Eastern Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

EWCDHH

Eastern Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

1206 N Howard Spokane, Washington 99201

Our Mission

To enhance the quality of life for individuals with a hearing loss with or without other disabilities by promoting communication access and strengthening awareness and service collaboration between various organizations, businesses and agencies.

Purpose

The purpose of the Eastern Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is to:

• Promote the general welfare of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Inland Northwest and to enhance the relationship between the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and the general public.

• Foster the development of programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

• Encourage research related to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

• Provide support to parents of Deaf children with information, referral and relevant services.

• Promote acceptance and inclusion of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in all walks of life.

• Collaborate and enlist the support of all public, private, religious and professional organizations in breaking down communicative, linguistic, cultural and societal barriers between the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and the mainstream public.

• Associate with and support organizations whose missions and purposes are consistent with those of the EWCDHH.

• Serve regionally as a resource center and clearing house for information pertinent to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

• Operate services and programs that promote and enhance the independence and welfare of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

• Solicit and receive funds for the accomplishment of the above purposes.

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