How do I request an interpreter or CART services?
In most situations, the Americans with Disabilities Act places the responsibility on the service provider to arrange effective communication access. If you are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened and need communication access, contact the agency or organization that is providing the event or service.
If you are a provider and you wish to procure communication access services such as computer-aided real time transcription (CART), ASL/English interpreting, DeafBlind interpreting, or Deaf interpreting, we have compiled a list of resources, available here. It is necessary to ensure that any communication access provider that is hired for an assignment has the appropriate qualifications and credentials to do the task.
For court sessions, communication access is arranged by the Court. Contact the clerk’s office to request accommodations.
How do I request an interpreter or CART services?
In most situations, the Americans with Disabilities Act places the responsibility on the service provider to arrange effective communication access. If you are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened and need communication access, contact the agency or organization that is providing the event or service.
If you are a provider and you wish to procure communication access services such as computer-aided real time transcription (CART), ASL/English interpreting, DeafBlind interpreting, or Deaf interpreting, we have compiled a list of resources, available here. It is necessary to ensure that any communication access provider that is hired for an assignment has the appropriate qualifications and credentials to do the task.
For court sessions, communication access is arranged by the Court. Contact the clerk’s office to request accommodations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request an interpreter or CART services?
In most situations, the Americans with Disabilities Act places the responsibility on the service provider to arrange effective communication access. If you are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened and need communication access, contact the agency or organization that is providing the event or service.
If you are a provider and you wish to procure communication access services such as computer-aided real time transcription (CART), ASL/English interpreting, DeafBlind interpreting, or Deaf interpreting, we have compiled a list of resources, available here. It is necessary to ensure that any communication access provider that is hired for an assignment has the appropriate qualifications and credentials to do the task.
For court sessions, communication access is arranged by the Court. Contact the clerk’s office to request accommodations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request an interpreter or CART services?
In most situations, the Americans with Disabilities Act places the responsibility on the service provider to arrange effective communication access. If you are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened and need communication access, contact the agency or organization that is providing the event or service.
If you are a provider and you wish to procure communication access services such as computer-aided real time transcription (CART), ASL/English interpreting, DeafBlind interpreting, or Deaf interpreting, we have compiled a list of resources, available here. It is necessary to ensure that any communication access provider that is hired for an assignment has the appropriate qualifications and credentials to do the task.
For court sessions, communication access is arranged by the Court. Contact the clerk’s office to request accommodations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request an interpreter or CART services?
In most situations, the Americans with Disabilities Act places the responsibility on the service provider to arrange effective communication access. If you are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened and need communication access, contact the agency or organization that is providing the event or service.
If you are a provider and you wish to procure communication access services such as computer-aided real time transcription (CART), ASL/English interpreting, DeafBlind interpreting, or Deaf interpreting, we have compiled a list of resources, available here. It is necessary to ensure that any communication access provider that is hired for an assignment has the appropriate qualifications and credentials to do the task.
For court sessions, communication access is arranged by the Court. Contact the clerk’s office to request accommodations.
Frequently Asked Questions
In most situations, the Americans with Disabilities Act places the responsibility on the service provider to arrange effective communication access. If you are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened and need communication access, contact the agency or organization that is providing the event or service.
If you are a provider and you wish to procure communication access services such as computer-aided real time transcription (CART), ASL/English interpreting, DeafBlind interpreting, or Deaf interpreting, we have compiled a list of resources, available here. It is necessary to ensure that any communication access provider that is hired for an assignment has the appropriate qualifications and credentials to do the task.
For court sessions, communication access is arranged by the Court. Contact the clerk’s office to request accommodations.
ARES services are free to consumers, supported by private, city, state, and federal grants and contracts, and donations. Some fee-based special events hosted by DEAF, Inc. may be available to ARES consumers at a reduced rate.
ARES does not provide transportation services. However, our Advocates can connect you to resources for free or discounted transportation options. Advocates can also show and teach you how to use public transportation, or para-transportation as needed.
ARES serves Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened residents who live or work in Eastern Massachusetts. A list of cities/towns that ARES serves is available here.
For guidance on how to select hearing aids and information about programs that help individuals get hearing aids, this guide may be helpful.
We have compiled a list of resources on a wide range of topics. Dive in here.
How do I request an interpreter or CART services?
In most situations, the Americans with Disabilities Act places the responsibility on the service provider to arrange effective communication access. If you are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened and need communication access, contact the agency or organization that is providing the event or service.
If you are a provider and you wish to procure communication access services such as computer-aided real time transcription (CART), ASL/English interpreting, DeafBlind interpreting, or Deaf interpreting, we have compiled a list of resources, available here. It is necessary to ensure that any communication access provider that is hired for an assignment has the appropriate qualifications and credentials to do the task.
For court sessions, communication access is arranged by the Court. Contact the clerk’s office to request accommodations.
Are ARES services free?
Do you provide transportation?
ARES does not provide transportation services. However, our Advocates can connect you to resources for free or discounted transportation options. Advocates can also show and teach you how to use public transportation, or para-transportation as needed.
What areas do you serve?
ARES serves Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened residents who live or work in Eastern Massachusetts. A list of cities/towns that ARES serves is available here.
Walk-In Hours
(Except on Holidays &
December 24 - January 1)
Watertown Office
Tuesdays 9:00 am - 12:00pm
New Bedford Office
Wednesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Salem Office
Wednesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hyannis Office
2nd & 4th Thursdays
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lawrence Office
Thursdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contact Us
What areas do you serve?
For guidance on how to select hearing aids and information about programs that help individuals get hearing aids, this guide may be helpful.
What areas do you serve?
ARES serves Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened residents who live or work in Eastern Massachusetts. A list of cities/towns that ARES serves is available here.
Where can I get free or low-cost hearing aids?
For guidance on how to select hearing aids and information about programs that help individuals get hearing aids, this guide may be helpful.
What other Deaf-centric services and resources are available?
We have compiled a list of resources on a wide range of topics. Dive in here.
Where can I get free or low-cost hearing aids?
For guidance on how to select hearing aids and information about programs that help individuals get hearing aids, this guide may be helpful.
Where can I get free or low-cost hearing aids?
For guidance on how to select hearing aids and information about programs that help individuals get hearing aids, this guide may be helpful.
What other Deaf-centric services and resources are available?
We have compiled a list of resources on a wide range of topics. Dive in here.