Links: CSUN: We are proud of the outstanding program at National Center on Deafness (NCOD) at California State University, Northridge. Cal State Northridge, with its diverse atmosphere and varied programs, may be just the place for you. Diversity. More than 32,000 students attend CSUN. And more than 200 of them are deaf or hard of hearing students. This large student population, sporting a variety of background experiences, preferences, and needs, has been a significant factor in CSUN’s “having a little something for everyone.” (http://ncod.csun.edu/index.html) Gallaudet: At Gallaudet University, deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students and scholars join together in a unique community to learn, to teach, and to create. Full access and open communication drive the Gallaudet University vision. This means that no matter what your background might be, your welcome is assured. Once here, you will discover that the university brims with academic and social opportunities, promising you a rich, varied experience throughout your stay on campus. Check out the links here to discover the many reasons for choosing Gallaudet University. You'll be convinced. (http://www.gallaudet.edu/) An Overview of Video Relay Services: Hands On Video Relay Services, Inc. (HOVRS) provides a new communication tool that allows the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community to communicate effectively and naturally with the hearing world through American Sign Language (ASL). HOVRS uses the Internet to provide an audio/video link to a qualified, certified Video Interpreter (VI) who interprets between the visual language of ASL and the auditory language of a hearing person. MCI: IP-RELAY.com was the first service to offer deaf and hard of hearing persons the ability to place calls over the Internet. Calls terminating within the United States are placed confidentially and free of charge. Users have the ability to request a male or female operator based on preference. IP-RELAY.com users are not required to register or provide proof of disability. Calls can be placed either by the Call Now option which automatically connects to a relay operator at the click of a button or through the Custom Calling option which gives you the ability to customize communication. (http://www.ip-relay.com) NAD: The mission of the National Assocation of the Deaf is to promote, protect, and preserve the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America. (http://www.nad.org) NTID: The National Technical Institute for the Deaf is the world’s first and largest technological college for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. As one of eight colleges within Rochester Institute of Technology, NTID provides excellent academic programs; outstanding access and support services; and diverse educational, social, and personal development opportunities for students. We also prepare individuals to work in fields related to deafness and encourage research designed to enhance the lives of deaf and hard-of-hearing people. (http://www.ntid.rit.edu/) CSD: The mission of CSD is to provide greater opportunities for access, independence, and awareness for all individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing. Through global leadership and a continuum of quality communication services and human service programs, CSD provides the tools conducive to a positive and fully integrated life. (http://www.c-s-d.org/) Arizona Theatre Company: To create professional theatre that continually strives to reach new levels of artistic excellence; that resonates locally, in the state of Arizona, and throughout the nation. Arizona Theatre Company will strive to: * Produce a broad repertoire ranging from classics to new works * Engage artists of the highest caliber * Achieve a leadership position in the national theatre community * Assure access to the broadest spectrum of citizens * Achieve cultural diversity in all endeavors * Serve as an educational resource providing outreach programs * Operate from a position of financial strength and fiscal responsibility http://www.arizonatheatre.org SORENSON: Sorenson Video Relay Service (VRS) is a free service for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community that enables anyone to conduct video relay calls with family, friends, or business associates through a certified ASL interpreter via a broadband Internet connection and a video relay solution (or VRS call option). (http://www.sorensonvrs.com)