National Hearing Loss Resources

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Virtual Resources

Information on vocational rehabilitation for Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals in Alaska.

Categories: Employment Assistance, Vocational Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation Program
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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
Categories: Early Intervention, Children's Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Independent Living
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Physical

AR

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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Virtual
Categories: Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment, Independent Living Services, Technical Assistance and Training, Deaf Community News
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DC

The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (A.G. Bell) is the world's oldest and largest membership organization promoting the use of spoken language by children and adults with hearing loss…
Categories: Organizations, Publications
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Physical
Categories: Senior Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, Assistive Technology, Older Blind Independent Living
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Physical

The NCSA supports a community of cuers who have come together to promote language accessibility through Cued Speech. Some of us are native cuers. Some are parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH)…

Categories: Cued Speech, Organizations
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Physical
Virtual
National

DE

Categories: Resource Guide for People with Disabilities
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Physical
Categories: Vocational Rehabilitation, Communication Card Application
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Physical

FL

Categories: Telephone Distribution and Training, Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment Services, Basic Sign Language Classes, Resources, Independent Living Services
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Physical
Categories: Children's Services, Transition for Teens, Independent Living Skills, Assistive Technology, Assistive Aids, Vocational Rehabilitation, Job Readiness, Vision Screenings, Orientation and Mobility, Braille Instruction, Enrichment Classes
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Physical
Categories: Braille Books, Talking Books, Rehabilitation Center for the Blind, Technology Training Center, District Office Listing, Blind Babies Program, Children's Program, Transition Services, Independent Living Program, Vocational Rehabilitation, Employer Services, Business Enterprise Program, Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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Physical
Categories: Vocational Rehabilitation, Older Blind Program, Independent Living, Assistive Technology, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Transition Program, Orientation and Mobility, Skills Training, Assessments, Counseling
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Physical
Categories: Client Support, Independent Living Skills, Orientation and Mobility, Braille Literacy, Assistive Technology, Vocational Rehabilitation, Support Groups, Drop-Ins, Book Club, Employment Program
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Categories: Client Support, Independent Living Skills, Orientation and Mobility, Braille Literacy, Assistive Technology, Vocational Rehabilitation, Support Groups, Drop-Ins, Book Club, Employment Program, Low Vision Clinic
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Categories: Early Intervention, Transition Program (ages 14-24), Independent Living Skills, Low Vision Training, Assistive Technology, Orientation and Mobility, Support Groups, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social and Recreational
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GA

Offering a wide variety of literature & videos/DVDs for deaf ministry, workshops, training, a Deaf Bible institute, ASL Institute (workshop), and a free newspaper-The Silent Word. Services provided state &…

Categories: Organizations, Publications, Religious
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Physical
Virtual

HI

Categories: Physical Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Transition, Capacity Building, Self-Employment Skills, Technology Training, Emergency Preparedness
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Physical

IA

Categories: Deaf-Blind, Independent Living, Vocational Rehabilitation, Blind Services Support Group
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Physical

IL

ALDA is one part self-help, one part social, and one part outreach and advocacy for late deafened adults. Self-help groups, social activities, annual conventions, and special events are held throughout the year.…

Categories: Advocacy, Organizations, Publications
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Physical
National
Categories: Rehabilitation Center, Business Enterprise Program, Vocational Rehabilitation, Independent Living Services, Low Vision Evaluation, Assistive Technology, Low Vision Devices, Daily Living Skills, Awareness
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Physical

KY

Categories: Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment Services, Job Placement, Rehabilitation Technology, Self Employment Services, Social Security, Ticket to Work Services, Supportive Employment, Transition Services
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MD

A national organization of families and professionals committed to education, empowering and supporting parents and families to create opportunities for their children who are deaf and hard of hearing in gaining…

Categories: ASL Classes, Camps, Organizations, Parent Support/Advocacy, Publications, webinars, Workshops
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Physical
Virtual
National

ME

The Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened (DDHHLD) provides a variety of services for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Late-Deafened citizens of Maine, including information, referral, and advocacy;…

Categories: Advising State Government, Deaf Resources, Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution, Disability Resources, Employment, Government Services, iCan Connect, Information & Referral, State Councils and Commissions, Vocational Rehabilitation
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Physical

MN

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 continued growth and…

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

MS

Access to vocational rehabilitation services are provided to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community by the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services. Visit the website for more information on interpreter…

