ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE

As an independent living center serving all of Oahu, Access to Independence offers services to people with all disability types, of all ages and cultures (Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Japanese, Chinese, Koreans, Filipinos and more). Their staff represents the community they serve and are from a diverse background as well.

Aloha State Association of the Deaf

ASAD Hawaii, an affiliate of the National Association of Deaf, is a nonprofit organization that aims to strive and meet its objectives in serving the deaf/hard of hearing people in the State of Hawai`i.

American with Disabilities Act

The ADA Home Page provides access to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations for businesses and State and local governments, as well as educational information regarding how the ADA applies to businesses. Suggested Article: Reaching Out to Customers with Disabilities

Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii (ATRC)

ATRC is a federally funded, private non-profit whose mission is to link people with technology and empower individuals through its use. Our primary role is as an education center for anyone interested about Assistive Technology.

Comprehensive Service Center (CSC)

The Comprehensive Service Center (CSC) is funded by the Hawai‘i State Legislature and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation through a contract with the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Center on Disability Studies (CDS).  The CSC offers a variety of educational classes, summer youth programs, and a one-stop referral service for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind. The CSC shares space with Signs of Self (SOS), an independent living agency for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind.

DeafTax.com

DeafTax.com offers professional tax preparation services for all types of personal and professional income tax returns ranging from individuals, married couples to businesses, non-profits, corporations and trusts in the U.S. We can resolve your complicated tax issues such as past year tax returns, change in filing due to death of a spouse or divorce, start-up and closing of a business or non-profit organization.

DEMO (Deaf Evangelism Mission Outreach)

Presenting the Gospel through:

• Small Group Bible Studies

• Retreats

• Workshops

• Mission Trips

Revend Daryl Wilford is ordained, and credentialed to do weddings. He does funerals, and hospital visitations too. Contact information: darylrev@yahoo.com or 808-256-1207 voice/text/Facetime.

Pacific Deaf-Blind Project

The Pacific Partnership for Deaf-Blind Technical Assistance Services represents a partnership between the Pacific Outreach Initiative at the Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawai‘i and the outlying Pacific Island nations of American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia (Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk, and Yap), Guam, Republic of Palau and Republic of the Marshall Islands.

National Deaf Center

You can download the resources you know and love, gain insight from research and learn more about the available online learning opportunities.

Community Schools for Adults

If you are interested in attending ASL classes at a community adult school, please contact the individual schools to find out their current schedule. Sign language is often offered at the Kaimuki Community School for Adults 808-733-8460.

Department of Education - Educational Interpreters

Govermentjobs.com provides detailed information about the Educational Interpreter job position. For the most current information, look for the Classified Support Services Personnel Recruitment contact information at the DOE website.

Disability and Communications Access Board

DCAB maintains a Recommended Fee Schedule for Providers HAR 11-218 and administers the interpreting credential Hawaii Quality Assurance System. Suggested Videos: ADA Videos in ASL

Hawaii Registry of Interpreters

Hawaii RID, Inc. is an affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID, Inc.), a non-profit professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the field of professional interpreting. Suggested Article: Live and Work in Hawaii

Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

HSDB is the only ASL immersion program for deaf and deaf-blind K-12 students in the State of Hawaii. They also offer Family ASL classes to families of Deaf children.

Island Skills Gathering

ISG offeres a complete array of assistive listening and alerting devices like Silent Call alerting system for a deaf person, a Comtek FM listening system for a hard of hearing person, or an augmentative communication device for a person with a speech disability.

JNJ Fishing

Jiro Maeda is a local Deaf who owns JNJ Fishing specialized in trolling fishes, diving and Sandbar tours. He repairs boat engines and also has experiences in fiberglass jobs.

Contact: (808) 372-5189 -can text or FaceTime

National Court Reporters Association

NCRA promotes excellence among court recorders through membership, certification, and educational resources. Suggested article: NCRA Code of Professional Ethics

“Patty Keeps Giving” Fund

Patty Sakal will always be remembered for her compassion, and generosity to the Deaf and interpreter communities. As a living tribute, HIS will give up to $3,000/year to a Deaf person(s), and up to $1,000/year to an interpreter(s).

If you are interested in an applying, send an email to info@interpretinghawaii.com.  Give us your contact information, and explain your need.   

HIS is not asking for donations for this fund.  The monies will come from HIS. 

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

RID is a national membership organization which advocates for excellence in interpretation services. RID establishes certification, encourages ongoing professional development and adherence to a code of professional conduct. Suggested articles: Standard Practice Papers

Relay Hawaii

Relay Hawaii provides options for communication technology to Deaf and Hard of Hearing residents of Hawaii.

STEPHANIE STEINLEIN-BALDING

Stephanie is an independent contractor and freelance graphic designer and photographer. She has worked on design projects for several clients including Honolulu Coffee, dozanü innovations, Sorenson Communications, European Deaf Youth, Hands Land, Deaf Tax, and many others.

THE MAN FROM A.S.L

Ed Chevy brought a new wave of The Man From A.S.L, instituting rock music, story, humor and American Sign Language into perspectives on stage. His one man show has visited more than 10 states, 50 public schools, 9 Deaf schools, 20 universities and 80 clubs. Ed is confident that everyone will be educated and be entertained.

Vocational Rehabilitation

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is a state-federal program for individuals with disabilities who require assistance to prepare for, secure, retain or regain employment.