Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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About this organization
Mission
Mission to build access, equity, and inclusion in partnership with the D/deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing communities through advocacy, education, empowerment, and effective communication. Vision a more just and inclusive world with no barriers
About
Interpreting services served 746 individuals, not including students and audiences. Almost 26,000 hours of interpreting services were provided by two staff interpreters and more than thirty contract interpreters, including 706 hours by deaf interpreters. Certified deaf interpreters (CDIs) are highly-qualified interpreters who team with hearing interpreters to meet the specific needs of clients where there is an additional language barrier. Interpreting services also provided 3,761 video remote interpreting (VRI) minutes. VRI allows us to provide services quickly and cost-effectively to remote areas but never replaces the value and quality of having an interpreter in person. Interpreting services continues to work with courts and law enforcement to ensure best practices and legal compliance when working with the deaf and hard of hearing community. They also worked to establish best practices in mental health settings, training the staffs of four providers.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “To serve an empowered and united community in which the deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing equally participate and are equally valued.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Bridges for the deaf and hard of hearing strives to be the hub of the deaf and hard of hearing communities in middle tennessee, serving them through a variety of programs from birth through elder years. adult education & outreach offers workshops on deaf culture and language, assistive device trainings, and more; teaches american sign language (asl) i, ii, and iii; supports livingwell, our fitness program with fully-language-accessible classes; and coordinates community building activities and programs. advocacy focuses on systemic barriers and needed change to improve access and inclusion for our entire community. empowerment is a case management program that offers advocacy for access and inclusion; assistance with housing, job placement, food security, and other needs; and offers educational workshops in native asl. interpreting services provides almost 25,000 hours of services annually, providing asl interpreting, tactile interpreting for the deaf-blind, certified deaf int”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as TN, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 935 EDGEHILL AVENUE, NASHVILLE, TN, 37203.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 19 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $31,420.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1948.
- The organization pays $816,826 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $117,005 in fundraising expenses.
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