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Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Resources in Virginia
Quick Links to the Resource Page
Interpreting Organizations
Interpreting Agencies / Referral Services
College Degree or Certificate Programs
Additional ASL or Interpreting classes and resources
ASL Teachers Association (ASLTA)
ASL / Deaf Culture Library Collections
Associations of the Deaf
Deaf Community & Resource Centers
Virginia Education for Deaf Students
Deaf Social Organizations
Support Groups, Parent Groups, and Social Work
Interpreting Organizations
Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Jay Penuel , President
Alexandria, VA 22304
(202) 230-7809 voice
VRID membership is open to sign language and oral interpreters and to all persons interested in promoting the goals of the organization. VRID publishes a monthly e-newsletter, disseminates current information about statewide activities and events, offers reduced rate to VRID sponsored workshops, conferences and seminars, and promotes professional development of knowledge and skills through interaction with other professionals.
National Alliance of Black Interpreters - Washington, DC Chapter
Email: naobi-dc@naobi.org
“The mission of NAOBI is to promote excellence and empowerment among African Americans/Blacks in the profession of sign language interpreting in the context of a multi-cultural, multi-lingual environment.” –www.naobi.org
NOTICE: Inclusion of information on this page does not constitute endorsement by the Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Interpreting Agencies / Referral Services
Sign Language Associates (Headquarters)
11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 506
Silver Spring, MD 20902
301-946-9710 (V/TTY)
Email: info@signlanguage.com
Sign Language Associates (Virginia Office)
1503 Santa Rosa Road, #231
Richmond, VA 23229
(Community and VRS centers)
804-237-0843 (V/TTY)
800-849-5305 (V/TTY)slavirginia@signlanguage.com
A subsidiary of Sign Language Associates
7432 Alban Station Blvd., Suite B-248
Springfield, VA 22150
703-451-4828 (V)
703-451-8408 (TTY)
Email: interpreting@signinghands.com
Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH)
1602 Rolling Hills Drive, Suite 203
1330 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Suite B1
Washington , DC 20036
202-464-6800 (V)
202-464-6805 (TTY)
202-464-6810 (FAX)
Email: info@VLI-DC.com
NOTICE: Inclusion of information on this page does not constitute endorsement by the Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Learning ASL / Interpretation
College Degree or Certificate Programs
Blue Ridge Community College
ASL classes in the northern Blue Ridge Mountains
(Career Studies Certificate in ASL)
Box 80
One College Lane
Weyers Cave, VA 24486
888-750-2722
Central Virginia Community College
Career Studies Certificate in Educational Interpreting (three ASL classes only)
3506 Wards Road
Lynchburg, Virginia 24502
434-832-7600 (V)
ASL and interpreting classes in south central Virginia
(Career Studies Certificate in ASL; Weekend Interpreter Training Program - WEIT)
Carl Amos
1008 South Main Street
Danville VA 24541
434-797-8479 (V/TTY)
Germanna Community College
ASL classes in the Fredericksburg area
(Career Studies Certificate in ASL)
10000 Germanna Point Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408-9543
540-891-3000 (V)
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Interpreting and ASL classes throughout the Richmond area
(Career Studies Certificates in ASL and Interpreter Education)
Bruce Sofinski , Program Head
PO Box 85622
Richmond, VA 23285
804-750-1999 (V)
Lord Fairfax Community College
Interpreting and ASL classes in the northwestern corner of Virginia
(Career Studies Certificate in Sign Communication)
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187
540-351-1505 (V)
Mountain Empire Community College
Interpreting and ASL classes in far southwest Virginia
(Career Studies Certificate in Sign Language / Interpreter Training Program)
3441 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
276-523-7478 (V)
New River Community College
Interpreting and ASL classes in the New River Valley area
(AAS in ASL/English Interpretation; Career Studies Certificates in ASL, Educational Interpreting and Interpreting for the Deaf)
Patrick Bryant
PO Box, 1127
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3600 x4290 (V/TTY)
Northern Virginia Community College (Annandale Campus)
Interpreting and ASL classes in the Northern Virginia area
(Career Studies Certificates in ASL and ASL Interpreting)
8333 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, Virginia 22003-3796
703-323-3744 (V/TTY)
Thomas Nelson Community College
Interpreting and ASL classes on the peninsula of Hampton Roads
(Career Studies Certificate in Interpreter Training)
