We have compiled resources of Federal, State, and Local agencies; non-profits; and education links that focus on aiding the Deaf community.
Federal / National Level
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
RID - Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
State Level
OCRID - Ohio Chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
OOD - Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
ORCC - Ohio Relay Consumer Committee
OSDAA - Ohio School for the Deaf Alumni Association
OASLTA - Ohio American Sign Language Teacher's Association
OYO - Oyo Camp for Youth with Hearing Loss
Education
Ohio School for the Deaf
St Rita School for the Deaf
If there are issues related to Deaf Education in any mainstreaming school system, please contact one of the OAD Executive Board members to assist you. It is your right to serve as an advocate for your child. OAD will look into this matter in your deaf child's behalf.
College
Gallaudet University
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
CSUN - Deaf Education And Families project
Interpreter Agencies
Ohio Association of the Deaf, Inc
Hallenross and Associates, LLC
Interpreters of the Deaf, LLC
Deaf Choice Inc.
Interpreter Training Programs
Cincinnati State Community and Technical College
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Degree: ITP Associate’s Degree and Deaf Studies Certificate
Web Site: Cincinnati State Community and Technical College
Contact: Dawn Caudill 513-569-5753 dawn.caudill@cincinnatistate.edu
Columbus State Community College
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Degree: Associate's Degree
Web Site: Columbus State Community College
Contact: Christine Evenson cevenson@cscc.edu 614-287-5616 v
Cuyahoga Community College
Location: Parma, Ohio
Degree: Associate's Degree
Web Site: Cuyahoga Community College
Contact: Donna Liebenauer 216-987-5219 donna.liebenauer@tri-c.edu
Kent State University
Location: Kent, Ohio
Degree: Bachelor's degree
Web Site: Kent State University
Contact: Kathy Geething kathyj@zoominternet.net
Ohio University-Chillicothe
Location: Chillicothe, Ohio
Degree: Associate's Degree
Web Site: Ohio University-Chillicothe
Contact: Becky Saunders saunderb@ohio.edu 740-243-3161 ext. 267
Sinclair Community College
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Degree: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in American Sign Language Interpreting for the Deaf (ASLID)
Web Site: Sinclair Community College
Contact: Phyllis Adams phyllis.adams@sinclair.edu 937-512-2722
Washington State Community College
Location: Marietta, Ohio
Degree: Associate's Degree
Web Site: Washington State Community College
Contact: James Draper jdraper@wscc.edu 740-374-8716 Ext 2111
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