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Welcome to KCDHH
KCDHH Commission Board Vacancies
The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) is seeking dedicated and forward-thinking individuals who are motivated to help shape the future of advocacy and accessibility within the Commonwealth to fill upcoming vacancies on their board.
New board members’ terms will begin July 1, 2025 and expire June 30, 2028
--APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR--
- Kentucky Association of the Deaf (KAD) (must be deaf or hard of hearing)
- Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) (must be deaf or hard of hearing)
- Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association (KSHA)
Applicants must be members of the organization they wish to represent.
If interested in the KAD Representative seat please submit an application and current resumé to:
Jason Smith, KAD President bleedofblue@gmail.com
If interested in the HLAA Representative seat please submit an application and current resumé to:
Paula Esterle/Theresa Kidwell, Interim Co-Chairs of the HLAA Kentuckiana Chapter
paulaesterle@gmail.com and theresa.kidwell@twc.com
If interested in the KSHA Representative seat please submit an application and current resumé to:
Leigh Anne Roden, Ed, CCC-SLP, KSHA President ksha.president@ksha.info
--APPOINTED BY THE KCDHH BOARD--
- - Service Provider Representative
Applicants may be deaf, hard of hearing or hearing and must provide consistent services to the deaf and hard of hearing population in a public or private organization.
If interested in the Service Provider Representative seat please
submit an application and current resumé to:
Tommy Evans, KCDHH Chair tommy.evans@cchmc.org
Questions regarding Board duties should be directed to:
Anita Dowd, KCDHH Executive Director |
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Applications must be received by MARCH 1, 2025
University Of Louisville Research:
Participants Needed For A Free Speech Language Therapy Research Study
A study examining how children interact with speech-language pathologists.
See the flyer for all the details.
"Moore Safe Nights"
A Virginia Moore Legacy Project
Are you a deaf or hard of hearing person living in Kentucky? Do you feel like you're always out of the loop when bad weather comes to your area? Would you like some peace of mind for when bad weather approaches you while you're sleeping? Apply for a free weather radio for the deaf and hard of hearing using our online application now!
Alternatively, anyone can request a paper copy of the application by contacting our office:
800-372-2907 (V)
502-416-0607 (VP)
kcdhh@ky.gov
Hands & Voices
Off to a Great Start: Family Support Activities Guide
Click above image or scan the QR code to start exploring.
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Interpreting/CART Check out information about finding an interpreter or captioner and how to become a captioner in Kentucky. State - For state agencies only Private - For doctors, lawyers, churches, and other service providers Consumer - For individuals who wish to hire their own interpreters/CART providers |
Equipment Improve the quality of your daily communications with an amplified, captioned or speech enhanced telephone, TTY, or wireless device at no cost to you. Let us help you get started on the right track toward better communication with friends and loved ones. |
Information & Advocacy As a deaf or hard of hearing individual or parent of a deaf or hard of hearing child, it's important to know your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. We can show you how to advocate for yourself or your loved ones to receive equal treatment under the law. |
