ODHH Announcements
September 5, 2025
Townhall Meeting via Zoom scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Zoom link will be listed below under Events.
May 6, 2025
ODHH interpreter Registration Update Click here to visit the ODHH Interpreter Registration Page
May 6, 2025
Coming Soon! ODHH will hold a Townhall Meeting via Zoom to discuss the future Interpreter Test.
News
May 28, 2025
National Association of the Deaf Sues White House for Access to Press Briefings Click here for article
April 2, 2025
President Lisa Rose, of the NAD, Addresses the Anton Brown Incident in Roanoke, VA Click here for article
March 21, 2025
National Association of the Deaf Sues the Arkansas Department of Education Click here for article
March 16, 2025
National Association of the Deaf CEO Dr. Bobbie Beth Scoggins - Update on US Department of Education Click here for article
March 16, 2025
In Memoriam: Dr. Frank R. Turk, Sr. (1929-2025) Click here for article
March 16, 2025
New, Revamped NADmag - Now with ASL! Click here for article
February 21, 2025
National Association of the Deaf COO Kelby Brick, Esq., - Update on 17 States' Attacks on Section 504 Click here for article
February 14, 2024
National Association of the Deaf COO Kelby Brick, Esq. Discusses Recent Attacks on Section 504 Click Click here for article
February 10, 2025
President Lisa Rose, of the NAD, Discusses the SuperBowl Click here for article
ODHH Events
Our Office on Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) helps coordinate qualified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters across Mississippi. From medical appointments and courtrooms to classrooms and emergency situations — interpreters make communication possible when it matters most. ASL interpreters not only bridge communication gaps...They ensure access,They protect rights,They help people live independently and confidently. Right now, Mississippi needs more qualified interpreters statewide. If you’ve ever thought about becoming an interpreter — or know someone who has — this field is more than a career. It’s a calling.
ODHH staff joined Rebecca Turner on SuperTalk Radio to discuss the critical need for interpreters across Mississippi. Click HERE to watch video. Visit betheirvoicenow.com to learn more.
Ben Wagenknecht, Director of ODHH and Amy Hunter, Staff Interpreter attended the H.O.P.E Expo at Meridian Community College on Saturday, September 20th. The H.O.P.E Expo (Harnessing Opportunities for People Everywhere) was created to link area residents with vital health and wellness resources. This inaugural event gave caregivers, educators, and community members tools and connections to better support their families.