District of Columbia

This free and confidential registry, maintained by the Usher Syndrome Coalition, is the only registry exclusively for individuals of every age with any type of Usher syndrome, worldwide. By registering, you become part of a growing global community. The registry is our most powerful tool to connect the community, learn about the community, and support research.

The District of Columbia Telecommunications Relay Service (DC Relay) is a program of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia. Hamilton Relay is the DC Relay provider for the District.

Provides free telecommunication evaluation, equipment, and training to children and adults with significant vision and hearing loss who qualify. iCanConnect is a national program authorized under the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program.

Program and services for youth and adults with combined vision and hearing loss.

A national volunteer organization created to empower the voices of families of individuals who are deaf-blind and to advocate for their unique needs.

Connections Beyond Sight and Sound is a partnership between the Maryland State Department of Education and the University of Maryland, College Park. This project supports Maryland and DC children and young adults with deafblindness in their homes, schools, and communities by providing consultation, training, special programs, resources, and technical assistance to children and their families and providers.