Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing

08/12/2026

ACDHH News: Fresh for August - Updates & Community Highlights

08/05/2026

Happening tomorrow! Come and join us!

Our communities are the heart of everything we do. As part of our statewide ACDHH Communities Tour, our first stop is Flagstaff.

We are traveling across Arizona to listen, engage, and learn directly from you, while sharing valuable resources. This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet our Executive Director, Nikki Soukup, and the team.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Coconino Community College – The Commons (2800 S. Tree Rd)
Whether you are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, a family member, or a community ally, we invite you to join us.

RSVP: Please scan the QR code in the graphic (or click the link below) to register and request accommodations.

Link to Registration: https://forms.gle/ziqwjeq7eMNE7tPBA

We look forward to connecting with you as we visit communities across the state. If you have any questions regarding the ACDHH Communities Tour, please reach out to Reena at [email protected].

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Alternative Text: ACDHH Communities Tour promotional flyer for the Flagstaff event. The text reads: "ACDHH Communities Tour - Save the Date." Location details show Flagstaff on August 6th, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at Coconino Community College, The Commons (2800 S. Tree Rd). A purple box at the bottom includes a QR code with the text "Let us know if you are attending. Scan to register & request accommodations." The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing logo is in the top right corner.

08/03/2026

3 more days away! Will you be there? Join us at Coconino Community College, at The Commons from 4 - 5:30 PM to meet our ACDHH Executive Director, Nikki Soukup and some members of the ACDHH team!

Our communities are the heart of everything we do. As part of our statewide ACDHH Communities Tour, our first stop is Flagstaff.

We are traveling across Arizona to listen, engage, and learn directly from you, while sharing valuable resources. This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet our Executive Director, Nikki Soukup, and the team.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Coconino Community College – The Commons (2800 S. Tree Rd)
Whether you are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, a family member, or a community ally, we invite you to join us.

RSVP: Please scan the QR code in the graphic (or click the link below) to register and request accommodations.

Link to Registration: https://forms.gle/ziqwjeq7eMNE7tPBA

We look forward to connecting with you as we visit communities across the state. If you have any questions regarding the ACDHH Communities Tour, please reach out to Reena at [email protected].

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Alternative Text: ACDHH Communities Tour promotional flyer for the Flagstaff event. The text reads: "ACDHH Communities Tour - Save the Date." Location details show Flagstaff on August 6th, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at Coconino Community College, The Commons (2800 S. Tree Rd). A purple box at the bottom includes a QR code with the text "Let us know if you are attending. Scan to register & request accommodations." The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing logo is in the top right corner.

08/03/2026

Collaborating with Heard Museum!

You're invited to attend this year's Together at the Heard program on Aug. 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Location: Heard Museum - 2301 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

Enjoy a presentation from AZ Husky Rescue and a dog meet-and-greet, a guided tour of “Wisdom from the Future,” and art activities, all with ASL interpretation and CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) provided.

All ages are welcome! Come celebrate Indigenous culture and accessibility with us.

Event Schedule

9 to 10 a.m.
Presentation from AZ Husky Rescue and dog meet-and-greet

10 to 10:30 a.m.
Docent-led tour of “Wisdom from the Future” with ASL interpretation

10:30 a.m. to noon

Choose your own adventure: Explore “Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure,” take a self-guided visit through “HOME: Native People in the Southwest” using our ASL video tour, or create art in the Monte Vista Room.

Based on feedback from last year, we've shortened the event and are pleased to offer discounted admission. You can register using this link: https://heard.ticketapp.org/portal/product/96. Enter the code TOGETHER at checkout to receive a 15% discount on adult and senior tickets.

For questions or accessibility requests, please contact
Lucia Leigh Laughlin at [email protected]

07/31/2026

Welcome Zaida Piecoro to our team as our new Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy! She will lead our policy efforts serving DHHDB communities throughout Arizona and engaging with government officials and stakeholders to advance our mission and priorities. Zaida comes to us most recently from the Governor's Office as a Health Policy Advisor.

Zaida shared, "I am truly privileged to work with such a passionate, supportive team, and I look forward to getting to know all the amazing communities ACDHH partners with throughout Arizona!"

Please join us in welcoming Zaida, and be sure to say hi at community events, the upcoming Day at the Capitol, and future ACDHH events across Arizona.



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Alternative Description: A square graphic with a textured deep purple background. On the left side is a portrait of Zaida Piecoro smiling, wearing a dark blue ACDHH denim button-down shirt and gold hoop earrings. On the right, white bold text reads "ACDHH team just got" with a curved white arrow pointing down to a teal rectangular banner with the word "Stronger." Below this, white text reads "Welcome Aboard," followed by a teal box with white text: "Zaida Piecoro, ACDHH Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy." The white ACDHH logo is located in the bottom right corner.

07/29/2026

Please join us in celebrating Chyla Dalton-Nava on reaching her 5-year work anniversary as Assistant to the Executive Director at ACDHH! For the last five years, Chyla has been an invaluable part of our team. Her hard work, organization, and positive attitude keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes every single day.

Chyla, thank you for five amazing years of dedication to ACDHH and the community we serve. We’re so grateful to have you on the ACDHH team.



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Alternative Description: A square graphic with a sage green background featuring faint silhouettes of saguaro cacti and mountains. At the top, white text reads "Celebrating 5 Years of ACDHH." In the center is a circular portrait of Chyla Dalton-Nava smiling in a blue ACDHH denim shirt, framed by pink and purple succulents and prickly pear cacti with red fruit. Below the portrait, white text reads "Chyla Dalton-Nava, Assistant to the Executive Director." The white Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing logo sits centered at the bottom.

07/29/2026

ACDHH News: Wrapping Up July Updates & Community Highlights

07/28/2026

Register here for the upcoming ACDHH Communities Tour! We are heading to Flagstaff on 8.6.2026. Hope to connect with you there.

https://forms.gle/dePHw7iME5UHCu6MA

Our communities are the heart of everything we do. As part of our statewide ACDHH Communities Tour, our first stop is Flagstaff.

We are traveling across Arizona to listen, engage, and learn directly from you, while sharing valuable resources. This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet our Executive Director, Nikki Soukup, and the team.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Coconino Community College – The Commons (2800 S. Tree Rd)
Whether you are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, a family member, or a community ally, we invite you to join us.

RSVP: Please scan the QR code in the graphic (or click the link below) to register and request accommodations.

Link to Registration: https://forms.gle/ziqwjeq7eMNE7tPBA

We look forward to connecting with you as we visit communities across the state. If you have any questions regarding the ACDHH Communities Tour, please reach out to Reena at [email protected].

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Alternative Text: ACDHH Communities Tour promotional flyer for the Flagstaff event. The text reads: "ACDHH Communities Tour - Save the Date." Location details show Flagstaff on August 6th, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at Coconino Community College, The Commons (2800 S. Tree Rd). A purple box at the bottom includes a QR code with the text "Let us know if you are attending. Scan to register & request accommodations." The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing logo is in the top right corner.