Contribute to Deaf-run nonprofits
New York Deaf Theatre
"When you donate to New York Deaf Theatre, you are supporting our ongoing work with Deaf and hard of hearing theatre artists in the New York City area, and your donation helps to provide them a creative and artistic home where they are the number one priority. With your help, NYDT can continue to create theatre that gives more opportunities for Deaf artists and provides a cultural home for the Deaf community to see their own lives and experiences reflected on stage as a key part of the vibrant fabric of New York City’s theatre community."
Deaf West Theatre
Deaf West its an astounding company and sadly had to cancel their spring production due to COVID-19. "This [spring 2020] is a challenging time for arts organizations, and for the artists who depend on them for employment. If you would like make a donation, helping Deaf West offset operating expenses and lost ticket revenue during this time, you can do so at the button below. As always, your donation is 100% tax-deductible."
Deaf Professional Arts Network (D-PAN)
"D-PAN was originally founded to make music and music culture universally accessible by extending its reach to the Deaf and hard of hearing. Since 2006, D-PAN has pioneered the art form of creating high quality American Sign Language (ASL) music videos, translating the lyrics of popular songs through ASL. [... Today,] D-PAN.tv (The Sign Language Channel) makes quality news and information accessible to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and its supporters. At present, there are nearly 30 million Deaf/ Hard of Hearing people living in the United States who, despite their pronounced interest, have been largely excluded from meaningful access to news and information. D-PAN helps change that."
Nyle DiMarco Foundation
"Our goal is to ultimately change the landscape of deaf education, especially in areas involving early language acquisition and the right to sign language. Through partnerships with national organizations and campaigns, such as Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K), NDF seeks to promote awareness on issues surrounding the importance of early language and literacy in Deaf children."
"When you donate to New York Deaf Theatre, you are supporting our ongoing work with Deaf and hard of hearing theatre artists in the New York City area, and your donation helps to provide them a creative and artistic home where they are the number one priority. With your help, NYDT can continue to create theatre that gives more opportunities for Deaf artists and provides a cultural home for the Deaf community to see their own lives and experiences reflected on stage as a key part of the vibrant fabric of New York City’s theatre community."
Deaf West Theatre
Deaf West its an astounding company and sadly had to cancel their spring production due to COVID-19. "This [spring 2020] is a challenging time for arts organizations, and for the artists who depend on them for employment. If you would like make a donation, helping Deaf West offset operating expenses and lost ticket revenue during this time, you can do so at the button below. As always, your donation is 100% tax-deductible."
Deaf Professional Arts Network (D-PAN)
"D-PAN was originally founded to make music and music culture universally accessible by extending its reach to the Deaf and hard of hearing. Since 2006, D-PAN has pioneered the art form of creating high quality American Sign Language (ASL) music videos, translating the lyrics of popular songs through ASL. [... Today,] D-PAN.tv (The Sign Language Channel) makes quality news and information accessible to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and its supporters. At present, there are nearly 30 million Deaf/ Hard of Hearing people living in the United States who, despite their pronounced interest, have been largely excluded from meaningful access to news and information. D-PAN helps change that."
Nyle DiMarco Foundation
"Our goal is to ultimately change the landscape of deaf education, especially in areas involving early language acquisition and the right to sign language. Through partnerships with national organizations and campaigns, such as Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K), NDF seeks to promote awareness on issues surrounding the importance of early language and literacy in Deaf children."
Support Deaf Businesses
ByMara
Comfortable, chic clothing and fun accessories with the "I love you" (ILY) handshape! "The 'I love you' sign is a combination of American Sign Language letters. It is widely known and used by everyone within the American Sign Language community." Bonus donation: 100% of proceeds from the "I.L.Y Earth" items will be donated to www.OfftheGridMissions.org !
Rings and Coffee
Jan and Jen are twins -- one Deaf, one hearing! They make beautiful jewelry, stickers, and other accessories featuring ASL. "We absolutely love to collaborate as we design and create custom pieces together! Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions! We'd love, love, love to talk to you!"
Signed with Heart's Fingerspelling 101 Course
"The letters of the alphabet are the 26 most important signs in American Sign Language (ASL) that everyone new to signing should make a top priority to learn, practice, improve, and master to communicate effectively with a Deaf person. [...] After completing this course, you will have your alphabet down and your fingerspelling and fingerspelling receptivity skills greatly improved."
Deaf Green Thumbs
These two educate about all things PLANTS! I've learned so much from their Instagram, and they also have adorable apparel! "Brittany and Zachary have been friends for three decades. [They] spend a great deal of time talking about plants, shopping for plants, cultivating plants and comparing plant tools. [... Through Deaf Green Thumbs,] Brit and Zach share their planty friendship and knowledge with you. Hopefully you will cultivate a deeper appreciation for plants to share with loved ones too!"
Comfortable, chic clothing and fun accessories with the "I love you" (ILY) handshape! "The 'I love you' sign is a combination of American Sign Language letters. It is widely known and used by everyone within the American Sign Language community." Bonus donation: 100% of proceeds from the "I.L.Y Earth" items will be donated to www.OfftheGridMissions.org !
Rings and Coffee
Jan and Jen are twins -- one Deaf, one hearing! They make beautiful jewelry, stickers, and other accessories featuring ASL. "We absolutely love to collaborate as we design and create custom pieces together! Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions! We'd love, love, love to talk to you!"
Signed with Heart's Fingerspelling 101 Course
"The letters of the alphabet are the 26 most important signs in American Sign Language (ASL) that everyone new to signing should make a top priority to learn, practice, improve, and master to communicate effectively with a Deaf person. [...] After completing this course, you will have your alphabet down and your fingerspelling and fingerspelling receptivity skills greatly improved."
Deaf Green Thumbs
These two educate about all things PLANTS! I've learned so much from their Instagram, and they also have adorable apparel! "Brittany and Zachary have been friends for three decades. [They] spend a great deal of time talking about plants, shopping for plants, cultivating plants and comparing plant tools. [... Through Deaf Green Thumbs,] Brit and Zach share their planty friendship and knowledge with you. Hopefully you will cultivate a deeper appreciation for plants to share with loved ones too!"