National Hearing Loss Resources

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Virtual Resources

Stay connected using Alaska Relay Services! Visit the website for relay numbers and 911 emergency info.

Categories: Captioned Telephone Relay, Captioned Telephone Relay Services, Deaf-Blind Service Relay, Relay Service, Relay Services, Telecommunication Device Distribution
Location Type
Virtual

Rhode Island Relay is a no-cost service that enables people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind or those with a Speech Disability to place and receive phone calls:. Services include: TTY Relay, TeleBraille Relay…

Categories: Relay Services
Location Type
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
Location Type
Virtual
National

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
Categories: Deaf-Blind Assistive Technology, Relay Services, Equipment Loan Program
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Physical

AL

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: Employment, Resources, Training & Outreach, Vocational Services
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Virtual

AR

Categories: Relay Services, Traditional Relay Services, Captioned Telephone Relay Services, Speech-to-Speech Relay Services
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Physical

AZ

ALOHA  is a not for profit membership organization providing education, advocacy, and support to adults living with hearing loss. 

Categories: Adjustment to Hearing Loss, Assistive Device Demonstrations, Cochlear Implant Meetings, Sign Language Classes
Location Type
Physical

Telecommunications Relay Service, TRS, is a federally-mandated service, and some TRS calls (calls placed over landlines) are administered by ACDHH and provided by the Arizona Relay Services, AZRS…

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
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Virtual
Categories: Interpreting, Deaf Senior Services, Deafblind Services, Vocational Services
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Physical

CA

We provide telephone communications access for all deaf and disabled Californians.

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
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Virtual

Our real-time captioning technology makes phone calls easy and accessible for the deaf and hard of hearing community. 

Available for use on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

You may choose…

Categories: Captioned Telephone Relay Services, Relay Services
Location Type
Virtual
National

Purple VRS provides a new communication tool that allows the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community to communicate effectively and naturally with the hearing world through American Sign Language (ASL). Purple uses the…

Categories: Relay Services
Location Type
Physical

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
Location Type
Virtual

CO

Relay Colorado offers many ways for you to communicate with anyone that has a phone. We have the services you need to never miss a word.

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Virtual

FL

Categories: Relay Services, Assistive Device Distribution Program
Location Type
Physical
Categories: Youth Services, Vocational Services, Independent Living Services, Eligibility Determination, Support Services, Community Education
Location Type
Physical

GA

Georgia Relay is a FREE public service provided by the State of Georgia to make communicating by telephone easy, accessible and reliable for everyone, including people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or…

Categories: Communication Access, Communication Technology, Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Virtual

ID

Hamilton Relay provides telecommunications relay services for the state of Idaho including TTY, Voice Carry Over (VCO), Hearing Carry Over (HCO), Speech-to-Speech (STS), Visually Assisted Speech-to-Speech (VA STS),…

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Virtual

IL

Illinois Relay is a FREE service that allows people who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Speech-Disabled, or Deaf-Blind to place and receive calls to standard telephone users via a keyboard or assistive device.

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Physical
Categories: Physical Therapy, Vocational Services, Adult Program, Residential Program Sign Language Classes
Location Type
Physical

IN

Relay Indiana, a service of Indiana Telephone Relay Access Corporation (InTRAC), is a free service that provides full telecommunications accessibility to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired.

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Virtual

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

T-Mobile Accessibility: Connect. Communicate. Empower.℠

T-Mobile Accessibility is the largest Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) provider in the United States.  We’re proud to serve 37 states (…

Categories: Relay Services
Location Type
Physical

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

Louisiana Relay is a public service which guarantees all citizens access to prompt, professional and accurate communication through the telephone. Consumers of these specialized services, specifically individuals who…

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Virtual

MA

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
Location Type
Virtual

ME

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…

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

Maine Relay is a free statewide service that connects voice telephone users with individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened or have a speech disability. The service allows consumers to use…

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Virtual

MI

CAC Relay Servivces provide people choices in how to make communication the best possible through video relay service (VRS) that enables people to use sign language when making calls, Instant Relay Messaging, or…
Categories: Relay Services
Location Type
Physical

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…

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

Michigan Relay is a communications system that allows hearing persons and Deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired persons to communicate by telephone. Hamilton Relay is the contracted service provider for Michigan…

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Virtual

MN

Minnesota Relay is a free, federally mandated Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) program that allows individuals who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or speech disabled to place and receive telephone calls…

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Virtual

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.…

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), ASL Development, Professional Development
Location Type
Physical
Virtual

MO

Dial 711 to reach Relay Missouri and communicate effortlessly with people who are hearing, deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing or who have a speech disability.

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Virtual

MS

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

Mission Statement
It is…

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

Mississippi Relay is a no-cost service that enables people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind or those with a Speech Disability to place and receive phone calls.

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Physical
Virtual

MT

Hamilton Relay provides telecommunications relay services for the state of Idaho including TTY, Voice Carry Over (VCO), Hearing Carry Over (HCO), Speech-to-Speech (STS), Visually Assisted Speech-to-Speech (VA STS),…

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Virtual

NE

Captioned Telephone, or CapTel, service allows for a natural conversation flow — you speak directly to the other party and then listen while reading captions of what's said to you. As the other party speaks, captions of…
Categories: Relay Services
Location Type
Physical

NM

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 goals. COPD-NM…

Categories: Community Service, Employment Services, Independent Living, Interpreting Services, Support Service Provider, Tutoring, Vocational Services
Location Type
Physical

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 goals. COPD-NM…

Categories: ADA Compliance, ADA Law Information, Community Outreach, Independent Living, Interpreter Resources, Interpreter Services, Terminology, Tutoring, Vocational Services
Location Type
Physical

NY

We provide over-the-phone interpreter services and Video Remote Interpreting for the Deaf community.
Categories: Interpreter Services, Relay Services
Location Type
Physical

Dial 711 to reach New York Relay and communicate effortlessly with people who are hearing, deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing or who have a speech disability.

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Virtual

OK

Oklahoma Relay is a no-cost service that enables people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind or those with a Speech Disability to place and receive phone calls.

Categories: Assistive Communications, Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Virtual

OR

Oregon Relay provides clear communication and simple phone connections between people who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard-of-hearing, speech-disabled, or hearing.

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Virtual

PA

If you are a hearing person who wants to communicate by phone with persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabled, learn about 711 and the various ways to make a connection.

Categories: Relay Services, Telephone Equipment
Location Type
Virtual

RI

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…

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

SD

Relay South Dakota provides telephone accessibility to people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind and/or have a speech disability. It’s convenient. It’s confidential. And best of all, it’s free.

Categories: Assistive Technology, Relay Services, Telephone Equipment Distribution
Location Type
Virtual

TN

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…

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