This generation isn’t the same as they used to be due to lack of interactions. By Kerry Knighton, Client Services Specialist Are Deaf Socials not entertaining enough to some?  As a Client Service Specialist in this non-profit organization, for several … Continue reading Is Our Deaf Community Socializing Less?

By Kimberly Glenn, Supervisor of Interpreting Services Using Paid Time Off (PTO) wisely can do more than just give you a break—it can help prevent burnout and improve your overall well-being. One of the smartest ways to stretch your time … Continue reading Maximizing PTO Around a 3-Day Weekend: A Smart Strategy to Avoid Burnout

By Lisa Painter, Client Services & Literacy Specialist Have you ever seen someone like you and felt happy inside? Maybe people sign like you. Maybe people use hearing aids. Maybe people are DeafBlind. Maybe people grew up like you. That … Continue reading Seeing Yourself Matters

By Alexander Sanborn, Public Relations/Outreach Specialist For many years—through 2025—under the direction of Michelle L. Bronson, we have seen the introduction of new programs and services, such as YES! (Youth Employment Services). These initiatives have benefited many members of the … Continue reading Reconstructing DHHSC

By Mariel Ortiz, Client Services Specialist Why Mental Health Matters Mental health is important for everyone, including the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Many Deaf and Hard of Hearing people do not get the mental health care they need. … Continue reading Deaf Community Mental Health

By Jesse Lewis, Project Director The loss of a close family member can be extraordinarily difficult for anyone. These losses can be made worse for a Deaf (or Hard of Hearing) child who is not kept fully informed about what … Continue reading How To Support Your Deaf Child When A Family Member Passes

By Gabriel Saucedo, Client Services Specialist When I was a child in Mexico, I learned to rely on my family for everything. Later, in the U.S., I was suddenly expected to be independent, even as a Deaf person. Living between … Continue reading Living in Two Worlds – Hearing and Deaf: A Deaf Person’s Experience with Two Cultures and Countries

By Alexander Sanborn, Public Relations/Outreach Specialist Preserving is defined as “maintaining (something) in its original or existing state” and “maintaining or keeping it alive.”  From my Public Relations perspective, my job is to promote DHHSC (Formerly known as VACC), and … Continue reading Preserving the Image of DHHSC (Formerly Known as VACC)

By Jesse Lewis, Project Director First, what IS a hobby? It’s simple: something you do in your free time for fun. Most people know this, but did you know that having one or more hobbies is great for your mental … Continue reading Why It’s Worth Having a Hobby (or Two!)

By Ruby Mandujano, Client Services Specialist After attending “Language Acquisition for All,” a webinar as part of Hands & Voices’ Advocacy, Support, and Training (ASTra) Webinar Series, I gained a much deeper understanding of the importance of early language access … Continue reading Hands & Voices’ Advocacy Support & Training (ASTra) Webinar Series: Language Acquisition for All