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CRRL My Librarian: Resources for Deaf Adults
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A list of helpful websites for Deaf adults in our community. Similar state and community resources may exist in other localities.
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Central Rappahannock Regional Library
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The Access Services Department of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library is dedicated to ensuring that the library remains accessible to everyone, rega...Show more
The Access Services Department of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library is dedicated to ensuring that the library remains accessible to everyone, regardless of specialized or adaptive needs. Access Services is headquartered at Howell Branch, which has recently acquired a Sorenson device. Available for public use, the Sorenson enables easier distance communication between ASL users and the hearing through video relay translation.
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"The disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) is the designated Protection and Advocacy organization for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Using funding ...Show more
"The disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) is the designated Protection and Advocacy organization for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Using funding received from federal grants, we help clients with disability-related problems like abuse, neglect, and discrimination. We work with individuals who are living in institutions and in the community. We provide legal services and direct representation as resources allow. We provide everyone who contacts us with some basic information and tools, when possible."
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Located in Fredericksburg, this regional office - one of many throughout the state - helps people with different disabilities lead more independent lives....Show more
Located in Fredericksburg, this regional office - one of many throughout the state - helps people with different disabilities lead more independent lives. They are a point of contact for many state programs, including the Technology Assistance Program (TAP).
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"Please join us as we unite the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind community in Fredericksburg!" You'll find events and meet-ups here, includi...Show more
"Please join us as we unite the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind community in Fredericksburg!" You'll find events and meet-ups here, including Deaf Chat Coffee, Signs of Fun Camp (for children, but adults volunteer), and open-caption movie showings.
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Many college-minded Deaf find their academic home at Gallaudet in downtown Washington, D.C. Tours are available for prospective students, as are scholarsh...Show more
Many college-minded Deaf find their academic home at Gallaudet in downtown Washington, D.C. Tours are available for prospective students, as are scholarships. Hearing students can also apply. Gallaudet may be visited by train (Virginia Railway Express to Union Station - switch to Metro to take the Red Line to the NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave stop)
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Through accommodations and other support services on campus, Germanna strives to provide a quality experience for all qualified students with disabilities...Show more
Through accommodations and other support services on campus, Germanna strives to provide a quality experience for all qualified students with disabilities. All services are provided given that they don’t change the integrity of the class. Furthermore, services are provided at no charge to the student.
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Services may include, but are not limited to: ASL Interpreters, CART real-time speech-to text transcription services, Typewell meaning-for-meaning real-ti...Show more
Services may include, but are not limited to: ASL Interpreters, CART real-time speech-to text transcription services, Typewell meaning-for-meaning real-time speech-to-text transcription services, appropriate assistive listening devices, and closed-captioning services. It is important to contact the Office of Disability Resources at least 2 months before starting classes at UMW, to set up services throughout your time attending. Relevant forms are available at this site.
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The Virginia Association of the Deaf is a very active group that serves Deaf interests, including legislation, and has regular meetings and a yearly conference.
The Virginia Association of the Deaf is a very active group that serves Deaf interests, including legislation, and has regular meetings and a yearly conference.
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This new database showcases Deaf history, culture, and resources throughout the state.
This new database showcases Deaf history, culture, and resources throughout the state.
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The Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) promotes accessible communication so that persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing may fu...Show more
The Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) promotes accessible communication so that persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing may fully participate in programs, services and opportunities throughout the Commonwealth. Local offices may provide employment mentorship and act as a link to the Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center, which works with individuals to develop job skills and independent living skills, including driving.
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Links to information on specialized weather radios (allow vibrating alerts), wireless emergency alerts, TTY and VRS alert access, and laptop/desktop weather alerts.
Links to information on specialized weather radios (allow vibrating alerts), wireless emergency alerts, TTY and VRS alert access, and laptop/desktop weather alerts.
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WWRC provides vocational evaluation and training services, as well as independent living skills for people with a wide variety of disabilities in a reside...Show more
WWRC provides vocational evaluation and training services, as well as independent living skills for people with a wide variety of disabilities in a residential setting. Evaluations may take a few days, while more involved training for may take a few months. WWRC is coordinated through the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and other state agencies.
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