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The Hard of Hearing Task Force reinforces and amplifies the mission of the ACDHH.  Our Task Force vision is that all hard of hearing Arizonans are educated, empowered advocates. Our goals and activities directly support the hard of hearing community and the mission of the ACDHH. Members of the public are always welcome to attend HOH TF meetings. Please contact Christy Abrams for more information: C.Abrams@acdhh.az.gov.

Next Meeting

The next meeting of the ACDHH Hard of Hearing Task Force will be held remotely via Zoom on Friday, May 20th, at 9am.  It will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.  A nationally certified CART provider and AZ licensed ASL interpreters will be provided.  Contact Christy Abrams at C.Abrams@acdhh.az.gov. for more info.

Current Agenda

  • May 20, 2022 Coming Soon

Current Draft Minutes 

  • February 18, 2022

The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing established the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education Task Force to confer about deaf and hard of hearing education as well as parent information and the availability of resources in Arizona.

May 15, 2012 Task force Report by Sheila E. Murphy, Ph.D., Facilitator
Task Force on Education Parent Information Resource Availability Meeting #1

November 13, 2012 Task force Report by Sheila E. Murphy, Ph.D., Facilitator
Task Force on Education Parent Information Resource Availability Meeting #2

                Appendix B

                Appendix C

 

Agendas

Friday, 15 May 2015
Thursday, 25 February 2015

 

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Thursday, 25 February 2015

ACDHH is committed to preventing domestic violence in the state of Arizona; through partnerships with national and local organizations who provide education and direct services to victims of violence. To this end a taskforce of community partners was created to collaborate on issues and services.

Domestic Violence Taskforce meeting are held periodically throughout the year.  Check back for upcoming Meeting Dates.

Agendas:

March 24, 2014

Minutes:

March 24, 2014

SAFETY ALERT: Computer use can be monitored and is impossible to completely clear.  If you are afraid your internet usage might be monitored, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7299 or TTY 1-800-787-3234, 1-855-812-1001 VP (Mon. - Fri. 9AM-5PM), instant messenger: DeafHotline or deafhelp@thehotline.org

When it comes to Domestic Violence or Abuse, one victim is too many.

There is help! The National Domestic Violence Hotline

A few Resources:

National Domestic Violence Hotline 
Deaf Access of Arizona – Counseling & Shelter

Domestic Violence Services

Domestic Violence Shelters in Maricopa County

Contact A New Leaf Centralized Screening Program for a shelter vacancy:
480-890-3039  or  844-723-3387 (toll free) Outside Maricopa County

VP:  480-351-4027

Webchat:  www.turnanewleaf.org

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Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence:

Arizona Coalition to End Sexual & Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Shelters in Arizona
Statewide and National Sexual & Domestic Violence Resources
Legal Advocacy Hotline 800-782-6400

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