Resources
Provides sign language interpreting services throughout Northern California. Most all of the interpretors who work for Communique Interpreting are certified through the National Registery of Interpretors for the Deaf (R.I.D.).
"The Deaf Services Program provides services and advocacy for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing communities in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake counties. The program seeks to enhance general community awareness of deaf and hard of hearing issues, such as communication, culture, education, and language."
LGBT
Positive Images - www.posimages.org
"Positive Images provides support and advocacy to Sonoma County's gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersexed youth and young adults, and educates the greater community."
Parenting
Positive Discipline - www.positivediscipline.com
Developed by Dr. Jane Nelsen, Ed., this approach to parenting addresses conflicts in a way that eliminates power struggles without the use of blame or negative punishment. Dr. Jane offers books, videos, and workshops useful to parents, educators, and clinicians.
VeteransComing Home Project - www.cominghomeproject.org"The Coming Home Project offers a range of free services to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families, including residential retreats, psychological counseling, education, training and consultation, self-care for service providers, and community forums. Programs address the emotional, spiritual, relationship, and reintegration challenges faced by veterans and families before, during and after deployment."