VASLA provides various vocational rehabilitation (VR) services for deaf, deafdisabled, deafblind, hard of hearing, and late-deafened students, all in American Sign Language (ASL).
We have served clients in all contexts and ages – from high school to PhD students. We also have provided tutoring in topics that range from English as a Second Language tutoring to algebra tutoring to specialized topics such as supporting deaf clients with Commercial Drivers License (CDL) tutoring – all in ASL.
The best part about our services is that it saves agencies money and time, as well as being more effective for your clients. Tutor costs and interpreting costs add up! American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters have a 2 hour minimum, with an average cost of $120. This means that your agency can save as much as $120 per meeting or session!
What’s more, VASLA provides services directly in the native language of deaf students, directly connecting deaf experts with deaf students. Research shows that deaf students with deaf role models have a positive impact on outcomes.
We provide these services in ASL through our virtual platform to serve our deaf clients, all on demand:
- Educational tutoring for all grades and topics
- Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), e.g., ACT exam preparation
- Job Coaching and Job Exploration Counseling
- Workplace Training for Readiness, e.g., interview practice and preparation
- Interview and resume coaching
- Advocacy Training and Instruction, including Self-Advocacy
- Counseling on Postsecondary Education Opportunities
Our clients include the following:
