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August 21, 2024

Come and visit your local case manager at any of our locations throughout Washington!

Come and visit your local case manager at any of our locations throughout Washington

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Come and visit your local case manager at any of our locations throughout Washington!

  • VANCOUVER: Kimberly McClurkan and Ashli-Marie Grant
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    • 301 SE Hearthwood Blvd, Vancouver WA, at WADHH
  • SEATTLE: Irvine Stewart 
    • Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    • 1700 Cherry Street, Seattle WA, DDA Offices 2nd Floor
  • TRI-CITIES: Shalawn Childs
    • Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    • 7113 W. Okanogan Place, Kennewick WA
  • TACOMA: Marlene Swarts
    • Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    • 1949 South State Street, Tacoma WA, HCS Office 2nd Floor
  • SPOKANE: Val Davis
    • Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    • 1330 N. Washington Street, Ste 3000, Spokane WA
  • BELLINGHAM: Jena Floyd
    • Fridays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    • address is forthcoming

Appointments available: Contact Information:

See you soon! 


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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Programs & Services


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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