NC DHHS Division of Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

06/17/2026

In continued recognition of June 2026 as DeafBlind Awareness Month, DSDHH's DeafBlind Services Coordinator Nicole Alleman shared the varied communication styes used by DeafBlind people. For more information, please contact a DeafBlind Services Specialist near you by visiting www.ncdhhs.gov/dsdhh/regionalcenters.

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/Sy11qVbRT1c

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06/12/2026

DSDHH's DeafBlind Services Coordinator Nicole Alleman announces June is DeafBlind Awareness Month! For more information, please contact a DeafBlind Services Specialist near you by visiting www.ncdhhs.gov/dsdhh/regionalcenters.

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/zT318G30hSU

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06/12/2026

Like hiking in nature? Like helping other people? Come and join DeafBlind community members for a walk through Keeley Park on Saturday July 18th! Please send your RSVP or preferred communication accommodations to DSDHH Greensboro Regional Center's DeafBlind Services Specialist John Sherwood at [email protected] by July 6th. Hope to see you there!

06/11/2026

The heat wave is happening now and will continue for several days which may be dangerous to your health. It is very important to keep cool and hydrated (drink lots of water). For more information about heat safety tips, see:
• Center for Disease and Prevention Control (CDC) website https://www.cdc.gov/heat-health/about/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fextreme-heat%2Fabout%2Findex.html
• American Red Cross website https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/extreme-heat-safety.html - scroll down to find ASL video.
Please be safe.

Hazardous Weather Update - June 11, 2026
🌡️ Dangerous heat is forecast Thursday and Friday. A Heat Advisory is in place for portions of central NC from 11AM to 8PM tonight.

⛈️ Severe thunderstorms are possible in northern areas on Thursday before spreading across western and central NC on Friday.

🏠 Limit outdoor exposure and stay indoors if possible.
🥤 Drink plenty of water.
👕 Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.

Full weather report: ReadyNC.gov/weather

06/01/2026

North Carolina Governor Stein has proclaimed June as DeafBlind Awareness Month! Nationally the last full week of June is recognized as DeafBlind Awareness Week.

If you are interested in becoming a Support Service Provider contractor, please come and attend the workshop 9am - 5pm this Saturday June 6th in Raleigh. Please contact Deaf Services Specialist Susan Cataldo at [email protected] for more information.

Link to proclamation: https://governor.nc.gov/governor-stein-proclaims-deafblind-awareness-month-0

North Carolina DeafBlind Associates

05/28/2026

***UPDATE: Posting deadline has been extended to June 19, 2026 at 11:59pm!***
Announcing four new positions! Please share with the qualified individuals you know may be interested.

Deputy Assistant Director of Operations (Posting closes 6/11/26): https://nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NC_Careers/details/Deputy-Assistant-Director-of-Operations_JR-116711?q=deaf

Staff Development Manager (Posting closes 6/11/26): https://nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/NC_Careers/job/Wake-County-NC/Staff-Development-Manager_JR-116853

Event Coordinator (Posting closes 6/11/26): https://nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NC_Careers/details/Event-Coordinator_JR-116755?q=deaf

SMS Specialist (Posting closes 6/11/26): https://nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/NC_Careers/job/State-of-NC/Services-Management-System-Specialist_JR-116685

Video link: https://youtu.be/oY6CE0jpPjw

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/oY6CE0jpPjw

05/28/2026

Happening this Saturday - Sign-a-Thon at Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem 12-4pm!

We're almost there! Our next Sign-a-Thon is coming up this Saturday!

The event will take place on May 30, 2026 from 12 – 4 PM at the Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem, NC.

Plus, visit our non‑profit exhibitors offering essential resources for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and individuals with Speech Disabilities. Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss it!

ID: [An event flyer. “Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Relay NC is hosting an amazing American Sign Language (ASL) Showcase featuring: Signed music, captivating storytelling, Stunning visual performances, ...and so much more!” Hands spell out “Sign-a-thon” in ASL above a glowing stage with colorful lighting. Saturday, May 30, 2026 12 - 4 p.m. Hanes Mall, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Lower Level, Belk Court (Events Court). Non-profit exhibitors will provide resources for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and people with Speech Disabilities.” Along the bottom are the logos for the NC Department of Health and Human Services and Relay North Carolina. “For more information, contact: [email protected].”]

05/27/2026

One of the accommodations businesses can use is Communication Access Realtime Translation or CART captioning to support employees with hearing loss in meetings or appointments

Link: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/communication-access-realtime-translation-fact-sheet/download?attachment

| -Charlotte,NC

05/26/2026

Fayetteville Community Conversation, hosted by the DSDHH Raleigh Regional Center

Have you experienced communication barriers here in North Carolina? We want to hear what happened and how it affected you because your story matters!

DSDHH is collecting stories from Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals, family members, interpreters, and anyone connected to the community. Your feedback will help improve communication access across our state.

ASL interpreters and CART captioning will be provided. You can request additional accommodations when you RSVP (more information below).

When:
Saturday, June 13, 2026
10 a.m. - Noon

Where:
St. John's Episcopal Church
302 Green Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301

How to RSVP (required):
Email [email protected]
Call 919-439-0354
Or register directly with this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/m0yHA6Ysa4
Requests after May 30 will be accepted based on available space and resources.