Deaf Community Resources
The resource lists below are always growing and evolving. If you know of a resource that is beneficial for local interpreters and stakeholders of the interpreting profession, please email us at vp@orid.org. ORID does not endorse any of these resources specifically, and we encourage individuals to use their professional judgment in accessing any and all websites or organizations.
Deaf Theatre -Deaf Theatre in Washington
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Washington State Deaf Calendar of Events - Calendar of upcoming Deaf Community events in Washington State
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Oregon Deaf Calendar of Events - Calendar of upcoming Deaf events in Oregon, provided by OAD
DHCC Know Your Rights - Learn about your rights
- NAD Advocacy Letters - Collection of advocacy letters for getting interpreters and other accommodations in a variety of settings
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ORID Letter to Provide Interpreter - A letter you can share with organizations who are resistant to providing an interpreter
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File Charge of Workplace Discrimination - Information about filing a complaint of workplace discrimination through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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RID Interpreter Database - Use this database to check an interpreter's certifications or find an RID member
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OAD Directory of Interpreting Agencies in the state of Oregon
Deaf Community
Organizations
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DeafOregon Web - Information on Deaf people and organizations in Oregon
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Deaf Web Washington - Information on Deaf people and organizations in Washington State
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National Association of the Deaf (NAD) - Largest consumer organization of, by, and for Deaf people in the USA
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Oregon Association of the Deaf (OAD) - Oregon State chapter of National Association of the Deaf.
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SW Washington Center of the Deaf (SWCD) - Community service center in Vancouver, WA
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Washington State Association of the Deaf (WSAD) - Washington State chapter of National Association of the Deaf
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NAD National Association of the Deaf
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NBDA - National Black Deaf Advocates
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HEARD - Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of Deaf Communities
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AADB American Association of the Deaf-Blind
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WFD- World Federation of the Deaf Deaf
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WFDB- World Federation of the Deaf-Blind
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Deaf Sports Organizations
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NW Athletic Association of the Deaf (NWAAD) - competitive sports organization serving WA, OR, ID, BC
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U.S. Deaf Ski & Snowboard Association (USDSSA) - National organization of Deaf skiers and snowboarders
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USA Deaf Sports Federation (USADSF) - Umbrella federation of 18 Deaf sports organizations in the USA
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Online College Guide for Deaf Students-https://www.intelligent.com/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-student-online-college-guide/