DIRECTORY OF ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE IN INDIANA
STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS (affecting or extending the focus of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals living in the state of Indiana)
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 E-mail: [email protected] VP: (317) 608-0516 Treasurer: Steven Stultz E-mail: [email protected] VP: (317) 608-0831
D.E.A.F. Network (D (Deaf), E (Empowerment), A (Advocacy), and F (Focus) providing a series of presentations that impacts Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in the State of Indiana) & ASL courses DEAF Network IADemy Director: E-mail: [email protected] C/O IAD P.O Box 551024 Indianapolis, IN 46220
Hoosier Outdoor Club of the Deaf (HOCD) (Outdoor Activities in the State of Indiana) Contact Person: Greg Gantt E-mail: [email protected]
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: Charleen Sculley 1200 E. 42nd St. Indianapolis, IN 46205 FAX: (317) 923-2853 E-mail: [email protected] ASL class: [email protected] Web: www.iadhoosiers.org
Indiana Chapter of Gallaudet University Alumni Association (ICGUAA) (Social Fellowship for Gallaudet Alumnus in the State of Indiana) President: LeithaWhited E-mail: [email protected]
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: Collen Geier E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.icrid.org 1 9/10/2020
Indiana Deaf Golfers Association (IDGA) Contact Person: Greg Gantt 12192 Hoosier Road Fisher, Indiana 46037 VP: (317) 876-9850 E-mail: [email protected]
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 E-mail: [email protected]
Indiana Deaf History Museum at ISD Museum Director: Kris Johnson 1200 E. 42nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46205-2099 E-mail: [email protected]
Indiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association (ISDAA) President: Jeff Choate 1200 E. 42nd St. Indianapolis, IN 46205 E-mail: [email protected]
Willard ASL Teacher Association (WASLTA) President: Joanna Witulski E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.willardaslta.org
CLUBS
Greater Indianapolis Deaf Club (GIDC) President: Paul Hocker House Manager: Dean Hummer & Tavis Koopman 1917 E. 46th Street Indianapolis, IN 46205-2168 VP: (317) 296-7290 (leave messages only) Public VP: (317) 489-5605 E-mail: [email protected]
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)
Indiana Bass Anglers of the Deaf Contact Person: Connis Collins E-mail: [email protected]
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IOTA Zetan Phi Kappa Zeta (Indiana Chapter) President: Trisha Dray Secretary: Melinda Jones E-mail: [email protected]
Madison County Deaf Club (MCDC) President: Rick Taylor P.O. Box 295 (mailing only) 750 E. Broadway Street Ingalls, IN 46048-0295 E-mail: [email protected]
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.
COMPUTER-AIDED REAL-TIME TRANSCRIPTION (CART)
Terry’s Transcripts Owner: Terry Wood 2432 South 900 East Lafayette, IN 46058 Voice: (765) 296-5630 Cell phone: (765) 426-3679 E-mail: [email protected]
Tamara Vandervort, RPR (CART Writer) 30890 Refuge Drive Osceola, IN 46561 Voice: (574) 250-6511 E-mail: [email protected]
CONTRACTED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Community Services with All Deaf (CSAD) Director: Shanna Montavon Case Manager: Christie Maurer A Division of United Health Services 6910 N. Main Street, Building 9, Mail Unit 10 Granger, IN 46530 Voice: (574) 247-6047 Ext. 108 VP: (574) 485-2097 Emergency Pager: (574) 514-8431 FAX: (574) 247-6060 E-mail: [email protected]
