DeafLINK - Michigan

DeafLINK - Michigan Interpreting. Advocating. Connecting Hearing/Deaf Culture. Deaf Culture plays a key role in the lives of Deaf individuals.

Providing English / American Sign Language Interpreting services for communities within Central to SW Michigan. Advocating on behalf of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind individuals through accomodations supported by the ADA, Michigan Law, and several other Laws for persons with disabilities. They share many commonalities and a unique set of social customs within their culture. DeafLINK inter

preters believe it is important to understand both Deaf Culture and Hearing Culture in order to facilitate full communication. DeafLINK engages in community outreach activities, and volunteerism with an emphasis on supporting the independence of individuals who associate themselves with Deaf culture as a way of being valued members within all our communities. Education offered to Interpreters through workshops, mentorship opportunities, and extended trainings to improve communication/language skills and to increase professional knowledge. Sign Language and Deaf Awareness classes also offered to community members and businesses.

*There is a video phone located in our office for the public to use at no charge.

We still have spots available at Indiana Deaf Camp. Register your campers at: https://indeafcamps.org/(Financial assista...
06/01/2026

We still have spots available at Indiana Deaf Camp. Register your campers at: https://indeafcamps.org/
(Financial assistance is available if needed.)

Michigan Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf - MIRID's upcoming training session and business meeting:Hosted at Mott C...
05/12/2026

Michigan Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf - MIRID's upcoming training session and business meeting:

Hosted at Mott Community College in Flint on May 30th and 31st, Michigan RID has a full weekend of training sessions focusing on DeafBlind, CDI / CHI team interpreting, and ethics.

Registration and more information can be found here:
https://www.michiganrid.org/event-details/2026-workshop-weekend-business-meeting

For members, the business meeting is going to be pivotal this year as we address major concerns regarding the health and future of the organization.

The President's update will include:
*State of the RID affiliate chapter network across the country
*Proposed updates to bylaws
*A discussion of fees and membership
*The problems with board turnover (7 positions unfilled this coming year!!)

Annual mini-conference to learn and network with Michigan colleagues. Support the organization at the business meeting.

Open call for artists with disabilities!
05/01/2026

Open call for artists with disabilities!

Free children's camp in Tennessee!billriceranch.org
02/20/2026

Free children's camp in Tennessee!
billriceranch.org

Bill Rice Ranch Deaf Camp - Deaf Adult Camp

(As advertised in "The Silent Word" newspaper)

01/21/2026
01/16/2026

HELLO 2026! We have a great lineup of Mental Health workshops for our Michigan Deaf and Interpreter communities. Save the dates, spread the news and watch for more details soon! RID CEU's will be approved and all workshops are FREE for Michigan residents!

01/16/2026

This meeting is canceled. We will post an update when we have a new date.

12/16/2025

Sharing:
ASL meet and greet
Thursday, Dec 18th
5pm at the Lucky Wolf

Signing Santa on the VP!! Make sure you call and tell him what you want for Christmas!! Call VP: 877-507-2682 5:00pm - ...
12/09/2025

Signing Santa on the VP!! Make sure you call and tell him what you want for Christmas!!

Call VP: 877-507-2682
5:00pm - 9:00pm CST (6:00pm-10:00pm EST)
Wednesday, Dec 10
Thursday, Dec 11
Wednesday, Dec 17
Thursday, Dec 18

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Address

331 Jackson Street W
Battle Creek, MI
49037

Telephone

+12698415956

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