Cultural Corner: The Deaf Among Us

Covina Valley Unified School District (CVUSD)

A school district that offers a thriving Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing program for mainstream education.

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing program

A program providing specialized instruction and opportunities for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students.

Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC)

A community college with a robust Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing population and resources.

interpreting program

A program at Mt. SAC that helps students prepare for interpreting certification exams.

California State University Northridge (CSUN)

A four-year institution with a significant Deaf presence and various resources for DHH students.

CSD Riverside

A residential school for the Deaf located in Riverside, California.

MATA Expo

A biannual event in Southern California for Deaf and hard of hearing people to socialize and enjoy Deaf culture.

DeafNation

A traveling gathering of Deaf and hard of hearing people to socialize and enjoy various activities.

Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD)

An agency that provides access and resources for the Deaf community in Los Angeles.

Video Relay Services (VRS)

A service allowing Deaf individuals to make telephone calls using video interpreting.

Holy Angels Catholic Church of the Deaf (HAC)

A Catholic church that conducts services entirely in American Sign Language.

Inter-Community Church of God (ICC)

A church that previously offered services in ASL and had a significant Deaf community.

pro-tactile ASL

A form of sign language communication used by Deaf-blind individuals.