ACDHH was established in 1977 to improve the quality of life for Deaf and Hard of Hearing residents. ACDHH serves as a statewide information referral center for issues related to people with hearing loss.

ACDHH aspires to be a national leader in communication access, support services and community empowerment throughout the state. Our mission is to ensure, in partnership with the public and private sectors, accessibility for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and persons with speech difficulties to improve their quality of life.

Why does Arizona need ACDHH?

• Three out of 1000 newborns are diagnosed with hearing loss
• One out of 10 people experience hearing loss during their life
• One out of three senior citizens have hearing loss
• There are more than 700,000 Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals throughout the state

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