Agency for Hearing

http://www.agencyforhearing.org
The agency's programs include a comprehensive audiology clinic, the Hearing Aid Loan program, school and industrial hearing screenings, outreach to senior centers and preschools, recreation camp, coping skills classes and a support group. Sacramento County has recently provided a Mobile Hearing Clinic. This allows us to take full audiology and hearing aid diagnosing services to people in need who are unable to come to our office.

Alliance for Technology Access (ATA)

http://www.ataccess.org
The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies.

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

http://www.afb.org
The American Foundation for the Blind promotes wide-ranging, systemic change by addressing the most critical issues facing the growing blind and visually impaired population—employment, independent living, literacy, and technology. In addition to its New York City headquarters, the American Foundation for the Blind maintains four National Centers in cities across the United States, and a Governmental Relations office in Washington, DC. 

Americans with Disabilities Act Information

http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
The U.S. Department of Justice provides information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through a toll-free ADA Information Line. This service permits businesses, State and local governments, or others to call and ask questions about general or specific ADA requirements including questions about the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

ASL Access

http://www.aslaccess.org
ASL Access provides access for public use to more than 200 American Sign Language (ASL) videos which are available for free loan in your local library.

Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA)

http://www.alda.org
ALDA was formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1987. Most of those that gathered there were total strangers who had never met or talked to another deafened person, yet they found themselves wonderfully comfortable with one another. There was an unspoken feeling of understanding and patience with each other's communication difficulties. The marvelous sense of fellowship lasted and led to more social gatherings and self help support groups, which swiftly evolved into the Association of Late Deafened Adults (ALDA). Today, ALDA's membership is international in scope. ALDA works collaboratively with other organizations around the world serving the needs of late-deafened people and extends a welcome to everyone, late-deafened or not, who supports our goals. 

California Department of Rehabilitation

https://www.dor.ca.gov/
The California Department of Rehabilitation works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities. 

California LifeLine

https://www.californialifeline.com/
California LifeLine is a state program that provides basic home phone service at a discount to eligible households.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center, Inc.

http://www.dhhsc.org
To advocate, seek equality, and promote self-determination through empowerment for those who seek our assistance; and to enhance the awareness and understanding of Deaf Culture and the unique communication needs of the deaf or individuals who are hard of hearing.

Deaf Community Services of San Diego, Inc.

http://www.dcsofsd.org
The mission of Deaf Community Services is to enrich the lives of people by providing services, education and advocacy that promote independence, opportunity, accessibility, and diversity. 

Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency (DCARA)

http://www.dcara.org
DCARA is a non-profit, community-based social service agency serving the deaf community. Established in 1962 as one of the first deaf-run agencies in the country, DCARA provides a comprehensive range of services to the deaf and hard of hearing people of the San Francisco Bay Area of California.  DCARA is governed by a deaf-majority board of directors, administered by a deaf majority, and staffed by a dedicated team of deaf and hearing people.  Funding comes from the State of California's Department of Social Services, the United Way, and private donations.

Diglo

https://www.diglo.com/
Since 1982, Diglo, formerly known as Harris Communications, has been the one-stop source for sign language books, TTYs, amplified telephones, signalers and vibrating clocks and more! From wireless pagers and assistive listening devices to sign language CDs, DVDs, books, videos and novelties, shop Harris Communications for a great selection of over 1,000 products for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, as well as for children, parents, teachers, students, interpreters and others interested in American Sign Language and the Deaf Culture.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

http://www.fcc.gov
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.

The FCC is directed by five Commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for 5-year terms, except when filling an unexpired term. The President designates one of the Commissioners to serve as Chairperson. Only three Commissioners may be members of the same political party. None of them can have a financial interest in any Commission-related business.

As the chief executive officer of the Commission, the Chairman delegates management and administrative responsibility to the Managing Director.

The Commissioners supervise all FCC activities, delegating responsibilities to staff units and Bureaus.

