- ASL & Deaf Community Chat: Takes place in Los Altos, CA the last Sunday of every month from 2-5 PM. Contact Debbie Kohn for more information. Email: [email protected] Phone: (650) 279-3323
- Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA): ALDA is a support network for late-deafened adults, giving these individuals a place to connect, support one another in coping with hearing loss, and help one another through everyday challenges. ALDA has chapters nationwide and all over the world, including in San Jose, CA. alda.org. Contact ALDA through their website at alda.org/contact.
- California Department of Parks and Recreation: Persons with disabilities including deafness may be eligible for the “Disabled Discount Pass”, an inexpensive lifetime pass that entitles the bearer to discounts at California State Park operated units. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1049
- Deaf Bay Area: Posts a variety of Deaf events in the Bay Area including arts, community, ASL storytelling, and more. Deafbayarea.com
- Hearing Loss Association of America - California State Association: A volunteer-run, nonprofit organization that provides hearing loss information, education, support and advocacy services to Californians with hearing loss. Hosts workshops, fundraisers, and expos in California. hearinglossca.org
- The Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California (HSC): Along with numerous other services, the HSC offers several social programs and activities for youth. hearingspeech.org/main/care-treatment/support/fostering-child-and-youth-development Submit text/email inquiries at hearingspeech.org/main/contact-us-request-an-appointment. Phone: (415) 921-7658. TTY: (415) 921-8990.
- San Francisco Recreation and Parks: Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services: This group hosts a variety of classes and family-friendly activities, including ASL social gatherings and parties. sfrecpark.org/recprogram/adaptive-recreation. Email: [email protected].
- San Francisco Deaf Club: A Deaf community group that promotes social and general betterment of its Deaf members within the Bay Area. sfdeafclub.org
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