A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Services/Programs
Interpreting
- An interpreter is necessary in situations where clear communication between Deaf and Hearing people is important. DSI provides qualified sign language interpreters for various settings such as: medical, legal, social services, personal counseling, educational, and other community and state programs.
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- How Do You Get An Interpreter?
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Who Pays For
Interpreting Services?
- Case Management Services
- Trained staff assist Deaf/hard of hearing individuals and their families in providing support and problem solving in a variety of life situations such as: housing, money management, employment issues, medical services, basic needs and linkage with other social service agencies.
Video Phone Room
- The DSI office has a video phone room available for the deaf community to use free of charge.
- Advocacy
- Advocacy services are provided to ensure accessibility for Deaf/hard of hearing individuals to public and private services in the community as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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- Community Education/Sign Language Classes
- DSI provides trainings on deaf awareness/sensitivity as well as Sign Language Classes. American Sign Language Classes are designed to teach vocabulary and Deaf Culture. Classes are ongoing throughout the year for a fee in various NW Indiana locations. Call (219) 769-6506 ext. 21 for class information.
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- Information and Referral
- DSI maintains and distributes updated information on deafness, referrals for local/state/national resources and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Sale of Assistive Listening Devices
- DSI maintains catalogs of information on assistive listening devices such as alarms and signaling systems. Orders are placed upon request. DSI provides training for InTrac telephone relay service and the equipment distribution program. Applications for the InTrac program are available at the DSI office.
Employment Education Program
- DSI provides an Employment Education Program to Vocational Rehabilitation Staff, Employment Specialists and Employers regarding integrating Dear/hard of hearing individuals in the workplace. Education provided on ADA, technology, accommodations, Deaf Culture and the use of interpreters.
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