Discover resources and support for the Deaf and interpreting community in Connecticut.
Local Organizations
Connecticut Registry for Interpreters of the Deaf
CRID provides professional development, guidance, and support to interpreters who can then provide accurate, appropriate, and equal communication access to Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons in the state of Connecticut.
Learn more about CRID
Connecticut Association of the Deaf
CAD is a state-level organization that advocates for the rights and interests of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Connecticut. They provide resources, host events, and engage in advocacy efforts.
Learn more about CAD
Disability Rights Connecticut
DRCT is a statewide non-profit organization with a mission to advocate for the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut.
Learn more about CRID
The Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services
ADS offers programs and services to help older adults and people with disabilities in Connecticut, with the goal to help older residents remain independent for as long as possible.
Learn more about ADS
DeafBlind Association of Connecticut
The DeafBlind Support and Access Network was founded with one simple goal – as a way to connect the DeafBlind community across the US. Since then, it has expanded the programs to educate the mainstream community to DeafBlind people and our culture.
Learn more about DBAC
National Organizations
Registry for Interpreters of the Deaf
RID is the national organization for sign language interpreters. RID has local chapters, and Connecticut may have its own chapter, providing resources and support for interpreters in the state.
Learn more about RID
National Association of the Deaf
NAD is a prominent national organization advocating for Deaf rights and issues. They have state affiliates, including the Connecticut Association of the Deaf, that work at the local level to address concerns in the Deaf community.
Learn more about NAD
Hearing Loss Association of America
HLAA is a national organization focused on providing support, education, and advocacy for people with hearing loss. They have local chapters throughout the United States, including Connecticut.
Learn more about HLAA
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
AG Bell supports individuals with hearing loss, including those who use spoken language and cochlear implants. They have resources and local chapters that may serve Connecticut.
Learn more about AG Bell
Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA)
ALDA focuses on supporting individuals who have experienced late-onset hearing loss. They have local chapters, and Connecticut may have representation.
Learn more about AG Bell
Organizations offering resources, support networks, and advocacy efforts
Birth to Three
The Birth to Three System is part of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Part C “Early Intervention.” The goal of Part C is to help families and caregivers enhance children’s learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.
Learn more about Birth to Three
Relay CT
Hamilton Relay provides telecommunications relay services for the state of Connecticut including TTY, Voice Carry Over (VCO), Hearing Carry Over (HCO), Speech-to-Speech (STS), Spanish and CapTel®.
Learn more about Relay CT
The Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind
BESB is the state's leading bureau for the coordination and provision of services to all Connecticut residents who are legally blind, or have significant visual impairments to help them function in the home and in the community independently.
Learn more about BESB
CoSign Interpreting has provided exceptional service to our students! The staff at CoSignCT are extremely efficient and knowledgeable
Michele Castiola Disability Services Education Tunxis Community College
This past year we have booked an interpreter for over fifty events. CoSign Interpreting has made it very easy. I’m a very satisfied customer.
Lorraine Anagnost Human Resources Department Fairfield Public Schools
The collaborative work CoSign Interpreting does with their clients is unmatched. Maeve, Tim, and their team consistently go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure client support through scheduling and the interpreters are always professional, courteous, and arrive ready to work and support our students. I cannot recommend CoSign Interpreting enough!
Morgan Conway Campus Lead for Disability and Accessibility Services Quinebaug Valley Community College
CoSign Interpreting has always been very helpful with meeting our agency’s ASL Interpreter needs, is supportive to our staff and the individuals we support and extremely responsive when a request is made. We have had nothing but positive experiences with CoSign Interpreting and would strongly recommend them to other providers
Elise Quaranta, B.S. Marrakech Inc.Vice President of Training & Staff Development
I have been working with CoSign Interpreting for almost a year now and the most important thing for me as a customer is transparent communication. With that said, it has been great and they have been very easy to work with
Irene Jazowick, MLIS Library Cataloging Assistant IV Yale University | Marx Science and Social Science Library
I found CoSign Interpreting to be very responsive to our needs when providing interpreters. I understand the experience of people who use interpreters has been very positive.
William Pierce Client Rights and Grievance SpecialistConnecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
I’ve worked for CoSign for more than two years now. It’s been awesome. CoSign is very responsive and efficient. Scheduling and billing are easy and payment is on time! The staff are always helpful and friendly when I need help. I love CoSign!
Alyson K. ASL Interpreter CT/CI
A few years ago, I moved here from a close-knit Deaf community on the West Coast. I wasn’t sure which interpreting agencies were reputable in the area, so I took the pulse of Deaf people and ASL interpreters and the name “CoSign” kept popping up. After working with Cosign for about a year, I realize why: their staff are professional, friendly, warm, hardworking, reliable and ethical. They are responsive to questions and concerns and make me feel at home! Thanks CoSign!
