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Communication Access Fund

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CARTNVRC created the Communication Access Fund to provide organizations and low income individuals with CART services and Sign Language Interpreters on a sliding scale basis.  Backed by donations, this fund provides support to ensure the Deaf and hard of hearing Community of Northern Virginia have interpreters or CART when needed.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) puts forth guidelines to provide Deaf and hard of hearing individuals communication access to government services and places of public accommodations, such as community events, doctors and lawyers offices, hospitals, and public meetings.

On occasion, services are not affordable to an organization or individual. The Communication Access Fund will, on a case by case basis, pay for a portion of the cost of providing sign language interpreters or CART services.

NVRC tirelessly advocates for communication access for all hard of hearing individuals. Many organizations are interested in trying CART services but cannot commit to the cost. The Communication Access Fund provides an organization the opportunity to experience CART for a one-time presentation or meeting.

If you would like to make a donation to the Communication Access Fund, please contact our office at 703-352-9055 or make a safe, secure donation online here:

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For more information and to see if you qualify for interpreter services or CART through this fund, please contact us at info@nvrc.org and ask how the Communication Access Fund can help!