GLAD GLAD - Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.

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Web Name: GLAD GLAD - Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.

WebSite: http://gladinc.org

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RESOURCES Get money to help pay for groceries with CalFresh. Human ServicesGLAD staff work with consumers, businesses and service providers to improve quality of life and ensure communication access for the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind community.Health EducationThe deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind community’s best possible defense against illness and disease is obtaining accurate information and a commitment to increasing health, knowledge and empowerment of the community.Employment ServicesGLAD-EDD employment specialists work with deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind individuals searching for jobs. GLAD-EDD staff provide training, resume feedback, mock interviews and provide interpreters for interviews.LifeSigns, Inc.LifeSigns, an interpreter referral agency, is a non-profit California corporation providing communication access to the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf blind and hearing communities using certified interpreters.I attended a GLAD parent workshop in the spring and became aware, for the first time, that I could make a difference in the life of my daughter through effective communication. With the new skills, I was able to encourage the development of self-esteem in my daughter and to teach her the basics of sex education, puberty and family values.Hearing parent of a 13-year old deaf teenager 2015-12-23T21:23:14+00:00 Hearing parent of a 13-year old deaf teenager I attended a GLAD parent workshop in the spring and became aware, for the first time, that I could make a difference in the life of my daughter through effective communication. With the new skills, I was able to encourage the development of self-esteem in my daughter and to teach her the basics of sex education, puberty and family values. https://gladinc.org/testimonials/testimonial-1/ For years, he experienced challenging health problems that were compounded by his inability to communicate with his doctor. Our Health Care Access Case manager offered a number of communication options. With enhanced communication abilities, he received the full spectrum of treatment options and made an informed decision. Today, his cancer is in remission.Deaf prostate cancer survivor 2015-12-23T21:24:44+00:00 Deaf prostate cancer survivor For years, he experienced challenging health problems that were compounded by his inability to communicate with his doctor. Our Health Care Access Case manager offered a number of communication options. With enhanced communication abilities, he received the full spectrum of treatment options and made an informed decision. Today, his cancer is in remission. https://gladinc.org/testimonials/testimonial-2/ A late deafened male, unable to gain employment for over eight years despite marketable skillsA man came into our Employment Development Department office and worked with a Job Placement Coordinator to polish up his resume and cover letter. He then submitted applications to our network of employers. Our Coordinator worked with him in practicing for job interviews and provided interpreters for interviews. He got a job at a major nationwide telecommunications company, and our Coordinator worked with the employer by providing communication access workshops for their staff.A late deafened male, unable to gain employment for over eight years despite marketable skills GLAD 2015-12-28T20:19:28+00:00 A late deafened male, unable to gain employment for over eight years despite marketable skills A man came into our Employment Development Department office and worked with a Job Placement Coordinator to polish up his resume and cover letter. He then submitted applications to our network of employers. Our Coordinator worked with him in practicing for job interviews and provided interpreters for interviews. He got a job at a major nationwide telecommunications company, and our Coordinator worked with the employer by providing communication access workshops for their staff. https://gladinc.org/testimonials/testimonial-3/ Thank you for getting our daughter into the program, without your help she would have such a different life. Now, the possibilities are infinite.Education planning with hearing parent 2015-12-28T20:20:27+00:00 Education planning with hearing parent Thank you for getting our daughter into the program, without your help she would have such a different life. Now, the possibilities are infinite. https://gladinc.org/testimonials/testimonial-4/ You have given me more information in one day than I have been able to get in the last 3 months. Thank you.Late deafened consumer 2015-12-28T20:22:05+00:00 Late deafened consumer You have given me more information in one day than I have been able to get in the last 3 months. Thank you. https://gladinc.org/testimonials/testimonial-5/ I struggle with communicating (with hearing health providers). I saw GLAD’s case manager. He explained about high blood pressure and the medicine – now my blood pressure is down and my headache is gone.Deaf consumer 2015-12-28T20:23:16+00:00 Deaf consumer I struggle with communicating (with hearing health providers). I saw GLAD’s case manager. He explained about high blood pressure and the medicine – now my blood pressure is down and my headache is gone. https://gladinc.org/testimonials/testimonial-6/ You have made me feel comfortable and at ease. What you have been doing for me and my family is greatly appreciated.Professional who wanted an interpreter for his job GLAD 2015-12-28T20:23:54+00:00 Professional who wanted an interpreter for his job You have made me feel comfortable and at ease. What you have been doing for me and my family is greatly appreciated. https://gladinc.org/testimonials/testimonial-7/ With your support, we can achieve even more—by meeting the needs of newborns, children, teens, adults and senior citizens through additional programs that enhance the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people everywhere.Donate

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