Services to Agencies and Organizations –Local/Regional Level

To break down barriers to communication with the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf/blind individuals, the division works with various agencies and organizations including:

·        Public

·        Private

·        Non-Profit

·        For-Profit

Core activities provided by seven regional centers in all 100 counties include:

·        Consultation

·        Training and workshops

·        Information and referral

·        Dissemination of educational and resource materials

·        Collaboration on joint initiatives

Information and services are provided to numerous entities to help ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other related statutes.

Agencies and organizations include, but are not limited to:

·        Health care providers.

·        Emergency management entities

·        Law enforcement agencies

·        Correctional facilities

·        Hospitals

·        County social service agencies

·        Local governmental entities