99 Thomas Nelson Dr.
Hampton, VA 23670
757-825-2700 (V)
Tidewater Community College
Interpreting and ASL classes throughout the southside Hampton Roads area
(AAS in ASL/English Interpreting; Career Studies Certificate in ASL)
Star Grieser , Program Head
1428 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757-822-5015 (VP); 866-FASTVRS (relay)
757-822-5018 (TTY)
Virginia Highlands Community College
Interpreting and ASL classes in far southwest Virginia
(Career Studies Certificates in ASL and Interpreting for the Deaf)
PO Box 828
Abingdon, VA 24212
877-207-6115 (V/TTY)
NOTICE: Inclusion of information on this page does not constitute endorsement by the Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Additional ASL or Interpreting classes and resources
Albemarle County Adult Education
Beginning ASL classes
434-975-9451 (V)
Augusta County Parks and Recreation
Beginning ASL classes
540-828-6205 ext. 5727
Chesterfield Parks and Recreation
Beginning ASL classes in Chesterfield county
Erika de Witt
804-748-1623
College of William and Mary
Beginning ASL classes in Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-221-2900 (V)
Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Beginning to intermediate ASL classes in Richmond
Helen Jones
1512 Willow Lawn Dr.
Richmond, VA 23230
804-285-9632 (V)
804-285-1630 (TTY)
Beginning ASL classes in western Virginia
1000 Dabney Drive
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
877-733-7522 (V)
disAbility Resource Center
ASL classes in the Fredericksburg area
409 Progress Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
540-373-2559 V
540-373-5890 TTY
Fairfax County Public Schools
ASL and Cued speech classes in Fairfax
Office of Adult and Community Education
703-227-2377 (V)
Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation
305 South Dogwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-433-9168 (V)
Henrico County Adult Education
ASL classes in the Richmond area
201 East Nine Mile Road
Highland Springs, VA 23075
804-328-4081 (V)
Henrico County Parks and Recreation
Beginning ASL classes in the Richmond area
Ridge Elementary School
8910 Three Chopt Road
Richmond, VA
804-501-5100 (V)
Independence Resource Center
Adult and children’s ASL classes in Charlottesville
815 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
434-971-9629 (V/TTY)
James Madison University
Beginning and intermediate ASL classes in western Virginia
Dept. of Speech Pathology and Audiology
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
540-568-6630 (Voice)
540-568-3876 (TTY)
John Tyler Community College
Beginning ASL classes in Petersburg and southern suburbs of Richmond
13101 Jefferson Davis Highway
Chester, VA 23831-5316
804-796-4000 (V)
Liberty University
ASL classes in Lynchburg
Hands of Liberty-Deaf Department
3765 Candlers Mountain Road
Lynchburg, VA 24506
434-582-2573 (V/TTY)
Newport News Park & Recreation
Bridgett Robinson
Special Populations Division
119 Main Street
Newport news, VA 23601
757-926-1443 (V)
Northern Virginia Community College - Woodbridge
Beginner and Intermediate ASL in northern Virginia
Continuing Education
15200 Neabsco Mills Road
Woodbridge, VA
703-878-5756 (V)
Northern Virginia Resource Center
ASL, artistic ASL, “baby signing” and family classes in Fairfax
3951 Pender Drive, Suite 130
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-352-9055 (V)
703-352-9056 (TTY)
Email: info@nvrc.org
Norfolk State University
Beginning ASL class in Hampton Roads
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23504
757-823-8600 (V)
Northern Virginia Sign Language Club
Workshops, study groups, and special events for ASL and interpreting students in Northern Virginia
Contact: Beth Klein
Beginning ASL classes (undergraduate/graduate level) in Hampton Roads
Early Childhood, Speech Language Pathology and Special Education Department
Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23529
757-683-4117
Patrick Henry Community College
Beginning ASL classes in rural south
P.O. Box 5311
Martinsville, Virginia 24115
276-638-8777
Paul D. Camp Community College
Beginning ASL classes in rural southeastern Virginia
100 North College Drive
Franklin, VA 23581
757-569-6700 (V)
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Beginning ASL classes in the Charlottesville area
501 College Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Portsmouth Adult Education
Lynn Briley
Excel Campus
1401 Elmhurst Lane
Portsmouth, VA 23701
757-465-2958
Rappahannock Community College
Beginning ASL classes in the middle peninsula
804-758-6700 (V)
Roanoke County Department of Parks and Recreation
ASL and PSE classes in Roanoke Betsy Dennis
Therapeutic Recreation Services
3738 Brambleton Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
540-772-7525 (V/TTY)
Sign Language Associates Professional Education Center
“Providing a link to life-long learning for certified and pre-certified interpreters via a variety of instructional and diagnostic programs.”
