Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

06/20/2026

Registration is now open for our late Summer American Sign Language classes!

Classes are available online and in person. Check Eventbrite for class level and location information.

ASL classes begin the week of July 20. During the 8-week course, you will learn what makes the language unique, including signs, expressions, Deaf culture, and more.

Registration is open now! Go to Eventbrite to find more information on all of the classes available and to register. Community classes start at $125/student. Price increases to $135 one week before classes begin.

Classes fill up quickly, so register today at Deafhhs.Eventbrite.com

We look forward to seeing you in class!

06/15/2026

Did you know we offer the performance AND written EIPA in Grand Rapids, MI! Registration starts today for 3rd quarter testing timeslots, including a written exam! You can register today at https://www.classroominterpreting.org/assessments

The Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment, EIPA, is a tool to analyze interpreters’ skills for the K-12 classroom setting.

**This test is provided by Boys Town National Research Hospital at Classroominterpreting.org
Our facility is a site for testing only, with no connection to their grading system. Proctors are not paid by BoysTown to offer this service.**

06/01/2026

Early summer is when schools start hiring for their fall semesters and some districts in Michigan are looking for interpreters and staff for their DHH programs. The Michigan Department of Education Resource for Deaf/Hard of Hearing has a section on their website for job postings around the state. Check it out here!

Our Family/Student section connects you to resources that directly serve students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) and their families.

05/31/2026

D&HHS is partnering with the Access Equity and Leadership Collective (AELC) for a community discussion. Join us for Signs at the Table, a community conversation on Michigan’s legislative priorities and how they impact Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.

Saturday June 6
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
160 68th St SW Suite 140, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

This is an ASL-accessible space. A meal will be provided, so please RSVP with AELC by clicking the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMcQeJDrJJZyE1S2A-UsvrzLauxgfehDFzJhaszBgeVrdd5w/viewform

Let’s build connection, awareness, and action together.

05/25/2026

Have a safe Memorial Day as we remember and honor those who have passed.

*Our office is closed today, but the emergency and afterhours phone service is operational for interpreting needs.

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05/23/2026

Summer is here!

Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Summer Hours Update: Starting after Memorial Day, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services will shift to our Summer Hours. Beginning Friday, May 29, our office will be closed to walk-in traffic on Fridays, with all staff working remotely.
Our offices will be open for regular hours Monday-Thursday, 9 AM - 4 PM throughout the summer.

Happy Summer from D&HHS!

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05/19/2026

D&HHS is partnering with the Access Equity and Leadership Collective, AELC, for a community discussion. Join us for Signs at the Table, a community conversation on Michigan’s legislative priorities and how they impact Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.

Saturday June 6
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
160 68th St SW Suite 140, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

This is an ASL-accessible space. A meal will be provided, so please RSVP: https://linktr.ee/accesselc

Let’s build connection, awareness, and action together.

05/14/2026

Registration is open for Kids Kamp 2026!
We are excited to be with you again for a full week of fun. Sign up today at Deafhhs.Eventbrite.com

Join us August 3-7 from 9 am - 12 pm each day! Kids Kamp will be held at Northview's West Oakview Elementary School, located at 3880 Stuyvesant Ave NE, Grand Rapids. MI 49525.

Kids Kamp is for all Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing kids ages 3-12 and also open to hearing friends and siblings!

Early Bird registration until July 20
$90 for the first Kamper and $75 for additional Kampers from the same family. Price increases $10 per Kamper after July 20.

Can't join the full week? Contact us about single-day registration options.

Scholarships are available!

Contact Erica Chapin, [email protected], with any questions or additional accommodation requests.

Register Today!

Volunteers are needed all week long too! If you are interested in volunteering for Kids Kamp, contact Alex Bono at [email protected]

Make a donation to support Kids Kamp and provide scholarships for those who need them! Donate today by following the link here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/APPIQGsedTvFI55n3OsG4w?mc_cid=6d9cebdaea&mc_eid=UNIQID

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

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