The resource directory will be updated every three months around the 15th.
Please click on the topic below to navigate to the page related to that information.
- Statewide Organizations
- ASL Classes
- Clubs
- Contracted Case Management Services
- Deaf-Owned Businesses
- Deaf Ministries
- Education
- Foundations for Hearing Aids
- General Advocacy
- Human Services
- Interpreter Services
- Independent Living Centers
- Local Organizations
- Mental Health Services
- Newsletters
- Senior Deaf Citizens
- Sports
- Videophone relay service/Videophone products
Statewide Organizations
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald Memorial Home (AMH) | Board members working and serving the quality of Senior Citizen’s Nursing home serving for Deaf and Hard of Hearing elderly individuals. | President: Sharon Wesley-Dunn
info@archibaldmemorialhome.org Vice-President: Jackie McBroom Secretary: David Geeslin Treasurer: Daniel Chamberlain Board members: Mary Dall Micheal Galagan Ann Reifel Arlene Voltz | info@archibaldmemorialhome.org | www.archibaldmemorialhome.org | |
| Hoosier Outdoor Club of the Deaf (HOCD) | Outdoor Activities in the State of Indiana | Greg Gantt | ggantt3@gmail.com | ||
| Indiana Association of the Deaf (IAD) | Political and advocacy organization serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in the great State of Indiana since 1886 | President: Jeffrey Spinale | president@iadhoosiers.org | www.iadhoosiers.org | ASL class:
ASL@IADhoosiers.org E-mail: idn500@iadhoosiers.org |
| Indiana Chapter of Gallaudet University Alumni Association (ICGUAA)Social Fellowship for Gallaudet Alumnus in the State of Indiana | Social Fellowship for Gallaudet Alumnus in the State of Indiana | President: Leithia Whited | klswhit4@aol.com | ||
| Indiana Chapter of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (ICRID) | Non-profit Organization of professional interpreters, consumers, and persons interested in interpreting within the Deaf community in the State of Indiana | President: Carrie Martin | president@icrid.org | https://www.icrid.org/ | |
| Indiana Deaf Golfers Association (IDGA) | Contact Person: Greg Gantt
12192 Hoosier Road Fisher, Indiana 46037 VP: (317) 876-9850 | ggantt3@gmail.com | |||
| Indiana Deaf Heritage, Inc. | Enrichment about Deaf Culture and Awareness from the past to present. | President: Leithia Whited 1200 E. 42nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46204-2099 | klswhit4@aol.com | ||
| Indiana Deaf History Museum at ISD | Museum Director: Kris
Johnson 1200 E. 42nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46205-2099 | kjohnson@isd.k12.in.us | |||
| Indiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association (ISDAA) | President: Laura
Genrich-Perkins 1200 E. 42nd St. Indianapolis, IN 46205 | ISDAA2025@gmail.com |
ASL Classes
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASL Virtual Academy | ASL Online Class | https://aslvirtualacademy.com/ | |||
| Communication Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Online ASL Class (self-paced ASL Learning Platform) | https://www.csdhh.org/online-classes | |||
| Gallaudet University | ASL Online Class | aslconnect@gallaudet.edu | https://gallaudet.edu/asl-connect/asl-online-courses/ | ||
| Indiana Association of the Deaf (IAD) | ASL Class in classroom setting | Community coordinator: Jennifer Friede | communications@iadhoosiers.org | www.iadhoosiers.org | |
| Indiana School for the Deaf | Online ASL Class (self-paced ASL Learning Platform) | Kyndell Gonzalez | kgonzalez@isd.k12.in.us | https://www.deafhoosiers.com/ | |
| Purdue University | ASL Online Class | https://www.cla.purdue.edu/academic/slc/l/asl/online.html | |||
| Sign Language 101 | Online ASL Class (self-paced ASL Learning Platform) | www.signlanguage101.com | |||
| The Sign Language Center | Online ASL Class (self-paced ASL Learning Platform) | https://www.signlanguagecenter.com/ |
Clubs
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Indianapolis Deaf Club (GIDC) | Open Tuesdays from 10 am to 4 pm-Every Fridays and Saturdays from 6 pm to 3 am (Closing time is subjected without notice depending on the admission and/or private parties) |
President: Bonnie Conner House Manager: Ronnie Schieble Social Director: Misty Burdine (reservation for rental events) 1917 E. 46th Street Indianapolis, IN 46205-2168 VP: (317) 296-7290 (leave messages only) Public VP: (317) 489-5605 | Deafclub1917@gmail.com | ||
