Last update: March 30, 2006
Deafnet Services
Interpreter Referral Service
Sign Language Classes
Training
Auxillary Equipment
Other Services
Interpreter Referral Service
Interpreters are on call 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. They are available to meet interpreting needs in a variety of settings. Fees are charged for interpreting services. Please contact us for a copy of the current fee schedule.
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Community Community meetings/activities Cultural events Federal/ State/ Local government meetings Nonprofit activities |
Legal Attorney/ client meetings Court hearings Insurance hearings Motor Vehicle hearings Social Security hearings Workman's comp hearings |
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Education College classes Public school classes P.T.A. meetings |
Counseling A.A. and N.A. meetings Family Financial Pyschological |
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Medical Emergencies Emergency room Home health services Hospitals/ In - and outpatient Medical appointments Physical therapy |
Employment Conferences/workshops Employment counseling Employment interviews Employer training Vocational rehabilitation |
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Other Funerals Home parties Personal appointments Religious services Weddings |
Sign Language Classes
Instruction in American Sign Language (ASL) is available for individuals or groups. Classes for children, businesses, and medical personnel are offered. Classes also may be designed to meet specific needs. Please contact us at Deafnet for information about class fees.
Training
In addition to sign language classes, training is provided on issues of relevance to the Deaf community. Topics include:
Use of TTYs and other specialized equipment
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
Deaf Awareness
How to use an interpreter
Auxiliary Equipment
Deafnet coordinates with other organizations to provide Deaf or Hard of Hearing people with auxiliary equipment such as:
Telecommunication devices for the Deaf (TTY/TDD)
Closed captioning decoders (CC)
Smoke detectors with strobe light
Signaling devices
Other services
Information/referral on Deafness and related issues
Meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month
Learning aids and novelties available for purchase