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?A Message from the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Serving the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled Community
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The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) shares that Washington State continues under a state of Emergency.
The governor signed Proclamation 23-06 on August 31, which makes the following available until September 29, 2023:
In Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Whitman Counties, the Family Emergency Assistance Program is now available to families and individuals with and without children; and the Disaster Cash Assistance Program is available. ?
Food is being served, and boxes of food are available at the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Country Church of the Open Bible, and the Redemption Church.
The Red Cross providing immediate financial assistance for those with destroyed or substantial damage due to the Grey and Spokane region fires, this assistance is available to those both in and out of shelters.
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DSHS Emergency Programs:??Family Emergency Assistance Program and Disaster Cash Assistance Program LINK
American Red Cross: Check your local Red Cross office Northwest Region | American Red Cross
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Disaster cash assistance available to eligible Washingtonians affected by recent eastern Washington wildfires
If you have questions or concerns, please contact: ODHH at [email protected].
Who We Are
The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) provides programs and services for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled individuals, their families, and service providers in Washington State. ODHH works to ensure that services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.
What We Do
ODHH operates under the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and is entrusted with fulfilling its legislative mandate outlined in RCW 43.20A.725.
ODHH?s work includes:
Advocacy: ODHH advocates for the rights, interests, and needs of individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled. The Office works to eliminate communication barriers and promote equal opportunities in various service areas, including training, consultation, contract management, information and referrals, and resources to promote communication equity.
Coordination: ODHH is a centralized resource. The Office collaborates with governmental, business, and community stakeholders to develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that address and ensure that state services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.
Contact Us!
800-422-7930 Voice
360-339-7382 VP
[email protected]
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