KCDHH Communicator, Connecting you to Current News Team Kentucky: Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, An Agency of the Education and Labor Cabinet
VOLUME 43, NO. 6
June 2025


Scam Alert from KY Transportation Cabinet

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is warning Kentuckians of atext message scam, If you receive one of these texts, do NOT click on the link!

The scam messages warn customers of unpaid traffic tickets and say that a "DMV violation" will be reported and "driving privileges" will be suspended if payment is not sent immediately.

Scam Alert: If you receive one of these texts, do not click on the link!

These messages were not sent by KYTC as they do not collect traffic ticket fees. If you clicked on any of the links and you provided any personal information, contact your bank immediately.

Ways to report this and other scams:


Open Captions Sunday at Calvert Drive-in

Calvert Drive-In Theater in Calvert City, near Land Between the Lakes, is showing movies with open captions every Sunday! Visit their website or Facebook for summertime schedule.


Understanding Hearing Assistive Technology and National Resources Webinar

Click the image above to register!

A more legible flyer is available here.


Deaf/Hard of Hearing/DeafBlind Caregiver Support Group

Click the image above to register!


Upcoming Conferences

Deaf Seniors of America Conference

The 18th Biennial DSA Conference, will take place August 1–7, 2025,
at the Marriott Downtown Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.


National Black Deaf Advocates Conference

The 2025 NBDA National Conference will take place August 13-16, 2025,
at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott in Kansas City, Missouri.


Hands & Voices Leadership Conference

The 21st Annual Hands & Voices Leadership Conference will take place
October 5-7, 2025 at Panama City Beach, Florida.


Association of Late-Deafened Adults Conference

ALDAcon 2025 will take place October 15-19, 2025
at the Curtis in Denver, Colorado.



REMINDER: WAWABILITY 2025

WAWABILITY was founded on the dream of creating a stage for all - a space where aspiring and established artists with disabilities can showcase their talents, connect with audiences, and be recognized for their artistry.

Many emerging artists with disabilities face challenges in gaining recognition, despite their extraordinary talent. WAWABILITY exists to change that by ensuring that artists with disabilities have a platform to shine, engage with audiences, and build meaningful connections within the artistic community.

Read more about this exciting new event!


"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!




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