Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
Have a great and safe weekend!
Today marks the 15th Annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)!
Digital equity requires continuous action, awareness, and collaboration to ensure inclusion for everyone. Let’s work together to build a more accessible digital future.
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Congratulations, Phoenix College Interpreter Preparation Program Class of 2026!
Bridging gaps, breaking barriers, and building futures.
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The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) invites the community to join our upcoming Board Meeting on May 21st, 2026, at 4:30 PM
YouTube Live: https://t.co/82sN5CaTAj
This meeting is open to the public, and we welcome your participation.
ACDHH visited the Elsie McCarthy Sensory Garden with Glendale Arts and Culture staff. The visit focused on exploring the Soundbloom and Reflection Garden areas to discuss adding interactive and vibrational sound elements, ensuring this sensory space remains accessible to all.
Barriers to communication are often invisible, but overcoming them is life-changing. This May, we celebrate the professionals who empower individuals from early intervention to adult rehab. They help bridge the gap so everyone can stay connected!
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Today we recognize National Interpreter Appreciation Day. We thank all interpreters for their dedication and hard work. Your commitment to bridging communication gaps ensures that the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind communities have the access they deserve every day.
Recognizing Older Americans Month: ACDHH is here to empower DHHDB seniors with communication access and support.
Check our LinkTree for Arizona DES resources (home services, Medicare, legal aid) and our Age of Access website. Links are in our LinkTree: https://t.co/p4aG0amMEF
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in Arizona? We are seeking a Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy to lead legislative efforts and deliver real outcomes for our DHHDB communities. Apply today!
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City of Tempe Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Velicia Humes and ADA Coordinator Monique Perry joined residents at Apache ASL Trail to listen to their feedback and discuss city-wide accessibility. This visit reflects a shared commitment to advancing access for the DHHDB community.
The Phoenix Film Festival debuted its "Deaf Directed Shorts" category. Huge congrats to Andrés "Flash" Otalora for his film [BLEEP] 'EM!—a moving look at a writer battling perfectionism to hit a deadline.
Today we celebrate American Sign Language, an accessible language that is at the heart of Deaf culture. As one of the most spoken languages in the United States, it plays a vital role in our nation's diversity and accessibility.
Learn more: https://t.co/VHfBiTlLII
ACDHH, Latrina Harris-Lewis, visited U of A's ASL students to discuss her work as a Family Services Specialist. By sharing how we support families with school and medical resources, we help prepare future practitioners to meet the needs of the DHHDB community.