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When you give a gift to NorCal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, you are supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing people all over northern California. From the children going to Camp Grizzly, to teens getting their first job, to making sure our elders are having the best communication possible with their doctors, your donation ensures that our community is healthy and happy!

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ABOUT US

NorCal Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing is a non-profit community-based organization serving Deaf & Hard of Hearing individuals in 24 northeastern counties of California. Founded and managed by a team of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, NorCal Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing has been an organization 'of, by and for' the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community since 1977. For after hours emergency interpreting please call (916) 236-1184.
ADVOCACY SERVICES

One-on-one assistance and system advocacy to ensure equal access and opportunity to education, employment and public services. Information and consultation for businesses, employers and public agencies about the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable non-discrimination laws. Information about your legal rights and strategies for self-advocacy for communication access issues, disability discrimination, free and appropriate public education, and other areas. Assistance and representation at administrative proceedings including Individualized Education Program or Social Security.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Want to improve your writing skills? Need to improve your your communication skills with your boss? Want to pass your DMV Test? Need help becoming job ready? Want to learn to budget your money better? Do you need help getting into college? NorCal's specialized employment services can help you!
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

Camp Grizzly is our one-week residential camp program for deaf and hard of hearing youth age 7 to 17. EXCEL is our day program for Alta Regional Center consumers who are deaf or hard of hearing, based in Sacramento. DeafSAFE is a program providing support for deaf and hard of hearing survivors of sexual violence.

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

Due to the rise in the numbers of COVID19 spreading quickly, NorCal Staff are committed to providing services to our Deaf & HH Community via video phone, FT, Zoom, MP. In person services will remain on case by case basis by consumer request. Thanks for your ongoing support for NorCal! -Sheri Farinha, CEO, Board of Directors, & the entire Team!