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Deaf Community Services Director: Stephanie Ritchie Case Managers: Jennifer Alka, Melissa Dove, and Mary Pickering 4740 Kingsway Drive Indianapolis, IN 46205 Voice: (317) 479-3240 VP: (317) 493-0107 FAX: (317) 479-2000 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.eastersealscrossroads.org/
DeafLink Director: Garth Sponseller Case Manager: Bob Larimore 5821 S. Anthony Blvd Fort Wayne, In 46816 Voice: (260) 441-0551 VP: (260) 440-3013 FAX: (260) 441-7760 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.the-league.org
Sycamore Services Department Director: Michelle Kirk Case Manager: Lee All 1510 N. Weinbach Evansville, IN 47711 Voice: (812) 421-0847 Cell Phone: (812) 455-7092 (Michelle Kirk) FAX: (812) 475-2250 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sycamoreservices.com
Tradewinds (formerly DSI) Director: Debbie Pampalone Case Manager: Janet Koontz 3198 East 83rd Place Merrillville, IN 46410 Voice: (219) 945-0100 ext. 212 VP: (219) 576-7091 Emergency Beeper: (219) 781-3434 E-mail: [email protected]
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DEAF-OWNED BUSINESS
DJ2DEF DJ Owner: Bill Warnock E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.dj2def.net
H & G Movers Owners: Robert Haney, Jr. Phone: (260) 203-7114 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.hagmovers.com inDie rose studio @ The Copper Cottage (Hair Salon) Hair Artist: Heather Marie Cronin-Smith 2750 E. 62nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 VP: (317) 543-7851 E-mail: [email protected] Facebook page: inDie rose stuDio Twitter page: inDierosestuDio
DEAF MINISTRIES
Calamet Area Deaf Mission C/O Southside Christian Church 1000 Broadmoor Ave Munster, IN 46323 http://sscc7.tripod.com/alt/index10.htm Deaf Class meets Rm 17, Deaf Worship meets in Library
Christian Life Church of the Deaf Meets at College Park Baptist Church meets north room of the Ministry Center (one mile west of main campus) 2606 W. 96th St Indianapolis, IN (317) 213-0172 www.yourchurch.com/groups/other-c0llege-park-churches/deaf_ministry Bible study in Rm A2on main campus, hearing church also interpreted.
Deaf Michiana Missionary Church meets: Room N203 Gospel Center Missionary Church 930 S. 30th St South Bend, IN 46615 http://www.dmmc.net/ Deaf Pastors, on Facebook
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Fortville Christian Church Fortville Pike and Mohawk Rd 200 West Fortville, IN 46040 www.fortvillechristian.com
Greater Indianapolis Deaf Ministries Contact Person: Ray C. Olson 1917 E. 42nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46205 E-mail: [email protected] Schedule: 10 am-12 noon Sundays
Green River Area Deaf Fellowship Meets: Faith Bible Church 5601 Oak Hill Rd Evansville, IN 4771 email [email protected] http://www.gradf.org Prison ministry, Bible Institute, web-streaming sermons
Lighthouse Baptist Deaf Church Deaf Pastor: Mike Holman 858 W. 250 North Lebanon, IN 46052 VP: (765) 680-0066 Text: (219) 484-0119 E-mail: [email protected]
Peace Lutheran for the Deaf Pastor: Alan Rork 6404 E. 46th Street Indianapolis, IN 46219 E-mail: [email protected]
Southport Heights Christian Church 7145 S. McFarland Rd Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317)783-7714 www.southportheights.org/ Wheelchair accessible, Deaf Pastor, ASL Classes, Teen and children’s classes
Tri-State Deaf Church 1200 N. Garvin St. Evansville, IN 47711 E-mail: [email protected]
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Schedule Sunday school… 9:30am & Deaf Worship…10:30 am A dual church combined with a large hearing fellowship, Grace Baptist. Tri-State Deaf Church meets in the old sanctuary. Come and experience Deaf Worship with us. All services in ASL and voice interpreted for the sign language impaired.
