What they call their work
What they do
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Services 8 activities
- Delivers services internationallyProvides programs and services to Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in 10 countries, extending reach beyond domestic operations.
- Deploys interpreters and direct service professionals to support Deaf individualsProvides sign language interpreters and Direct Service Professionals to facilitate Deaf individuals' access to educational, medical, spiritual, vocational, and recreational settings.
- Ensures equitable access to community services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individualsSupports access to job development, career training, supportive living arrangements, and community socialization opportunities for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
- Produces video content for clientsCreates video materials to support communication and service delivery for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
- Provides educational, vocational, and support services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individualsOffers quality education programs, employment training, advocacy, and support services tailored to Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, including adults with intellectual disabilities, to promote independent living and community integration.
- Provides individualized habilitation and social services for Deaf individuals with additional disabilitiesDelivers tailored habilitation, vocational, and social services to Deaf individuals who may also have intellectual or other disabilities, supporting their personal development and community participation.
- Provides services across multiple school districtsDelivers educational and support programs to Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals within 39 school districts.
- Provides state-approved remote employment servicesOffers remote employment-related services that are approved by the state, supporting job readiness and placement for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Conducts free hearing screeningsProvided 1,000 no-cost hearing screenings to individuals, contributing to early identification and intervention for hearing loss.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engages volunteers in organizational activitiesMobilizes and involves 315 volunteers in delivering and supporting programs and services for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts community eventsOrganizes and hosts events that were attended by 20,150 individuals, fostering community engagement and outreach.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Operates day programs for Deaf individualsRuns structured day programs including Day Habilitation, Supported Employment Maintenance Program (SEMP), Respite, and Community Habilitation services.
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Who runs it
- CHRIS ODDO — TRUSTEE
- DANILO TORRES — TRUSTEE
- DR GREGORY WALTON — TRUSTEE
- DR JOYCE BISSO — TRUSTEE
- JOSEPH DIBARTOLO — TRUSTEE
Who they work with
- Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) Government — Resource listed for disability rights information
- Helen Keller National Center for the Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults Partner — Resource listed for support services for deaf-blind individuals
- Mill Neck Deaf Services Partner — Member organization within the Mill Neck Family of Organizations providing specialized services for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
- Mill Neck Family of Organizations Network — Mill Neck Services is part of the Mill Neck Family of Organizations.
- Mill Neck Foundation Partner — Member organization within the Mill Neck Family of Organizations supporting fundraising and resource development.
- Mill Neck Interpreter Services Partner — Member organization within the Mill Neck Family of Organizations providing interpretation services.
- Mill Neck Manor Partner — Member organization within the Mill Neck Family of Organizations delivering residential and support services.
- Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf Partner — Member organization within the Mill Neck Family of Organizations collaborating to serve the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. Partner — Resource listed for interpreter services
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Government — Resource listed for health and human services access
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Partner — Resource listed for employment rights enforcement
How they approach the work
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- Empowerment Through Access and Integrationmethodology: empowerment-through-accessBy integrating sign language, accessible technology, and support services into programming, the organization empowers Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to fully participate in services, because meaningful access is foundational to autonomy and self-determination.
- Lifespan Approach to Continuous Supportmethodology: lifespan approachBy integrating multiple specialized organizations under one umbrella, the organization provides continuous, coordinated support for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals from infancy through eldercare, because sustained engagement across life stages improves long-term independence and well-being.
- Social Justice Advocacy for Equitymethodology: social-justice advocacyBy grounding advocacy efforts in social justice principles, the organization advances systemic equity for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, because structural change is necessary to dismantle barriers and ensure equal rights and opportunities.