| Madison County Deaf Club (MCDC) |
First and Third Saturdays- Open to public at 5 pm and play Bingo at 7 pm. 4-6 times per year-, MCDC will have the potluck at noon and play Dingo at 2 pm only on Sundays. |
President: Rick Taylor P.O. Box 295 (mailing only) 750 E. Broadway Street Ingalls, IN 46048-0295 | jororkhd@aol.com |
Contracted Case Management Services
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deaf Community Services (Point of Contact) |
Director: Katy Kelley-Rademacher Case Managers: Jennifer Alka, Melissa Dove, & Mary Pickering 4740 Kingsway Drive Indianapolis, IN 46205 Voice: (317) 479-3240 VP: (317) 493-0107 or (317) 493-0446 FAX: (317) 479-2000 | advocate@eastersealscrossroads.org | https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/deaf-services-case-management/ | krademacher@eastersealscrossroads.org | |
| DeafLink |
Case Manager: Cassidy Cwiertnia 5821 S. Anthony Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46816 VP: (260) 440-3013 | cassidyc@the-league.org | www.the-league.org | ||
| Linda Greeno | VP: (463) 900-7570 | LGreeno@eastersealscrossroads.org | |||
| Tradewinds (formerly DSI) |
Director: Debbie Pampalone 3198 East 83rd Place Merrillville, IN 46410 VP: (219) 576-7091 Voice: (219) 945-0100 ext. 212 | dpampalone@tradewindsnwi.org |
Deaf-Owned Business
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H & G Movers |
Owner: Robert Haney, Jr. Phone: (260) 203-7114 | handgmovers@yahoo.com | www.hagmovers.com |
Deaf Ministries
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Calamet Area Deaf Mission C/O Southside Christian Church | Deaf Class meets Rm 17, Deaf Worship meets in Library. |
1000 Broadmoor Ave Munster, IN 46323 | https://sscc7.tripod.com/alt/index10.htm | ||
| Christ Lutheran Church | Services: 9:30 -10:30 AM |
345 N. Kitley Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 | |||
| Deaf Michiana Missionary Church | Meets: Room N203 Gospel Center Missionary Church |
930 S. 30th St South Bend, IN 46615 | Deaf Pastors, on Facebook | ||
| Greater Indianapolis Deaf Ministries | Services held at Nehemiah Bible Church, 10 am-12 noon Sundays |
Contact person: Dr. Francis Casale, Pastor
1035 N. Oxford Street Indianapolis, IN 46201 | gidm1917@gmail.com | ||
| Heartland Church | Schedule: Sundays 10am |
14900 E 126th Street Fishers, IN 46038 | adodd76@hotmail.com | www.heartlandchurch.com | |
| Lighthouse Baptist Deaf Church |
Deaf Pastor: Mike Holman 858 W. 250 North Lebanon, IN 46052 VP: (765) 680-0066 Text: (219) 484-0119 | lighthousebaptist@sbcglobal.net | |||
| Silent Blessings Deaf Ministries |
8930 Bash St., Suite E Indianapolis, IN 46256-1285 Voice/VP: (317) 288-0757 Toll Free: (877) FOR-DEAF | www.silentblessings.org | |||
| Southport Heights Christian Church | Wheelchair accessible, Deaf Pastor, ASL Classes, Teen and children’s classes |
7154 S. McFarland Rd Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317)783-7714 | www.southportheights.org/ | ||
| Tri-State Deaf Church |
Schedule Sunday school at 9:30am & Deaf Worship at 10:30 am A dual church combined with a large hearing fellowship, Grace Baptist. Tri-State Deaf Church meets in the old sanctuary. All services in ASL and voice interpreted for the sign language impaired. |
808 SE 3rd Street Evansville, IN 47713 Voice: (812) 402-1302 |
Education
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University–Special Education | Working with Deaf students either at Deaf school or at mainstreaming program |
Chair: Dr. David McInstosh Department of Special Education 2000 W. University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 Voice: (765) 285-5700 FAX: (765) 285-4280 | demcintosh@bsu.edu | www.bsu.edu/spced | |
| Bethel College | Interpreter Training Program (ITP) this will require to get IIC (Indiana Interpreting Certification) |
Chair: Edwin Carrington 1001 Bethel Circle Mishawaka, IN 46545 Voice: (574) 257-7615 VP: (866) 971-6389 | edwin.carrington@betheluniversity.edu | www.betheluniversity.edu | |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Interpreter Training Program (ITP) this will require to get IIC (Indiana Interpreting Certification) |
Chair: Dawn Caudill 3520 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45223-2690 Voice: (513) 569-1829 | dawn.caudill@cincinnatistate.edu | ||
