This non-profit arts service organization works to bring opportunity, accessibility, and visibility to America’s deaf artists. There is a small membership fee.

Hands on Sign Interpreted Performances, Inc.
131 Varick Street, Room 701
New York, NY 10013
Voice 1 (212) 822-8550
TTY (212) 627-1070
Fax (212) 822-8548

Produces sign-interpreted performances in New York City. Provides full production and project development to theaters, including audience development and community outreach, artistic and technical assistance to theaters from pre to post-production, and professional support to theatrical interpreters.

Offers services specifically designed for the visually, physically, and hearing impaired in conjunction with the sale of tickets to a select number of theatres, music and dance events on and Off-Broadway. Services include show offerings in regular and large print, a hotline for blind individuals with information on available shows, ticket request by mail, seats to ensure prime sound, sight lines, sign-interpreted performances, public transportation information, theatre seating plans (when available), and accessibility information for Broadway and Off-Broadway theatres.

Provides recreational activities for the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired in the Tri-State Area. NY Deaf Connection is especially known for its nightclub events.

Provides recreational activities for the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech-impaired community, as well as a chapter networking/advocacy group. There is a small membership fee.

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