Find support and services
Explore nationwide starting points for local help, independent living, DeafBlind services, and communication access.
Explore support options →A clearer way forward
Access belongs to everyone.
DeafU helps Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind people find a starting point for community services. We also help service providers make communication more welcoming and effective.
Choose your path
Information for both sides of the conversation.
Start with what you need today. Each path uses clear steps and links to organizations that can help.
Make your service accessible
Learn practical ways to ask about communication preferences, plan access, and welcome people with different needs.
Read the provider guide →One guiding principle
Ask the person. Make a plan together.
No single communication method works for every Deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind person. The right support depends on the person and the situation.
How to beginDifferent ways to connect
- Sign language and interpretingCommunication in the language a person uses.
- Captions and clear textAccess to spoken information in writing.
- Tactile and accessible formatsOptions for people with combined hearing and vision loss.
Built to be useful
A starting point, with sources you can check.
DeafU links to public agencies and established organizations. Service details can change, so we show when a resource was last checked and link you to the organization itself.
We are building more guidance and signed videos with the community. The written information is available now, including for people who cannot play video.
Learn about DeafU →Video preview
A welcome video is on the way.
This slot currently uses the same short test clip as the other planned videos. The written guidance above is available now.
Welcome to DeafU
Planned: introduce the two main paths and show how to use this site.
Playback test: This demo clip does not teach the planned topic. A topic-specific video and descriptive transcript are still to come.