About NVRC
We provide deaf and hard of hearing Northern Virginians— along with their families, friends, and the businesses and agencies that serve them— the tools and resources they need for success and independence in our communities.
Our Mission
To empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families through education, advocacy and community involvement.
Our mission drives us to provide access to resources, advocate for policies that support the deaf and hard of hearing community, and create a more inclusive world where everyone can thrive. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families.
Who We Are
We Are a Mission Driven and Diverse Organization
We are passionate about empowering deaf and hard of hearing persons and their families to positively change their lives through improved communication.
The NVRC board and staff are diverse and reflect the many facets of self identification. While our board is required to have at least 51% of its Directors be deaf or hard of hearing, the overwhelming majority of the Board and staff are deaf or hard of hearing.
Some board and staff identify as Deaf, some deaf with cochlear implants, some hard of hearing, and some hearing. Many sign ASL. We are people from different generations—Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y. Our generational experiences have also shaped our perspectives.
The diversity of the deaf and hard of hearing persons we serve and our own auditory and cultural diversity contribute to the uniqueness of NVRC.
The NVRC board and staff are diverse and reflect the many facets of self identification. While our board is required to have at least 51% of its Directors be deaf or hard of hearing, the overwhelming majority of the Board and staff are deaf or hard of hearing.
Some board and staff identify as Deaf, some deaf with cochlear implants, some hard of hearing, and some hearing. Many sign ASL. We are people from different generations—Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y. Our generational experiences have also shaped our perspectives.
The diversity of the deaf and hard of hearing persons we serve and our own auditory and cultural diversity contribute to the uniqueness of NVRC.
We are a Community-
Based Organization
Established in 1988 and founded by local leaders in the deaf and hard of hearing community, the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons exists to serve the deaf and hard of hearing community in Northern Virginia.
Current communities served include the community-based of Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, and the City of Falls Church.
With more than 250,000 persons with hearing loss, and over 5,000 deaf persons within these communities, the Washington DC Metro area is one of the most dense populations of deaf and hard of hearing persons in the country.
We provide deaf and hard of hearing Northern Virginians—along with their families, friends, coworkers, employers, and the businesses and agencies that serve them—the tools and resources they need for success and independence in our communities.
Current communities served include the community-based of Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, and the City of Falls Church.
With more than 250,000 persons with hearing loss, and over 5,000 deaf persons within these communities, the Washington DC Metro area is one of the most dense populations of deaf and hard of hearing persons in the country.
We provide deaf and hard of hearing Northern Virginians—along with their families, friends, coworkers, employers, and the businesses and agencies that serve them—the tools and resources they need for success and independence in our communities.
Who We serve
We Serve a Diverse Community of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons serves a diverse range of people, including the:
- deaf
- deaf-blind
- late-deafened
- hard of hearing
- parents with deaf and hard of hearing children
- children of deaf and hard of hearing parents
- educators
- sign language teachers and students
- hearing aid users
- people with tinnitus
- and people with auditory processing disorders
Statement on Inclusion
In order to accomplish our mission, at Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons we believe that we must be responsive to the needs of everyone in the community who may receive services, regardless of their race, ethnic origin or disability.
We will create and implement programs using our awareness of cultural differences and treat all with respect.
Furthermore, we will create an organizational culture that values people of all racial/ethnic and disability backgrounds and that is based on our organizational values of respect, integrity, and honesty.
Our commitment to inclusiveness will be evident in our organizational policies and procedures, as part of our strategic plan, and within our organizational goals.
We will create and implement programs using our awareness of cultural differences and treat all with respect.
Furthermore, we will create an organizational culture that values people of all racial/ethnic and disability backgrounds and that is based on our organizational values of respect, integrity, and honesty.
Our commitment to inclusiveness will be evident in our organizational policies and procedures, as part of our strategic plan, and within our organizational goals.
2023 Statistics
What a year!
It's been a great year for NVRC!
We've increased our reach in all the social media spheres and continue to have a positive effect on a lot of people there.
For specifics about certain stats in the table, hover over or click on the asterisk behind the stat. If clicking, click off to close.
We've increased our reach in all the social media spheres and continue to have a positive effect on a lot of people there.
For specifics about certain stats in the table, hover over or click on the asterisk behind the stat. If clicking, click off to close.
| Metric | Statistic | |
|---|---|---|
| Board | ||
| Number of board members | 16 | |
| Social Media | ||
| Facebook reach | 11,922 | |
| Facebook new followers | 87 | |
| Facebook total followers | 1,200 | |
| Instagram reach | 1,121 | |
| Instagram new followers | 57 | |
| Instagram total followers | 178 | |
| LinkedIn new followers | 36 | |
| LinkedIn total followers | 86 | |
| LinkedIn visits | 232 | |
| Mailchimp | ||
| New Mailchimp subscribers | 89 | |
| Total Mailchimp subscribers | 1032 | |
| Events | ||
| Presentations given | 19 * | |
| NRVC-hosted presentations given | 8* | |
| Trainings given | 16* | |
| Other | ||
| Screening sessions | 15* | |
| ASL classes | 12 | |
| Exhibits, fairs, and expos | 10* | |
| Meetings attended virtually or in person | 54 | |
| Technology troubleshoots and set ups | 20 | |
| Conferences attended | 3* | |
| Podcast episodes | 1* | |
| Celebrate Communication | ||
| Celebrate Communication attendees | 350 | |
| Exhibit tables | 34 | |
| BOL tech demos in outreach | stat | |
| Flyers materials | ||
| Number of flyers created | 40 | |
Get Involved
Be part of the change.
At NVRC, we believe in fostering a vibrant, interconnected community for the deaf and hard of hearing in Northern Virginia.
Join us in our quest to provide essential tools and support, enabling individuals and families to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society.
Get InvolvedJoin us in our quest to provide essential tools and support, enabling individuals and families to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society.
