Deaf Related Links
ASL Browser (learn signs) - Look up and watch thousands of ASL signs in video. Described and Captioned Media Program - Provides awareness to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and deaf-blind of equal access to communication and learning through the use of captioned educational media and supportive collateral materials. Deaf Nation - Premier destination for people wanting to stay updated about the latest happenings in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Deaf Times - On-line website used by people with news, event announcements, things for sale, and anything you would find in a newspaper. Division of Rehabilitative Services (DORS) - DORS prepares people with disabilities to go to work, to stay on the job, or remain independent in the home or community. Rehabilitation counselors in offices throughout Maryland provide or arrange for services that may include career counseling, assistive technology, vocational training and/or job placement assistance. Department of Disabilities Administration (DDA) - The mission of the DDA is to provide leadership to assure the full participation of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in all aspects of community life. In addition, DDA's goal is to promote their empowerment to access quality supports and services necessary to foster personal growth, independence and productivity Gallaudet University - Leads the world in undergraduate liberal arts education, career development, and outstanding graduate programs for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students. Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) - The nation’s largest organization for people with hearing loss. HLAA exists to open the world of communication for people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy and support. Maryland Association of the Deaf (MDAD) - MDAD is a non-profit consumer advocacy organization which strives to promote the quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Maryland. It is supported by membership dues and contributions. Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) - Provides free public education for children from birth through age 21 who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, reside in Maryland, and meet the MSD admissions criteria. Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP) - The mission of the Maryland Technology Assistance Program is to establish a statewide, consumer responsive system for the delivery of technology related assistance to individuals with disabilities, under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998. National Association of the Deaf (NAD) - Promotes, protects, and preserves the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the USA. Office of Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Services (ODHH) - The Governor's ODHH was created to promote the general welfare of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the State of Maryland. Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) - National membership organization of professionals who provide sign language interpreting/transliterating services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons.TDI – (also known as Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc.) was established in 1968 originally to promote further distribution of TTYs in the deaf community and to publish an annual national directory of TTY numbers. Today, it is an active national advocacy organization focusing its energies and resources to address equal access issues in telecommunications and media for four constituencies in deafness and hearing loss, specifically people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, late-deafened, or deaf-blind.
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