Greg Camp , Director
1503 Santa Rosa Road, #231
Richmond, VA 23229
800-849-1401 (V/TTY)
Southwest Virginia Community College
Beginning and intermediate ASL classes in southwest Virginia
PO Box SVCC, Route 19
Richlands, VA 24641
276-964-2555
University of Virginia
ASL and Deaf culture program; ASL/Deaf Culture Lecture Series
Christopher Krentz , Director
219 Bryan Hall
P.O. Box 400808
Charlottesville VA 22904
434-924-6739 (V)
Virginia Beach Adult Learning Center
Beginning ASL classes and tutoring in Virginia Beach
4160 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757-306-0991
Beginning ASL classes in Richmond
Paige Berry
1112 E. Clay St.
Richmond, VA 23298
804-827-0920 (V/TTY)
Beginning ASL classes in Roanoke
PO Box 14007
Roanoke, VA 24038
540-857-VWCC
Wytheville Community College
Beginning ASL classes in rural southeastern Virginia
1000 East Main Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
276-223-4700
NOTICE: Inclusion of information on this page does not constitute endorsement by the Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
ASL Teachers Association (ASLTA)
Dogwood Chapter of ASLTA Michael Byrd , President
ASLTA chapter for the Richmond and Hampton Roads areas.
Shenandoah Valley Chapter of ASLTA Michael Marzolf, President
ASLTA chapter for western Virginia.
NOTICE: Inclusion of information on this page does not constitute endorsement by the Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
ASL / Deaf Culture Library Collections
NOTICE: Inclusion of information on this page does not constitute endorsement by the Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Association of Late Deafened Adults- Potomac Chapter Cheryl Heppner
10363 Democracy Lane
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-352-9057 (TTY)
Northern Virginia Black Deaf Advocates
Gerald Miller , President
PO Box 721
Sterling, VA 20167
Established in 1998, The Mission of NVBDA is to empower Black Deaf, Hard of hearing, and Hearing Citizens and families in the Northern Virginia area to gain access to opportunities and resources through the parallel structures of personal, professional, religious, social, economic, and political development. NVBDA activities include, but are not limited to, community services, cultural and social events, youth programs, Black History events, workshops, and seminars. Dues are $20.00 a year. –NVBDA Website
Virginia Association of the Deaf (State Affiliate of the National Association of the Deaf)Bennie Lacks , President
VAD is a nonprofit association which serves the deaf community, promotes the unique needs of the deaf in legislation, education, communication, health, research, rehabilitation, information on personal and family counseling. VAD publishes a newsletter for members.
