Come join us at an in-person workshop on creating your own small business

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Washington State Department of Social & Health Services

Aging and Long-Term?Support Administration

September 13, 2023

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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


October 19, 2023: Small Business Workshop


DeafBlind Small Business Workshop

Click to watch announcement in ASL


Image description: Flyer announcing an online presentation on September 21 and 23

Have you ever thought, dreamed or envisioned setting up a business but just did not know how to get started?

Good news! We have set up a Small Business Workshop with various state agencies such as Department of Labor, Department of Revenue, and many others.?They will explain the required paperwork, licensing, etc. to make sure that setting up your business is done properly.

This is an in-person workshop with the DeafBlind community as the primary audience, but the deaf community can join. Come and learn about the business set up process, whether you want to set up a business in the future or soon. This will help being more confident in what is needed.

  • When is this happening? Thursday, October 19 from 6-8 PM.
  • Where will it be? HSDC Seattle at 1625 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

If you want to attend, register in advance. There are 2 options to register- a website link or a QR Code on the flyer.The website link is: deafblindbusinessworkshop.eventbrite.com. This will help us know how many people to expect.

If people want to attend the Small Business Workshop but are not able to, we will set up a virtual workshop with the same information later.

We have set up captioning and interpreters but if you need other communication accommodations, please reach out to me by October 12. Contact me by emailing me at [email protected] or call me at 253-287-3852.

Come learn the process of setting up a business and turn your thoughts, dreams, and visions into reality!


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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