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Betty And Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center Charity Profile
The Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center is a private non-profit, IRS 501(c)(3), community service organization as established in it's bylaws -- serving approximately 18,000 Deaf, Hard of hearing, multi-handicapped deaf. Established in 1982, the Center provides comprehensive services through one central agency to "bridge the gap" between the hearing and deaf worlds. Since its inception, the Center has made every effort to identify those deaf individuals who have specific needs and to provide adequate services for them. In addition to actively working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community the Center strives to heighten public awareness as to the specific needs of this group within Louisiana. The Center continuously evaluates itself and the needs of the Community and designs its programs according to the evaluation results
The Center has made a tremendous efforts to provide services, support, and advocacy for this population by providing education to the general population, instructing and directing individuals interested in the field of deafness and encouraging leadership among members of the Deaf Community. It is to this end, the Center eliminates any and all barriers and, in fact, serves as a beacon and source of unity for all persons affected and touched by hearing loss.
The Deaf Action Center sign language studies / interpreter formation program was developed for persons interested in learning American Sign Language with the option of progressing and advancing to an interpreter training program if so desired. Sign language studies are in essence a four-tiered system with a succession of classes within each tier. To progress from one class session to another a student must successfully pass a written and performance examination. The 100 series of classes are those focusing on basic syntax and grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL). The 200 series of classes focus primarily upon conversation and advanced ASL principles. The 300 series of classes entail specialized signing from a variety of settings, e.g., medical, spiritual, cultural arts, vocational, general community, education, etc. Once completed, students may petition to enter the 400 series classes, the interpreter formation program. In this level, students will learn interpreter ethics, general principles and vernacular of interpreting, laws governing interpreting, and, of course, the art of interpreting in various settings.
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Betty And Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center
