Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Communication Access

Communication Technology

Community Outreach

• Modalities & Education
• Trainings for Service Providers
• To request a training: cametrequest@dshs.wa.gov
• Hearing Loss Education - October is National Protect Your Hearing Month

• Assistive Communication Technology
• Telecommunication Equipment Distribution
• Telecommunication Relay Services

• Online Request Form to Post an Event
• Calendar of Events

Sign Language Interpreter Contracts & Resources

Social and Human Services

Training and Presentation

• List of Contractors
• List of Certified Court Interpreters
• Approved List of Interpreters and Rates
• How to Request ODHH Approved Interpreter

• Client Advocacy Service 
  • Bellingham
  • Seattle
  • Tacoma
  • Tri Cities
  • Vancouver
  • Yakima
  • Spokane
• Statewide DeafBlind Services 

• Trainings for Community Members
• Community Training Announcements
• To request a training: odhh@dshs.wa.gov

Did you know?

People with hearing loss who are oral and do not sign are often left out of the opportunity to socialize as their local community centers and senior centers are not “hearing friendly.” That is, they often lack the technology or fail to use even basic amplification of their programs where people who are hard of hearing might participate. There is one place where we know that people with hearing loss can be welcomed and know that their communication needs can be met. This would be a local HLAA chapter meeting.

Please read the “Top 10 Reasons to Join an HLAA Chapter”.  If you are interested in starting a local HLAA chapter or hearing loss support group in your area please contact info@hearingloss-wa.org and share your ideas. We’d love to hear from you.

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month - Take steps to protect your hearing

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 6th!!!