dsdhh presentation morganton regional center october 27, 2011
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Equipment Distribution
• Hearing Aids
• Amplification telephones
• Text telephones
• Captioned telephones
• Amplifying Devices
• Speech Equipment
Alerting and/or Amplifying Devices
• Various devices let you know:– Phone ringing– Doorbell– Alarm Clock
• Devices can be:– Audible (very loud) OR– Visual (flashing lamp or strobe) OR– Tactile (vibrating pager)
Services to Clients Advocate for the rights and needs of individuals who are Deaf, Hard Advocate for the rights and needs of individuals who are Deaf, Hard
of Hearing or Deaf-Blindof Hearing or Deaf-Blind Assist with communication needs:Assist with communication needs:
Sign language interpretingSign language interpreting Hearing aidsHearing aids Assistive technologyAssistive technology Telecommunication needsTelecommunication needs Captioning servicesCaptioning services Video Relay ServicesVideo Relay Services Visor CardsVisor Cards Weather Alert RadiosWeather Alert Radios
Skill Development/CounselingSkill Development/Counseling Technology AssistanceTechnology Assistance Information & ReferralInformation & Referral
DSDHH Clients ServedDSDHH Clients Served
2,521 Clients
3,280 Clients
3,757Clients
4017Clients
5652Clients
6327Clients
7111Clients
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2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011
Data obtained from annual reports generated from the DSDHH database by Division of Information Resource Management
DSDHH Agencies and Agency Staff Served
3,058
1,416
4,075
1,908
4,177
1,575
4,756
1,412
2,941
1,428
2754
1,451
3454
1,459
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2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011
Number of Staff Number of Agencies
Data obtained from annual reports generated from the DSDHH database by Division of Information Resource Management
Services to Agencies Communication Access Consultation & Advocacy Presentations, Workshops & In-Service Trainings
Communication Accessibility Hearing Loss in General Tips & Strategies for Dealing with Hearing
Loss Deaf Culture American Sign Language
Information & Referral Collaboration
Where Can I Find a Sign Language Interpreter?
• www.ncdhhs.gov/dsdhh• Find a Sign Language Interpreter
Collaboration• Statewide Collaborative Efforts
– DHHS Housing– Health Disparities– Office of Disability Health– State & Regional Interagency Teams– Community Resource Connections
DSDHH has 7 Regional Centers
All 100 North Carolina Counties are served
Greensboro
Raleigh
Asheville
Morganton
CharlotteWilmington
Wilson
14 Counties
13 Counties
10 Counties
10 Counties 24 Counties
17 Counties 12 Counties