Apple Valley Chapter of VAD
Donna Williams
Northern Virginia Chapter of VAD Holly Meadows
Piedmont Chapter of VAD Ladonna Larsen
Skyline Chapter of VAD
Hampton Roads Chapter of VAD Rusty Thompson
Greater Richmond Chapter of VAD
Allen Justice
Virginia Association of the DeafBlind
(State Affiliate of the American Association of the DeafBlind)Jenny McKenzie , President
VADB is a nonprofit organization of DeafBlind Virginians. Membership is open to all who are affiliated with the DeafBlind Community.
Virginia School for the Deaf Alumni Association
Association of graduates of the Virginia Schools for the Deaf (Hampton and Staunton). Association maintains a Virginia Deaf History Museum at the Staunton campus.
Virginia Self Help for the Hard of Hearing Vic Matsui , State Chapter Coordinator
108 Charles River Landing Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-229-3272
Promotes awareness and information about hearing loss, communication, assistive listening devices, and alternative communication skills for hard of hearing people in Virginia.
NOTICE: Inclusion of information on this page does not constitute endorsement by the Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Deaf Community & Resource Centers
Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH)
Sharon Pajka-West
Catholic Charities
PO Box 6565
1512 Willow Lawn Drive
Richmond, VA 23230
804-285-1630 (TTY)
804- 285-5900 (V)
CCDHH provides information and referral, training and outreach services for the Virginia Department of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, advocacy, and limited temporary rental of special communication aids and devices for the hearing impaired. CCDHH also provides basic sign language classes and a meeting place for deaf senior citizens.
The Connie Reasor Deaf Resource Center
The Connie Reasor Deaf Resource Center strives to reduce the communication barrier between persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and those who are hearing. Communication barriers are something deaf and hard of hearing individuals face daily in their communities because of their hearing loss. Our hope is to eliminate this obstacle in the lives of those who are deaf and hard of hearing by making the community more conscious of their needs. We strive to empower persons who have hearing loss, so that they may have the same opportunities as a person with hearing. –Mission Statement
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Center, Inc.
Betti Thompson
PO Box 20444
820 Campbell Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24018
540-342-0031 (TTY)
Northern Virginia Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons
Cheryl Heppner , Executive Director
NVRC serves deaf and hard of hearing persons in Northern Virginia by providing consultation to schools, business, churches, government agencies, and organizations; information and referral; workshops, training; equipment loans a device demonstration center; newsletter exchange; TTY paper sales; meeting room, speaker's bureau; classes in parenting, sign language, and coping skills; a newsletter; community events listing; and a professional resource bank.
NOTICE: Inclusion of information on this page does not constitute endorsement by the Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Virginia Education for Deaf Students
Nancy Armstrong, Ed.D., Superintendent
East Beverly Street
Staunton, VA 24401
540-332-9000
Virginia School for the Deaf, Blind, and Multidisabled at Hampton
Darlene White , Ed.D., Superintendent
700 Shell Road
Hampton, VA 23666
800-666-0041 (V/TTY)
Virginia School for the Deaf Alumni Association
Association of graduates of the Virginia Schools for the Deaf (Hampton and Staunton). Association maintains a Virginia Deaf History Museum at the Staunton campus.
Virginia Department of Education Homepage for Deafness and Hearing Impairment
Central resource for education of Deaf students in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education Regulations for Deaf students (PDF file)
Virginia Department of Education Guide on Educational Interpreting Services (PDF file)
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center
Christine F. Day, Supervisor
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Unit
P O Box 1500
Fishersville, VA 22939-1500
800-345-9972 (V)
800-811-7893 (TTY)
Vocational training (short and long term) for Deaf students (and disabled students).
NOTICE: Inclusion of information on this page does not constitute endorsement by the Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
New River Community College Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Lucy Howlett , Coordinator
P.O. Box 1127
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3619 (V/TTY)
Virginia State Outreach and Technical Assistance Center (at New River CC)
Lucy Howlett , Coordinator
P.O. Box 1127
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3619 (V/TTY)
The Virginia State Outreach and Technical Assistance Center (SOTAC
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center
Christine F. Day, Supervisor
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Unit
P O Box 1500
Fishersville, VA 22939-1500
800-345-9972 (V)
800-811-7893 (TTY)
Post-secondary vocational training available. Awards certificates to graduates.
