Library Guides: SLHS 1100 Guide to Resources: ASL 1: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Resources

Organizations and Services

Whether you are learning ASL because you have Deaf friends or family, or because you simply want to learn more about the Deaf community, or if you are Deaf or HoH yourself, it may be helpful to know what services and organizations exist for Deaf and HoH people.

DeafLEAD
Dr. Logan is the Executive Director of DeafLEAD, an agency which provides crisis services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
From the website: "The Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing works with individuals, service providers, businesses, organizations, and state agencies to improve the lives and opportunities of all Missourians with hearing loss."
There is a "Resources" tab on the website's homepage, which links to additional services.
Missouri Department of Mental Health: Deaf Services
This page includes information about mental health services available to Deaf people.
Greater Columbia Association of the Deaf
This is a Columbia-based organization which focuses on social and athletic events for the local Deaf community, as well as charitable work.
National Association of the Deaf
The National Association of the Deaf website hosts news, info, and resources relating to the NAD and the Deaf world.
World Federation of the Deaf
The World Federation of the Deaf is an international organization that promotes the human rights of Deaf people around the world.
National Black Deaf Advocates
From the website: "National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA) is the official advocacy organization for thousands of Black Deaf and Hard of Hearing Americans."