Come join us to share your recommendations and ideas to support the work being done by members of the work group



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Washington State Department of Social & Health Services

Aging and Long-Term?Support Administration





*September 18, 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"

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Updated to include the Link: Addressing the Interpreter Shortage: Investing in Interpreter Solutions

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Virtual Session [ [link removed] ]

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*Corrected link*

Come join us at an online open meeting on *Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.*

ODHH will provide an update on the plan to address the?ASL Interpreter shortage in Washington State. We invite all interested parties to participate in this open meeting. Pre-Registration is required. [ [link removed] ]?

Participants will have the opportunity to share their?recommendations and ideas to support the work being?done by the members of the work group.

This is a 90-minute open forum. We will provide ASL?interpreters and captioning. If you need other accommodations, please contact Berle Ross at [email protected] by September 15, 2023.?

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Register for Open Meeting here [ [link removed] ]

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*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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