 ID: Multiple layers of hands joining together
WHEN: Saturday, March 23, 2024
TIME:?10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Zoom Link:??
https://dshs-telehealth.zoom.us/j/88967973460?pwd=bnU4QlhiaWx5dnJiT1RrTVV6QlVtZz09
There will be a panel discussion with the Board of the Maryland Deaf Community Center who were able to successfully fundraise, get grants and collaborate with various communities to establish a brand-new Deaf Community Center in Frederick, Maryland. Learn and benefit from their process of navigating funding challenges, reaching out across communities and strategic approaches.?
Accessibility: We are committed to equitable and inclusive access. Events will be in ASL with spoken English interpretation and captioning services provided.? Please contact us at [email protected] for other accommodation requests.??
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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.?
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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