Deaf/Hard of Hearing Resources
Deaf+ is a positive term; it is meant to bring awareness and create community! Deaf Plus refers to individuals who are deaf and have additional disabilities. This term applies to individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities who are also deaf or hard of hearing. This term helps to show the diverse needs of individuals in the Deaf community.
- Agencies
- Equipment Resources
- Hearing Aids
- American Sign Language
- Mental Health Resources
- Know Your Rights
Deaf Agencies/Organizations
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD)
An organization that ensures equal access for the deaf and hard of hearing, deafblind, deaf disabled communities to all of life’s opportunities. GLAD provides Advocacy, IEP support, ASL workshops, peer counseling, Independent Living Skills, ASL classes, interpreting services, and employment services.
Deaf Latinos y Familias Organization
A non-profit organization run by parents for parents. Provides ASL classes in Spanish and English. Workshops to strengthen the relationship between parents and their child in Deaf education.
California Hands & Voices
Parent driven organization that supports families with children who are Deaf Plus. They provide parent to parent support activities, advocacy and DHH resources.
No Limits for Deaf Children and Families
An afterschool program that teaches deaf children (birth to 21 years) and their families the skills to succeed in school and in life through its national theater programs, family-centered educational centers & pop-up sites; all at no cost.
DeafLA
Looking for opportunities to connect with others through community events and entertainment in Greater Los Angeles? This website provides a listing of local and virtual community ASL events.
NorCal Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
A non-profit community-based organization serving Deaf individuals.
Equipment/Technology/Adaptive Resources
California Connect
California Connect also called the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP), distributes telecommunications equipment to individuals certified as having difficulty using the telephone. Equipment is available at no charge to eligible individuals.
Disabled Resources Center (DRC)
Assistive technology loan program – provides short-term loans of assistive devices and gadgets that can help you live independently.
Attainment Company
This organization provides low and high-tech AAC devices for communication.
Need Hearing Aid Support?
Hearing Aid Assistance Program
This program provides financial assistance for hearing aids with limited income.
The Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Program (HACCP)
The Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Program (HACCP) offers hearing aid coverage to eligible children and youth, ages 0-20, including supplemental coverage for hearing aids.
Websites to Purchase Deaf and Hard of Hearing Equipment
Want to Learn American Sign Language for Free?
Online or in-person ASL classes, Taft Elementary, Santa Ana
Instructor is a Deaf and hard of hearing teacher, she teaches basic American Sign- Language in Spanish, English and ASL.
Update 10/2025: Santa Ana Unified School District is currently updating its website,check back regularly for updates.
Oklahoma School for the Deaf
Basic courses in conversational American Sign Language, taught on Zoom or in person.
Sign School
Fun and free resource for learning ASL at your own pace.
ASL Sign Language Pocket Sign
Learn ASL thru daily free lessons, fun interactive games, lessons, study guides, alphabet, dictionary.
Signals
American Sign Language Dictionary, search and compare thousands of words and phrases in ASL. The largest collection of video signs online.
Deaf Plus Mental Health Resources
Five Acres
Five Acres is a nonprofit organization that provides mental health care, foster care, adoption, and family support in Southern California since 1888.
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness
Free counseling services.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
24/7 confidential counselors to assist and support individuals during a crisis in ASL.
Know Your Rights
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.
Pacific ADA Center – ADA News and Information
Trainings and resources on ADA Law.
ADA Requirements: Effective Communication
Requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act to Provide Effective Communication to Deaf Consumers.