Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

06/17/2026

Check out the two events by Language First: Early Language Center - KY:

Community ASL Classes and ASL Summer Immersive

www.language1st.org/elc-ky

06/15/2026

We are excited to announce that there will a community ASL class hosted in Danville again this fall! This is such a great way to learn ASL and proves to be useful with such a strong Deaf community in Danville. Please see the attached flyer for all details and registration. Info can also be found on our site at https://ckira.org/asl-class. Looking forward to this!

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

June is CMV Awareness Month. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is everywhere. More than half of U.S. adults have had it by age 40, and a Louisville-area study found that 62% of women of childbearing age already carry the virus - yet most Kentuckians have never heard of it.

When a baby is infected before birth, it's called congenital CMV (cCMV), and it's the most common infection passed from mom to baby during pregnancy. About 1 in every 200 babies is born with cCMV. In Kentucky, that's roughly 260 babies every year.

Here's why it matters to us: CMV is the #1 non-genetic cause of childhood hearing loss. Hearing loss caused by CMV can develop or worsen over time, even in children who pass their newborn hearing screening.

Yet 91% of women have never heard of CMV.

A common virus. Almost no awareness.



(800) 372-2907 | kcdhh.ky.gov

06/08/2026

The Center will host our 2026 Family Navigator training this summer. Shared below you will find our training flyer. To learn more about the training details and to register, please fill out our training interest screening here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/H7XUVVBrYy

We look forward to growing our group of Family Navigators to serve families of infants and toddlers who are deaf and hard of hearing around the state.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to the CDHHE Network ([email protected])!

06/08/2026

05/28/2026

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools has an opening for a Principal at the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville.​

​This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, student-centered environment focused on empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. The successful candidate will play an essential role in advancing KSD's mission and values while benefiting from the support, training, and benefits of Kentucky state government employment.

Resumes and letters of interest for this position should be directed to: Amy Hislope, Division of Resource Management, 303 South Second Street, Danville, KY 40422; E-mail: [email protected]

More information and qualifications: https://www.education.ky.gov/jobs/Pages/Principal.aspx

ASL Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WvfJNHzbjY

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools has an opening for a Principal at the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville.​

05/28/2026

This survey is being conducted as part of the Kentucky Early Learning and Literacy Initiative project, a collaboration of agencies and groups committed to improving outcomes for young children who are deaf and hard of hearing. The survey is specifically seeking input from professionals who provide o...

05/28/2026

Did you know unaddressed hearing loss is one of the leading modifiable risk factors for dementia?

More so than smoking, high blood pressure, or obesity.

Yet most older adults wait 7 to 10 years before seeking help — or never do at all. In the meantime, untreated hearing loss contributes to:
🔹 Social isolation & depression
🔹 Increased risk of falls
🔹 Cognitive decline
🔹 Higher rates of hospitalization

The good news? Treatment helps. Addressing hearing loss promotes healthy aging, stronger connections, and independence.

KCDHH is here to help older Kentuckians and their families navigate hearing loss, access technology, and stay connected to their communities.

(800) 372-2907 | kcdhh.ky.gov

05/27/2026

Don’t miss the KyRID Spring Professional Development event! 🌸✨
Join us for a great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow alongside colleagues from across Kentucky’s interpreting community. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, earn PD hours, or network with peers, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Be sure to register today — we can’t wait to see you there! 💙

https://www.kyrid.org/about-5-1

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