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Join a Research Study on Disaster Preparedness & Deaf People!

Are you a deaf person who has lived through a disaster? Your story is important! We want to learn from you!

You will receive a $25 gift card for your time.

Learn more about this here.

 

Advisory Committee on Need for Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Persons: Biennial Report 2025

KRS 210.031 requires that a report be sent to the Commissioner of the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental, & Intellectual Disabilities, the Secretary for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and the Interim Joint Committee on Health Services by July 1 of each odd-numbered year. This report meets that requirement by (a) describing the accommodations provided and services made accessible to deaf and hard-of hearing persons (b) reporting the numbers of deaf or hard-of-hearing persons served (c) identifying additional service needs and (d) identifying a plan to address unmet needs.

Read the report here.

 

SKY LACES: Guide By Your Side™

The Aetna Better Health of Kentucky™ Supporting Kentucky Youth (SKY) program offers a helpful Value-Added Benefit (VAB) to Aetna SKY members who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH).

Caring for a child with hearing loss can be a joy and a challenge. You may need extra support so you can make the best choices for your child. You may have questions about how to get help or services. Aetna SKY works with Kentucky Hands & Voices™ to give this kind of support.

Read the info sheet about this program here....

 

Residences at Courtyard Crossing

WELCOME HOME! NOW PRE-LEASING! Offering 47 apartments home serving those deaf and hearing impaired, 55 and better in Independence, Kentucky.

Learn more about this here...

 

ASL Voter Assistance Hotline Available

From NAD:

We’re excited to release our new ASL Voter Assistance Hotline! The idea was originally developed by Jehanne McCullough and the goal behind the hotline is to provide resources on the voting process. Volunteers will be standing by to answer any questions you have about voting. We encourage you to vote in the upcoming election, you can use our hotline to get more information if needed! If you care about your rights and want to support/be against certain issues, make an impact by voting for candidates who will support your positions/issues.

Bottom line: register and vote!

 

Online American Sign Language Class

Do you have a child who is deaf or hard of hearing age 36 months or younger? You are eligible to get a free online class to learn American Sign Language!

Get the details here...

 

TDD Users Contacting the Governor's Office

For TDD users who wish to contact the Governor's Office, please use the following number:

502-564-9551.