Office for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing
To ensure that the variety of life's choices and
equal opportunities are available to all deaf, deafblind, and hard of
hearing people.
The Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides
information and referral services on a variety of topics tailored to the
unique needs of Deaf, Deafblind, or Hard of Hearing residents including
but not limited to:
The Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides
free in-service training or presentations for public and private service
providers or organizations seeking to broaden their knowledge of the Deaf,
Deafblind or Hard of Hearing communities.
What is equal access for persons who are deaf,
deafblind and hard of hearing?
Equal access is effective communication made possible
through auxiliary aids and services so that Deaf, Deafblind or Hard of
Hearing persons can participate in and benefit from services, programs and
other opportunities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) along with
other federal and state laws require most organizations to provide equal
access to services or make communication modifications.
Who does the Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing work
with?
Individuals: Deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing;
parents of children who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing; senior
citizens and others who are experiencing hearing loss; people who are
deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing with other developmental, mental or
physical disabilities.
Legal systems: Correctional and juvenile facilities as
well as law enforcement personnel; criminal, civil and small claims court
systems.
Medical, emergency care and mental health
systems: Hospitals, clinics, health care and service
providers; emergency medical systems; safety programs; mental health care
providers.
Educational systems: Birth-to-3 programs; K-12 settings;
transitional services; universities, colleges and technical colleges.
Long-term care systems: Elderly living in assisted living facilities;
respite care and community-based services for senior citizens and severely
disabled persons who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing.
Governmental systems: City, county and state government offices and
agencies, including human services, tribal and aging; other community
service agencies.
Employment and vocational systems: Employers, job service and
job training agencies; placement services.
Private and public commercial systems: Financial
institutions, law offices, theaters, lodging facilities, community
recreation centers.
2012 Annual Report (PDF, 125 KB)
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Updated:
February 28, 2013 |
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