Silent Blessings Deaf Ministries 8930 Bash St., Suite E Indianapolis, IN 46256-1285 Voice/VP: (317) 288-0757 Toll Free: (877) FOR-DEAF Fax: (317) 436-7180 Web: www.silentblessings.org
EDUCATION
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 E-mail: [email protected] Web: 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 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.bethelcollege.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 E-Mail: [email protected]
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Columbia College – Interpreter Training Program/ASL Studies this will require to get IIC (Indiana Interpreting Certification) Department Chair: Peter Cook 33 E. Congress, Rm 401 Chicago, IL 60605 Voice: (312) 369-7837 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.colum.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 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.goshen.edu
Harper College – Interpreter Training Program (ITP) this will require to get IIC (Indiana Interpreting Certification) Coordinator: Elke Weinbrenner 1200 W. Algonquin Rd Palatine, IL 60067 Voice: (847) 925-6415 FAX: (847) 925-6048 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.harpercollege.com
Indiana School for the Deaf (Bilingual/Bicultural Education for the Nursery through High School students and Outreach Programs) Superintendent: Dr. David Geeslin 1200 E. 42nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46205-2099 Voice: (317) 550-4807 VP: (866) 499-1341 E-mail: [email protected] Web: 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 TTY/Voice: (812) 558-0118 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: https://sphs.indiana.edu/ (Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences Website: (ASL program under this link)
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IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis) – Interpreting Training Program this will require to get IIC (Indiana Interpreting Certification) Program Director: Julie A. White ASL/English Interpreting Program English Department Cavanaugh Hall 422A 425 University Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46202-5140 Voice: (317) 274-4025 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.iupui.edu
Madonna University –Interpreting Training Program (ITP) Chair: Dan McDougall 36600 Schoolcraft Road Livonia, MI 48150 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.madonna.edu
Purdue University – ASL Services, not Interpreting Training Program Chair: Robin Shay West Lafayette, IN 47907-2038 FAX: (765) 494-3822 E-mail: [email protected] Web: 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 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.pnw.edu
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 E-Mail: [email protected]
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Vincennes University – ASL Studies, not Interpreting Training Program Associate Professor/ASL Program Chair: Dr. Cynthia Sanders 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 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]
FOUNDATIONS FOR HEARING AID
Advanced Hearing Tech, Inc. - free hearing test 3901 E. 98th Street, Suite 135 Indianapolis, IN, 46280 Voice: (317) 843-9001
Indiana Lions Speech & Hearing Project ILS&H Trustee: Steve Winegardner 4450 Manning Road Indianapolis, IN 46228 Voice: (317) 293-6107 Mobile: (317) 440-5158 Web: www.indylionsspeechhearing.org
Starkey Foundation- free hearing aid or pay at sliding fee scale Voice: (316) 942-4221 Web: www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org
Hearing Foundation Voice: (800) 327-8077
American Medical Resources Foundation P.O. Box 3609 36 Station Avenue Brockton, MA 02304 Voice: (508) 580-3301 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.amrf.com
Audient (Alliance for Accessible Hearing Care) Voice: (866) 956-5400 Web: http://www.audientalliance.org/patient/php
Better Hearing Institute Voice: (800) 327-9355 Web: http://www.betterhearing.org/pfds/e-Guides/Financial _Assistance For Hearing Aids.pdf 10 9/10/2020
CareCredit and Starkey Soundchoice 901 East Cerritos Avenue Anaheim, CA 92805 Voice: (800) 839-9078 Web: www.carecredit.com
Connecticut Tech Art Project 25 Sigourney Street, 11th floor Hartford, CT 06106 Voice: (860) 424-4881 or (800) 537-2549 TTY: (860) 424-4839 Web: www.cttechact.com
Community Service or Civil Organizations (Check online for your updated local organization contact)
Civitan International: www.civitaninternational.com Kiwanis International: www.kiwanisct.com Pilot International: www.pilotinternational.org Quota International : www.quota.org Rotary International: www.rotary.org Sertoma International: www.sertoma.org
Disabled Children’s Relief Fund P.O. Box 89 402 Pennsylvania Avenue Freeport, NY 11520 Voice: (516) 377-1605 Web: www.dcrf.com
Easter Seals 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 Web: 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. P.O. Box 1245 Smithtown, NY 11787 Voice: (631) 366-3461 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.foundationforsightandsound.org/projects/html
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Hearing Aid Benefits for retired state Employees For more additional information, contact RIPE (contact information listed at link). https://ripeainsurancetrust.org/insurance-benefits/family-hearing-benefits
The Hearing-Impaired Kids Endowment Fund-the HIKE Fund, Inc. 10115 Cherryhill Place Spring Hill, FL 34608 Voice/FAX: (352) 688-2578 Web: www.thehikefund.org
Knights of Columbus 470 Washington Street, Suite #6 P.O. Box 194 Norwood, MA 02062 Voice: (781) 551-0628 FAX: (781) 551-0490 Web: http://massachusettsstateofc.org
Miracle Ear Children’s Foundation P.O. Box 59261 Minneapolis, MN 55459 Voice: (800) 234-5422 FAX: (736) 268-4295 Web: www.miracle-ear.com/childrenrequest.aspx
Military Audiology Association –RACHAP/RHAPP Web: http://miltaryaudiology.org/site/aids/
Local SHHH (Hearing Loss Association of America) Web: www.shhh.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 Web: http://www.tpahq.org/scholarshiptrust.html
GENERAL ADVOCACY-- Provide assistance and consultation to individuals regarding the needs and rights of Deaf and Hard of hearing individuals, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act and various other laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Civil Rights Division
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Disability Rights Section - NYA Washington, D.C. 20530 Voice: (202) 307-0663 FAX: (202) 307-1197 Web: http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/titleII_2010/titleII_2010_regulations.htm
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 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 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.eeoc.gov/ 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.
