The directory represents an effort to inventory those agencies currently offering direct services to hearing impaired residents of the Metropolitan Washington area. Entries were limited to agencies within the Washington Metropolitan area, to national organizations with local affiliates, and to agencies providing "helping" services such as community, social, educational, health care, counseling. The directory is divided into four sections. The first provides organization listings alphabetically by name of the service provider. Entries include the name, address, phone number, contact person, description of services, and fees, if any. The second section lists places of worship, churches and synagogues, that offer signed/interpreted services. The third section lists public places with assistive listening systems including auditoriums, theaters, and places of worship. A two-section index lists organizations either by name or by the type of service provided. (DB)