ODHH News, Announcements and Events

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

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

April 2, 2025
President Lisa Rose, of the NAD, Addresses the Anton Brown Incident in Roanoke, VA Click HERE

March 21, 2025
National Association of the Deaf Sues the Arkansas Department of Education Click HERE

March 16, 2025
National Association of the Deaf CEO Dr. Bobbie Beth Scoggins - Update on US Department of Education Click HERE

March 16, 2025
In Memoriam: Dr. Frank R. Turk, Sr. (1929-2025) Click HERE

March 16, 2025
New, Revamped NADmag - Now with ASL! Click HERE

February 21, 2025
National Association of the Deaf COO Kelby Brick, Esq., - Update on 17 States' Attacks on Section 504 Click HERE

February 14, 2024
National Association of the Deaf COO Kelby Brick, Esq. Discusses Recent Attacks on Section 504 Click HERE

February 10, 2025
President Lisa Rose, of the NAD, Discusses the SuperBowl Click HERE

ODHH Events

From L to R: Amy Hunter, Staff Interpreter, Ben Wagenknecht, ODHH Director, Rebecca Turner, SuperTalk Good Things Host, and Jennifer Gray MDRS Communication Director

ODHH staff joined Rebecca Turner on SuperTalk Radio to discuss the critical need for interpreters across Mississippi. 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.