NC DHHS: Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Are you in North Carolina and need help because of Hurricane Helene?

Telehealth Accessibility Guidance Now Available

Detailed telehealth resources and guidance are now available to assist Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind patients, their healthcare providers, and American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters in achieving fully accessible telehealth experiences.

Learn more about telehealth accessibility

Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published a rule which went into effect on October 17, 2022 allowing any person over the age of eighteen to buy a hearing aid(s).

Learn more about over-the-counter hearing aids

View the latest COVID-19 Resources

Coronavirus resources are available to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and Late-deafened communities with tips, fact sheets and videos in ASL.

Learn more about COVID-19 resources

Man using technology specifically created for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and Speech-Impaired.

Telecommunications Access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

There is a wide variety of technology specifically created for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and Speech-Impaired.

Learn more about telecommunications access

DSDHH Emergency Preparedness

ASL emergency preparedness videos

DSDHH emergency preparedness videos

Interpreters for the Deaf

Information on Interpreters

Learn more about interpreters

Hurricane Helene Resources

Guidance and resources, videos in ASL, and information on replacing a lost or damaged hearing aid or cochlear implant.

COVID-19 Resources

What We Do

The Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing works to ensure that all Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind North Carolinians have the ability to communicate their needs and to receive information easily and effectively in all aspects of their lives, especially their health and well-being.
Director: Jan Withers