| Goshen College | Interpreter Training Program (ITP) this will require to get IIC (Indiana Interpreting Certification) |
ASL Program Director: Colleen Geier 1700 South Main St. Goshen, IN 46526 Voice/VP: (574) 535-7467 | cgeier@goshen.edu | www.goshen.edu | |
| Harper College | ASL Studies, not an Interpreting Training Program |
1200 W. Algonquin Rd Palatine, IL 60067 Voice: (847) 925-6266 | am24646@harpercollege.edu | https://www.harpercollege.edu/academics/liberal-arts/world-languages/asl/index.php | |
| Indiana School for the Deaf | Bilingual/Bicultural Education for the Preschool through High School students and Outreach Programs |
Superintendent: Kimberly “Kim” Kause 1200 E. 42nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46205-2099 Voice: (317) 550-4807 VP: (317) 493-0459 | kkause@isd.k12.in.us | www.deafhoosiers.com | |
| Indiana University | ASL Classes (Interpreting Education Program) not Interpreting Training Program (ITP) |
Coordinator: Joseph F. Murray 1000 E. 7th Street Office 215 E Bloomington, IN 47405-7002 VP/Voice: (812) 558-0118 | jfmurray@indiana.edu | https://sphs.indiana.edu/ | (Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences Website: (ASL program under this link) |
| IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis) | Interpreting Training Program this will require to get IIC (Indiana Interpreting Certification) |
Director: Becca Niethammer ASL/English Interpreting Program World Language and Culture Department Cavanaugh Hall 422A 425 University Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46202-5140 | rnietham@iu.edu | ||
| Madonna University | Interpreting Training Program (ITP) |
Chair: Dan McDougall 36600 Schoolcraft Road Livonia, MI 48150 | dmcdougall@madonna.edu | ||
| Purdue University | ASL Courses/Minor, not Interpreting Training Program (both in-person & online) & Purdue Online Foundations of ASL (ASL 1 & ASL 2) and Deaf Culture. This program is designed for professionals and individuals interested in understanding ASL and Deaf Culture. |
Chair: Robin Shay West Lafayette, IN 47907-2038 FAX: (765) 588-3553 | shayra@purdue.edu | www.purdue.edu | |
| Purdue University Northwest | ASL Studies, not Interpreting Training Program |
Coordinator: Karen Donah 1401 S. US 421 Westville, IN 46391 Voice: (219) 785-5432 VP: (219) 785-8892 | kdonah@pnw.edu | www.pnw.edu | |
| St. Joseph School for the Deaf | Using listening and spoken language (not ASL) from birth to primary school |
Chief Program Officer: Lindy Powell 9192 Waldemar Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 Voice: (317) 471-8560 FAX: (317) 471-8627 | infrontdesk@sjid.org | ||
| The Learning Training Center | Mentoring Program only, not Interpreting Training Program |
Interpreting Director: Jenna MCullough 5750 Castle Creek Parkway, Suite 487 Indianapolis, IN 46250 Voice: (317) 537-8708 (Agency – Point of Contact) Voice: (317) 578-4577 (Scheduling an appointment or setting up an account) Voice: (317) 616-3684 FAX: (317) 578-1673 | dprice@ltcls.com | ||
| Vincennes University | ASL Studies, not Interpreting Training Program |
Associate Professor/ASL Program Chair: Bonnie Conner Administrative Assistant: Tami Dominguez American Sign Language Program 1200 E. 42nd Street Indianapolis IN 46205-2099 Voice: (317) 923-2305 VP: (317) 489-9353 FAX: (317) 924-2609 | bconner@vinu.edu | tdominguez@vinu.edu |
Foundations for Hearing Aids
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Hearing Tech, Inc. | Free hearing test |
3901 E. 98th Street, Suite 135 Indianapolis, IN, 46280 Voice: (317) 843-9001 | |||
| American Medical Resources Foundation |
P.O. Box 3609 36 Station Avenue Brockton, MA 02304 Voice: (508) 580-3301 | victor@amrf.com | www.amrf.com | ||
| Better Hearing Institute | Voice: (800) 327-9355 | www.betterhearing.org/HIA/assets/file/public/HIA_financial-assistance-guide.pdf | |||
| CareCredit and Starkey Soundchoice |
901 East Cerritos Avenue Anaheim, CA 92805 Voice: (800) 839-9078 | www.carecredit.com | |||
| Connecticut Tech Art Project |
25 Sigourney Street, 11th floor Hartford, CT 06106 Voice: (860) 424-4881 or (800) 537-2549TTY: (860) 424-4839 | www.cttechact.com | |||
| Community Service or Civil Organizations | Check online for your updated local organization contact. | www.civitaninternational.com www.quota.org www.sertoma.org | |||
| Disabled Children’s Relief Fund |
P.O. Box 89 402 Pennsylvania Avenue Freeport, NY 11520 Voice: (516) 377-1605 | www.rarediseases.org | |||
