Our Goals

Our goal is to be aware of the Deaf community’s ambitions, concerns, and needs.

We learn from and adapt to cultural issues. We accept each person as an individual and strive to provide the services of their choosing. We try to recognize the flow of information and communication and strive to create a positive learning experience for all involved.

Our Services

• Advocacy services on behalf of the Deaf
• Assistive Technology for the Deaf
• Sign Language Interpreter Services (SLIS)

• American Sign Language (ASL), SEE, and PSE

• Standards & Code of Ethics
  We adhere to the Registry of Interpreters (RID, a national organization) Standards and strictly apply its Code Of Ethics.

Community Partners

We work with and have provided services to the following organizations and individuals:

• St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction
  
• Mesa State College
• Grand Junction Police Department
• 911 Dispatch
• School Districts 50, 51, RE-1J, and RE-1
• Combined Courts of seven counties
• Physicians
• Counselors
• Families and Friends of the Deaf
  

Can the deaf individuals use the telephone (TTY - text telephone)?

Yes, through a relay service. Colorado has a new program to provide TTY's to any deaf or hard-of-hearing persons in need of one. (Call us for more information (970) 241-0315.)

Colorado Relay Program is administered by the Public Utilities Commission. Their contact with Sprint has made telephone access available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (with no restrictions on the length or number of calls placed).

This program allows a Deaf Person to place a phone call through an agent who has computer equipment capable of communicating with a TTY . The agent will type the conversation for the Deaf person and speak the conversation for the Hearing Person.

The program's numbers are 800-659-2656 (TTY), 800-659-3656 (voice), and the new 711 Relay (V/TTY).

Deaf Awareness

Deaf Awareness is a term long used by the Deaf community to include the sharing of information about life as a Deaf adult with the hearing community. For example, the seemingly simple typographical use of "D" (as opposed to "d") when referring to the Deaf community or individuals makes a very important cultural distinction.

CONTACT INFORMATION

(970) 241-0315

Call us to obtain more information about this or any other service.

Announcement

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CALL AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT when you need to speak with us for any reason. You may call us at (970) 241-0315 or  send us an email.  Not all of our staff works full-time, or may be out of the building with other clients or activities. 

You are welcome to stop by and see our facility, but please understand if we cannot accommodate your request for service immediately – we will be happy to set up an appointment for you!