Barrier Free Living

BARRIER FREE LIVING https://www.bflnyc.org/ . The offer a ton of services including:
  • Freedom House is Barrier Free Living’s safe and accessible shelter for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities and their families. This BFL program offers counseling, support groups, advocacy, safety planning.
  • BFL Apartments offers permanent housing for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities, and veterans with disabilities. Services include on-site counseling, skill-building workshops, and community events.
  • Freedom Village will be a newly constructed supportive housing project on the Lower East Side of New York City. The project is an Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) project serving two supportive populations including survivors of domestic violence and frail elderly seniors.

The Deaf Hotline

  • The Deaf Hotline is a 24/7 hotline that is ASL accessible for people experiencing abuse. With the Deaf Hotline, you can consult with a culturally-adept and trained advocate in ASL. Whether you’re in need of safety planning, crisis intervention, emotional support or have some questions, we are here for you.

SAFE (Stop Abuse For Everyone)

SAFE (Stop Abuse For Everyone) is another organization in Austin. https://www.safeaustin.org/our-services/face-to-face-support/deaf-share/

Deaf SHARE (Survivor Healing through Advocacy, Resources, and Empowerment) serves anyone suffering from the traumatic experiences of sexual abuse, rape, and/or domestic violence.

SAFE practices airtight confidentiality. The Deaf SHARE staff are fluent in ASL and a part of the Deaf community. Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or rape may get free and confidential services in Austin/Travis County such as:
  • Counseling — Counseling (short-term, one-on-one, or family) may be available for anyone who has been abused or who has experienced domestic violence or sexual assault. A support group for Deaf women is also available.
  • Parenting Classes — Classes are offered periodically and meet once a week for 12 weeks. The classes are taught in ASL and offer parenting skills and discuss how domestic violence affects the whole family.
  • Case Management — Deaf SHARE also offers case management and advocacy to Deaf victims of domestic/sexual violence. We may be able to help with:
    • Planning for your safety
    • Getting connected to services with other agencies
    • Completing Crime Victims Compensation (CVC) applications
    • Going with you to court or the hospital
    • Basic items like food, diapers, soap, shampoo, linens, and school supplies
Find Deaf Programs in all states: https://www.thedeafhotline.org/get-help/