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 Web: http://www.state.in.us/icrc & http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/12-11-15.cfm
Indiana Protection and Advocacy (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 TTY: (317) 722-5563 Toll-Free TTY: (800) 838-1131 FAX: (317) 722-5564 Web: http://www.state.in.us/ipas
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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. National Association of the Deaf 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 Facebook: www.facebook.com/NAD1880 & Web: https://nad.org/
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) Web: http://www.hud.gov/complaints/housediscrim.cfm
HUMAN SERVICES (Professional Help providing direct care services, advocacy needs, public managing agencies for consumers’ needs)
About Special Kids (ASK) Director of Operations: Cindy Robinson 7172 Graham Road Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46250 Voice: (317)257-8683 Toll Free: (800) 964-4746 Fax: (317) 251-7488 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Web: www.aboutspecialkids.org
Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Education (CDHHE) (Provide the full continuum of communication options to ensure children who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing from birth to 21 years old in the state of Indiana) Director: Bethany G. Colson 1200 E. 42nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46205 Voice: (317) 232-7349 VP: (317) 493-0476 FAX: (317) 550-4873 Voice (in Indiana) 1-800-875-5193 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.statehealth.in.gov
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS provides services and programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hoosiers) 402 W. Washington Street-W 453 Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083 FAX: (317) 232-6478 Web: www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2637.htm
State Program Director: Rhonda Marcum VP: (317) 542-3449 E-mail: [email protected]
Program Director: Deka Oliver VP: (317) 542-3324 E-mail: [email protected]
Program Coordinator: Laura Genrich-Perkins VP: (317) 353-3413 E-mail: [email protected]
Accommodations Coordinating Director/Interpreter: Kellyeanne Norrod Voice: (317) 232-0949 or VP: (317) 550-5330 E-mail: [email protected]
Accommodations Communication Scheduler: Maria Byars Voice: (317) 232-0920 E-mail: [email protected]
Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana (Sheltered workshop and/or job opportunities services) 1635 W. Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46222 Voice: (317) 524-4313 FAX: (317) 524-4336 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.goodwill-indy.org/
Governor Council for People with Disabilities (Independent state agency and board members that promotes public policy which leads to the independence, productivity, and inclusion of people with Disabilities) Executive Director: Christine Dahlberg 402 W. Washington Street, E-145 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Voice: (317) 232-7770 FAX: (317) 233-3712 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] (general) Web: www.in.gov/gcpd
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Hearing Aid Assistance Program of Indiana (HAAPI) – This program covers hearing aids for children ages 5-21 in Indiana who are Kindergarten thru 12th grade. 4740 Kingsway Drive, Suite 33 Indianapolis, IN 46205 Voice: (317) 828-0211 FAX: (888) 887-0932 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.haapindiana.org
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Opening the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, peer support and advocacy. 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Voice: (301) 657-2248 FAX: (301) 913-9413 Web: www.hearingloss.org
HLAA Michiana Chapter-Michiana Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (Elkhart) Open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support & advocacy Meets on the third Tuesday at 6:00 pm except for June and December Wakarusa Public Library 124 N. Elkhart Street Wakarusa, IN 46573 President: Jan Neidigh Secretary/Treasurer: Marcia Parcell 70962 County Road 100 Nappanee, IN 46550 Voice: (574) 305-0145 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.hearingloss.org/
