Description: Provides resources for adults and children who are deaf or hard of hearing. For their families, friends and professionals. Services are available in American Sign Language and English.
Collections and services available
Staff provides services in American Sign Language and English
Books, magazines, videos and DVDs about American Sign Language. Also covers Deaf culture, interpreting, parenting, hearing loss, deafness and other related subjects
Resource files of magazine articles, newspaper clippings, book and video reviews, brochures, flyers and ephemera
Classes offered in the San Francisco Bay Area for American Sign Language. Also covers sign language interpreting, Deaf culture, deaf education and other related subjects
For SFPL sponsored programs, assistive listening devices are available as well as the following services: American sign language interpreting, English language oral interpreting and real-time captioning in English. These services cannot be guaranteed when requested less than one week in advance.
Information about other organizations that provide services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Video/DVD viewing on televisions equipped with closed-caption decoders
View American Culture: The Deaf Perspective, a four-part series exploring the culture and heritage of Deaf American. Provided in SFPL YouTube channel or order DVDs
Sorenson VRS videophone is available in the Deaf Services Center during open hours
Eligibility: Open to individuals with hearing impairment.
Requirements: Valid photo ID, People ages 13-18 can show valid ID or have a parent / guardian sign. A parent / guardian must sign for anyone under age 13.
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