Resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

There are many organizations that have resources for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing.  Below are a few resources and organizations you may find helpful:

• Arundel Lodge Inc.
  
  
• Health Bridges provides information segements and resources to people who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing.
  
  
• Deaf Community Advocacy Network provides services to the thousands of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people living in the United States
  
  
• The Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses is a non-profit organization that serves Deaf and Hard of Hearing healthcare professionals and students worldwide.  They also have a Mentorship Program that matches Deaf and Hard of Hearing professionals with anyone who needs guidance navigating the healthcare fields - medical, nursing, dental, audiology, veterinary, EMS, sports health, and more.
  
  
• The National Deaf Center's mission is to close substantial gaps in education and employment that exist for deaf people in the United States and its territories.
  
  
• The American Society for Deaf Children is the premier source of information for people who must make decisions about deaf children: parents, families, providers, educators, legislators, and advocates.
  
  
• The Deaf Counseling Center is a Deaf-owned and operated counseling and consulting practice staffed by Deaf licensed professional therapists.
  
  
• The Deaf Addiction Services at Maryland is a statewide behavioral health treatment program for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals struggling with alcohol and/or drugs.
  
  
• The Jewish Social Service Agency has clinical social workers, therapists, and supported employment specialists who are fluent in ASL.
  
  
• The Maryland Governor's Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has a directory of services and agencies that support deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
  

You can also click here for a list of ASL Therapists in Maryland.