Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support & Resources
Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services: Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services empowers Deaf and Deaf-Blind survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment to transform their lives, while striving to change the beliefs and behaviors that foster and perpetuate violence. We provide comprehensive services to individuals and families, community education, and advocacy on systems and policy issues. NATIONAL DEAF HOTLINE
Videophone: 1 (855) 812-1001 Email: [email protected] Deaf advocates at ADWAS answer videophone calls and emails 24/7.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Advocates are available to help individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) or by chat or ADWAS Main Office VP: (206) 922-7088
We offer the same advocacy through chat services, available 24/7/365 for those affected by domestic abuse. The Hotline has partnered with the Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS) to ensure Deaf advocates are available to respond through email and video phone to those callers seeking help.
Videophone: 1 (855) 812-1001 Email: [email protected] Deaf advocates at ADWAS answer videophone calls and emails 24/7.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Advocates are available to help individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) or by chat or ADWAS Main Office VP: (206) 922-7088
We offer the same advocacy through chat services, available 24/7/365 for those affected by domestic abuse. The Hotline has partnered with the Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS) to ensure Deaf advocates are available to respond through email and video phone to those callers seeking help.
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID), a national membership organization, plays a leading role in advocating for excellence in the delivery of interpretation and transliteration services between people who use sign language and people who use spoken language. In collaboration with the Deaf community, RID supports our members and encourages the growth of the profession through the establishment of a national standard for qualified sign language interpreters and transliterators, ongoing professional development and adherence to a code of professional conduct.