| Easterseals Crossroads Agencies | Over 400 local services centers with varying services, some assist low-income adults and children with hearing aids and other rehabilitative devices. |
4740 Kingsway Drive Indianapolis, IN 46205 Voice: (317) 466-1000 | www.easterseals.com | (find the local area-Indianapolis, IN 46205) | |
| Foundation for Sight & Sound | The Foundation for Sight & Sounds has partnered with EarQ Group to provide hearing aids to individuals with limited financial resources. |
Help America Hear (HAH) program at www.helpamericahear.org P.O. Box 1245 Smithtown, NY 11787 Voice: (631) 366-3461 | info@foundationforsightandsound.org | https://helpamericahear.org/projects/html | |
| Hearing Aid Benefits for retired State Employees | For more additional information, contact RIPE (contact information listed at link). | https://ripeainsurancetrust.com/insurance-benefits/family-hearing-benefits | |||
| Hearing Foundation | Voice: (800) 327-8077 | ||||
| Indiana Lions Speech & Hearing Project |
ILS&H Trustee: Steve Winegardner 4450 Manning Road Indianapolis, IN 46228 Voice: (317) 293-6107 Mobile: (317) 440-5158 | www.indylionsspeechhearing.org | |||
| Knights of Columbus |
470 Washington Street, Suite #6 P.O. Box 194 Norwood, MA 02062 Voice: (781) 551-0628 FAX: (781) 551-0490 | www.kofc.org | |||
| Lions Club of Indiana | Free Hearing Aids and Hearing Screen testing |
Chairperson: Ken Anderson Voice: (219)762-3822 Cell phone: (219) 618-7723 FAX: (317) 824-9608 | indylion@indianalions.org | ||
| Miracle Ear Children’s Foundation |
P.O. Box 59261 Minneapolis, MN 55459 Voice: (800) 234-5422 FAX: (736) 268-4295 | www.miracle-ear.com | |||
| Military Audiology Association–RACHAP/RHAPP | miltaryaudiology.org/rachap-rhapp-locations/ | ||||
| Local SHHH (Hearing Loss Association of America) | www.shhh.org | ||||
| State Employee Hearing Aid Discount Program | If you are an employee for State of Indiana, you could apply to get a hearing aid discount for yourself or your immediate family member. | https://www.investinyourhealthindiana.com/hearing-aids-available-at-a-reduced-rate-to-employees/ | |||
| The Hearing-Impaired Kids Endowment Fund-the HIKE Fund, Inc. |
10115 Cherryhill Place Spring Hill, FL 34608 Voice/FAX: (352) 688-2578 | www.thehikefund.org | |||
| Travelers Protective Association of America Scholarship Trust for the Deaf and Near Deaf |
3755 Lindell Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108-3476 Voice: (314) 371-0533 FAX: (314) 371-0537 | http://www.tpahq.org/scholarshiptrust.html |
General Advocacy
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) |
U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Civil Rights Division | ||||
| Disability Rights Section–NYA |
Washington, D.C. 20530 Voice: (202) 307-0663 FAX: (202) 307-1197 | http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/titleII_2010/titleII_2010_regulations.htm | |||
| Eisenberg & Baum, LLP (Law Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing) |
24 Union Square East Penthouse New York, New York 10003 Videophone: 646-807-4096 | https://www.deaflawcenter.com/ | |||
| Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) | Investigates complaints of employment discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, color, creed or national origin. Also handles equal pay cases. There are stringent standards for accepting cases. Has the authority to enforce the ADA of 1990. |
Indianapolis District Office 101 W. Ohio St., Suite 1900 Indianapolis, IN 46204-4203 Phone: (317) 226-7212 or (317) 226-5571 (Voice) Toll Free: 1-800-669-4000 (Voice) Toll Free TTY: 1-800-669-6820 FAX: (317) 226-7953 | eeocindo@imb.net | http://www.eeoc.gov/ | |
| Indiana Civil Rights Commission | Investigates allegations of discrimination in education, employment, credit, public accommodations, and housing. Persons who believe they have been discriminated against based on race or color, sex, religion, national origin or ancestry, disability, or familial status (housing only) may file a complaint within 180 days of the alleged act; 1 year allowed for housing complaints. |
Government Center North, N300 100 N. Senate Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 232-2600 (Voice) Toll Free (800) 628-2909 | http://www.state.in.us/icrc | https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-launches-direct-video-access-asl-speakers-deaf-and-hard-hearing | |
