On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to share that Nicholas Kiego has been appointed as the next Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of the Deaf.
Nicholas officially takes the helm on August 1. We are excited for you to meet our new leader in person this summer at the 58th Biennial NAD Conference in San Francisco. The Board has full confidence in Nicholas’ strategic vision and commitment to our mission.
KCDHH hosted two booths at the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) national convention in Louisville, June 10-12. The first KCDHH booth shared information about our programs and services. The second, called “Access @ Home,” was an interactive display showcasing a variety of assistive technologies designed to make homes safer and more accessible for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Attendees were able to experience a setup featuring an alarm clock with a bed shaker, as well as a weather radio connected to a pillow shaker and flashing alert system. A mock door demonstrated how doorbells and motion detectors can send visual notifications through a home alert system, helping individuals stay aware of activity around their home.
The booths were very busy on both days. Many visitors were surprised at the wide range of assistive technologies available and shared that they had never seen some of these devices before. Many wanted to know if their home state had a Commission or similar agency.
One of the highlights was a visit from the hotel safety team, who stopped by to learn more about accessible alerting systems. Their interest focused on improving their ADA kits and enhancing fire alarm notification systems for deaf and hard of hearing guests.
Press Release
Rylo Launches Next Chapter With $85 Million in New Funding to Expand AI Communication Tools for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community
Formerly Nagish, the company is evolving beyond phone call captioning to build a broader AI-powered communication platform
Central Kentucky Interpreter Referral (CKIR) will be offering an American Sign Language (ASL) class this fall for community members interested in learning ASL.
Nine weekly classes will be held Tuesday evenings from August 11th to October 6th from 6 PM to 7:15 PM. The classes will be held in Danville, KY. See the flyer for more details.
Please note that KSD will not be offering a community ASL class this year. We encourage anyone interested in learning ASL to review the attached flyer and consider registering for CKIR's upcoming class.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please email ASLinthe502@gmail.com.
This award is to recognize an individual in KY who is Deaf, DeafBlind, hard of hearing, late deafened or
who has difficulty speaking and demonstrates strong leadership and volunteerism within the community.
Additionally, an individual or organization that demonstrates leadership and volunteerism in the Deaf,
DeafBlind, hard of hearing or speech difference community may be considered. Due July 10, 2026.
InnoCaption is a free captioned telephone app that provides real-time captions for phone calls, helping individuals with hearing loss communicate more effectively. Features include live or automated captioning, captioned voicemail, call transcripts, text-to-speech options, and customizable display settings. Eligible users can keep their existing phone number and access the service at no cost.
Upcoming Events
JUN19
Open House: New Vista, Come Visit For Coffee and DonutsDanville, KY · 9AM - 11AM
JUN20
The Carnegie presents ASL Interpreted Performance "Dear Evan Hansen"Covington, KY · 2 PM · Tickets
JUN26
ASL Interpreted Performance of Disney's Lion KingAronoff Center, Cincinnati, OH · 7:30 PM ·
Tickets
JUN27
Kentucky Hands and Voices: Venture River Water Park Eddyville, KY · Starts at 10 AM · D/HH children get FREE tickets! ·
Purchase Tickets
JUN27
Kentucky Hands and Voices: Home Run for Hearing Loss with Louisville Bats Louisville, KY · 5 PM · D/HH children get FREE tickets! ·
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JUN27
HEAR on the RIVER: Jazz Night - Featuring a live performance by Carly Johnson Frazier History Museum, Louisville, KY · 7:00PM to 10:30PM ·
Purchase Tickets
JUN 30- JUL 5
58th Biennial NAD Conference San Francisco, CA ·
More Information
JUL11
Kentucky Hands and Voices: "Pop" In The Park Legion Park, Owensboro, KY · FREE · 2 PM to 4 PMRegister
JUL18
KY Deaf Senior Citizen Picnic Juniper Hill Park, Frankfort, KY · 11AM to Dusk
JUL25
Kentucky Hands and Voices: Home Run For Hearing Loss With Lexington Legends Lexington, KY · 7 PM · D/HH children get FREE tickets!Purchase Tickets
Kentucky P&A is the designated protection and advocacy system for Kentucky and works to protect and promote
the rights of people with disabilities and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing through advocacy,
education, training, information and referral, and legal servces.
Learn more about Kentucky P&A at
https://www.kypa.net or call
800-372-2988.
Your voice matters!
Kentucky Protection and Advocacy is currently planning new areas of focus for 2027, and community input is
an important part of that process. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your
thoughts.
KCDHH accepts submissions relevant to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, their families, service
providers, and community partners. This includes events, announcements, and resources.
Submissions should include:
• Title of event or announcement
• Date and time
• Location (in-person or virtual)
• Contact information for person who can answer questions related to the information
• Brief description (100 words or fewer)
Information must be submitted in PDF format attached to an email.
All submitted documents must meet federal accessibility standards. KCDHH does not edit documents for
accessibility. If your document is not accessible, please provide a direct link to a webpage where the
information can be found and we will share the link.
KCDHH reserves the right to edit, accept, or decline any submission.
KCDHH hosted two booths at the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) national convention in Louisville, June 10-12. The first KCDHH booth shared information about our programs and services. The second, called “Access @ Home,” was an interactive display showcasing a variety of assistive technologies designed to make homes safer and more accessible for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Attendees were able to experience a setup featuring an alarm clock with a bed shaker, as well as a weather radio connected to a pillow shaker and flashing alert system. A mock door demonstrated how doorbells and motion detectors can send visual notifications through a home alert system, helping individuals stay aware of activity around their home.
