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Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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January 2, 2025

Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Washington State's Interpreter Shortage Workgroup

Hello community!

Thank you for attending our Town Hall meeting on December 18, 2024. We are working on creating an ASL accessible version of the video. Due to the holidays and strict requirements on accessibility features in the video, we will be able to distribute the video in 2 weeks. Apologies for the delay. 

We have information available on our website, which we update more frequently. The link is below. The documents provided at the town hall is available for your viewing.

Washington State's Interpreter Shortage Workgroup

Please share the link far and wide.

Please get your friends and family to subscribe to ODHH GovDelivery email for updates from ODHH regarding the workgroup study.

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If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

Have a great New Year and see you in 2025!

Best,
Morgan Jericho


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

425-461-3603 Videophone

[email protected]


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