Valley Center of the Deaf
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc
Interpreting & Client Services
Serving the Greater Phoenix Area

Welcome to Valley Center of the Deaf

Valley Center of the Deaf (VCD) is a community-based organization that empowers Deaf and hard of hearing individuals to live independently and achieve their personal goals. VCD seeks to "fill the gaps" in the community by providing services which are not available elsewhere.

Please use the following links to navigate our site:
  • Interpreting Services - Interpreting resources for new and existing customers
  • Request an Interpreter - convenient self service online form to enter your request
  • Interpreter Resources - Information and Resources for new and existing interpreters
  • Client Services - Client, Community and Vocational Services
  • About Us - Information about our organization, history and services
  • Contact Us - Contact information, location and directions

    • Events in the Community

    Architectural and Construction Processes and Vocabulary

    The University of Arizona is an authorized CMP sponsor through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Participants will earn ____.2____ CEU's in the area of Professional Studies for each workshop. Failure to attend the workshop in its entirety will result in forfeiture of CEU's. No partial CEU's will be given.

    • When: February 20, 2010
    • Where: Valley Center of the Deaf
      5025 E. Washington, Classroom B
    • Time: 9am - 11 am Architectural Process
      Lunch on your own
      12:00pm - 2pm Effective Communication
      Workshops Conducted in Sign Language.
    • COST: Early Bird by Feb 5, 2010 - $35.00 for both workshops (CEUs) or $20.00 for one.
      Students and Deaf - $15.00 for both workshops or $10.00 for one.
      After Feb. 15, 2010 - $10.00 additional per workshop
    Architectural & Construction Processes and Vocabulary

    This workshop will guide you through the eyes of a nationally honored Architect to learn of the specialists required for a typical project. With the new Deaf Senior Housing Project as the example, you will learn the six phases of architectural work, from meeting a new client to construction completion and occupancy of a building and the related terminology.

    Thomas J. Posedly, FAIA
    Who is responsible for Effective Communication?
    This workshop will assist the interpreter in a cognitive-behavioral therapy session, recognize multiple meanings in signs and words, practice skills in detecting flawed filter systems and effective multiphasic communication.
    Howard Busby, PhD

    To register for the workshop, please call VCD to pay with a credit card, or you can mail a check (payable to Valley Center of the Deaf)

    For more information: read more
    Other dates and topics:
    • March 27, 9-11 am and 12-2pm- topics to be announced
    • April 24, 9am-2pm SSP training and Deaf Blind interpreting
    • May 8, 9-11am and 12-2pm. Interpreting vocabulary and concepts related to Cochlear Implants, 2nd topic to be announced

    News and Media

    Articles in the Community

    When Robert Sherwood, James Albert and Ken Reitz get briefed on the latest processes, join the discussion in staff meetings or converse with their manager about the Apache helicopter wire harnesses they build, they use a sign language interpreter. In the past, the three electrical technicians and eight other deaf employees who work at the Rotorcraft Systems site in Mesa, Ariz., often had to receive information from staff meetings in writing or had to postpone instructions from managers while they waited to access a sign language interpreter from outside the plant.

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    Valley Center of the Deaf Newsletters

    Read our newsletter that contains items and news of interest to our interpreters and members of our community.

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    Previous Events in the Community

    Valley Center of the Deaf Christmas 2009

    Sponsored by Arizona Relay Service  azrelay.org,and
    Sorenson Video Relay Service  sorenson.com

    Group Photo

    Valley Center of the Deaf's Hondo Open


    Sponsored by Arizona Relay Service!

    Sponsored by Arizona Relay Service azrelay.org

    Valley Center of the Deaf at the Diamond Backs Game

    Board member Tom and Penny Posedly celebrate the
    signing of the National Anthem by Hands of Joy

    VCD founder Jim Goodson enjoys the game with Ed Reis and VCD staff Richard Vanover

    Hands of Joy perform the Star Spangled Banner

    WHERE CAN I USE A VP (VIDEOPHONE)?


    Phoenix: East Central:
    Valley Center of the Deaf
    5025 E. Washington St., #114, Phoenix 85034
    M-F: 8:30a-5p

    Phoenix: West Central:
    Phoenix Deaf Community Center
    1545 W. Osborn Rd, Phoenix 85013
    Thursday: 9a-4p

    Phoenix College
    1202 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 85013
    HC Building, Lower Level
    "Student Life Center" in Sorenson Booth
    M-TH: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

    Requesting an Interpreter

    Please read our Our Services section for more information about our services and frequently asked questions.

    Need to make a request for an interpreter?
    • Use our convenient self service online form to enter your request >>
      online form
    • Contact us by phone at >>
      (602) 267-1921
    • Contact us by email at >>
      interpreting@vcdaz.org

    Interpreter Access

    Interpreter Login

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    More Information

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