Categories: Communication Technology, Interpreting Services, Vocational Rehabilitation
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Physical

MT

Categories: Vocational Rehabilitation, Job Help, Job, Employment
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Physical

NC

Categories: Vocational Rehabilitation
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Physical

ND

Categories: Vocational Rehabilitation
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NM

New Mexico Commission for the Blind is to enable persons who are blind to achieve vocational, economic and social equality by providing career preparation, training in the skills of blindness and above all, promoting…

Categories: Assistive Technology, Blind Services, Job Training, Resources, Vocational Rehabilitation
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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 the New Mexico…

Categories: Interpreter, Interpreter Advocacy, Interpreter Association, Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Organization, Interpreter Resources, Interpreter Scholarships, Interpreter Support, Interpreter Training, Interpreter Workshops, Interpreters, Interpreting Training, Interpreting Workshops, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Affiliate
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Virtual

OH

NAOBI is the National Alliance of Black Interpreters. It is an organization comprised of African American/Black Sign Language Interpreters. NAOBI was established by a core group of interpreters who felt the need to…
Categories: Interpreter Services, Organizations
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Physical
National

OK

Categories: Organizations, Deaf Organizations, NAD Affiliate
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Physical

Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
DRS services for those with hearing loss include a variety of programs and informational services. We provide services to individuals who are Deaf, hard…

Categories: Equipment Distribution, Interpreter Services, Vocational Rehabilitation
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Physical

TN

ASL Coffee Chat is a chance for anyone who enjoys American Sign Language to get together, chat, practice, meet new friends, and learn new signs. It doesn't matter if ASL is your first language or you only know a few…
Categories: Organizations
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Physical
Meetings: First Saturday of each month at St. Joseph Hospital, 210 Jackson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105; Time: 6:00p.m. All are welcome to join in meetings and activities. *Refer to Statewide Services for description of…
Categories: Organizations
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Informal socializing with members of the Deaf community. Meets every 4th Friday from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., at the Starbucks located at 6161 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. Sponsored by the Memphis Deaf Community.
Categories: Organizations
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Physical

A Center for Independent Living providing information and referral, peer support, advocacy, skills training, transition services, employment readiness, benefits counseling, ADA consultations, and Braille…

Categories: Disability Services, Organizations
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Physical
A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization working to enhance the potential of infants and young children with disabilities by offering support to their families and the early intervention professionals who serve them.
Categories: Assistive Devices, Early Intervention, Education, Financial Assistance, Organizations
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Physical
Regular meetings held at 2:00pm the third Sunday during (Sept.-Dec and Jan.-May). Social activities each August and December. Focus topics are of particular interest to those with hearing loss, we provide access to key…
Categories: Organizations
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Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Hearing and Speech Foundation, 1652 East Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804. Meetings take place from September through June. December…
Categories: Organizations
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~~~ People Helping People ~~~ We are a friendly group of people with mild to profound hearing loss who meet once a month for fellowship and to share information. We would love to meet you! Spouses, family members,…

Categories: Organizations
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We strive to serve all persons who experience hearing loss, their friends and families, as well as those who work in related hearing health fields.

Categories: Deaf Organization, Hard of Hearing, Organizations
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Physical

Regular meetings held Noon-4:00pm the second Saturday of every month. This group focuses on topics that are of particular interest to those with hearing loss, we provide access to key information, resources and…

Categories: Deaf Organization, Organizations, Social Activities, Social Gatherings, Social Group
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Provides accessible theater performances for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and youth.
Categories: Organizations, Theatres
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Monthly meeting and social activities for deaf persons age 50 and over. Meets every third Thursday of the month beginning at 10:00a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hermitage. (Lunch is after the meeting.)
Categories: Organizations
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Mid Tennessee Deaf Campout is an independent organization that serves Middle TN and surrounding areas. Events include holiday parties, sporting events, and more!
Categories: Organizations
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Virtual
This is a group of Middle Tennessee State University deaf/hard-of-hearing/ASL students/interpreters and MTSU alumnus. The mission is to interact for the purpose of learning how to accommodate and advocate for their…
Categories: Education, Organizations
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Physical
Meetings are scheduled on the third Saturday of every month at Bridges. Pot-Luck lunch @ 12:00 noon with meeting beginning @ 2:00 P.M.
Categories: Organizations
Location Type
Physical