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      The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing has been committed to improving the quality of life for the Deaf for over 35 years! Services span across all facets such as sharing Deaf-related resources, advocating for one’s communication needs, training both private and public service providers, and providing consultation on community needs. READ MORE
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      An energetic and innovative team, ACDHH is a national leader in the provision of communication access, support services, and community empowerment throughout the Grand Canyon State. READ MORE
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  • Evolving Challenges For The Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community During a Pandemic
  • WEB EXCLUSIVE: Protecting Silent Communication
  • Arizona advocates for the deaf are seeking clear, protective face masks
  • How sign language interpreters are vital to the fight against COVID-19
  • Encouraging Employers to Hire Deaf, Hard of Hearing Candidates this Winter
  • Two organizations are teaming up to provide free hearing aids to those who can’t afford them
  • Valley Deaf community pushes for more access to communication
  • Mesa man Troy Kotsur wins best supporting actor Oscar for his role in “CODA"
  • Panel aims to protect vulnerable adults
  • Over-the-counter hearing aids are coming — and lots of people could benefit
  • Arizona advocates have mixed response to over-the-counter hearing aids
  • Improvements urged to protect vulnerable adults
  • Mesa native Troy Kotsur to perform national anthem in sign language at the Super Bowl
  • ACDHH News Release: Carmen Green Smith Selected for Unsung Heroes Award
  • State organization helps bridge gap for those with hearing loss
  • CLEAN ELECTIONS COMPLETES VOTER EDUCATION GUIDE IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FOR GENERAL ELECTION COMPLETED ASL EDITION OF THE VOTER EDUCATION GUIDE PUBLISHED TO COINCIDE WITH START OF EARLY VOTING
  • Arizona prison reform policies ought to include considerations for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, advocates say
  • Historic Oscar win for Mesa's Troy Kotsur opens doors for deaf stories
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3-10-2023

Historic Oscar win for Mesa's Troy Kotsur opens doors for deaf stories

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2-17-2023

ACDHH News Release: Carmen Green Smith Selected for Unsung Heroes Award

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