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From Our Founder - Missy Keast

I am deaf and have taught ASL to thousands of students in the last 30 years. I built this website to incorporate all the lessons I have learned teaching those…

Categories: ASL Classes, Deaf-Owned Business
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National

Our Mission Statement
The mission of CueSign, Inc. is to provide knowledge and information to various stakeholders that promotes the development of academics and communication for each deaf…

Categories: ASL Classes, Cued Speech
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Virtual
National
Categories: Interpreting Services, ASL Classes, Autism Spectrum Disorder
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The National Association of Interpreters in Education promotes best practices and professional standards to ensure equitable access to education for deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind students.

Goals…

Categories: Advocacy, Continuing Education, Educational Interpreting, Interpreter Licensure Information
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Virtual
National

OIC Movies is a terrific way to study your ASL.  With a variety of native deaf signers and over 2,000 videos in American Sign Language, captioned in English, it's the perfect place for practice.

Must…

Categories: ASL, ASL Classes, ASL Resources, Resources
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Virtual

Thanks to start-up support from the Maine Dept. of Education, USM has a B.A.-level interpreter training program in ASL/English Interpreting as a concentration within the Linguistics major. Dr. Judy Kegl, a well-known…

Categories: ASL Classes, Interpreter Training Program
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Virtual

VTRID (Vermont Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) is a volunteer member organization dedicated to the promotion of the interpreting profession and providing better access to the Vermont Deaf community…

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Training/ASL Studies
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Virtual
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AK

Alaska Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf strives to improve the interpreting community by offering numerous training opportunities and in-depth community involvement to better support Alaskan interpreters.…

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Training Resources
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Virtual

AL

E.H. Gentry is a full service vocational and educational rehabilitation program serving adults who are deaf or blind and those with other or multiple accommodation needs. Gentry’s mission is to provide quality…

Categories: ASL Classes, Education, Independent Living Skills, Vocational Rehabilitation, Work Adjustment, Work Experience
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Physical

AIDB is the nation’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and employment system serving individuals who are deaf, blind, deafblind, and multidisabled, and their families. AIDB serves thousands annually…

Categories: Advocacy, ASL Classes, Assistive Technology, Interpreting Services, Job Coaching, Public Education, Recreation, Social Services, Support Groups
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Physical

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 local forums and an…

Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
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Virtual

AR

Categories: Organizations of the Deaf, Senior Citizens Program, ASL Classes, Youth Programs, Arkansas Deaf Community Directory
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Physical

Mission Statements

  • provides an organizational structure for interpreters/transliterators; 
  • promotes quality interpreting services; 
  • recognizes the unique language…
Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Organization, Interpreter Workshops, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Affiliate
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Physical
Virtual

AZ

Mission Statement:
AZRID promotes the continued growth and development of the professions of interpretation, translation, and transliteration of American Sign Language and English.

Categories: Educational Interpreters Resource Material, Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
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Virtual
ASDB Mission

We are committed to excellence and innovation in:

  • Education for all children, throughout Arizona, who are hard of hearing, deaf or have vision loss
  • Leadership…
Categories: ASL Classes, Assistive Technology, Audiology, Counseling, Deaf Mentor Program, Deafblind, Early Learning, Education, Library, Occupational Therapy, Orientation and Mobility, Physical Therapy, State School for the Deaf, Transition Services
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Physical

The Phoenix Day School for the Deaf provides a full array of educational and support services to day students in Elementary, Middle School and High School. These services include counseling, communication instruction…

Categories: ASL Classes, Audiology, Counseling, Day School for the Deaf, Early Learning, Education, Library, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, State School for the Deaf, Transition Services
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CA


Vision
The California School for the Deaf is an internationally renowned leader of bilingual education, providing a positive learning environment in which all Deaf students thrive. …

Categories: ASL Classes, Athletics, Deaf Camp Program, Education, Family Resources, Independent Living Skills, LGBTQ+, Residential, School for the Deaf
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Physical
Categories: Empowerment Activities, Education Facilities Connection, Support Groups, Deaf Role Models, Collaboration, ASL Classes
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center opened in 1984 as the only non-profit 501(c)3 organization in Central California dedicated to serving Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and Late Deafened individuals and their…

Categories: Advocacy and Awareness, ASL Classes, Community Education, Counseling, DeafBlind SSP Program, Employment Readiness, Independent Living Services, Information & Referral, Interpreting Service, LGBTQ+, Literacy, Special Projects, Support Group, Tutoring
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Physical

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center opened in 1984 as the only non-profit 501(c)3 organization in Central California dedicated to serving Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and Late Deafened individuals and their…

Categories: Advocacy and Awareness, ASL Classes, Community Education, Counseling, DeafBlind SSP Program, Employment Readiness, Independent Living Services, Information & Referral, Interpreting Service, LGBTQ+, Literacy, Special Projects, Support Group, Tutoring
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center opened in 1984 as the only non-profit 501(c)3 organization in Central California dedicated to serving Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and Late Deafened individuals and their…