| Indiana Disability Rights (IDR- formerly IPAS) | Protects, promotes, and expands the access to and exercise of human and civil rights of individuals with a disability through negotiation litigation and other remedies. |
4701 North Keystone Avenue, Suite 222 Indianapolis, IN 46205 Voice: (317) 722-5555 Toll-Free: (800) 622-4845 FAX: (317) 722-5564 | info@Indianadisablityrights.org | www.indianadisabilityrights.org | |
| National Association of the Deaf | National Association of the Deaf (NAD)-the nation’s premier civil rights organization of, by, and for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in the United States of America. The NAD is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization supported by the generosity of individual and organizational donors, including corporations and foundations. |
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820 Silver Spring, MD 20910 VP: (301) 587-1788 (ZVRS) VP: (301) 328-1443 (Sorenson) FAX: (301) 587-1791 TTY: (301) 587-1789 | nad.info@nad.org | https://nad.org/ | www.facebook.com/NAD1880 |
| U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) |
Minton Capehart Federal Building 575 North Pennsylvania Street, Suite 655 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Voice: (317) 226-6303 FAX: (317) 266-6317 TTY: (312) 353-7143 (Chicago –Region V) | http://www.hud.gov/complaints/housediscrim.cfm |
Human Services
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) |
U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Civil Rights Division | ||||
| Disability Rights Section–NYA |
Washington, D.C. 20530 Voice: (202) 307-0663 FAX: (202) 307-1197 | http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/titleII_2010/titleII_2010_regulations.htm | |||
| Eisenberg & Baum, LLP (Law Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing) |
24 Union Square East Penthouse New York, New York 10003 Videophone: 646-807-4096 | https://www.deaflawcenter.com/ | |||
| Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) | Investigates complaints of employment discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, color, creed or national origin. Also handles equal pay cases. There are stringent standards for accepting cases. Has the authority to enforce the ADA of 1990. |
Indianapolis District Office 101 W. Ohio St., Suite 1900 Indianapolis, IN 46204-4203 Phone: (317) 226-7212 or (317) 226-5571 (Voice) Toll Free: 1-800-669-4000 (Voice) Toll Free TTY: 1-800-669-6820 FAX: (317) 226-7953 | eeocindo@imb.net | http://www.eeoc.gov/ | |
| Indiana Civil Rights Commission | Investigates allegations of discrimination in education, employment, credit, public accommodations, and housing. Persons who believe they have been discriminated against based on race or color, sex, religion, national origin or ancestry, disability, or familial status (housing only) may file a complaint within 180 days of the alleged act; 1 year allowed for housing complaints. |
Government Center North, N300 100 N. Senate Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 232-2600 (Voice) Toll Free (800) 628-2909 | http://www.state.in.us/icrc | http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/12-11-15.cfm | |
| Indiana Disability Rights (IDR- formerly IPAS) | Protects, promotes, and expands the access to and exercise of human and civil rights of individuals with a disability through negotiation litigation and other remedies. |
4701 North Keystone Avenue, Suite 222 Indianapolis, IN 46205 Voice: (317) 722-5555 Toll-Free: (800) 622-4845 FAX: (317) 722-5564 | info@Indianadisablityrights.org | www.indianadisabilityrights.org | |
| National Association of the Deaf | National Association of the Deaf (NAD)-the nation’s premier civil rights organization of, by, and for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in the United States of America. The NAD is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization supported by the generosity of individual and organizational donors, including corporations and foundations. |
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820 Silver Spring, MD 20910 VP: (301) 587-1788 (ZVRS) VP: (301) 328-1443 (Sorenson) FAX: (301) 587-1791 TTY: (301) 587-1789 | nad.info@nad.org | https://nad.org/ | www.facebook.com/NAD1880 |
| U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) |
