Bring Light: Sign Language Interpreters for Deaf job seekers

PROJECT

Sign Language Interpreters for Deaf job seekers

Project HIRED

Help a Deaf job seeker land their next job! For $100, you can fund an American Sign Language interpreter for a Deaf person during a job interview. Our goal is to raise $1,000 for ten job interviews.

Number of Donations: 3 | Posted over 2 years ago

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The Charity

Project HIRED

Assisting People with Disabilities to Gain Competitive Employment, Through Partnerships with Industry.

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10 Donors

2 Projects since May, 2007

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Charity Info

Based in: San Jose , California

Year founded: 1978

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Project Info

Deaf people have talents and abilities and an extraordinary language - American Sign Language. Project HIRED has a special focus area to assist Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults to find competitive employment.

The impact on the lives of these disabled individuals is huge. The average wage increase of a successfully placed client is over $500 per week, or $26,000 per year. At least 50% have been unemployed for 6 months or more. The increase in personal pride and independence is immeasurable.

Comments

Daryl C. wrote:

Great idea! I am a Sign Language interpreter and while I believe interpreters should be paid for their services, often Deaf individuals do face a huge hurdle getting in the door.

Posted about 1 year ago