Welcome to ACDHH

ACDHH was established in 1977 to improve the quality of life for Deaf and Hard of Hearing residents. ACDHH serves as a statewide information referral center for issues related to people with hearing loss.

ACDHH aspires to be a national leader in communication access, support services and community empowerment throughout the state.

Why does Arizona need ACDHH?

Three out of 250 newborns are diagnosed with hearing loss
One out of 10 people experience hearing loss during their life
One out of three senior citizens have hearing loss
There are more than 500,000 Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals throughout the state

Mission Statement:

The purpose of the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) is to ensure, in partnership with the public and private sector, accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing to improve their quality of life.

Vision Statement:
An energetic and innovative team, the ACDHH aspires to be a national leader in the provision of communication access, support services, and community empowerment throughout the Grand Canyon State.

ACDHH aspires to be a national leader in communication access, support services, and community empowerment for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing. We need your help to achieve our goal. Please take a moment to complete the brief survey and let us know how we are doing.

ACDHH Video Blog

Visit us regularly for updates.

CDC Hotline: 1-888-232-6348 TTY, 1-800-CDC-INFO V

Referral Directory

Do you need a doctor who can sign? Would you like to attend a church service that accommodates your needs? [+] More

Interpreter Licensure

Arizona sign language interpreters are required to be licensed through the ACDHH. [+] More

AzTEDP

Free telecommunications devices for residents who need assistance communicating on the phone. [+] More

Relay 7-1-1

Arizona Relay Service provides telephone accessibility and is free to all residents. [+] More

Public Meeting Agenda

News Feed[+] More

Arizona Telecommunication Equipment Distribution Program (AzTEDP) March 28 2009 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Due to the current Arizona state budget reductions, all AzTEDP applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Click the above link for more information.

New Service: Hamilton HomeTown Number January 07 2009 Hamilton Relay now offers Hamilton HomeTown Number a local 10-digit number for convenient dialing from hearing callers!

Events Feed[+] More

Come Learn About Digital Television Switch
May 15 2009

AZBDA Meeting
May 16 2009

Workshop Offered in ASL Only
May 16 2009

Purple Local Number Workshop
May 16 2009

Northwest Deaf Senior Social
May 19 2009