Signs of Fun originated as a summer camp in the Fredericksburg, VA area to provide a supportive and engaging environment for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafDisabled children who had limited summer camp opportunities. Recognizing the broader needs of families, we expanded into an online resource center and advocacy group, specializing in supporting military families navigating the challenges of frequent relocations. Additionally, we launched a Deaf-led ASL Parent Program during camp week, equipping parents with sign language skills and fostering active participation in Deaf Advocacy Day (DAD). More information about our camp can be found here: http://www.signsoffuncamp.org/ .
The program we run for parents and professionals to give a better understanding of language deprivation and the need for language acquisition can be found here: www.deaflab.org. It serves as an online resource for educational purposes.
As our director’s spouse's military service brought us to Hawai‘i, we proudly expanded our reach to serve families on both the East and West Coasts of the United States.
Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB) is an Arizona state agency, with its administrative headquarters in Tucson.[1] It operates three schools for the deaf and blind, and five regional cooperatives throughout the state:
Phoenix Day School for the Deaf-Phoenix Campus (PDSD)
Arizona School for the Deaf-Tucson Campus (ASD)
Arizona School for the Blind-Tucson Campus (ASB)
Regional Cooperatives: These regional cooperatives are voluntary partnerships between public education agencies (school districts and charter schools) throughout the state and ASDB. The Cooperative staff serve students and families in five regions: North Central, Eastern Highlands, Desert Valleys, Southwest and Southeast. School staff and the Cooperative staff work together in local schools to promote success for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired.
The Zanzka Project is dedicated to supporting Deaf artists and creatives across all disciplines by creating opportunities to showcase their work, engage with the community, collaborate with other artists and creatives, and providing educational opportunities to elevate their works.
JDC functions as an inclusive and accessible Jewish Deaf national organization, network and resource center, rooted in Judaism and Deaf experiences, cultures and values of lifelong Jewish learning to discover, connect and flourish.
Gestures of Love Community Enrichment Corp.
Our Mission is to promote a healthier relationship and connection between the Deaf and hearing community by overcoming communication barriers through education and teaching the beautify language of sign.
TRIAD Deaf Services, Inc. is dedicated to serving the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind communities in Canton, Ohio, and the surrounding counties of Tuscarawas, Carroll, and Stark. Our mission is to connect the Deaf and hearing worlds by providing essential services such as ASL education, interpreting, advocacy, and community engagement. We strive to remove language barriers and ensure equal access to healthcare, education, and legal services, fostering inclusivity and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
Our programs are designed to serve individuals of all ages, from ASL classes for parents and families to youth leadership initiatives and social events that strengthen community bonds. With a focus on marginalized and underserved Deaf populations, we aim to create opportunities for growth, education, and self-advocacy.
Deaf Community Services (DCS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has ben making a difference in the San Diego Deaf community for over 50 years. Our purpose is to empower the Deaf community who are struggling with communication access by developing programs and services, such as advocacy, recovery programs, and ASL interpreting—to name a few, that will foster productive lives with equal access to the rights, privileges and opportunities that are available to the mainstream public.
Family Center on Deafness
In 1995 Deaf community leaders, Pinellas County school administrators, teachers, audiologists, and speech pathologists recognized that there was a severe lack of support and resources for Deaf and hard of hearing youth. They came together to establish after school support. As the youth grew so did the program. In 2003 Family Center on Deafness (FCD) was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Today FCD is recognized as a leader not only within Pinellas County, but also statewide and nationwide, as a model for providing services and programs to families with Deaf and hard of hearing children. FCD has set the standard for what programs need to be established to meet the responsibilities of a community that cares about its children, parents, and extended family members. FCD is committed to supporting Deaf and hard of hearing students and their families ensuring they lead successful, interactive, and meaningful lives.
Deaf Community Resource Center
Deaf Community Resource Center (DCRC) serves the needs of the Deaf Community through all phases of life, birth through end of life, by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate advocacy, day-to-day support, and education for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing individuals to promote self-determination and independence.