Community resources
Deaf Organizations & Resources
Our favorite Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind organizations, from mental health and advocacy to art, sports and community.
These are resources we recommend. It isn't a list of organizations ASL Spring has donated to.
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38 organizations
Mental health & wellness
Therapy and wellness services in ASL, often from Deaf professionals.
- Deaf Counseling CenterNationwide therapy in ASL from Deaf licensed professionals.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- National Deaf TherapyMental health therapy in ASL with fluent Deaf therapists.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- JoouxA sexual wellness center offering education and services for Deaf communities.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
Safety & survivor support
Advocacy for Deaf survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS)Runs the National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline with Deaf advocates.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Our Deaf Survivors CenterAccessible advocacy for Deaf survivors, based in Worcester, MA.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- DeafHopeDeaf-led support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
Advocacy & national organizations
The groups working on Deaf rights, access and language, nationally and worldwide.
- National Association of the Deaf (NAD)The leading US civil rights organization of and for Deaf people.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- World Federation of the DeafThe international voice of Deaf communities and sign language rights.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Hearing Loss Association of AmericaSupport and advocacy for people who are hard of hearing.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)Certifies ASL interpreters and sets professional standards.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
Community-specific
Organizations by and for Deaf people across race, culture and identity.
- National Black Deaf AdvocatesAdvocacy and leadership for Black Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Black Deaf CenterResources, books, workshops and vlogs centering Black Deaf experiences.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Asian SignersPromotes Asian cultural diversity and representation through education and video.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- National Asian Deaf CongressA national organization for Asian Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Intertribal Deaf CouncilA community for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Indigenous people.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Deaf Queer Resource CenterResources for Deaf LGBTQ+ people.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Queer ASLASL classes for 2SLGBTQIA+ learners, taught by Deaf queer instructors.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
DeafBlind
Support, training and community for DeafBlind people.
- American Association of the DeafBlindA national organization of and for DeafBlind people.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Helen Keller National CenterTraining and services for youth and adults who are DeafBlind.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Deaf-Blind Contact CenterSocial and recreational programs for DeafBlind adults.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
Families & education
For parents of deaf children and Deaf students planning their future.
- American Society for Deaf ChildrenSupport for families raising deaf and hard of hearing children.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Hands & VoicesA parent-driven network supporting families of deaf children.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- National Deaf CenterResearch and resources to improve college and career outcomes for deaf people.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Gallaudet UniversityThe world’s only university designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
Arts, media & performance
Deaf artists, performers and storytellers.
- ASL SlamHosts poetry and storytelling performances by Deaf artists in ASL.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- DPANA Deaf-led nonprofit making media accessible through ASL production.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Deafinitely DopeASL hip hop performances, interpreting and workshops.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Deaf TalentConnects studios with Deaf actors, writers, directors and consultants.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Deaf West TheatreA theatre company creating productions in ASL and English.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Deaf Film FestivalCelebrates Deaf filmmakers and storytelling in Austin, Texas.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Deaf RaveMusic events created for Deaf audiences.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
Community, sports & recreation
Ways to meet people, play and give back.
- Deaf SocialsFind Deaf events, socials and clubs across the US.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Camp Mark SevenSummer camps and programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in Old Forge, New York.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- USA Deaf Sports FederationThe national governing body for Deaf sports, including the Deaflympics team.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- Off-The-Grid MissionsDelivers disaster aid to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
- DEAF, Inc.A Massachusetts nonprofit serving Deaf and DeafBlind people.Visit website (opens in a new tab)
Know an organization we should add?
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