FOUR CORE AREAS OF FOCUS

We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the deaf, hard of hearing and DeafBlind community through practical action and meaningful support. Our work is guided by four core areas of focus, each designed to fulfill our mission and enrich the lives of those we serve.

A light purple box, consisting of a title "Access Services" and purple silhouette of a bald man signing "Access"

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A light blue box, consisting of a title "Community Programs"" and blue silhouette of a woman signing "Community"

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A light teal box, consisting of a title "Education" and teal s silhouette of a young man signing "learning"

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A light orange box, consisting of a title "Outreach" and orange silhouette of a black woman signing "networking"

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We're Hiring!

ASL Interpreters (Contract Basis, In-Person | On-Site Only | St. Louis)
Realtime Captioner (Contract Basis, In-person | St. Louis / Remote)
DeafBlind SSP Providers (Contract Basis - In-Person | On-Site Only | Missouri)
Substitute Janitor (Contract Basis, In-Person – St. Louis, MO)

A green silhouette of a bald man signing "training"

Upcoming Top Events

Flyer for ASL Storytelling Workshop with Crom Saunders on May 2, 2026, 1–4 pm CST in Webster Groves, MO. Includes photos of Crom signing, workshop details, description of ASL storytelling, registration link, and sponsor logos.

Flyer for Deaf Visual Arts Program’s Annual Entertainment & Awards: “Deafies in Drag” on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM CST at COCA, 6880 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO. Features two performers, event title, registration button, and sponsor logos including RAC, Missouri Arts Council, DEAF Inc., MCDHH, and Starkloff.

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Read Our Stories

World-Renowned Artist Inspires the Stronger Than Ever Giclée Series

St. Louis, Missouri – DEAF Inc. continues to celebrate the lasting impact of Stronger Than Ever , a commissioned giclée series that powerfully highlights the richness, resilience, and unity of Deaf culture. Originally commissioned in 2012, the series was created by world-renowned sports painter Rick Rush. Known primarily for his iconic sports artwork, Rush stepped outside his comfort zone to take on a deeply meaningful project: visually capturing the mission of DEAF Inc. a

Anthony Nitko

Mar 32 min read

Reflection of 2025: Access and Community Growth and Impact

In 2025, DEAF, Inc. experienced meaningful growth and impact across all programs, reflecting a strong commitment to access, education, and community connection. Within Access Services, there was a clear expansion in ASL interpreting services, alongside the ramp up of the Support Service Provider (SSP) program and the acquisition of live captioning and CART services—significant steps forward in ensuring communication access across settings. These developments strengthened DEAF

Anthony Nitko

Jan 91 min read

Celebrating 10 Years of Magic: Breakfast with Signing Santa

What a joyful morning shared at Breakfast with Signing Sant a on December 6th! From Santa’s festive greetings to the Grinch’s surprise visit to Whoville, the morning was filled with smiles, laughter and a beautiful reminder that “maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store—maybe Christmas means a little bit more.” This year marks a special milestone as Breakfast with Signing Santa celebrates its 10th anniversary of creating magical, inclusive holiday experiences for Deaf,

Anthony Nitko

Dec 11, 20251 min read

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