On Wednesday March 5, 2025, the Department of Social and Health Services hosted a Town Hall to share the recommendations and considerations that will become part of the legislative report in response to HB 2221 Establishing an American sign language and protactile sign language interpreter work group.
Participants asked for a follow-up session to review workgroup recommendations. Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the workgroup sponsor, is hosting a community discussion to share the workgroup’s recommendations for community solutions and to share the progress of the report. Join us to learn what you can do now and after the report is submitted to the legislature. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
This meeting will be in ASL. Voice Interpreters, on-screen close vision Interpreters and CART services are provided
If you need other accommodations email Morgan Jericho at [email protected] by Monday, March 17, 2025.
March 19, 2025
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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Meeting ID: 829 2418 6899
Passcode: 700088
Accessibility: We are dedicated to ensuring equitable and inclusive access. Our meetings and events are available in ASL, spoken English, and with captioning. Additionally, other signed and spoken languages are offered. For more information or specific requests, please contact us at [email protected].
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Who We Are: The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) provides programs and services for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled individuals, their families, and service providers in Washington State.
What We Do: ODHH operates under the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and is entrusted with fulfilling its legislative mandate outlined in RCW 43.20A.725. ODHH’s work includes:
Advocacy: ODHH advocates for the rights, interests, and needs of individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled. The Office works to eliminate communication barriers and promote equal opportunities in various service areas, including training, consultation, contract management, information and referrals, and resources to promote communication equity.
Coordination: ODHH is a centralized resource. The Office collaborates with governmental, business, and community stakeholders to develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that address and ensure that state services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.
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800-422-7930 Voice
425-461-4603 Videophone
[email protected]
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