Indianapolis Charters Serving Indianapolis and Central area Coordinator: Teresita Gonzales Voice: (765) 442-2060 E-mail: [email protected]
Kentucky Chapters Coordinator: Ronald Hayes E-mail: [email protected] Voice: (505) 515-3763 Web: http://www.hlaa-ky.org
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HLAA Kentuckiana Chapter Monthly Meeting, Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. March, June, September & December – Socials - Check for location St Leonard Parish School Library 440 Zorn Avenue Louisville, KY 40202 Carla Trivedi E-mail: [email protected] Text only: (502) 689-4011 Kay Calvert E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Phone: (502)468-8532 Web: http://www.hearinglossky.org
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (Assess the needs for individuals, communities, and state within their regions to develop strategies for advocating for those who are deaf- blind in state of Indiana Helen Keller National Center Regional Representative for Region 5: Ryan Odland 2200 University Ave., West Suite 240 Saint Paul, MN 55114 Voice: (516)320-0274 VP: (612) 999-2612 Text only: (516) 566-7641 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.hknc.org
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV works to eliminate domestic violence through the implementation of prevention programs and public awareness in communities and schools, through advocacy for the system and societal change, and through the influencing of public policy and the allocation for resources) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Outreach Coordinator: vacant 1915 W. 18th Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 Voice/VP: (317) 644-6206 Web: www.icadvinc.org
Indiana Deaf Blind Services Project (Statewide Service authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for Deaf-Blind individuals from birth to adult) Program Coordinator: Lisa Poff Blumberg Center School of Education, Room 502 Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN 47809 Voice: (812) 237-7679FAX: (812) 237-8089 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.indstate.edu
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Indiana Hands & Voices (Indiana Chapter as a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing) Board President (Parent): Joanna Sichts GBYS Program Coordinator: Mariana Barquet E-mail: [email protected] 4000 W. 106th Street, Suite 125-216 Carmel, IN 46032 Voice: (765) 721-6366 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.inhandsandvoices.org
IN*SOURCE (Indiana Resource Center for families with special needs, provides parents, families and service providers in Indiana the information and training necessary to assure effective educational programs and appropriate services for children and young adults with disabilities.) 1703 South Ironwood Drive South Bend, IN 46613 E-mail: [email protected] Voice: (800) 332-4433 Website: www.insource.org
CaptionCall (free captioning service for Deaf, Hard of Hearing individuals on a regular phone) E-mail: [email protected] Voice: (877) 557-2227
ClearCaptions (free captioning service for eligible users on a phone, web browsers, smartphones, and tablets) Title IV ADA Specialist: Stacey Burns E-mail: [email protected] Voice: (317) 771-8890
InTRAC (Indiana Telephone Relay Access Corporation) (A Free Service that provides full telecommunication equipment distribution to people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or speech-impaired who reside in the State of Indiana) 7702 Woodland Drive, Suite 1300 Indianapolis, IN 46278 FAX: (317) 334-1432 Web: www.relayindiana.com
Executive Director: Ginny Barr TTY/Voice: (317) 334-1413 E-mail: [email protected]
Assistant Director: Andrew, “Andy” Leffler VP: E-mail: [email protected] (317) 493-0884
Community Relations: Greg Gantt E-mail: [email protected] 18 9/10/2020
VP: (317) 542-3624
