Deaf & Hard of Hearing & Visual Impairment

California Deaf Access Program – Provides sign language interpreters, Advocacy Services, Job development, Counseling, Independent living skills and community education.

GLAD- Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness – LA county’s Deaf Access Program providing supports to ensure equal access to deaf and hard of hearing people.

GLAD Family Outreach Advocates – Assists with family outreach and Deaf Coaches

California Hands & Voices – Supports parents with resources, networks and information to improve communication access and education support.

California Hands & Voices Referral Page – Click here to fill out the online referral form.

California Hands & Voices ASTra – Education and Advocacy for parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children in school

Lead-K Family Services – Support for families with Deaf and hard of hearing children age 0-5.

SGPRC Beginner ASL Classes – Sign up for constant contact, see calendar or email Jessica Wilson for dates. Jwilson@sgprc.org

Deaf Latinos Beginner ASL Classes & Events– ASL classes in Spanish and Deaf Events, Parent community

Oklahoma School for the Deaf Free Online Classes – ASL I and ASLII self-paced online classes.

American Society for Deaf Children – ASL Classes, Webinars, support groups, resources and more.

GLAD In-Person ASL Classes– Level I and II. Check the website for seasonal classes throughout the year. Or email info@gladinc.org

John Tracey Center – Located in Los Angeles, JTC is the leading diagnostic and education center for children with hearing loss. They offer many resources in Audiology, Parent-Infant program, counseling

Lead-K – Early intervention for Deaf children 0-5

Lead-K Early Start Referral Form – Submit this form to refer infants and toddlers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing for Early Start services.

National Center for Hearing Assessment – Resources for early hearing screening and intervention.

Deaf Plus Parent Support Group (Zoom) – Meeting dates on flyer:

Deaf Plus refers to individuals who are deaf and have additional disabilities. This term applies to individuals served by the Regional Center with developmental or intellectual disabilities who are also are deaf or hard of hearing. This term helps to show the diverse needs of individuals in the Deaf community.

Deaf+ is a positive term, it is meant to bring awareness and create community!

“D/HH Plus is meant to be a positive term, not in any way negative or insensitive to the individual. In fact, I see it as an “A+” or “B+,” meaning the individual carries additional positive qualities. But it is a gift that needs to be carefully unwrapped. And it may not appear to be a gift when you first receive it. Time helps you appreciate, understand and unfold the possibilities. And the ‘Plus’ most often means the child and family have added responsibilities and requires additional expertise.” – Candace Lindow-Davies, MN Parent