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October 4 2024

Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

RESCHEDULED from October 14th to October 16th.

REGISTRATION LINK

We are rescheduling the Workgroup Kickoff Meeting that was on October 14th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm due to the day being Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This is the day to acknowledge and honor Native Americans.

Out of respect, the meeting will now be taking place on October 16th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Please register here.

If you have any questions or concerns with the registration process, please contact Morgan Jericho at [email protected].

Thank you!
Morgan

Morgan Jericho, MA
(he/they)
Management Analyst
Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH)
Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA)
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)


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Accessibility: We are dedicated to ensuring equitable and inclusive access. Our meetings and events are available in ASL, spoken English, and with captioning. Additionally, other signed and spoken languages are offered. For more information or specific requests, please contact us at [email protected].


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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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