NL Association for the Deaf (NLAD)

33 Pippy Place, Suite 201. St. John’s, NL A1B 3X2

TTY/Voice: (709) 726-6672
Fax: (709) 726-6650 
Email: nlad@nlad.org
Website: www.nlad.org 
Facebook: @NLAssociationofthedeaf
Youtube: NLAssociationofthedeaf 
Twitter: @NL_Assoc_Deaf 

NLAD Interpreting Services: https://www.facebook.com/NLADInterpretingServices/ 

Interpreting Services Phone number: (709) 726-6523 

Email: interpreting@nlad.org 

Mandate:

To protect and promote the rights, needs and concerns of people who are profoundly Deaf or who communicate in American Sign Language within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Target Population:

People who are profoundly Deaf or who communicate in American Sign Language.

Highlights of Programs/Services Offered:

  • Employment Services and Support: NLAD Employment Services seeks to ensure that deaf clients have full access to career and employment services which enables them to seek, obtain and keep employment. 
    • Employment Readiness 
    • Career Exploration/Career Options 
    • Job Search Techniques 
    • Interview Preparation 
    • Outreach to Local Labour Market/Employers 
    • Job Maintenance/Employment Monitoring 
    • Job Accommodations and Supports (TTY’s/Communication Devices) 
  • Public Awareness and Education Workshops 
    • Inclusive Education: Inclusive Education for the deaf means the education of students with various hearing levels in a way that addresses the students’ individual differences and needs. An inclusive education program for Deaf students must be customized to address each individual student’s unique needs. 
  • Family Communication Program: The Family Communication Program supports family communication for families with Deaf family members by teaching American Sign Language (ASL) and provides information about the Deaf community and Deaf culture. 
  • Sign Language Classes: Classes in ASL are offered to the community from beginner to intermediate. 
  • Community Support Worker: The Community Support Worker is responsible for providing services to Deaf adults who use American Sign Language (ASL) and supporting Deaf adults as a member of the Deaf community. 
  • Health and Wellness Counselling Services: Provides a friendly, confidential and non-judgmental environment where individuals who are culturally Deaf can find support and encouragement for the many problems that can happen during the path of life. Health & Wellness Counselling Services offers assistance to individuals dealing with: 
    • Anxiety  
    • Depression 
    • Deaf Identity 
    • Abuse 
    • Feeling Lonely 
    • Grief & Loss 
    • Addictions 
    • Family Problems 
    • Life Changes (new job, relationships, health concerns) 
    • Interpreting Services 
  • Interpreting Services – ASL-English Interpreting Services within Newfoundland and Labrador. Founded under the NL Association of the Deaf September 2019, we offer both in person and virtual ASL/English interpreting. 

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