Minton Capehart Federal Building 575 North Pennsylvania Street, Suite 655 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Voice: (317) 226-6303 FAX: (317) 266-6317 TTY: (312) 353-7143 (Chicago –Region V) | http://www.hud.gov/complaints/housediscrim.cfm |
Interpreter Services
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anointed Hands | “Bridging the Gap & Making Communication Accessible” |
Certified Interpreter: Lisa Warren Office: (872) 529-7446 Cell: (317) 850-6696 VP: (317) 493-0443 | lisawarren@anointedhands.co | https://anointedhands.co/ | request@anointedhands.co |
| Central Indiana Interpreting Service (CIIS) |
Coordinator/Interpreter: Robert Frew 4781 N. Mount Gilead Road Bloomington, IN 47408 Cell phone: (317) 847-7597 | interpreter@ciis.us | http://ciis.us/ | ||
| Community Services with All Deaf (CSAD) |
A Division of United Health Services Mail Unit 10 6910 N. Main Street, Building 9 Granger, IN 46530 Director: Shanna Montavon Voice: (574) 314-5425 Text: (574) 514-8431 Assistant Director: Christie Najera Voice: (574) 314-5425 Text: (574) 220-2058 | csad@uhs-in.org | |||
| Connections Sign Language Interpreting |
Coordinator: Sara Barnett 4800 Washington Avenue, Ste. 1130 Evansville, IN 47715 Voice: (812) 449-7140 | csli417@gmail.com | |||
| Certified Professional, Inc. (CPI) |
Director: Carlyle Marshall, CSC 61 Wilson Drive Carmel, IN 46032 Voice: (317) 244-9031 | cpi.inc@juno.com | |||
| Deaf Community Services (DCS) |
Director: Katy Kelley-Rademacher 4740 Kingsway Dr., first Floor Indianapolis, IN 46205 Voice: (317) 479-3240 VP: (317) 493-0107 FAX: (317) 479-3241 | krademacher@eastersealscrossroads.org | www.eastersealscrossroads.org/deaf-community-services | ||
| DeafLink |
Director: Karen Horvath Scheduler: Ben Ritter 5821 S. Anthony Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46816 Voice: (260) 441-0551 Voice: (260) 250-4262 (Scheduler) VP: (260) 240-8736 FAX: (260) 441-7760 | deaflink@the-league.org | www.the-league.org | ||
| Indy Translations |
Owner: Bill Zart 1601 3rd Avenue, SW Carmel, IN 46032 Voice: (317) 566-8200 FAX: (317) 991-8200 | info@indytranslations.com | www.indytranslations.com | ||
| Interpreter Network Reaching Indiana |
Coordinator: Nita Starkey-Warren 9859 W. 300 N. 27 Converse, IN 46919 Mobile: 765-206-1392 | inriterps@gmail.com | |||
| Language in Motion |
Director: Molly Howard 3370 Mathis Rd. SW Corydon, IN 47112 Voice: (812) 736-2228 | request@gowithlim.com | www.GoWithLIM.com | ||
| Midwest Language Services, LLC |
Document Translations and Interpreting Services (On-site interpreting, on-demand video remote interpreting, and on-demand telephonic interpreting in over 300 languages for clients who have registered for an account with us.) |
Interpreter Coordinators: Grace Lagos and Cindy Villena P.O. Box 145 Franklin, IN 46131 Phone: (317) 296-7997 | interpreting@midwestlanguageservices.com | www.midwestlanguageservices.com | send a request to the following link: |
| Professional Interpreters for the Deaf (PID) |
Interpreter/Director: Joanne C. Snyder, CT 7329 Marshall Street Merrillville, IN 46410 Voice: (219) 736-7512 VP: (219) 769-6298 | joannepid@gmail.com | www.professional-interpreters.com | ||
| PURPLE Communications |
Manager: Megan Massoels 7002 Graham Rd #105 Indianapolis IN 46220 Voice: (737)400-6255 | purpleindy@purple.us | https://signlanguage.com/onsite-interpreting/indianapolis | ||
| South-Central Indiana Interpreting (SCII) |
Interpreter/Director: Janet Lancaster 2205 Central Avenue Columbus, IN 47201 VP: (812) 418-4717 Voice: (812) 375-1806, (812) 350-5600, or (812) 350-3809 FAX: (812) 375-1880 | sciijanet@yahoo.com | |||
| Sycamore Services |
Scheduler: Kerri Stinson 1510 N. Weinbach Evansville, IN 47711 Voice: (812) 421-0847 -options #3 VP: (812) 618-0076 FAX: (812) 475-2250 | kstinson@sycamoreservices.com | www.sycamoreservices.com | ||
| The Language Training Center |
Primary/Interpreting Contact: Taylor Hull 5750 Castle Creek Parkway, Suite 150 Indianapolis, IN 46250 Interpreting Phone: (317) 537-8710 | interpreting@ltcls.com | |||
| Tradewinds (formerly DSI) |
Director: Debbie Pampalone 3198 East 83rd Place Merrillville, IN 46410 Voice: (219) 945-0100 ext. 204 VP: (219) 576-7091 Emergency Beeper: (219) 781-3434 | dpampalone@tradewindsnwi.org |
Independent Living Centers
