National Hearing Loss Resources
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Deaf Academy is a deep dive into exactly who you are, and what you want and don't want--so that you can create the life you truly want.
A community and a space for you to connect…
Deaf Counseling Center offers comprehensive psychological and consulting services for Deaf people and their families. Learn about our approach…
Dr. Makoto Ikegami is a skilled psychotherapist specializing in culturally sensitive care for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. He uses cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches to provide clients with…
The Johnson County Mental Health Center provides culturally affirmative, behavioral health services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and families in their recovery by promoting wellness and successful living…
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.
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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…
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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.…
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Among the one in five Alabamians who will need mental health services in their lifetimes are more than 39,000 people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Because deafness or hearing loss poses unique…
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…
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Mission Statements
- provides an organizational structure for interpreters/transliterators;
- promotes quality interpreting services;
- recognizes the unique language…
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Mission Statement:
AZRID promotes the continued growth and development of the professions of interpretation, translation, and transliteration of American Sign Language and English.
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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…
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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…
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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-…
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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…
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We recognize that only 1 of every 100 IEPs is for a student eligible for special education services primarily due to hearing loss or deafness. Yet many of the behaviors and learning issues experienced by students…
FRID is a professional organization that strives to foster the growth of the American Sign Language interpreting profession in the state of Florida.
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Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) is the only national program providing comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to youth (16 and older), working-age adults and seniors (55 and better) with combined…
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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 interpreting. As an…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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DeafLEAD (Leadership through Education & Advocacy for the Deaf) is a non-profit agency that provides 24-hour crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, interpreting and mental health services to Deaf,…
About MO-RID (Missouri Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf)
• We welcome individuals and organizations from all communities and professional venues • We provide a forum to discuss shared…
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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…
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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 American Sign…
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Mission Statement
The New Hampshire Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NHRID), an affiliate chapter of the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., is a nonprofit membership…
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Our Story
When Colin, Evan, and Jack first met, they formed an instant friendship. However, because Colin is Deaf and uses American Sign Language, the trio had to communicate through written…
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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…
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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 standards in the provision…
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Lexington School for the Deaf provides a specialized educational program that meets the unique learning and communication needs of profoundly deaf students. We serve children from ages 0-3 years (Ready to Learn)…
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The NYC Metro RID Chapter supports sign language interpreters who work to provide effective access to communication between hearing and Deaf-Blind, Deaf or Hard of Hearing…
The Deaf Wellness Center (DWC) is a program of the University of Rochester Medical Center, based in its Department of Psychiatry. The DWC staff engage in clinical services, teaching, and research activities that…