My mother has lost alot of her hearing now that she is elderly. She has a hard time on the phone. What can KCDHH do for her?

The KCDHH has a program called the Telecommunications Access Program which provides free telephone equipment to assist deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired persons on the phone. You can learn more about what the program has to offer by clicking Telecommunications Access Program.

I found out I need a hearing aid but can't afford one. Who can help me?

There are hearing aid banks located around the nation to assist people in obtaining a hearing aid if they can't afford one. Click here to find the Hearing Aid Bank closest to you.

My doctor/lawyer refuses to provide me with an interpreter. What can I do?

Are Doctors Required to Provide Interpreters for Medical Visits and Other Medical-Related Situations?

What exactly does the ADA do for deaf and hard of hearing people?

Attorneys, Deaf Clients, and the Americans with Disabilities Act

My child's IEP states that she needs an interpreter, speech therapist, and/or assistive devices but the school is not providing it. Is there anything I can do?

Click on Educational Options or visit NAD Law and Advocacy Center's web site.

Is there a listing of programs and services offered in Kentucky for deaf and hard of hearing persons?

Click to go to our Directory of Services.

We just found out that our child has a hearing loss. Please help!

Click here to go to the First Steps Program.

How can I find an interpreter?

Click on Kentucky Licensed Interpreters to find a list of fully licensed interpreters. If you are a state agency and need an interpreter, you may wish to request the Access Center to find the interpreters for you. If so, click State Agency Interpreter or Captioner Request Form.