The Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is committed to promoting an environment in which the deaf and hard of hearing in Rhode Island are afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of their life. The RI CDHH develops policy, initiates and lobbies for favorable legislation, and promotes general awareness about Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rights to equal access.

The CDHH Interpreter Referral Service provides specialized interpreters for a variety of settings and events throughout the state of Rhode Island. The Interpreter referral service does not charge a fee for coordinating interpreter services. The interpreters that are referred are independent vendors with specialized skills (CDI, Oral, Deafblind, Cued Speech, etc.).

Contact Information:
Rhode Island Commission on Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Department of Administration Building
1 Capitol Hill, Ground Level
Providence , RI 02908
(401) 222-1204; (401) 222-1205 TTY
Web Site: www.cdhh.ri.gov
Email: cdhh@cdhh.ri.gov

Interpreter Referral Service
(401) 222-5300: (401) 222-5301 TTY
Fax: (401) 222-5736
Email: interpreter@cdhh.ri.gov
AOL IM Screenname: RITerpReferral
Contact Person: Curtiss James, Referral Specialist

  

Rhode Island Relay

 

Telecommunications Relay Service, or TRS, is a 24-hour service that provides the vital link for effective telephone communication between people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind or Speech Disabled, through the use of specialized equipment, to communicate freely with people who use a standard telephone. For easy access, dial 711.

Hamilton Relay
P.O. Box 285
Aurora , NE 68818
Customer Service: (866) 703-5485 Voice/TTY
Email: rirelay@hamiltonrelay.com
Assistance Lines: 800-745-5555 (English), 800-855-2884 (Spanish)