May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

Join us in raising awareness about hearing loss and the vital role speech-language pathologists and audiologists play in our lives. Whether it's helping a child say their first words or supporting someone through hearing loss, these professionals make a life-changing impact every day.

Learn more about National Speech-Language-Hearing Month with resources and featured topics: https://www.asha.org/national-speech-language-hearing-month

Grand Opening of Heuser Hearing Institute’s
Eastern Kentucky office in Inez, KY

This exciting new location represents a powerful step forward in our mission to make hearing healthcare more accessible across the state. You can check out their space, meet their team and learn more about how Heuser and KY HEARS are working together to bring vital hearing services to Eastern Kentucky and beyond.

👉 RSVP by calling (800) 958-9610.

If you can’t make it in person, they will also be live streaming the event on their Facebook page starting at 10:00 a.m.

Just click the link below and be sure to follow us for updates, highlights, and more:

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/15jxSVaoos/

REMINDER: SuperHearo 5k

The 8th annual SuperHEARo 5K on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The 5K (a timed event) will take place at 9:00am shortly followed by the 1.5 Mile Fun Run (non-timed event) at 9:05am. In addition to an in-person event at White Hall State Historic Site, they will also have a virtual option so you can join from near or far! Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero.

To register, visit this website!

Effectively Serving the Forensic Population with
Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Hearing Loss

Click one of the images above to register!

EKU ASLIE: Tune Up Your ASL Skills

🛠️ Tune Up Your ASL Skills 📅 June 4–6, 2025
📍 Eastern Kentucky University, Wallace Building
👥 Open to all skill levels – EVERYONE is welcome!

Whether you know someone who is looking to brush up on vocabulary, sharpen their receptive skills, or simply connect with others in the ASL community, this workshop is a great opportunity to practice in a supportive and engaging environment.

Feel free to share this invitation and link with anyone who might be interested.

Please register here. Or, check out all of their workshops via their Linktree here.

HLAA 2025 Convention

Meet Us in Indianapolis!

Start your engine and join us at HLAA’s 40th annual convention, June 11-14, 2025, in Indianapolis—home of the famous Indy 500 race. Our yearly hearing accessible event brings together hundreds of people with hearing loss from around the U.S. to learn, discover and connect. Check out the latest technology and hear from health and industry experts during a series of empowering events designed to help you live your best life with hearing loss.

Learn more and register!

Deaf/Hard of Hearing/DeafBlind Caregiver Support Group

Register here to participate in support group!

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!

KENTUCKY COMMISSION ON THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
632 Versailles Road
Frankfort, KY 40601

Voice: 502-573-2604
Videophone: 502-416-0607
Toll Free: 800-372-2907
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