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               Hiring Deaf and Hard of Hearing Employees

Seeking a qualified individual to serve on Commission Board

Do you want to make a change in the lives of deaf and hard of hearing individuals?
The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is looking for a committed individual who will be involved in making decisions that impact the lives of the 700,000-plus deaf and
hard of hearing people in Kentucky.

The KCDHH Member-At-Large seat will expire June 30, 2024. Applicants may be deaf, hard of hearing or hearing. The Member-At-Large representative serves a three-year term, which will begin July 1, 2024 and expire on June 30, 2027.

Interested persons are encouraged to mail a current resume
along with a completed application to:

Tommy Evans, Chair
632 Versailles Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-573-2604 (V/T)
800-372-2907 (V/T)
www.kcdhh.ky.gov

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION AND RESUME IS APRIL 12, 2024

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FYI: Sorenson Updates Needed to Access 988 in ASL!

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Interpreting/CART

Check out information about finding an interpreter or captioner and how to become a captioner in Kentucky.

State - For state agencies only

Private - For doctors, lawyers, churches, and other service providers

Consumer - For individuals who wish to hire their own interpreters/CART providers

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Equipment

Improve the quality of your daily communications with an amplified, captioned or speech enhanced telephone, TTY, or wireless device at no cost to you. Let us help you get started on the right track toward better communication with friends and loved ones.

Who is eligible

How to apply

Equipment list

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Information & Advocacy

As a deaf or hard of hearing individual or parent of a deaf or hard of hearing child, it's important to know your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. We can show you how to advocate for yourself or your loved ones to receive equal treatment under the law.

Advocacy

Workshops and Training

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