Holiday Closures
KCDHH COMMISSION BOARD VACANCIES
Join Us in Making a Difference
KCDHH is looking for dynamic and committed individuals to serve on our board. As we enter a new phase of advocacy and program development, we need individuals who are ready to champion the rights and needs of Kentuckians with hearing loss. This is your chance to influence policy, strengthen community resources, and help shape the future of accessibility in the Commonwealth.
The following seats are set to expire on June 30, 2026. Each representative serves a three-year term that begins on July 1, 2026 and expires on June 30, 2029. The board meets four times a year and the meetings are typically 3 - 4 hours long. Interpreters and captions are provided.
--APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR--
Kentucky Association of the Deaf (KAD)
If interested, please submit an application and a current resumé to:
Jason Smith, KAD President
bleedofblue@gmail.com
Kentucky AARP
Applicants must have a hearing loss.
If interested, please submit an application and a current resumé to:
Scott Wegenast, Communications Manager
swegenast@AARP.org
--APPOINTED BY THE KCDHH BOARD--
Parent Representative
Applicants may be deaf, hard of hearing or hearing,
but must have a child that has a hearing loss.
If interested, please submit an application and a current resumé to:
Mona McCubbin, KCDHH Chair
anita.dowd@ky.gov
Note: Applications/resumes for all seats must be received by February 28, 2026
Questions regarding Board duties should be directed to:
Mona McCubbin, KCDHH Chair
502-573-2604 (V/TTY)
502-416-0607 (Videophone)
800-372-2907 (V/TTY)
www.kcdhh.ky.gov
Join the Hands & Voices New Year Virtual 5K!
Run. Walk. Bike. Hike. Roll. Surf. Whatever your mode, join them to Ride the Waves into 2026 for the 6th annual Hands & Voices New Year Virtual 5K! The virtual event takes place Dec. 31 to Jan. 3.
Proceeds from this race will go directly to participating chapters of Hands & Voices throughout the United States.
ASL EDU: Virtual Symposium
ASL EDU: ASLTA Virtual Symposium; the annual professional development event, hosted by the American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA), takes place January 17–18, 2026, fully online via Zoom, and welcomes ASL educators, mentors, administrators, and interpreters from across the field.
This year’s theme, “Beyond Vocabulary: Curriculum That Builds Language, Culture, and Confidence” focuses on strengthening ASL instruction through curriculum design, assessment strategies, and culturally affirming practices. Over two days you’ll experience inspirational talks, interactive workshops, and collaborative discussions.
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Convention
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Convention 2026 will be in LOUISVILLE!
Be sure to subscribe to HLAA to get news and updates about the convention as soon as they have new information!
HLAA Convention Scholarship Opportunity!
The Hearing Loss Association of America is offering a scholarship worth approximately $1,200 to help first-time attendees attend the annual HLAA Convention in Louisville.
Open to all ages, especially young adults (18-30) with hearing loss and parents of children with hearing loss are highly encouraged to apply. If you’ve never attended an HLAA Convention and are active in the hearing loss community, this opportunity is for you!
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Convention:
Call for Workshop Proposals
Want to present an educational workshop at HLAA 2026?
Their request for Workshop Proposals is now open.
The submission deadline is December 12, 2025.
Past educational workshop topics have included:
- Assistive Technology
- Advocacy Update
- Cochlear Implants Discussion
- Hearing Health
- Employment and the Workplace
- Emotional Impact of Hearing Loss
- Chapter/Leader Development
"Moore Safe Nights" Weather Radio Distribution Program
Still Accepting Applications!
Are you a deaf or hard of hearing person living in Kentucky? Do you feel like you're always out of the loop when bad weather comes to your area? Would you like some peace of mind for when bad weather approaches you while you're sleeping?
Thanks to the partnership with Kentucky Emergency Management (KyEM); you now can apply for a free weather radio for the deaf and hard of hearing using our online application now!
KENTUCKY COMMISSION ON THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
632 Versailles Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-573-2604
502-416-0607 (VP)
800-372-2907
kcdhh.ky.gov | kcdhh@ky.gov
