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Q: What is the Deaf Queer Resource Center (DQRC)?
The Deaf Queer Resource Center (DQRC) is a national nonprofit resource and information center based on the web. This is "the place" to find the most comprehensive and accurate information by, for and about the Deaf Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer Communities. DQRC is entirely volunteer-run and was founded on September 1, 1995 by Deaf Queer/Trans activist Dragonsani Renteria. DQRC receives more than 15,000 unique visits per month.
Q: How many Deaf Queers are there in the United States?
An estimated 2.8 million! Alfred Kinsey, based on his ground breaking research in the late 1940s, estimated that 10% of the total population is Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual. According to the National Association of the Deaf, there are currently 28 million Deaf and hard of hearing people in the U.S. Multiply 10% by 28 million and you get a figure of 2.8 million Deaf and hard of hearing Queers!
Q: Do Deaf LGBT people have their own organizations?
We sure do! There are more than 30 Deaf Queer organizations in the United States. Some of these organizations, such as the Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf, date back to the 1970s! The Deaf Queer Resource Center maintains the most complete list in the country of these groups. Find it in our Organizations section.
Q: I am hearing. Where can I learn sign language?
Most community colleges offer American Sign Language classes. Give them a call. You should also contact your local Deaf service agency (look them up in the phone book). They can steer you in the right direction.
Q: We are interested in providing interpreters at a Queer event. Where can we find them?
Contact your local interpreting agency (check the phone book) or the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. You can also send out your request on FLASH, a mailing list which reaches more than 10,000 people worldwide. Many Queer interpreters subscribe to the list.
Q: I'm writing a research paper about the deaf. Where can I find more resources?
The Deaf Resource Library is an excellent resource for general (non-queer) information about the Deaf community.
Q: I'm straight and a friend just told me he is gay. Where can I go to learn more about Gay people?
There's tons of educational material out on the 'net. To get you started and answer some basic questions, please visit our section on General Information about Homosexuality. You might also want to visit our Coming Out Support section to give you an idea what your friend might be experiencing and feeling after "coming out" to you.
Q: Why do you use the word "Queer"?
We believe the word "Queer" is a powerful word. A word that's inclusive as well as empowering. We understand that not everyone in our community is comfortable using the word and invite you to express your opinions and feelings in Point of View Cafe community forum.
Q: Why can't I access the People Directory anymore? How do I become a Member?
DQRC's People Directory is no longer open to the general public due to complaints of abuse (spammers). We are working on setting up a new Members-only section that will allow Members access to the People Directory and other password-protected areas of this website. Because DQRC is run entirely on volunteer time, this project is moving along at a much slower pace than we had hoped. When we finally have this up and running, we'll announce it on FLASH and on our Latest News section.
Q: Where can I find Deaf Queer groups in _________ (fill in the blank) ?
Check out the Organizations section. All Deaf Queer organizations that we know of are listed there. If no Deaf Queer group is listed in your area, ask around. It's always possible that we missed a group. Contact your local Deaf agency and LGBT community center.
Q: Can you send me more information about DQRC by mail?
DQRC is run entirely virtually. We do not send out materials via snail mail. You can find everything we have to offer right here on this website.
Q: I have some materials I'd like to mail to DQRC. What is your mailing address?
Deaf Queer Resource Center
P.O. Box 14431
San Francisco, CA 94114
Please include an email address if you need a response.
Q: Can we link to your website?
Absolutely! The only websites that do NOT have permission to link to us are sites that promote hate or bigotry.
Q: Can we copy all of the links on your website on our own? What about other content on the DQRC website?
No. This would be a copyright violation.
Q: Do you accept advertising on the site?
Not at this time.
Q: Why is the DQRC website not updated more often?
Because we do not have a paid staff to make updates and additions on a regular basis. DQRC is entirely volunteer-run. We all give as much time as we can and a majority of our time goes toward responding to email requests for support, resources, information and referrals. We also occassionally provide peer counseling. On average we receive more than 250 emails per day at DQRC from all over the world. We eventually plan to hire a full-time staff person to take on the workload.
Q: I heard that DQRC hosts websites for free. Is this true?
We certainly do! We're happy to host any nonprofit Deaf Queer organization's website on our server at no cost. Hosting services are provided in conjunction with DeafVision, Inc as a community service. Contact us for more information.
Q: I have a question not listed here.
Please post your question on Point of View Cafe.
FAQ Last Revised: 12/15/2006
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