Acts as a resource of assistive technology and devices for people with vision impairment in southwest Ohio.

Transfers materials that were originally written in English or another language into Braille.

Provides federally funded caption phone service to individuals who have problems hearing on the phone. Offers phones that display text of conversations in near real-time on a large color touchscreen so the listener can read what the callers are saying on landline phones. Offers a mobile app providing text of phone conversations.

Provides American Sign Language Interpretation services.

Provides sign language to speaking English and speaking English to sign language interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing persons.

Provides interpretation services in more than 150 languages through highly-trained, native speakers.

Provides full telephone accessibility to people who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled. Specially trained Communication Assistants (CA's) process relay calls and stay on the line to relay conversations electronically, over a Text Telephone (TTY) or, in some cases, verbally to hearing parties. ORS is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with no restrictions on the number of calls placed or on their length. This valuable communications tool gives all individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled the opportunity to make personal and business calls just like any other telephone user. Both TTY and voice users may initiate calls through ORS. Also provides Spanish TTY services.

Provides legal assistance through partnership with Centro San Jose.

Provides language translation (written) and interpretation (verbal) services, not merely converting words and phrases from one language to another, but to the fullest extent possible, acting as facilitators for cross-cultural communication.

Provides translation and transcription services in more than 150 languages through highly-trained, native speakers.

C-Print is a computer based "speech to print" transcription system used as a support service option for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. C-Print is most popular in the educational environment, however; it can also be used in business meetings, and seminars. A typist, called a C-Print captionist, types the lecture or meeting content into a laptop computer. The typed information appears on the consumer's laptop simultaneously, so the consumer can follow along during the class or meeting. There notes may then be e-mailed to the consumer for review. In addition to C-Print, other Speech-to-text programs can be used in order to provide captioning services on site or remotely.

Offers interpreting and translating services are available for a fee for courts, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, health care providers, and other local organizations through a Language Bank of about 100 paid interpreters with a total of 54 languages. After hours interpreters are provided ONLY for life threatening situations such as hospital or medical emergencies, car accidents, domestic violence, and rape crisis. After hours interpreters ARE NOT provided for DUI, hospital discharge (unless scheduled in advance), private individuals, or other similar circumstances.

Services provided include housing services, employment services, access to healthcare, school enrollment, direct client financial assistance as applicable and referrals to other long-term assistance programs within the county and agency.

Work with the Hispanic and Multi-cultural communities and their families through discussion and collaboration to provide information on options and referrals to Behavioral Health professionals, facilities, and organizations specializing in the client's needs.

Accompanies immigrants to medical and dental appoinments, assisting with translation and transportation.

Provides the deaf, deaf/blind and hard of hearing community with supportive services such as case management, advocacy, referrals, interpreting and education to assist in maintaining independence or to prevent regression due to lack of community support or lack of communication.

Provides interpretation services to the Somali and other immigrant communities seeking medical services at clinics. Provides translation and interpretation in several African languages including Amharic, Somali, Swahili, Giriama, Duruma, Kikuyu, Kamba and Digo. Additional languages include Arabic, Italian and Russian.

Computer based speech-to-print transcription system used to support deaf and hard of hearing individuals. A captionist types the lecture or meeting content into a computer which is connected to consumer's computer so text displays simultaneously.

Provides American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting in community, educational, legal, medical, and workplace settings for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Also offers a free public video phone.

Work with the Hispanic and Multi-cultural communities and their families through discussion and collaboration to provide information on options and referrals to Behavioral Health professionals, facilities, and organizations specializing in the client's needs.

Provides support for Hispanic community and advises of current events and services available.

Provides in-person interpreting and translation services for approximately 70 different languages. Pairs clients with native speaking interpreters for interviews, medical appointments, and other important activities. Also serves businesses, public speakers, and others needing an interpreter.

Outreach case management services assisting Hispanic individuals and families in Ashtabula County. Can provide clients with translation services.

Ohio Relay Service (ORS) facilitates telephone conversations between those that have and do not have hearing or speech impediments.

Spanish Video Relay Service, allows deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to make and receive telephone calls to/from any hearing person that speaks Spanish.