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Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

ID: Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, logo for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services featuring three people, arms interconnected, inside an outline of the state of Washington.

January 10, 2025

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Dear Sign Language Interpreters,

Want to become an Independent Contractor for DSHS? The BID window is now opened.

This is a DSHS contract. Please register in WEBS if you have not already done so, and download the instructions.

How to register in WEBS: https://pr-webs-vendor.des.wa.gov/

The solicitation was original released back in December. Due to an error with rate structure, we canceled the first round, corrected the rate structure with an amendment.

What is difference between this contract opportunity and your current work through the statewide contract? The current contracts are with Enterprise Services. We have 4 agencies under the DSHS contract, and are offering the same opportunity for Independence Contractors. For of those of you interested, or who have been waiting for this opportunity, the deadline is: 2/12/2025


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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