Michaela H. ASL Interpreter NIC
The jobs I accept with Cosign are prepared well “behind the scenes” well before I start interpreting. The office staff is spot on with expectations from the consumers as well as from the providers. The office staff is timely with a response when contacted, even in emergencies. They are all a pleasure to work with as allies.
Suzanne T. ASL Interpreter CSC
Cosign has been great to work with. They understand and care for the Deaf/hard of hearing community and support me well as an interpreter. Prep material is provided as often as possible, they communicate clearly all assignment related details and are always a text, call or email away. The teams I have worked with have all been skilled and professional. CoSign is a great agency and I feel fortunate to work together!
Connecticut Interpreter NIC Master
I joined at the end of the COVID era, which was nerve wracking to begin a career whilst being introduced to the Deaf community at the same time. Cosign made me feel welcomed to start my journey as a new sign language interpreter. The staff at Cosign are helpful with communication, prep materials, and the business aspect. This has made the interpreting process easier so we can focus on the real work for the community. My teams have been skilled, friendly, and share the same passion of this field. Looking forward to what the future holds under this agency and the people I get to work with
Connecticut Interpreter Pre-Cert RID Written/ITP
CoSign Interpreting has provided exceptional service to our students! The staff at CoSignCT are extremely efficient and knowledgeable
Michele Castiola Disability Services Education Tunxis Community College
This past year we have booked an interpreter for over fifty events. CoSign Interpreting has made it very easy. I’m a very satisfied customer.
Lorraine Anagnost Human Resources Department Fairfield Public Schools
The collaborative work CoSign Interpreting does with their clients is unmatched. Maeve, Tim, and their team consistently go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure client support through scheduling and the interpreters are always professional, courteous, and arrive ready to work and support our students. I cannot recommend CoSign Interpreting enough!
Morgan Conway Campus Lead for Disability and Accessibility Services Quinebaug Valley Community College
CoSign Interpreting has always been very helpful with meeting our agency’s ASL Interpreter needs, is supportive to our staff and the individuals we support and extremely responsive when a request is made. We have had nothing but positive experiences with CoSign Interpreting and would strongly recommend them to other providers
Elise Quaranta, B.S. Marrakech Inc.Vice President of Training & Staff Development
I have been working with CoSign Interpreting for almost a year now and the most important thing for me as a customer is transparent communication. With that said, it has been great and they have been very easy to work with
Irene Jazowick, MLIS Library Cataloging Assistant IV Yale University | Marx Science and Social Science Library
I found CoSign Interpreting to be very responsive to our needs when providing interpreters. I understand the experience of people who use interpreters has been very positive.
William Pierce Client Rights and Grievance SpecialistConnecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
I’ve worked for CoSign for more than two years now. It’s been awesome. CoSign is very responsive and efficient. Scheduling and billing are easy and payment is on time! The staff are always helpful and friendly when I need help. I love CoSign!
Alyson K. ASL Interpreter CT/CI
A few years ago, I moved here from a close-knit Deaf community on the West Coast. I wasn’t sure which interpreting agencies were reputable in the area, so I took the pulse of Deaf people and ASL interpreters and the name “CoSign” kept popping up. After working with Cosign for about a year, I realize why: their staff are professional, friendly, warm, hardworking, reliable and ethical. They are responsive to questions and concerns and make me feel at home! Thanks CoSign!
Michaela H. ASL Interpreter NIC
The jobs I accept with Cosign are prepared well “behind the scenes” well before I start interpreting. The office staff is spot on with expectations from the consumers as well as from the providers. The office staff is timely with a response when contacted, even in emergencies. They are all a pleasure to work with as allies.
Suzanne T. ASL Interpreter CSC
Cosign has been great to work with. They understand and care for the Deaf/hard of hearing community and support me well as an interpreter. Prep material is provided as often as possible, they communicate clearly all assignment related details and are always a text, call or email away. The teams I have worked with have all been skilled and professional. CoSign is a great agency and I feel fortunate to work together!
Connecticut Interpreter NIC Master
I joined at the end of the COVID era, which was nerve wracking to begin a career whilst being introduced to the Deaf community at the same time. Cosign made me feel welcomed to start my journey as a new sign language interpreter. The staff at Cosign are helpful with communication, prep materials, and the business aspect. This has made the interpreting process easier so we can focus on the real work for the community. My teams have been skilled, friendly, and share the same passion of this field. Looking forward to what the future holds under this agency and the people I get to work with
Connecticut Interpreter Pre-Cert RID Written/ITP