Advocates Deaf Services

Advocates believes the best way to serve Deaf people with disabilities is to honor the culture and values of the Deaf community. Our programs include Deaf residential services and Deaf Respite. Through our philosophy, The Advocates Way, we strive to practice empathy and common ground in our work, which is why we support Deaf people with Deaf staff as often as possible.

DePaul WorkGuide

WorkGuide offers a wide range of services to assist individuals (ages 14 and older) in obtaining long-term employment in their chosen field. Programs are offered in English, ASL and Spanish to Monroe County residents who qualify for Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR).

American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA)

Our mission is to facilitate excellence in human service delivery with individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind. This mission is accomplished by enhancing the professional competencies of the membership, expanding opportunities for networking among ADARA colleagues and supporting positive public policies for individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind. In achieving the mission, ADARA members are committed to: full access for members to all aspects of the organization's business, including Board matters, conference planning, presentations and journal publications, recognizing and affirming the ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity of the membership, and fostering an inclusive language community through the use of American Sign Language, signed communication, and other communication strategies used by all members at ADARA events in order to strive for barrier-free communication. ​

Deaf Reach, Inc

Deaf Reach,Inc is a non-profit agency committed to maximizing the self-sufficiency of deaf and hard of hearing people who need special services. While the agency welcomes all Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, our programs focus on the specific needs of those who are experiencing behavioral health concerns, are developmentally disabled or socially and economically disadvantaged. Services have always included housing, information and referral to community services, counseling, housing placement assistance, life skills training and socialization activities.

DeafYES! Center for Deaf Empowerment and Recovery

Located within the UMass Chan Medical School, the mission of DeafYES is to partner with the Deaf community to develop innovative addiction and mental health resources that are uniquely and expertly tailored for Deaf signing people. DeafYES provides culturally-affirmative, linguistically-accessible psychotherapy to Deaf clients, while their NIAAA-, NCATS-, and NIDCD-funded programs of research revolve around developing innovative, evidence-based behavioral health interventions and research methodologies.

Louisiana Association of the Deaf, Inc. dba Deaf Focus

Louisiana Association of the Deaf LAD is the oldest largest and premier nonprofit organization for the Deaf DeafBlind and hard of hearing DDBHH citizens in the state of Louisiana LAD was founded in 1908 by the alumni of the Louisiana School for the Deaf and is one of fifty 50 states affiliated with the National Association of the Deaf NAD LAD advocates the promotion of the educational economic and social well-being of DDBHH individuals in Louisiana.

In addition, LAD, doing business as Deaf Focus, provides a variety of services to the DDBHH community, including:

Interpreting Services
Expert Consulting
Law Enforcement & First Responders Training
Professional Development
Advocacy: Legislative, Education, Services, Employment, and Access
Educational Support
Health and Wellness Services
Social and Recreational Activities
ASL Classes
And more.

The Learning Center for the Deaf

The Learning Center for the Deaf is a model and leader in educational, therapeutic, and community services for, by, and with deaf and hard of hearing children and adults. Since 1970, we have been a true pioneer in Deaf Education, and an innovator in providing comprehensive services to deaf and hard of hearing children and adults.

We are home to two schools - Marie Philip School, enrolling more than 120 students Pre-K to Grade 12+, and Walden School, a nationally-recognized residential treatment program with a focus on trauma-informed care. Our community-based programs and services include: Audiology Clinic, Interpreting Services, ASL classes, Parent Infant Program, statewide Behavioral Health services, and Public School Partnership program.

The mission of The Learning Center for the Deaf is to ensure that all deaf and hard of hearing children and adults thrive by having the knowledge, opportunity, and power to design the future of their choice.

Deaf Respite (Advocates)

Advocates Deaf Respite Program, the first of its kind in Massachusetts, provides Deaf, Hard-of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind adults experiencing psychiatric crises with access to community-based short-term support to help them recover and transition back to community living. All aspects of the program are designed first and foremost to meet the cultural communication and therapeutic needs of Deaf individuals. Located in Westborough the program is staffed entirely by clinicians who are themselves Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing and who have the skills and sensitivity to meet the communication needs of participants in the program. Participants work with staff to access resources and put in place the supports they need to successfully transition back to the community. To be eligible, referrals must be:

- Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind
- At least 18 years old
- Must live in Massachusetts