NOTICE: Inclusion of information on this page does not constitute endorsement by the Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Deaf Social Organizations
Deaf Senior Citizen Meetings Ellen Trimble
Catholic Charities
PO Box 6565
1512 Willow Lawn Drive
Richmond, VA 23230
804-285-1630 (TTY)
804-285-9632 (V)
Fredericksburg Club of the Deaf
Kathleen Nowlan , President
Northern Virginia Club for the Deaf Jeff Dailos , President
703-359-0499 (TTY)
Potomac Silents Club 12707 Gordon Blvd., Unit 49
Woodbridge, VA 22192
703-491-0357 (TTY)
Richmond Club for the Deaf Michael Wright , President
804-730-2045
Donald Blankenship, President
4923 Furnace Lane
Salem, VA 24153
Senior Citizens Club for the Deaf Dwayne Werner, President
1027 Ridgemont Drive
Staunton, VA 24401
The club meets every fourth Wednesday of each month.
Ray Simon, President
7 S. Augusta Street
PO Box 801
Staunton, VA 24402
Southeastern Virginia Society for the Deaf Star Grieser , President
NOTICE: Inclusion of information on this page does not constitute endorsement by the Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Support Groups, Parent Groups, and Social Work
Deaf Childbirth and Family Empowerment
Jennifer Wittenborg
16132 Sheads Mountain Road
Rixeyville, VA 22737
540-937-3956
Flag Carol Fisch
Camelot School
8100 Guinevere Drive
Annandale, VA 22002
Support group for oral children in Northern Virginia.
Tidewater Association for Hearing Impaired Children
Susan Ellis, President
1821 Old Donation Parkway, Suite 10
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
757-481-1826 (V/TTY)
TAHIC is composed of parents, professional and friends of the hearing impaired child. TAHIC promotes better educational opportunities for hearing impaired children by helping parents work effectively with their local schools and teachers to keep the line of communication open. TAHIC sponsors support meetings, an annual Deaf Awareness retreat and Cue Camp Virginia. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month.
700 E. Franklin St.
10th Floor
Richmond, VA 23284
Federally funded program for DeafBlind children in Virginia.
Total Communication Support Group (for Parents)
Virginia Department for Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services- Services for People who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and DeafBlind
PO Box 1797
800-451-5544
804-371-8977 (V/TTY)
Statewide Coordinator:
804-786-1587 (V/TTY)
Clinical and Consultative Services- Regional Offices
Blue Ridge BH
836 Campbell Avenue, SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
540-342-2086 (V)
540-344-4427 (TTY)
Cumberland Mountain CSB
P.O. Box 486
Lebanon, VA 24266
540-889-3785 (V)
800-347-4939 (TTY)
Deaf and Hard of Hearing CCS
8917 Fargo Road
Richmond, VA 23229
804-762-9671 (V)
804-346-3043 (TTY)
Fairfax/Falls Church CSB
8348 Traford Lane, Suite 400
Springfield, VA 22152
703-866-2100 (V)
703-451-1245 (TTY)
Hampton-Newport News CSB
2501 Washington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
757-245-0217 (V)
757-245-3089 (TTY)
Valley CSB
110 West Johnson Street
Staunton, VA 22401
540-887-3200 (V)
540-887-3246 (TTY)
STATEWIDE PROGRAMS
Adult Inpatient Care Mental Health Center for the Deaf (MHCD)
Western State Hospital
Staunton, VA
540-332-8152 (V/TTY)
Adult Residential and Day Treatment
Hampton/Newport News CSB
Newport News, VA
757-245-0217 (V)
757-245-4812 (TTY)
Virginians Against Domestic Violence
1010 N. Thompson Street
Suite 202
Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 804/377-0335
TTY: 804/377-7330
Family violence and sexual assault hotline; 24 hours per day; confidential.
800-838-8238 (V/TTY)
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