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Announcing ACDHH's New Executive Director: Nikki Soukup

Learn more about our new Executive Director, Nikki Soukup, and her vision for an accessible Arizona in our official press release.

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ACDHH Five-Year Strategic Plan (FY24-29)

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Support Service Program (SSP) Update

We're happy to share an important update about the Support Service Provider (SSP) program's expansion.

Thanks to your advocacy earlier this year at the DeafBlind Day at the Capitol, ACDHH secured an 82% increase in legislative funding to expand SSP services for DeafBlind individuals and people with combined vision and hearing loss (CVHL).

Vancro will be joining our current partners (CCS/VCD and COPD) and plans to begin serving Arizona in early 2026. They are actively recruiting SSP professionals now. Please continue requesting SSP services through CCS in the meantime. We will share Vancro's service request information soon.

ASL Version is coming soon for viewing.

Read the Full Update Letter

Arizona Food Assistance Programs and Services

The directory includes information about community food banks, meal distribution sites, and state and local programs designed to promote food security.
If you prefer in a different format, please contact [email protected].

Arizona Food Assistance Resources

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We look forward to working with you to enhance accessibility and awareness on these topics:

ACDHH 101, Healthcare, Public Safety, Family Services, Accommodations Made Easy, Tech Talk, Interpreter Recruitment, Hearing Loss 101, Arizona Relay Service, Lets Get to Work and more. 

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Want to learn more about the Board of Commissioners, and how to become involved?

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Interested in a training session from ACDHH?

Please complete the form below to request a training tailored to your needs.

We look forward to working with you to enhance accessibility and awareness on these topics:

ACDHH 101, Healthcare, Public Safety, Family Services, Accommodations Made Easy, Tech Talk, Interpreter Recruitment, Hearing Loss 101, Arizona Relay Service, Lets Get to Work and more!

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ACDHH Services

AzTEDP

The Arizona Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program is a free service that provides telephone equipment.

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Arizona Relay Service 7-1-1
Arizona Relay Service 7-1-1

A public service that makes communication by telephone easy and accessible for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind and more.

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Family & Youth Resources

ACDHH is constantly updating the information available to parents and family members of the community.

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Information & Resources

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ACDHH Featuring AZ ASL Interpreter Shortage Study

AZ ASL Interpreter Shortage Study

News flash: 

Following extensive surveys and research conducted within Arizona’s ASL interpreting community, the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) produced a detailed study on the interpreter shortage.

To further amplify the findings and engage the community, ACDHH hosted a successful "Interpreter Shortage Town Hall," attended by over 235 participants. Led by Cameo Hunsaker, ACDHH’s Interpreting Professional Development Specialist, the town hall presented key highlights from the study, complete with infographics that illustrated the data.

This report, shaped by the research and previous town hall discussions, addresses key inquiries from ACDHH Commissioners. It provides a comprehensive look at the current state of interpreting services, statistical trends, and personal feedback from survey respondents—ultimately offering actionable insights for tackling the interpreter shortage in Arizona.

Featured Upcoming Events

Our office will be closed Monday July 4th in observance of the 4th of July Independence Day celebration. We will resume normal business hours Tuesday, July 5th at 8:00am.

Have a safe and happy 4th!!!

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Celebrating 45 Years of ACDHH

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Announcement:

The ACDHH Board Meeting is happening on November 7th, 2024. 

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources 

If you have questions, want to share a resource, or are having issues with access and accommodations relating to COVID-19, please contact us at [email protected] or by phone at 602-542-3323 (V) or (480) 559-9441 (VP). For Clear Mask Program or other COVID-19 Resources, including vaccinations, please click button below to the COVID-19 Resource Page.

COVID-19 Resource Page

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources - If you have questions, want to share a resource, or are having issues with access and accommodations relating to COVID-19, please contact us at [email protected] or by phone at 602-542-3323 (V) or (480) 559-9441 (VP). For Clear Mask Program or other COVID-19 Resources, including vaccinations, please click below.

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