Categories: Advocacy and Awareness, ASL Classes, Community Education, Counseling, DeafBlind SSP Program, Employment Readiness, Independent Living Services, Information & Referral, Interpreting Service, LGBTQ+, Literacy, Special Projects, Support Group, Tutoring
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center opened in 1984 as the only non-profit 501(c)3 organization in Central California dedicated to serving Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and Late Deafened individuals and their…

Categories: Advocacy and Awareness, ASL Classes, Community Education, Counseling, DeafBlind SSP Program, Employment Readiness, Independent Living Services, Information & Referral, Interpreting Service, LGBTQ+, Literacy, Special Projects, Support Group, Tutoring
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Physical
Categories: Adult Literacy, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Case Management, Advocacy, Employment, Interpreting Services, Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Substance Abuse Services, Youth and Family Services, ASL Classes, Camps
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Physical
Categories: ASL Classes, Preschool, Service Animals
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“Sign It ASL” is the short name for “Sign It! American Sign Language Made Easy”. It is an online, self-paced American Sign Language course taught by many well-known educators and entertainers from the ASL community.…

Categories: ASL Classes, Family Resources, Teacher Resources
Location Type
Virtual
National

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; provide professional…

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
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Virtual

Taft Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program is a regionalized program serving students from birth to 6th grade from Santa Ana and other districts in central Orange County.  The program has two components. …

Categories: Academic Resources, Accessibility Services, ASL Classes, Birth-Age 3 Program, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Deaf Education, Elementary School, Pre-Kindergarten Program
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CO

Categories: ASL Classes
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Physical

This organization is affiliated with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. and shall uphold the purposes and abide by the rules and procedures established for affiliated chapters of Registry of…

Categories: Educational Interpreters Resource Material, Interpreter Licensure Information
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Virtual
Categories: ASL Classes
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CT

The Connecticut Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (CRID) is a community based professional membership organization with a goal of promoting equal communication access.

CRID is composed of certified and non-…

Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Training
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Physical
Categories: Information, Referral, Independent Living Skills, Peer Support, Advocacy, Transition, Aging & Disability Resource Center, Interpreting Services, Deaf Awareness Training, Employment Services, Social Group, ASL Classes
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Physical
Categories: Resources, Advocacy, Legal, Adaptive Equipment, ASL Classes, Independent Living, Drivers Education, Emergency Preparedness, Transition, Financial Assistance, Interpreters, Mental Health, Religious Services, State Resources
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Physical

DC

Gallaudet University’s ASL Connect program has the online courses you need to help you communicate with the diverse Deaf people around you.

Categories: ASL, ASL Classes, University
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Virtual

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, professionalism and integrity of…

Categories: Interpreter Advocacy, Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
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Virtual

FL

FRID is a professional organization that strives to foster the growth of the American Sign Language interpreting profession in the state of Florida.

Categories: Interpreter Advocacy, Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Scholarships, Interpreter Screening, Interpreter Training
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Physical
Virtual
Categories: ASL Classes, Events, Interpreters, Community Education
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GA

Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing strives to support the community by respecting the rights, differences, diversity, and dignity of others. Providing a gathering place for the deaf and hard of…

Categories: ASL Classes, Community Service, Interpreting Services, Resources, Telecommunication Device Distribution, Youth Education
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Physical

HI

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 interpreting. As an…

Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources, Sign Language Interpreter Education
Location Type
Virtual

IA

As a Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) affiliate chapter, our purpose is to initiate, sponsor, promote, and execute policies and activities that will further the profession of the interpretation of…

Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Organization
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IL

Providing Communication Access; Hearing and Assistive Technologies; and Support Services for Persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing.

INTERPRETER SERVICES & CAPTIONING
Acting…

Categories: Advocacy, ASL Classes, Audiology Services, Captioning Services, Community Outreach, Deafblind Services, Domestic Violence Support, Interpreting Services
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Physical

Illinois RID is a state affiliate chapter of the national professional association, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

We are a member-driven organization of professional interpreters committed to…

Categories: Advocacy, Certification Scholarship, Interpreter Licensure Information, Mentoring, Training
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Physical

IN

Mission Statement
To advocate for best practices in interpreting by fostering relationships with the Deaf community and practitioners to provide support and development of equity, professionalism…

Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreting Services
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Virtual
Categories: technical assistance, Information, Family Consultation, In-Service Training, Transition Planning, Family Leadership Training, Intervener Training, Newsletter, Statewide Registry (ages birth-21)
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Physical

KS

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 development as professionals…

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

KY

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, promote, and execute…

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

LA

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

MA

Categories: Pre-K - High School Education, Parent Infant/Toddler Program, ASL Classes
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Our community-focused agency provides programs, advocacy, education, and community events for the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened communities.

Categories: Advocacy, ASL Classes, Deaf-Blind Support, Independence, Outreach, Senior Citizens Program, Training
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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 our respect and…

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
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Virtual