Mill Neck Foundation, Inc.
The Mill Neck Foundation for the Deaf is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources and funding opportunities to support the programs and services of its affiliates - Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, Mill Neck Services for the Deaf, and Lutheran Friends of the Deaf (collectively, the Mill Neck Family of Organizations). Together, we are committed to serving the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community through every stage of life, from infancy, to K-12 education, to employment, to eldercare, and everything in between.
Our mission is to create a world in which Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals are included, empowered, celebrated, and embraced as equals through equitable education practices, sign language, supported employment, and accessible habilitation programs and services.
DVAS (Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services)
Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services (DVAS) is an agency that was officially established in 2000. We are an advocacy agency culturally and linguistically designed to meet the specific needs of Deaf, Deaf/Blind, and Hard of Hearing individuals and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. DVAS provides direct services, gives support to individuals and survivors, offers training to professionals, educates the Deaf and hearing community, and works on collaborating with local agencies.
Deaf New American Advocacy Inc
Our mission is to provide a safe space for Deaf New Americans to develop education, leadership and life skills without limitation in a way honors their culture and traditions. We work to accommodate the needs of this community in which they can create their own barrier free future.
Hands United (Manos Unidas)
We work with immigrant populations with Deaf and hard of hearing children. We provide many services such as ASL classes in spoken Spanish, workshops on a variety of topics including IEPs, college transition and using drawing to communicate. We also help families connect to other services like DVR, health insurance, immigration lawyers, video phones and schools. All of our events and classes are free to families. We also offer services for translation with any combination of English, Spanish, and ASL.
DeafCAN! is the human service program/s under Christ the King Deaf Church. Although within a church organizations, all of DeafCAN!'s services are fully inclusive and do not discriminate in any way. DeafCAN!'s services include:
Case Management in two SE PA Counties
Support for Deaf refugees/immigrants/asylees
Support for Deaf prisoners and returning citizens
SSP Services for DeafBlind in SE PA
Education - ASL classes and community workshops on Deaf Awareness
DeafCAN! is now in it's 15th year and serves an average of 200 unduplicated individuals each year.
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.
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).
Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre
Since 1972 the Mission of DHCC has been to advocate for and promote equal communication access, educational service, cultural awareness and economic development to the Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing populations in the greater Philadelphia region and surrounding areas.
The services our organization provides are:
24-hour, 7 day a week interpreting services.
Advocacy Services available to fight for ones right to communication access, and teach self-advocacy.
Education services, providing American Sign Language classes to various parts of the Greater Philadelphia Region.
Special programs such as DeafCounts for emergency preparedness, sensitivity training, domestic violence in Deaf and Disabled, and more.
Community programs and events, hosting local family fun and open events for our community to enjoy.
Founded in 2018 by Dr. Alicia Wooten and Dr. Barbara Spiecker, Atomic Hands addresses the unique challenges deaf STEMists face, such as English-centric learning and inaccessible, auditory-centered science resources.
With multiple ASL resources available, including STEM videos, storybooks, dictionaries, and a Deaf STEMist Network, Atomic Hands aims to foster wonder and curiosity in STEM fields through ASL-centric resources. In addition to online resources and social media education, Atomic Hands offers custom and personalized services that include, but are not limited to, translation, training, consultation, workshops, and resource development.
Symbolized by its name, Atomic Hands integrates the fundamental principles of STEM with the expressive power of sign language, aiming to bridge these two worlds and promote an inclusive, dynamic exchange of STEM ideas. Learn more at atomichands.com.