CCDHH INFORMATION SHEETS
Disability Rights Law
This guide provides an overview of Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws (pdf format)
American with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, including Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
ADA Rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens (pdf format)
American with Disabilities Act - Government
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, including Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
ADA Guide for State and Local Government Agencies (pdf format)
Communication Access Accommodations
Deaf and Hard of Hearing people require a variety of accommodations to ensure effective communication.
Communication Access Accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (pdf format)
Communication Cues
Deaf and Hard of Hearing people communicate in a wide variety of ways, including signing, talking, and using technology like emailing, text telephoning, text messaging, paging, video conferencing, and more, to interact with others.
Communication Cues: Options for Communicating with Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (pdf format)
Effective Communication Techniques
Things to know; Things to do; Things to consider; and Things to avoid.
Effective Communication Techniques: Communicating with People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (pdf format)
Statistics
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates approximately 8.6% of the United State populations 3 years of age and older are reported to having hearing problems.
Statistics on Hearing Loss and Deafness (pdf format)
Working Effectively
On the Job needs for anyone who is Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, or Deaf.
Working Effectively with People Who Are Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, or Deaf (pdf format)