This service includes sign language or oral interpreters, and real-time captioning. Hard of Hearing Services For persons who are hard of hearing, late-deafened or oral deaf. Includes training, information, referral and adaptive equipment demonstrations provided by a hard of hearing specialist. Geared toward bridging the communication barriers and reducing the isolation facing persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, ages 60 or older. Services vary from area to area and may include coping skills training, independent living services, and recreational activities.
Projects target high risk populations.
Communication Access Mentor Program Funds projects through local service providers for advanced training opportunities for interpreters to upgrade their skills. Regional Specialist Program Funds projects through local service providers to assist state and local governments, organizations and private entities in making their services accessible and readily available to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The program also addresses attitudinal and cultural barriers of the target population which may hinder successful service delivery, provides information and referral services, and may provide training geared toward the needs of both the service population and the service providers. Interpreter Outreach and Training Offers agency sponsored training opportunities for interpreters. Camp SIGN Camp SIGN is a week-long summer program for children between the ages of 8 and 17 who are deaf or hard of hearing.