Free Income Tax Assistace (VITA) at NVRC for Qualified ASL Users

Need help preparing your taxes??

You might qualify for free assistance to prepare your income tax return.

• Worked in 2009
• Earned less than $45,000
• Use American Sign Language

NVRC is working with DeafTax.com and the Real Economic Impact Tour to offer free income tax preparation for qualified deaf or hard of hearing taxpayers through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Using the videophone at NVRC, deaf or hard of hearing tax payers will communicate directly with IRS Certified VITA volunteers to prepare their simple tax returns.

This service is now available by appointment only until April 15, 2010.

There is no cost for the service.

For more information, click here.

National Aquarium Deaf Awareness Day

Saturday, March 13, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m

American Sign Language interpreters will be narrating at the all new
Our Ocean Planet: The Dolphin Show, animal feedings, scuba diver talks,
and other public presentations.

Meet with representatives from Maryland Association of the Deaf, Maryland Relay and the Governor’s Office of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing.

For $3.00-off discount coupons and more information, please contact Jenny Hamilton at jhamilton@aqua.org 410-659-4291 voice or 410-727-3022 TTY.

For directions, prices and visitor information, visit us at aqua.org.