National Hearing Loss Resources

Video discusses Protactile Linguistics for the DeafBlind.

The Division of Rehabilitation Services administers programs that provide services to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech impediments.

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…

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.…

AIDB is part of Alabama’s Early Intervention System.  Services are provided to eligible children, birth to 3 years of age, at no cost to families. A complete developmental evaluation/assessment is given to…

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…

The Kansas Deaf-Blind project provides technical assistance to families and educational teams who serve learners with combined hearing and vision loss in Kansas (birth to 21 years old).

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…

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…

Your regional representative knows all about the programs and services that are available to DeafBlind individuals, their families and service providers in your state and beyond, and can help you find and access the…

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…

Maine RID is an affiliate state chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc (RID). We are a membership driven, non-profit organization that functions in accordance…

Mission
To promote the profession of sign language interpreters, ensure effective collaboration with Michigan Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Communities and promote an inclusive environment…

The CATIE Center is committed to promoting excellence in interpreting education. Our work involves Deaf and hearing faculty, staff, students, stakeholders, and innovative partners both locally and nationally.…

The Mississippi Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf is an affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).

Mission Statement
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Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.

NCDB is part of a network of projects for children and youth with deafblindness (birth through 21) that includes state deafblind projects in every state, as well as Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, the Pacific…

The National Family Association for Deaf- Blind (NFADB) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that has served families with individuals who are deaf-blind since 1994. 

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Bridges Oregon, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving Oregonians who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing or face other communication barriers. It is in our mission to facilitate equity and inclusiveness and to…

Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (ODHHS) is a resource for all Oregonians to improve quality of life for Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing​ people and their families. Our staff offer advice, support,…

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 language interpreting…

Affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. with subchapters in the Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, and Northeast (Johnson City) Tennessee areas. T.R.I.D. seeks to promote…

A listing of Deaf-Blind Resources in the state of Utah.

At DAIL we strive to reframe how we think and talk about the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafPlus, DeafDisabled and late deafened population. Using appropriate hearing terminologies is an important step in understanding…

A compilation of state, national, and international resources for Deaf-Blind individuals provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Wisconsin Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (WisRID) is a 50-year-old non-profit organization which encourages sponsoring activities and executing policies for improvement.

We are committed to improving the…