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*October 10, 2024*




Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

*Virtual Legislative Training - Nov. 7 and Nov. 9*

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JOIN US ONLINE!

*Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024  *
*1-3 pm*

*Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 *
*9-11 a.m.*

Join us for an accessible Virtual Legislative Training session. This is your chance
to enhance your knowledge, connect with others, and learn how to make a real impact.

These virtual legislative trainings are intended for the public (Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and People with Hearing Loss) to attend and learn about legislative processes.

Morgan Jericho and Laura Han, representatives of the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration and of Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will be co-presenting this informative educational opportunity.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get involved and drive positive change.
Sign up now and be part of our community’s future!

ONLINE ZOOM TRAINING

*Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 *
*1-3 p.m.*

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Meeting ID: 824 3247 3422
Passcode: 526178

*Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 *
*9-11 a.m.*

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Meeting ID: 850 0326 0845
Passcode: 540670

Virtual Legislative Training provided by Morgan Jericho and Laura Han.

Laura Han Morgan, Legislative Analyst

Morgan Jericho  Management Analyst

Accommodations requests:

To request accommodations other than ASL interpreters and CART services, which are
provided, please email Amanda Penny at [email protected].

For more information:

Please contact Morgan Jericho, Management Analyst, at [email protected]

Virtual Legislative Training
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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

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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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