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Washington State Department of Social & Health Services

Aging and Long-Term Support Administration

Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

September 22, 2023

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Case Management Services Transition Update


Case Management Services Transition Update

Image Description: Bulletin announcing Case Management Services transition update.


Case Management Service Transition
We are pleased to announce that effective Oct. 1, 2023, case management?services in the Vancouver, Washington region will transition to the Department?of Social and Health Services Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

This transition is being made in partnership with the Washington Advocates of?Deaf and Hard of Hearing to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted transition for?all case management services.

Zachary DeLoya, WADHH executive director, leads this transition in?partnership with ODHH leadership, including director Earnest Covington III,?field supervisor Hope Crumley and team lead Jonah Thompson.?

We thank you for your understanding and support during this time. We?currently have two more positions within our team that have been posted:?case manager for the Vancouver region and community resources?manager. If you have any questions about the transition, please do not hesitate to contact?Hope Crumley 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
[email protected]


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