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Assisted Living Statewide | Seniors and individuals with disabilities often require supportive living options. When the time comes to consider assisted living, the multitude of housing choices can be overwhelming. The ideal selection depends on various factors, including support needs, expenses, and personal preferences. | https://www.assistedliving.org/indiana/ | |||
| accessABILITY | Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, Shelby |
8395 Keystone Crossing, Ste. 110 Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 926-1660 (Office) (866) 794-7245 (Toll Free) (317) 926-1687 (Fax) | info@abilityindiana.org | www.abilityindiana.org | |
| ATTIC | Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Pike, Sullivan |
2735 Washington Avenue Vincennes, IN 47591 (812) 886-0575 (Office) (877) 962-8842 (Toll Free) (812) 886-1128 (Fax) | www.atticin.org | ||
| Everybody Counts, Inc. |
Executive Director: Teresa Torres 9111 Broadway, Suite A Merrillville, IN 46410 VP: (219) 501-0099 Voice: (219) 769-5055 | teresatorres@everybodycounts.org | www.everybodycounts.org | ||
| Everybody Counts North |
438 Fayette St. Hammond, IN 46231 Voice: 219-937-5055 | www.everybodycounts.org | |||
| Future Choices | Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Howard, Madison, Randolph, Tipton |
905 S. Walnut Street Muncie, IN 47305 Voice: (765) 741-8332 or (866) 741-3444 (765) 741-8333 (Fax) | www.futurechoices.org | ||
| The Independent Living Center of Eastern Indiana: (ILCEIN) | Decatur, Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Rush, Union, Wayne |
1818 W. Main Street Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 939-9226 (Office) (877) 939-9226 (Toll Free) (765) 935-2215 (Fax) | www.ilcein.org | ||
| Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living |
817 E. Main St., Vevay, IN 47043 Voice: 812-427-3333 | www.sicilindiana.org | |||
| Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living |
1490 W. Main Street Mitchell, IN 47446 Voice: 812-277-9626 | https://sicilindiana.org/ | |||
| The League | Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, Whitley |
5821 S. Anthony Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46816 (260) 441-0551 (Office) (800) 889-3443 (Toll Free) (260) 441-7760 (Fax) | www.the-league.org | ||
| WILL Center: (The Wabash Independent Living & Learning Center) | Clay, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Vermillion, Vigo |
1 Dreiser Square Terre Haute, IN 47807 (812) 298-9455 (Office) (877) 915-9455 (Toll Free) (812) 299-9061 (Fax) | www.thewillcenter.org |
Local Organizations
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
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| Deaf ALIVE (formerly IDUADV—Indiana Deaf Unity Against Domestic Violence) | Promote and awareness education to prevent from being into the Domestic Violence in the State of Indiana | www.deafalive.org | |||
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Hoosier Black Deaf Advocates, Inc. Formerly Indiana Chapter Black Deaf Advocates (ICBDA) | Hoosier Black Deaf Advocates, Inc is an advocacy chapter under the National Black Deaf Advocates. ICBDA serves as a statewide chapter for the BIPOC and advocates on the rights to communication, education, and employment since 1992. |
President: Marissa Babineaux Post Office Box 20471 Indianapolis, IN 46220 VP: (463)-242-0196 (Office) | info@hoosierbda.org | www.hoosierbda.org | |
| Indiana Deaf Blind Association (INDBA) | President: Donald Aills | dwa09@att.net | |||
| NIDAC (Northeast Indiana Deaf Awareness Council) | Social event |
President: Brian Grabler P.O. Box 80212 Fort Wayne, IN 46898 | bgrabler95@gmail.com | https://www.nacdonline.org/ |
Mental Health
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | ||
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| Aspire Indiana, Inc | Mental Health Counseling (in person or virtual), home and community-based services, psychiatry, housing, employment services and primary care. |
Silvia Lopez, Deaf Services Program Manager 2506 Willowbrook Parkway Indianapolis, IN 46205 Voice: (877) 574-1254 VP: (317) 493-0422 | www.aspireindiana.org | (Deaf Services under Behavior Health) | ||
| National Deaf Therapy | Mental Health Counseling (virtual ONLY), provide individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy in ASL for Deaf, Hearing of Hearing, and DeafBlind clients. | Leesa McClelland, NCC, LMHA in Indiana | leesa@nationaldeaftherapy.com | https://nationaldeaftherapy.com/ | ||