The League for the Blind and Disabled, Inc. (Human Services) – Professional Help providing direct care services, advocacy needs, public managing agencies for consumers’ needs) Info & Referral Coordinator: Brenda Niccum 5821 S. Anthony Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46816 Voice: (260) 441-0551 ext. 3106 or 800-889-3443 VP (260) 440-3013 FAX: (260) 441-7760 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.the-league.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 E-mail: [email protected]
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
State Coordinator for the Deaf (SCD): Rhonda Marcum 402 West Washington Street, IGCS-W453 Indianapolis, IN 46204 VP/Voice: (317) 542-3449 FAX: (317) 232-6478 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2637.htm
Bloomington VR Office 450 S. Landmark Avenue Bloomington, IN 47403 (812) 323-7331
Clarksville VR Office 1452 Vaxter Street Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 288-8261
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Elliott R. Christy 1248 Washington Street Columbus, IN 47201 (812) 376-9935 [email protected]
Elkhart VR Office 1659 Mishawaka Street, Suite A 19 9/10/2020
Elkhart, IN 46514 (574)262-2086
Evansville VR Office 700 E. Walnut Evansville, IN 47713-2561 (812) 425-1367
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Theresa Clingenpeel 201 E. Rudisill, Suite 300 Fort Wayne, IN 46806 (260) 424-1595 [email protected]
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Shelly Beatty 110 West Ridge Road Gary, IN 46408 (219) 981-5326 [email protected]
Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf: Davina Brimmer & Mary Morois 2620 Kessler Blvd East Drive, Suite 105 Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 205-0100 [email protected] [email protected]
Indianapolis West & South Office 6640 Parkdale Place, Suite L Indianapolis, IN 46254 (317) 270-1005 Jasper VR Office 125 E. 37th Street, Suite A Jasper, IN 47546 (812) 827-5179
Kokomo VR Office 1914 S. Dixon Rd., Kokomo, IN 46902 (765) 455-5020
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Darleen Barbour 615 N. 18th Street Suite 103 Lafayette, IN 47901 (765) 449-4278 [email protected]
Marion VR Office 840 N. Miller Avenue, Suite C 20 9/10/2020
Marion, IN 46952-2338 (765) 662-9961
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Kara Costerison Muncie VR Office 201 E. Charles Street, Suite 130 Muncie, IN 47305 (765) 282-9863 [email protected]
Richmond VR Office 52 South 2nd Street Richmond, IN 47374-4212 (765) 966-0923
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Robert Johnston 401 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 270 South Bend, IN 46617 (574) 276-5268 [email protected]
Terre Haute VR Office 30 N 8th Street Terre Haute, IN 47801 (812) 232-7864
Valparaiso VR Office 954 Eastport Centre Drive, Suite C Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 462-0521
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Julia Duncan 1600 Willow Street, Suite B Vincennes, IN 47591 (812) 882-7208 [email protected]
INTERPRETER SERVICES
Anointed Hands Interpreting Consulting Services Certified Interpreter: Lisa Warren 7251 Lesley Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46250 Voice: (317) 529-7446 or (317) 850-6696 (V/TXT) Email: [email protected] Web: www.ouranointedhands.com
C & N Interpreting Interpreter/Director: David Calvert 21 9/10/2020
210 Colonial Club Drive New Albany, IN 47150 Voice: (812) 725-9928 Mobile: (812) 350-8302 (24/7) VP: (812) 406-4080 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.cninterpreting.com
Central Indiana Interpreting Service (CIIS) Coordinator/Interpreter: Robert Frew 4781 N. Mt. Gilead Road Bloomington, IN 47408 Cell phone: (317) 847-7598 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: http://ciis.us/
Community Services with All Deaf (CSAD) Coordinator/Interpreter: Shanna Montavon A Division of United Health Services Mail Unit 10 6910 N. Main Street, Building 9 Granger, IN 46530 Voice: (574) 247-6047 Ext. 108 VP: (574) 485-2097 Emergency Pager: (574) 514-8341 FAX: (574) 247-6060 E-Mail: [email protected]
Connections Sign Language Interpreting Team Coordinator: Sara Barnett Office Administrator: Trish Cox 815 John Street, Suite 220 Evansville, IN 47713 Mailing address: P.O. Box 14492 Evansville, IN 47728 Voice: (812) 449-7140 Billing line: (812) 491-6036 VP: (812) 618-0122 Email: [email protected]
