Tri County Glad

What Tri County Glad does

Tri County Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (TCGLAD) is a California-based nonprofit subsidiary of the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (GLAD Inc.) that delivers advocacy, access, and resource-navigation services to deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and deaf-disabled individuals across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. Its core service lines are general Deaf Services (consumer and provider-side access coordination), the Mental Health Outreach Project (education and access to mental health prevention and early intervention services), and the LifeSigns interpreter referral agency, which dispatches qualified interpreters to enable accessible communication for both deaf and hearing communities.

Operationally, TCGLAD runs an appointment-based service model from its Ventura headquarters (702 County Square Dr., Suite 101), supported by phone, VP (videophone), and TTY contact channels, and reaches the community through a volunteer engagement program and a multi-channel social presence (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, email newsletter). Beyond the three core services, the organization layers a resource-navigation ecosystem that includes Emergency Disaster Preparedness resources, Food Resources, Housing Resources, a 211 Guide and Job Center, and links to CalFresh and DeafCal.

The business model is donation-funded: services are delivered at no cost to consumers and revenue streams derive from community contributions routed primarily through the parent GLAD Inc. donation infrastructure. The go-to-market motion is community-led rather than sales-driven, with LifeSigns functioning as a referral channel between interpreter supply and demand. There is no software product, no paid pricing model, and no disclosed revenue, headcount, or financials; TCGLAD is a mission-driven regional services nonprofit rather than an investable technology or commercial enterprise.

Name

Tri County Glad

Legal name

Tri County Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness

Website

https://tcglad.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tri County GLAD is a California nonprofit subsidiary of GLAD Inc. that provides deaf services, mental health outreach, and interpreter referral (LifeSigns) to deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and deaf-disabled individuals across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Deaf and Disability Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability Rights & Accessibility Advocacy (BPAGAFAF), Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Vision Services (Audiology, Interpreting, Orientation & Mobility) (EDAJAKAI), Note-Taking, Interpreting & Communication Access Services (EDALAGAD)

Keywords

• Deaf services
• Interpreter referral
• Mental health outreach
• Disability advocacy
• Community nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Ventura

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Non-profit organization relying on donations from the community to fund programs and services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals including newborns, children, teens, adults, and senior citizens.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tri County GLAD is a non-profit agency that delivers Deaf Services (advocacy and access coordination with consumers, businesses, and service providers), a Mental Health Outreach Project (education and access to mental health prevention and early intervention services), and LifeSigns (a non-profit interpreter referral agency providing qualified interpreters to deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, deaf disabled, and hearing communities). It also provides community resource navigation across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties, including disaster preparedness, food, housing, and 211/employment resources.

Product overview

Tri County GLAD is a non-profit service organization (not a software product company) that provides services for deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and deaf disabled individuals across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. The organization offers three core services: Deaf Services (advocacy and access coordination), the Mental Health Outreach Project (mental health education and access), and LifeSigns (interpreter referral services). Additionally, the organization provides resource navigation services including Emergency Disaster Preparedness resources, Food Resources, Housing Resources, and a 211 Guide and Job Center. These services are delivered through community outreach, volunteer programs, and direct support rather than through a software product or platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deaf Services Staff work with consumers, businesses, and service providers to improve quality of life and ensure equal access for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind community across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties.
• Mental Health Outreach Project A service to empower and educate the deaf and hard of hearing community about the accessibility and utilization of mental health prevention and early intervention services.
• LifeSigns Interpreter Referral An interpreter referral agency that is a non-profit organization providing accessible communication access to the deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, deaf disabled, and hearing communities using qualified interpreters.
• Emergency Disaster Preparedness Resources Emergency and disaster one-stop center providing resources, guides, and information for the deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and late-deafened communities in Southern California.
• Food Resources Food assistance resources and information for Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties including food pantries and food banks.
• Housing Resources Housing resources and information for Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties.
• 211 Guide and Job Center Free telephone service providing access to local community services including referrals to physical and mental health resources, housing, utility, food, and employment assistance, and crisis interventions.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (GLAD Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-County GLAD is a subsidiary of Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. The parent organization provides strategic direction, shared resources, and operational support for regional deaf services across multiple California counties.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Sorenson Communications: Leading provider of video relay services and interpreting technology for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Adjacent competitor to TCGLAD's LifeSigns referral business, operating at substantially greater scale with technology-driven delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD): National nonprofit providing interpreting, advocacy, and community-building services for deaf and hard-of-hearing populations. Comparable in mission and service breadth, though operating at much greater geographic scale than TCGLAD.
• Disability Rights California: California's designated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities. Comparable on the civil rights and accessibility advocacy dimension that underpins TCGLAD's equal-access mission.
• Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA): National consumer advocacy organization for people with hearing loss. Comparable mission around accessibility and equal access, though focused on advocacy and education rather than direct service delivery.
• Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD Inc.): Parent nonprofit organization of TCGLAD. Operates a broader set of deaf services and regional programs across California, making it the most directly comparable peer and the natural umbrella for TCGLAD's service model.

Others

• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID): National professional membership and certification body for sign language interpreters. Adjacent to TCGLAD's LifeSigns interpreter referral service through shared interpreter workforce and certification standards.

Regional players

• California School for the Deaf (CSD Fremont / Riverside): State-funded K-12 schools serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students in California. Comparable in serving the same population in California but focused on educational rather than social-service delivery.

Direct peers

• Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency (DCARA): A California-based nonprofit serving deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals with advocacy, counseling, and interpreter referral services — directly overlapping with TCGLAD's LifeSigns and Mental Health Outreach offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tcgladeaf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tcgladeaf
• Facebookfacebook.com/tcgladeaf
• Instagraminstagram.com/tcgladeaf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tri-county-glad

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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