovative and vibrant organization of unified sign language interpreters. We affirm each member as a valuable resource, actively engaged in our ongoing…
KYRID is a non-profit organization of interpreters for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing persons, students of interpreting and consumers. The principle objective of KYRID is to initiate, sponsor,…
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PHILOSOPHY
MassRID recognizes the minority status of Deaf people and the long history of linguistic and cultural oppression they have endured. We therefore publicly proclaim…
Mission
To promote the profession of sign language interpreters, ensure effective collaboration with Michigan Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Communities and promote an…
Mission Statement
"It is the mission of the Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (MRID) to provide state and local forums and an organizational structure for the…
The Mississippi Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf is an affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
Mission Statement…
The mission of NCRID, Inc. is to provide state and local forums and an organizational structure for the continued growth and development of the profession of interpretation and transliteration of…
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Community Outreach Program for the Deaf - New Mexico (COPD-NM) is a community-based organization that empowers Deaf and hard of hearing individuals to live independently and achieve their personal…
The NM Center for Language Access is the training branch of the Language Access Services Unit at the NM Administrative Office of the Courts. Our mission is to improve the quality of language…
To create a community of interpreters that collaborates to grow as a profession and in turn provide the highest quality of communication access to the Deaf community of New Mexico. The mission of…
It is the mission of the Nevada Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NVRID) to advocate for best practices in interpreting, professional development for practitioners, and for the highest…
MISSION STATEMENT
The NYC Metro RID Chapter supports sign language interpreters who work to provide effective access to communication between hearing and Deaf-Blind, Deaf or…
ORID is a community of volunteers striving to promote the socialization and professionalism of our interpreting community. Collectively, we empower local interpreters to continually advance our…
DHCC accomplishes our mission through communication access services, education and advocacy. We advocate for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals to help them gain communication access to services…
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Encouraging the growth of the interpreting profession throughout the state, by educating the public about the vital role of sign language interpreters, and advocating for communication access for…
RI Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RI RID) is an Affiliate Chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), a national membership organization of professionals who provide sign…
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Some closed-captioned videos. TTY service is not presently available as equipment must be replaced.
TTY available for public use in library only.
Provides interpreter services, technical assistance and is a clearinghouse of resources as well as referral services, workshops and in-service trainings to and for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and…
TTY & magnifying devices available. J.A.W.S. Reader device available.
TTY available for telephone reference use. In-library TTY use available to the public.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
TTY used for routine phone inquiries only - not available for public use in-library.
TTY available for use by public.
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Reference questions taking no longer than 5 minutes to answer will be taken by TTY; otherwise, patron will be called back with answer; in-library TTY use available to the public.
TTY Loans Reference Service: providing answers to questions, providing information on whether or not we own a specific book or magazine and if it is currently available. Please note the Library is…
This phone number connects to the Reference Department of the library.
Public library reference service by phone or by E-mail: reference@knoxlib.org, closed captioned videotapes, and public use of TTY available for local calls.
A statewide information resource center regarding all aspects of hearing loss, deafness and deaf-blindness. Services include: 1) a lending library of books, media programs (videos, CDs and DVDs), and…
Free internet computer access for the public including access to IP-Relay service for the deaf and hard of hearing. Interpreter for the deaf available at the library on Wednesdays from 3:30 P.M. to…
TTY available for loan to the public.
Working on accessibility accommodations.
Complete information and referral service including answers to quick-ready reference and social service questions and referrals to agencies providing services of all types throughout the community.
Referral to local and state agencies.
Assistive Listening Devices located in meeting rooms and theaters of the Main Library; interpreted and open captioned real-time public programming available upon request; periodic computer classes…
TTY available to the public for use in the library only.
A community service center for people who are deaf or hard of hearing providing: interpreting, telephone relay services, information and referral, out-reach, coordination/linkage with agencies and…
TTY phone service available for reference queries and messages, in-library use of TTY by public.
Some literature available for persons with disabilities.