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January 22, 2024

Flyer invitation to WA SCLA Zoom Meeting on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Zoom meeting - Tap on Zoom to register for Community Conversation

Washington State Coalition for Language Access (WA SCLA) is hosting this conversation as a way of introducing its work and coalition more broadly to the Deaf community and as an opportunity to share thoughts and ideas on improving ASL interpreter availability and services in Washington.

The next WA SCLA Community Conversation is scheduled for January 26, 2024, and will focus on the issue of a shortage of sign language interpreters in Washington State. We want to hear from you: what do you believe the causes are and what solutions are you or others working on to address the issue?

Register today

When:

January 26, 2024

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where:

Zoom

Registration is required.

(select link to register)

Once registered, you will receive the meeting link in an email.

ASL Interpreters will be provided.

Programs and Services

About

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. ODHH works to ensure that services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.

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.

Contact Us!

800-422-7930 Voice

360-339-7382 VP

odhh@dshs.wa.gov