Resources
Navigating your way through Colorado? Looking for information? Check out these links:
Apps | Arts/Culture | Business Resources (for deaf) | Deaf-Owned Businesses | Deaf Clubs | Education | Entertainment | Financial | Government | Interpreter Classes | Interpreter Services | Learn ASL (kids) | Learn in ASL | Legal | Medical | Mental Health | News | Outdoors | Socials | Religion/Spirituality | Resources for Parents | Resources ti kearb ASK | Video Relay | VRI
Apps to Communicate Better
Yes, you can SEE each other on the phone!
It’s often awkward speaking on the phone through an interpreter and not able to catch the other person’s tone of voice or facial expression for yourself.
These apps* allow the hearing person to see, as well as be seen, by both the relay interpreter and the Deaf person.
Sivo (Purple/ZVRS)
Wavello (Sorenson)
*Requires a smartphone/tablet. Also works on desktop/laptop with webcam.
Deaf Arts – Visual, Culture, and Theater
– Various sites in Colorado –
ImaginASL Performing Arts (iASL)
– Englewood –
Business Resources
– Colorado Springs –
Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & EDC
Certify to Success Strategies to grow your business.
– State of Colorado-
Colorado Secretary of State
(Start here to register your business)
Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce
– Deaf Ecosystem –
Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD)
National Deaf Chamber of Commerce
– Minority Chambers –
National Latino State Chamber of Commerce
National Black Chamber of Commerce
Deaf Clubs & Memberships
– State-wide –
Colorado Association for the Deaf (CAD)
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind Alumni Association (CSDBAA)
– Denver –
Denver Metro Association of the Deaf (DMAD)
– National –
Education
(for deaf students)
– Castle Rock –
Douglas County School District | Special Education
– Colorado Springs –
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind (CSDB)
– Denver –
Rocky Mountain Deaf School (RMDS)
– Golden –
Jeffco Public School | Deaf/HoH Center Program
– Snowmass –
Aspen Camp for the Deaf & HoH
Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
– Thornton –
Adams12 Five Star Schools | Deaf/HoH Program
– Various locations –
– Government –
Colorado Department of Education | Deaf & HoH Newsletter/Resources | About Deaf & HoH
Entertainment
– Movies –
Cinemark Tinseltown (South Colorado Springs)
OC Movies are always shown on Saturdays and Mondays.
1545 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., Colorado Springs
[Link to Google Maps]
Cinemark Carefree Circle (North Colorado Springs)
OC Movies are always shown on Sundays and Wednesdays.
3305 Cinema Point, Colorado Springs
[Link to Google Maps]
For more information of OC Movies and their movie theaters in Colorado, see the OC Programs of Participating Colorado Theaters document.
Financial Resources
Deaf Tax
Professional Tax help in ASL
Kramer Wealth Managers
Invest with deaf/ASL consultants
Government Resources
Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind (CCDHHDB) — Denver
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind (CSDB) — Colorado Springs
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation) (DVR) — Denver
The Independence Center (The IC) — Colorado Springs
The HRCP – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division (DHHS) — Denver
Interpreter Classes
Interpreter Services
– Colorado Springs –
Access to Sign Language (A2SL):
719-302-5869
Sign Language Network (SLN):
719-651-2490
– National-
Sorenson Community Interpreting:
800-659-4783
Linguabee:
855-585-5859 (VP)
855-585-0801 (text)
– Grand Junction –
Center for Independence:
https://cfigj.org/
970-241-0315
– Del Norte –
DEAFinite Communication Access:
888-983-7823
– Denver –
Professional Sign Language Interpreting (PSLI):
800-659-4783
CART Captioning Services
– Denver –
Visible Voices:
720-838-3737
RID Certified
Check the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Learn ASL with Your Child
– Colorado Springs –
– Denver –
– Videos –
Learn in ASL
ASLVibe.com
Text: 720-938-7782, 970-370-3556
Deaf-owned. They offer silent weekend events, to close the gap between the deaf world and hearing world. Volunteered by deaf from all over Colorado.
Legal Resources
The Independence Center (The IC)
Deaf and HoH Services. (in Denver)
Ms. Lorrie Kosinski has a certificate in legal interpreting.
Email:
Phone: 720-913-8487
Cell/text: 303-880-3208
VP: 303-327-9902
Medical Professionals
Do you know any medical professionals who are deaf, deaf-friendly, ASL signer, or CODA? Let us know and we’ll be happy to add them here.
Mental Health
– Colorado Springs / Online –
Diversus Health (formerly AspenPointe)
AA Community Recovery Regular Support Meetings in ASL
– Online –
WellPower (based in Denver; formerly Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD))
– Urgent Crisis –
DOVE (Deaf Overcoming Violence through Empowerment):
24-hour Crisis Line: 303-831-7874
Crisis Text Online: Text HOME to 741741
News in ASL
The Daily Moth
(National)
Outdoor Enthusiasts
– Colorado Springs –
– Colorado –
– Snowmass –
Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – diverse experiential educational, outdoor, and recreational experiences for the Deaf/HoH. Email:
– Volunteer Opportunities –
Religion
Christian Deaf Church meets on North side of Sunnyside Christian Church: 2025 N Murray Blvd. Room 211, Colorado Springs.
Crossroads Church in Loveland has interpreted services. Go to their Facebook or website for more info.
New Life Church. Services on Friday (6:30pm) & Sunday (9am & 11am) at 11025 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs. Interpreters provided. 719-594-6602. or
Spirituality
No Barrier Zen. Join weekday morning meditation with deaf Zen Buddhist monk every Tues / Wed / Thurs, 8-8:30am MST.
Funerals
NOTE: By ADA law, the funeral home is required to provide an interpreter if asked. Inform the funeral home to call 855-585-5859 (Linguabee.com) to get an interpreter.
Resources for Parents
Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
– Information –
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
– Deaf Schools K – 12 –
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
– Organizations –
Resources to learn ASL
– In the Community –
Colorado Springs School for the Deaf and Blind (CSDB)
– Accredited Interpreting Programs –
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
– Online Resources –
ASL University by LifePrint
– Apps –
VRI Situations
– VRI/Interpreter –
NAD’s ADA & VRI Card – Use this card if you do not want VRI to show why you cannot use VRI and to request for an in-person interpreter.
If you are at a hospital that is associated with UCHealth, contact them and they will provide you an interpreter 24/7/365.
In response to the many requests in being listed on this page, we have established specific criteria to ensure the relevance and quality of listings.
To be considered for inclusion on this page, your business or services must be Deaf-centric (and/or Deaf-owned) and be located in Colorado. If you meet these criteria, you can fill out the form below.
For businesses or organizations that might not completely meet the criteria but still hold potential value to our community, such as a hearing-aid company based outside of Colorado, a nominal annual contribution of $200.00 may be requested for listing.
Our primary goal is to maintain the integrity and purpose of this directory while also fostering inclusivity and accessibility for all. Your understanding and support are appreciated as we work towards building a comprehensive and valuable resource.
Regular Socials
See Calendar for events
– Colorado Springs –
CASLCS (Every 1st & 3rd Monday)
Caffeinated Cow Deaf Chat (Every Tuesday mornings)
Citadell Mall Deaf Chat (every 2nd & 4th Saturday)
DNO (Every 2nd Friday evening)
– Denver Metro –
DMAD Hall (Every Tuesday & more)
– Louisville –
Superior Deaf Social (Every Thursday)