| Old Towne Counseling |
Kelly Kopatich, MSW & LCSW Owner/Therapist Old Town Counseling of Newburgh, LLC 4333 Old State Road 261 Route, Suite 12 Newburgh, IN 47630 (By Appointment only) Phone: 812-706-4541 Fax: 812-233-3942 | |||||
| Regional Mental Health—Strawhun Center |
Outpatient Therapist: Lisa Ogut 8555 Taft Street Merrillville, IN 46410-6199 VP: (219) 961-3041 Voice: (219) 972-0131 Voice: (219) 769-4005 | info@regionalmentalhealth.org | ||||
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | Disaster Distress Helpline | https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline | ||||
| Wilson Clinical |
Therapist: Kim McClurkan 1117 A Street Tacoma, WA 98402 VP: (512)782-4961 | Kim@wilsonclinical.com | https://wilsonclinical.com/team/mcclurkan |
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Newsletters
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
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| Indy Deaf News (IDN) |
P.O. Box 551024 Indianapolis, IN 46220 Founding Editor: Bob Canty Editor: Jeff Spinale | IDN500@IADHoosiers.org | |||
| Northwest Indiana Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community (NWIDHHC) | Chair: Joanna Witulski | nwindianadhhc.com@gmail.com | www.nwindianadhhc.weebly.com | ||
| Prayer Warriors’ News | Editor: Rex Brake | deafprayers@aol.com | |||
| What's Up Newsletter? |
Editor: Sara Dunten 8801 Heffelfinger Road Churubusco, IN 46723 | whatsupnewsletter@gmail.com | https://sites.google.com/view/whatsupnewsletter/home |
Senior Deaf Citizens
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald Memorial Statewide Deaf Program |
Interim Program Coordinator: Peggy Dickover & Linda Greeno Phone: (317) 869-3865 | dickover.p@gmail.com | www.archibaldmemorialhome.org | ||
| AMHpresident@archibaldmemorialhome.org | |||||
| info@archibaldmemorialhome.org | |||||
| Hands in Motion Homecare, LLC |
Indianapolis Area (LaQuinta Turner) VP: 317-296-8364 Text: 317-556-0978 | handsinmotionindy@gmail.com | www.handsmotioncare.com | ||
| Hands in Motion Homecare, LLC |
South Bend Area (Tiandra Trent) VP: (574) 395- 6339 Text: (574) 993- 8625 | handsinmotionhomecare@gmail.com | www.handsmotioncare.com | ||
| Silent Senior Hoosiers (SSH) |
Fellowship with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Senior Citizens in the Center of Indiana First Thursdays- Potluck Lunch and Activities from 11 am to 4 pm Second, Third & Fourth Thursdays- Activities from 12 noon to 4 pm |
President: Paul Hocker 1917 E. 46th Street Indianapolis, IN 46013-3624 | paulsa74055@hotmail.com |
Sports
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | Extra Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deaf Youth Sports (MDO) |
Executive Director: Beatrice Pfaff Coordinator: Ronda Bilz P.O. Box 421304 Indianapolis, IN 46242 VP: 317/493-0537 | teammdo@gmail.com | www.mdoyouth.org |
VideoPhone Services
| Name | Description | Contact Person | Website | |
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| PURPLE VRS & ZVRS/Products VP |
Regional Enterprise Account Manager: Alan Poon VP: (443) 955-5389 | alanpoon@purple.us | https://www.purplevrs.com/contact | |
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English VRS: (877)-467-4877 Spanish VRS: (877-467-4875 | support@purple.us | http://www.zvrs.com | ||
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Request interpreter: 866-669-7707 Request VRI: 800-618-2418 | vri@purple.us | |||
| Request CART: 866-669-7707 | cart@purple.us | |||
| SORENSON VRS/Products |
District Field Manager: Gaetano “Tom” Adamo VP: 847-829-0077 | gadamo@sorenson.com | https://sorenson.com/ | |
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Installer/Trainer for Indiana (only): Ashot Strarayev VP: 317-576-4320 | AStarayev@sorenson.com | |||
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Installer/Trainer for Indiana (only): Ramon Gonzalez VP: 317-763-8435 | RGonzalez@sorenson.com | |||
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District Sales Manager: Steven Sorce VP: 317-542-3411 | ssorce@sorenson.com | |||
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Outreach Manager (only in Indiana): Steven Sorce VP: 317-542-3411 | ssorce@sorenson.com | |||
| CONVO Relay (App only) No devices |
Customer Support Service: 510-629-5622 Regional Manager: Zen Mompremier | https://convorelay.com/ |