Updated December 10, 2009.

Looking to meet others in the deaf/hoh community, either online or offline? Here are some easy things you can do, and you will be on your way!

Difficulty: N/A

Time Required: from 5 minutes to unlimited

Here's How:

1. Join a discussion list on a topic of interest Discusion lists
   
2. Read and post to message boards or forums
3. Attend meetings of local deaf organizations or join them
4. Chat in deaf/hoh chat rooms
5. Volunteer at a school for the deaf in your area

1. Go to or join a deaf church in your area Religion
   
2. If there is no deaf church, consider contacting a deaf missionary organization Deaf missionaries
   
3. Take a sign language class Finding sign classes
   
4. Take deaf studies classes at a local college Deaf studies
   
5. Even if you are not a member of the sponsoring organization, consider attending a conference of a large deaf/hoh organization
6. Join or attend meetings of local sign language clubs Sign language clubs
   
7. Go to a silent or signing supper or asl dinner Signing suppers or try a deaf coffee chat
   
8. Travel - there are tour groups and cruises just for deaf and hard of hearing people.

Tips:

1. Be patient
2. Have fun
3. Learn