Certified Professional Incorporated, Inc. (CPI) Director: Carlyle Marshall, CSC 336 N Lynhurst Drive Indianapolis, IN 46224 Voice: (317) 244-9031 22 9/10/2020
FAX: (317) 247-0819 E-mail: [email protected] Emergency direct e-mail: [email protected]
Deaf Community Services (DCS) Director: Stephanie Ritchie, CI/CT 4740 Kingsway Dr., first Floor Indianapolis, IN 46205 Voice: (317) 479-3240 VP: (317) 542-3370 FAX: (317) 479-3241 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Web: www.eastersealscrossroads.org/deaf-community-services
DeafLink Director: Garth Sponseller 5821 S. Anthony Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46816 Voice: (260) 441-0551 VP: (260) 240-8736 FAX: (260) 441-7760 E -mail: [email protected] Web: www.the-league.org
Language in Motion Director: Molly Howard 3370 Mathis Rd. SW Corydon, IN 47112 Voice: (812) 736-2228 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.LIMinterpreting.com LUNA Language Services Director: Chris Waters 8935 N. Meridian Street, Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46260 Voice: (317) 341-4137 FAX: (317) 550-2468 E-mail: [email protected]
Indy Translations Owner: Bill Zart 1001 3rd Avenue, SW Carmel, IN 46032 Voice: (317) 566-8200 FAX: (317) 566-9465 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.indytranslations.com
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Coordinator: Nita Starkey-Warren 9859 W. 300 N Converse, IN 46919 Cell Phone: (765) 206-1392 Fax: (888) 480-4674 E-mail: [email protected]
Midwest Language Services, LLC Language Classes- Document Translations- Interpreting Director: Tanya Hoover Interpreter Coordinator: Alec Tuthill 735 Shelby St., Suite 106 Indianapolis, IN 46203 Phone: (317) 296-7997 FAX: (317) 888-5901 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.midwestlanguageservices.com
Professional Interpreters for the Deaf (PID) Interpreter/Director: Joanne C. Snyder 7329 Marshall Street Merrillville, IN 46410 Voice: (219) 736-7512 VP: (219) 576-7093 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.professional-interpreters.com
Sharp Eyed Group, LLC Director: Linda Greeno Scheduling Coordinator: Vanessa Wagner Account Payable Representative: Billy Warnock P.O. Box 551024 Indianapolis, IN 46205-1024 VP: (317) 608-0831 Scheduler’s VP: (317) 565-2684 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sharpeyedgroup.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharpEyedGroup
South-Central Indiana Interpreting (SCII) Interpreter/Director: Janet Lancaster 2205 Central Avenue Columbus, IN 47201 24 9/10/2020
VP: (812) 418-4717 Voice: (812) 375-1806, (812) 350-5600, or (812) 350-3809 FAX: (812) 375-1880 E-mail: [email protected]
Sycamore Services Department Director: Michelle Kirk 1510 N. Weinbach Evansville, IN 47711 Voice: (812) 421-0847 VP: (812) 618-0076 Cell Phone: 812-455-7092 (Michelle Kirk) FAX: (812) 475-2250 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sycamoreservices.com
SRK Interpreting Service Owner/Interpreter: Scott Krueger CI/CT/IIC 5765 Melbourne Road Indianapolis, IN 46228 Voice: (317) 496-8702 E-Mail: [email protected]
The Language Training Center Interpreting Scheduler: Hannah Schumacher 5750 Castle Creek Parkway, Suite 150 Indianapolis, IN 46250 Voice: (317) 578-4577 E-Mail: [email protected]
Tradewinds (formerly DSI) Director: Debbie Pampalone 3198 East 83rd Place Merrillville, IN 46410 Voice: (219) 945-0100 ext. 212 VP: (219) 576-7091 Emergency Beeper: (219) 781-3434 E-mail: [email protected]
Independent Living Centers accessABILITY Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, Shelby 5302 E. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46219 (317) 926-1660 (Office) (866) 794-7245 (Toll Free) 25 9/10/2020
(317) 926-1687 (Fax) E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.abilityindiana.org
ATTIC: Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Pike, Sullivan 1721 Washington Avenue Vincennes, IN 47591 (812) 886-0575 (Office) (877) 962-8842 (Toll Free) (812) 886-1128 (Fax) Web: www.atticin.org
Everybody Counts, Inc. Executive Director: Teresa Torres Deaf Services Coordinator: Joanna Witulski 9111 Broadway, Suite A Merrillville, IN 46410 VP: (219) 501-0099 Voice: (219) 769-5055 E-mail: [email protected] & [email protected] Web: www.everybodycounts.org
Everybody Counts, Inc. North Counselor/Advocate: Valeria Vaughn 438 Fayette Street Hammond, IN 46320 Voice: (219) 937-5055 VP: (219) 232-1063 E-mail: [email protected] Future Choices Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Howard, Madison, Randolph, Tipton 309 N. High Street Muncie, IN 47305 Voice: (765) 741-8332 or (866) 741-3444 (765) 741-8333 (Fax) Web: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) Web: www.ilcein.org 26 9/10/2020
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) Web: www.the-league.org
ILL 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) Web: www.thewillcenter.org
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
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- working on advocacy soon) E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.deafalive.org
Indiana Chapter Black Deaf Advocates (ICBDA) President: Debricka McClung Treasurer: Beatrice Pfaff E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Indiana Deaf Blind Association (INDBA) President: Donald Aills E-mail: [email protected]
NIDAC (Northeast Indiana Deaf Awareness Council) - Social event President: Brian Grabler P.O. Box 80212 Fort Wayne, IN 46898 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.nidac.org
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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Aspire Indiana, Inc: Counseling Team Coordinator: vacant 2506 Willowbrook Parkway, Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46205 Voice: (317) 257-3903 VP: (317) 493-0422 Emergency: (317) 574-1252 FAX: (317) 475-7280
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 E-mail: [email protected]
NEWSLETTER
Indy Deaf News (IDN) Founding Editor: Bob Canty Editor: Jennifer Friede P.O. Box 551024 Indianapolis, IN 46220 E-mail for advertising: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Northwest Indiana Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community (NWIDHHC) Chair: Joanna Witulski E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.nwidhhc.com FB Page: Da Region Deafners - nwidhhc
Prayer Warriors’ News Editor: Rex Brake E-mail: [email protected] What's Up Newsletter? Editor: Sara Dunten 8801 Heffelfinger Road Churubusco, IN 46723 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.nidac.org
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Evergreen Crossing and the Lofts Archibald Memorial Deaf Program Director: Amy Harris 5404 Georgetown Road Indianapolis, IN 46254 Voice: 317/291-5404 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.evergreencrossing.com
Huser Home Care President: Kathy Huser 5023 E. 56th Street Suite 310 Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 255-5700 E-mail: [email protected]
Silent Senior Hoosiers (SSH) (Fellowship with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Senior Citizens in the Center of Indiana) President: Paul Hocker 1917 E. 46th Street Indianapolis, IN 46013-3624 E-mail: [email protected] First Thursdays- Potluck Lunch and Activities from 11 am to 4 pm Second, Third & Fourth Thursdays- Activities from 12 noon to 4 pm
SPORTS
Deaf Youth Sports (MDO) Executive Director: Beatrice Pfaff Asst. Director: Barbie Harris Coordinator: Ronda Bilz P.O. Box 421304 Indianapolis, IN 46242 VP: 317/493-0537 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mdoyouth.org
VIDEOPHONE RELAY SERVICE/VIDEOPHONE PRODUCTS
PURPLE VRS & ZVRS/Products VP Regional Enterprise Account Manager: Alan Poon VP: (443) 955-5389
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E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] English VRS - (877)-467-4877 Spanish VRS- (877-467-4875 Request interpreter 866-669-7707 Request VRI 800-618-2418 [email protected] Request CART 866-669-7707 [email protected] Web: https://www.purplevrs.com/contact & Web: http://www.zvrs.com
SORENSON VRS/Products Regional Sales Director: Jason A. Wagner VP: (317) 565-2726 E-mail: [email protected]
Interim District Manager: Timothy O’ Jack E-mail: [email protected] VP: (734) 217-4707 Web: www.sorenson.com
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