Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

06/17/2026

KCDHH supports DeafBlind Awareness Week!

Kansas, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania governors issue proclamations honoring DeafBlind Awareness Week, naming HKNC's 2026 theme "Connected by Touch."

06/16/2026

Series continues...if plan on attending, please RSVP [email protected]. Thanks!!!

The next Raise The Bar Kansas!

05/12/2026

ATTENTION KC Area and Kansas Interpreters:

Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) is offering BEI TEP - Test of English Proficiency

DATE: Saturday, JUNE 27th, 2026
WHERE: The Whole Person, 3710 Main St, Kansas City, MO

DEADLINE - MAY 31st, 2026
*NOTE: Must have at least 10 candidates to proceed.
Two time blocks available, 10 AM and 2 PM, each block is limited to 16 persons

Application:https://mcdhh.mo.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/04/Checklist-and-TEP-Application-2025-.pdf
Email: [email protected]
https://mcdhh.mo.gov

05/07/2026

Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
INTERPRETER REPRESENTATIVE PRESENTS:

RAISE THE BAR KANSAS (presented in large, bold, clay-red capital letters).

Date: THURSDAY MAY 28TH, 2026

Time: 7–8PM

Contact Information: PATTI HASKINS

[email protected]

Zoom Room #1: 933 1889 7206
Pass Code: 465281
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93318897206?pwd=M21GU1ZNM0lWa1FRdmtWMWN6dmN5UT09
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04/30/2026

ASL Social Potluck
Come join the Kansas Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing and the Olathe Northwest ASL program for a fun night of food, games, and learning about the Deaf community!

Where: Museum of Deaf History, Arts, & Culture 455 E Park St Olathe, KS 66061
When: Wednesday May 6th, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Cost: Free While the event itself is FREE, attendees are encouraged to provide items for the potluck.

04/28/2026

Survey Closed: Maximum number of responses reached!

KCDHH is requesting your assistance with this survey, reaching out to good number of eligible individuals to participate, nationwide. Please look for QR code on the flyer. Thank you!
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I hope this email finds you well. We are a team of researchers at the University of Kansas and are conducting a study to explore gaps in healthcare quality and interpreting services among the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community throughout the United States.
We are currently seeking participants for this study, specifically Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, or Late-Deafened adults and their caregivers.
The goal of this study is to better understand the challenges faced by these individuals in accessing healthcare facilities and interpreting services, with the aim of informing widescale improvements in care quality. Please note that participation in this study is completely voluntary. The survey takes approximately 20 minutes. To thank you for your time, all participants will be entered into a drawing to possible win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. Your insights will make a meaningful contribution to research and practice, helping to improve healthcare experiences for the deaf and hard of hearing community.
If you are interested in participating in this study, please complete the screening questionnaire to determine your eligibility. Once eligibility is established, you can begin survey.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or need additional information about the study, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Frank Materia, Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology and Population Health, at [email protected].
We would also greatly appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with other potentially eligible participants. Thank you for your time and cooperation!
Kelsey Stock,
MSW PhD student, Department of Population Health, University of Kansas
Communication Access Service Program Manager, Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing