Business Resources

Legal Resources

• Americans with Disabilities Act Title III Regulations
  “This document will support your understanding of your legal rights or responsibilities under the ADA.”
  
  
• Nationwide Interpreter Resource, INC
  Each state has their own requirements for ASL interpreters. Check out this website to make sure you are hiring services appropriately for your area.
  
  
• Section 504 and ADA Obligations of Public Schools
  “This memorandum addresses the obligations of a public school system under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).”
  
  
• Tax Benefits for Businesses – Employees with disabilities
  Businesses accommodating employees with disabilities may qualify for credits and deductions.
  
  
• Undue Hardship Concerns
  “Generalized conclusions will not suffice to support a claim of undue hardship. Instead, undue hardship must be based on an individualized assessment of current circumstances that show that a specific reasonable accommodation would cause significant difficulty or expense.”

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Learn ASL!

• ASL Champs
  “ASL Champs provides community-based American Sign Language (ASL) classes in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Our classes mostly conducted online via Zoom with a few select in-person classes offered periodically in the Richmond, VA area.”
  
  
• ASL Inside
  Learn how to sign with classes, practice, and mentoring!
  
  
• ASL Spring
  “ASL Spring is the premier online American Sign Language program created by Deaf instructors who are passionate about sharing their language, culture, and experiences.”
  
  
• Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  Provides ASL classes virtually and in TN. Check out their site for more information.
  
  
• DEAF Inc.
  These classes are in the St. Louis area and are typically only offered in person.
  
  
• Diana Cho Coaching
  “Whether you are an interpreter, teacher, manager, co-worker, family member, or friend, Diana will help you improve your strengths.”
  
  
• Inclusive Communication Services
  “The classes listed in this directory are provided by trusted, vetted partners. Whether you choose online or in-person options, we encourage everyone to learn Sign Language and connect with the Deaf community.”
  
  
• Inclusivity Works
  Check out these online opportunities to learn ASL!
  
  
• Lingvano – for businesses
  “Immerse your staff in Sign Language through interactive and useful dialogs that get them conversational fast.”
  
  
• Lingvano – for individuals
  “..with just 10 minutes a day, you will be able to engage in your first conversations in no time.”
  
  
• My ASL Teacher Rocks
  Learn American Sign Language (ASL) from virtually anywhere with our fun and interactive classes for adults and kids. We’re thrilled to bring ASL right to your home with 100% virtual, live instruction—no pre-recorded lessons here!
  
  
• New Leaf Language
  “..beginner ASL classes that are affordable, effective, and fun.” Also provided is individual tutoring!
  
  
• Queer ASL
  “People who complete our Queer ASL classes are able to carry basic ASL conversations and have a deeper understanding about Deaf communities.”
  
  
• The Learning Center for the Deaf
  Provides in person and online classes from beginners to advance levels.

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Accessibility and Inclusivity

• Inclusive Communication Services
  “Inclusive Communication Services (ICS) is a professional service agency that offers spoken and sign language interpreting, translation, captioning, and media accessibility services. Our mission is to provide affordable, reliable, and quality accessibility solutions for the Deaf, Blind, and non-English speaking in New York, Brooklyn, and throughout the United States to create inclusive communities.”
  
  
• LoLoLook
  “LoLoLook is a 501(c)3 that consults, trains, and develops educational programs that support visual learners by utilizing the combination of art and American Sign Language (ASL). We work with museums, galleries, parks, and cultural organizations across the US.”
  
  
• Signspaces Extension
  “Signspaces is a free Chrome extension that translates English words on the web into ASL videos”
  
  
• The Learning Center for the Deaf
  Provides services for business by “creating a “Deaf-friendly” workplace that welcomes deaf and hard of hearing individuals”.
  
  
• The Willow TreeProject also offers small strategy sessions, consults, and trainings for all businesses. These sessions support business to have a more efficient work flows when hiring interpreters, working with Deaf folks and interpreters, as well as how to make the working environments more inclusive to their Deaf employees – just to name a few.
  
  If you are interested in learning more about our offerings, please contact us at info@thewtp.org
  
  
• Trilingual Interpreting Services
  “Whether you need interpretation for medical appointments, legal proceedings, corporate meetings, educational settings, conferences, or community events, our professional interpreters have the experience and cultural knowledge necessary to facilitate accurate and meaningful communication.”