Federal Relay Service

https://www.federalrelay.us/
The Federal Relay Service (FRS) was established under Public Law 100-542, of the Telecommunications Accessibility Act of 1988. FRS provides Communication Assistants (CAs) who act as intermediaries for telecommunications between hearing individuals and individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and/or have speech disabilities.  

HandSpeak

http://www.handspeak.com
HandSpeak, formerly known as Sign Language Dictionary Online, became an independent "offspring" web site from the Deaf World Web in April 2000. HandSpeak has a unique content material due to its human connection and interactivity with users. The creator, Jolanta, is an i8media™ artist and inspirational teacher. She has visionaries, passionate ideas, and future plans for this site. In addition to sign languages and other features, she is currently expanding it with imagery language in connection with sign languages, sign stories, visual-gestural poetry and storytelling with more to come in the near future.

Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)

http://www.hearingloss.org
The Hearing Loss Association of America is the nation’s largest organization for people with hearing loss. The Hearing Loss Association of America exists to open the world of communication for people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy and support.

Hearing Loss Association of California (HLA-CA)

http://www.hearinglossca.org
The Hearing Loss Association of California is affiliated with the national organization, HLAA. There are about 30 local chapters of the organization throughout California.

National Association of the Deaf (NAD)

http://www.nad.org
The mission of the National Association of the Deaf is to promote, protect, and preserve the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.

National Council on Disability (NCD)

http://www.ncd.gov/
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting Americans with disabilities. NCD is composed of 15 members appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. In its 1986 report Toward Independence, NCD first proposed that Congress should enact a civil rights law for people with disabilities. In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law.

NCD's overall purpose is to promote policies, programs, practices, and procedures that guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability; and to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and inclusion and integration into all aspects of society.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)

http://www.nidcd.nih.gov
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) is one of the Institutes that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is the Federal government's focal point for the support of biomedical research. NIH's mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone. Simply described, the goal of NIH research is to acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Established in 1988, NIDCD is mandated to conduct and support biomedical and behavioral research and research training in the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. The Institute also conducts and supports research and research training related to disease prevention and health promotion; addresses special biomedical and behavioral problems associated with people who have communication impairments or disorders; and supports efforts to create devices which substitute for lost and impaired sensory and communication function.

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLSBPH)

http://www.loc.gov/nls/
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, administers the free program that loans recorded and braille books and magazines, music scores in braille and large print, and specially designed playback equipment to residents of the United States who are unable to read or use standard print materials because of visual or physical impairment.

NLS administers the program nationally while direct service to eligible individuals and institutions is the responsibility of cooperating libraries in the various states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. Service is also extended to eligible American citizens residing abroad.

NorCal Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

http://www.norcalcenter.org
NorCal Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing share the same overwhelming need to provide services in their respective regions and have educated the Legislature together on the need to make traditional social services accessible to the deaf population. This collaborative effort has resulted in incorporating an "of, by and for the deaf" philosophy with direct, one-one services provided by people skilled in the communication mode used by this population.

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

http://www.lighthouse-sf.org
The LightHouse promotes the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired through rehabilitation training and relevant services, such as access to employment, education, government, information, recreation, transportation and the environment.

Stroke Association of Southern California

http://www.strokesocal.org
Serving the needs of stroke survivors and caregivers in Los Angeles., Ventura, San Bernardino, Orange and Riverside counties for over 30 years, the Stroke Association of Southern California remains the only Southland agency devoted entirely to prevention, education and support programs for stroke — the leading cause of adult disability and third leading cause of death in the U.S.

Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc.

https://tdiforaccess.org/
TDI, Inc. is a national organization that promotes telecommunications and media accessibility for people who are deaf, late-deafened, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. TDI also publishes “The Blue Book: TDI National Directory and Resource Guide” with more than 500 pages of residential, organizational, and business TTY phone numbers.

United States Social Security Administration

https://www.ssa.gov/
In the United States, Social Security refers to the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) federal program. The original Social Security Act (1935) and the current version of the Act, as amended encompass several social welfare and social insurance programs.