About NCDHH | Deaf and Hard of Hearing

We advocate to create opportunities by raising awareness through collaboration.

Access for all

1: Empower through training and provide services to create awareness.

Educate consumers on their legal rights under federal and state laws.
Update consumers on available technology, equipment and telecommunication access options and services.
Educate consumers on self-empowerment and self-advocacy.
Advocate to assure equal access to quality education for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and/or Hard of Hearing students.

2: Collaborate with stakeholders to implement and maintain programs.

Provide access to quality, effective and accessible communication accommodations.
Identify and resolve gaps in services. Promote awareness through the collection and distribution of information.

3: Promote awareness through the collection and distribution of information.

Inform communities about programs and services operated by NCDHH.
Enhance the website to better provide information through emerging technology.
Research, gather and expand the dissemination of information through visual technology.
Promote partnerships with other agencies to encourage website visits.

4: Ensure access to health care.

Promote and/or provide healthcare/behavioral health care training to certified or licensed sign language interpreters in Nebraska.
Educate staff of health care facilities to ensure communication access for all.
Establish local support systems with mental health providers, domestic violence programs, and regional programs.

5: Ensure access to effective and quality interpreting.

Oversee and enforce the licensing of deaf and sign language interpreters.
Review alleged violations of rules and regulations governing sign language interpreters.
Promote and/or provide interpreter training.

6: Educate and promote awareness of deaf culture.

Enhance and develop events about Deaf culture.
Collaborate with Deaf organizations to promote awareness of Deaf culture and history.