By law, deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and deaf disabled people may request accommodations in schools, workplaces, courthouses, prisons, businesses, and more. If you did not receive accommodations, contact GLAD to set up an appointment with an advocate.
Government agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations can learn about laws protecting deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and deaf disabled consumers. GLAD provides information, workshops, and other consultation as a public service.
GLAD advocates for laws that improve the quality of life for deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and deaf disabled consumers. Its many accomplishments include California’s Deaf Access Program and closed captioning. Consumers can help GLAD by contacting their law makers.
GLAD provides a broad variety of services and some may not be listed online. If you can not find a specific service, click the button below to ask if we are able to serve you.