The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-110 UPDATE: ODP Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Required Training. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the new Deaf Services required training. This training is replacing the previously required, Harry M Settlement training. Please review the announcement for additional information and details. Corrections to the original announcement are in red.

Please use this version of the announcement going forward.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-126: New American Sign Language English Interpreter Service. The purpose of this communication is to announce the availability of the new American Sign Language (ASL) English Interpreter service codes effective January 1, 2025.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-118: Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Services Guide. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the release of the Guide to the ODP Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Services.

Please review the announcement of information on how to access the Guide and other important details.

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-110 ODP Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Required Training. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the new Deaf Services required training. This training is replacing the previously required, Harry M Settlement training.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is excited to announce the annual publication of the Resource Guide for Supporting Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Individuals. The purpose of this guide is to offer resources in one central location for those who support or care for someone who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind and receives supports from ODP. The Guide provides some of the most frequently accessed resources to assist in addressing the unique needs of these populations, such as information about American Sign Language (ASL) courses, home modifications, assistive technology, a foundational organizations directory, and so much more!

Development of this guide included input from individuals within the Deaf, DeafBlind, hard of hearing, and hearing communities and will be revised annually.