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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
 Click to watch announcement in ASL
 Image description: Flyer announcing an online presentation on September 21 and 23
Please join us to learn about Medicare Basics
My name is Elizabeth Luttrell. I am the ODHH Training and Presentation Program Manager.
I wanted to let you know that with October 15th coming soon, which means that enrollment is starting for Medicare and state health insurance.?That means everyone is starting to think about coverage needs, how to enroll, whether to make changes to their coverage to better fit their needs, how to get help and resources, etc.
We have partnered with SHIBA which means Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors, people who are very experienced with Medicare and state health insurance.?There will be 1 hour presentation with a 30-minute Q&A session after.
There are 2 virtual sessions: Thursday, September 21 from 6 PM-7:30 PM and Saturday, September 23, from 10 AM-11:30 AM.
Both sessions have Zoom links set up. Please go ahead and register in advance. We have set up interpreters and captions for both sessions.?If you need other communication accommodations, email me at [email protected] or if preferred, call me at 253-287-3852 to set up additional accommodations.
If you have other questions, you can email me. For communication requests, make sure to contact me by September 15 to ensure enough time to have everything ready.
Thank you and hope you attend for your benefit.
Zoom link for Thursday, September 21 (6-7:30 PM)
Zoom link for Saturday, September 23 (10-11:30 AM)
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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