Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing

10/21/2026

ACDHH is grateful for the warm welcome and meaningful conversations we experienced in Flagstaff and Tucson! Carrying that incredible momentum forward, the ACDHH Communities Tour is heading to Yuma next.

Our communities are at the heart of everything we do. Join Executive Director Nikki Soukup and the ACDHH team for an open gathering designed to bring us together, share essential resources, and discuss local priorities for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind Southwestern Arizonans.

Your experiences and perspective guide our agency's future—we can't wait to connect with you, Yuma!

When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Doors open at 4:30 PM)

Where: Frances Morris Boardroom (3C Building)
Arizona Western College – Yuma Campus
2020 S. Avenue 8E, Yuma, AZ 85365

Access Provided: ASL Interpreters and CART Captioning on-site.

Additional Accommodation Request: Please reach out to [email protected] by October 13th, 2026.

Register today for ACDHH Communities Tour - Yuma: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3VRsiNQ4bf5JYHKkVsAqhHz5KeYNlJhoWxaGBS55OAU6HpA/viewform

10/21/2026

Come celebrate the Arizona Walk4Hearing, the Hearing Loss Association of America (Official Page)s community of support in action and break down barriers while empowering others. The Walk brings hope across the US by helping people discover they are not alone. You can build your own team or join ACDHH's Team Happy Feets. It's an awesome day to connect with family and friends and be with other hard of hearing people. Plus, there's no cost to participate or walk.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location
Riverview Park
2100 W. Rio Salado Pkwy
Mesa, AZ

Schedule
Registration – 8:00 a.m.
Stage Presentation – 9:00 a.m.
Walk Starts – 9:15 a.m.

Learn more at www.walk4hearing.org

Join our ACDHH's Team Happy Feets below! https://www.walk4hearing.org/teams/6587?wait=1

10/21/2026

The first Accessibility in Employment State Agency Summit, led by the Arizona Governor’s Office of Opportunity & Impact, brought state employees together and opened with video remarks from Governor Katie Hobbs. Under the theme “From Access to Action,” the program inspired state agencies to build a disability-inclusive workforce where every person’s talent is valued.

ACDHH Executive Director Nikki Soukup presented on why inclusive employment matters, with key takeaways for state employers including:

- Create opportunities for people to contribute and grow.
- Bring people into conversations where decisions are made.
- Recognize the incredible spectrum of talent, experience, and perspective.
- Lived experience is powerful.

ACDHH looks forward to continued momentum with state partners in creating meaningful inclusive employment opportunities throughout Arizona.

10/21/2026

This Thursday, October 22nd - ACDHH Communities Tour: Yuma & Latest Updates

10/14/2026

Upcoming ACDHH Communities Tour: Yuma on Oct. 22nd & Latest Updates

10/13/2026

From Center of Deaf Health Excellence

In collaboration with the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing, we're thrilled to share findings from our research and host a community discussion on health navigation. Voice interpreting and captioning will be provided.

We will present findings from a randomized trial that paired Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing adults with remote ASL-fluent health navigators for up to 11 months of screening support.

[Image description: A square flyer with a dark navy blue background and white and gold text. At the top in large white letters: "Join Us for a Community Presentation." On the left is a drawing of a computer screen in gold outline. On the screen, a person signs on the left and a pair of lungs appears on the right. On the right, the title reads: "Using ASL-Fluent Health Navigators to Advance Cancer Screening Adherence with Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Adults." Key words are in gold. Below a white line, in gold: "Monday, November 2nd, 12 - 1 pm MST." A dark box with a gold video camera icon says: "Live on Zoom. Zoom link provided after registration. Voice interpretation and CART provided." Below that: "Questions? [email protected]." On the left: "Register: Scan the QR code," with a black and white QR code, then "or visit: https://gu.live/cnnKZ " At the bottom left is the logo of the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing. It shows large green letters "AZ" over purple mountains. At the bottom right is the Gallaudet University logo, with a gold arch over the name, and the words "Center of Deaf Health Excellence."]

In collaboration with the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing, we're thrilled to share findings from our research and host a community discussion on health navigation. Voice interpreting and captioning will be provided.

We will present findings from a randomized trial that paired Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing adults with remote ASL-fluent health navigators for up to 11 months of screening support.

[Image description: A square flyer with a dark navy blue background and white and gold text. At the top in large white letters: "Join Us for a Community Presentation." On the left is a drawing of a computer screen in gold outline. On the screen, a person signs on the left and a pair of lungs appears on the right. On the right, the title reads: "Using ASL-Fluent Health Navigators to Advance Cancer Screening Adherence with Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Adults." Key words are in gold. Below a white line, in gold: "Monday, November 2nd, 12 - 1 pm MST." A dark box with a gold video camera icon says: "Live on Zoom. Zoom link provided after registration. Voice interpretation and CART provided." Below that: "Questions? [email protected]." On the left: "Register: Scan the QR code," with a black and white QR code, then "or visit: https://gu.live/cnnKZ " At the bottom left is the logo of the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing. It shows large green letters "AZ" over purple mountains. At the bottom right is the Gallaudet University logo, with a gold arch over the name, and the words "Center of Deaf Health Excellence."]

10/12/2026

In collaboration with the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing, we're thrilled to share findings from our research and host a community discussion on health navigation. Voice interpreting and captioning will be provided.

We will present findings from a randomized trial that paired Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing adults with remote ASL-fluent health navigators for up to 11 months of screening support.

[Image description: A square flyer with a dark navy blue background and white and gold text. At the top in large white letters: "Join Us for a Community Presentation." On the left is a drawing of a computer screen in gold outline. On the screen, a person signs on the left and a pair of lungs appears on the right. On the right, the title reads: "Using ASL-Fluent Health Navigators to Advance Cancer Screening Adherence with Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Adults." Key words are in gold. Below a white line, in gold: "Monday, November 2nd, 12 - 1 pm MST." A dark box with a gold video camera icon says: "Live on Zoom. Zoom link provided after registration. Voice interpretation and CART provided." Below that: "Questions? [email protected]." On the left: "Register: Scan the QR code," with a black and white QR code, then "or visit: https://gu.live/cnnKZ " At the bottom left is the logo of the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing. It shows large green letters "AZ" over purple mountains. At the bottom right is the Gallaudet University logo, with a gold arch over the name, and the words "Center of Deaf Health Excellence."]

10/09/2026

In observance of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day, our office will be closed on Monday, October 12.

Regular operations and support services will resume on Tuesday, October 13 at 8:00 AM.

We hope you have a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.