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Support Groups
Hearing Loss Association of America
The LA’s support groups and other programs are designed to help people with hearing loss live more successfully and to show them that they don’t have to face hearing loss alone.
Alexander Graham Bell Association
AG Bell currently has over 40 chapters across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Families of deaf and hard of hearing children can connect with others through social events, educational workshops, and more. These inclusive chapters help families thrive. Find and join your local chapter today!
Deaf and HoH Forum
DeafandHoH is a website featuring hearing loss news, a discussion forum, resources for financial aid and other services, search directories for audiologists, hearing care facilities, speech-language pathologists, and more. The topics covered on the site include living with hearing loss, caring for a family member or friend with hearing loss, American Sign Language, and hearing loss products. You can also join open chat nights on select Wednesdays to enjoy live interaction!
Learn ASL
Hoboken Library Beginner Classes
Hoboken Library offers free virtual ASL classes for beginners. They have an interactive and immersive class for anyone age 13+ who wants to learn American Sign Language! Learn the fundamental principles of grammar & syntax, a basic vocabulary, & the conventions of conversational discourse in the Deaf community!
Discover Sign Language
In this sign language course, you will learn to skillfully fingerspell, master an array of signs, and confidently engage in conversations using phrases and full sentences. Silent instructional videos throughout the sign language training course provide an immersion in the Deaf experience to showcase proper sign techniques, highlight the importance of facial expressions, and develop fluency for meaningful conversations in this elegant and expressive language.
Start ASL
With Start ASL’s complete course you will learn true American Sign Language so you can join any signed conversation with complete confidence. Unlike most American Sign Language classes, we don’t just go over a bunch of random signs – we get you communicating right away.
Sign Language 101
Start learning to sign today with our free sign language videos. Dr Byron Bridges will walk you through the basics of American Sign Language, and share language tips.
SignSchool
SignSchool is a user-friendly free online platform for learning ASL. Using a modular curriculum of video lessons and interactive exercises, SignSchool aims to promote ASL learning in the hearing community to improve everyday communication accessibility between the Deaf and hearing.
Employment Help
NAD Employment Resource Center (NERC)
The NAD Employment Resource Center (NERC), dedicated to promoting improved employment of deaf and hard of hearing people. The purpose of the NERC is to provide employees and employers a single location with employment-related information, statistics and publications.
Getting Hired
Getting Hired provides focused support in employment for individuals with disabilities, professionals with disabilities, women, veterans, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and underrepresented communities.
Disabled Person Job Search
We work with employers who have a strong desire to hire qualified applicants with diverse backgrounds. Apply today for a great opportunity to work for a company that is committed to hiring individuals with disabilities.
PRIDE Industries
PRIDE Industries help working-age Americans with disabilities leverage their unique abilities to build meaningful careers. To do this, they offer a wide range of services, including job training, placement, on-the-job coaching, and skills development for independent living.
