On May 20, 2024, NVRC's Executive Director Eileen McCartin announced her intent to retire at the NVRC Board Meeting. Eileen […]
Empowering deaf and hard of hearing individuals through education, advocacy, and community involvement
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.
![collage of four images: fitting a hearing aid, electrodes on the back of a head, person signing, couple communicating with sign language and smiling](https://www.nvrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/home-image-1.jpg)
NVRC Events
NVRC Opens Search for a New Executive Director
NVRC Summer Deaf Seniors Stay Connected Online Chats - Mondays, May 6 - Aug. 26, 2024 , 7-8 PM EST
DSSC Summer 2024
NVRC Tea Party FUNdraiser - Sunday June 2, 2024
2024 NVRC Tea Party FUNdraiser! Please come support NVRC, socialize and enjoy our variety of tea sandwiches, scones, desserts, and […]
Accessible Air Travel - What's Your Experience? May 18, 2024
Accessible Air Travel - What's Your Experience? NVRC is partnering with Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) for an Improved Travel […]
About
We Serve a Diverse Community of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals
At our organization, we are committed to fostering a thriving and inclusive community for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Northern Virginia. We provide a range of services and resources designed to empower our visitors to achieve their full potential and live fulfilling lives.
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Celebrate Communication
![The NVRC team making the I love you sign with their mascot, a person in the costume of a large yellow dog](https://www.nvrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/celebrate.jpg)
Celebrate Communication (CC) is a free information fair for anyone with an interest in or connection to hearing loss. It is held annually and features exhibitors from a variety of organizations that provide resources for people with hearing loss. ASL interpreting is provided.
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We Serve a Diverse Community of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
![two people signing and smiling](https://www.nvrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/serve-gallery-1.jpg)
![man in a button-up shirt smiling with his hand to his head](https://www.nvrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/serve-gallery-2.jpg)
![adjusting a hearing aid](https://www.nvrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/serve-gallery-3.jpg)
![someone signing thank you](https://www.nvrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/serve-gallery-4.jpg)
![signing](https://www.nvrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/serve-gallery-5.jpg)
![someone on phone](https://www.nvrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/serve-gallery-6.jpg)
Our gallery is a great place to learn about deaf culture and see real people interacting in American Sign Language (ASL). We have a variety of resources that showcase the lives of deaf people, and explore ways they can live even fuller lives.
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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.
![four picture collage depicting hearing aids and sign language](https://www.nvrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/assistive-technologies-and-sign-language.png)