Community Resources Section

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Explore our directory to find critical services and support network.

Healthcare

NYC Health + Hospitals Sign Access

Comprehensive medical care with full ASL and CART accommodation services for patients.

New York, NY (Citywide)
access@nychealth.org
(212) 555-0199
ASL Interpreters & CART Available
Mental Health

Deaf Wellness & Counseling Center

Specialized psychotherapy, addiction support, and mental wellness programs fluent in ASL.

Queens, NY
care@deafwellnessny.org
VP: (718) 555-0143
Fluent ASL Deaf Counselors
Legal Services

Deaf Rights Legal Center

Legal representation and advocacy regarding ADA compliance, workplace discrimination, and civil rights.

Manhattan, NY
help@deafrightslegal.org
(212) 555-0188
Accessible Intake & Captioning Support
Education

Empire State ASL & Literacy Center

Continuing education, adult literacy, and English/ASL bilingual programs for deaf learners.

Bronx, NY
info@empireasliteracy.org
(917) 555-0112
Bilingual ASL/English Classrooms
Employment

DeafWorks Career Network

Job placement, resume assistance, and workplace accommodation support for deaf job seekers.

Manhattan, NY
jobs@deafworks.org
VP: (646) 555-0177
Job Coaching & VRS Interviewing
Housing

Metro Accessible Housing Support

Assisting deaf residents with accessible housing, visual alert systems, and tenant advocacy.

Staten Island, NY
support@metrohousing.org
(347) 555-0166
Visual Alarm Installations & Advice
Interpreting Services

Metro Deaf Language Services

On-demand in-person and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) for legal, medical, and community events.

Brooklyn, NY
dispatch@metrodeaf.org
VP: (347) 555-0142
24/7 ASL & Certified Deaf Interpreters
DeafBlind Services

Helen Keller National Center

Specialized training and support for individuals who are DeafBlind or have combined vision and hearing loss.

Sands Point, NY
hkncinfo@hknc.org
VP: (516) 555-0120
Tactile Sign Language & SSP Support
Government Agencies

NYC Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

City government agency ensuring equal access, city services compliance, and disability policy.

New York, NY
mopd@cityhall.nyc.gov
(212) 555-0100
Full Civic & Citywide Accommodations
Deaf Organizations

NYC Black Deaf Advocates (NYCBDA)

Empowering and connecting the Black Deaf and Hard of Hearing community through advocacy and leadership.

New York, NY
contact@nycbda.org
VP: (212) 555-0155
Community Events & Cultural Leadership
Emergency Resources

NYC 911 Text-to-Emergency Service

Direct text message emergency reporting system for Deaf and Hard of Hearing New Yorkers.

Citywide Access
emergency@nyc.gov
Text 911 Direct
Direct Text Dispatch Active
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