Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

08/07/2026

KCDHH is supporting this Conference, coordinating interpreters and captioning. The presentations and workshops include 3 different sessions related to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or DeafBlind. Encourage you to register as soon as possible so you can choose which sessions to attend.

🌻Registration Now Open: 2026 Kansas Governor’s Conference on Aging🌻

📅 Tuesday–Wednesday, September 29–30, 2026
🕘 Day 1: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Day 2: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT
📍 Lawrence | Hosted at the University of Kansas Conference Center

🎟️ General Admission: $185 (both days) | Students: $85 (discount code required)
🔗 Register now: https://www.eeds.com/portal_live_events.aspx?ConferenceID=122122

For additional information, visit the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services website https://www.kdads.ks.gov/services-programs/aging/2026-governor-s-conference-on-aging

For general inquiries, to join our sponsor interest list or for students to request a discount code, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services KU Area Health Education Center Kansas Department for Children and Families Kansas Department of Health and Environment LeadingAge Kansas

08/07/2026

Mark your calendars for Raise The Bar Kansas!
Thursday August 27th 7pm

Zoom Room #1: 933 1889 7206
Pass Code: 465281
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93318897206?pwd=M21GU1ZNM0lWa1FRdmtWMWN6dmN5UT09

Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Image Description:

An event promotional graphic set against a light off-white background with a subtle, thin gray arch framing the right side and a small green leafy sprig at the bottom right corner.

Text Content:

Top Left Header: "KANSAS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PRESENTS" in dark uppercase sans-serif text.

Main Title: "RAISE THE BAR." displayed prominently in a stylized, bold black serif font. Below it, the word "Kansas" is written in a large, sweeping green cursive script.

Bottom Details:

"Thursday August 27th 7pm" in a dark green serif font.

"WITH INTERPRETER REPRESENTATIVE" in dark gray uppercase text.

"PATTI HASKINS" in dark gray uppercase text.

08/05/2026

Opportunity for working interpreters who want to specialize or expand into legal interpreting...

Carla Mathers Legal Workshop RSVP Flyer - please RSVP for headcount - thank you!

Transcription of the Flyer

CARLA MATHERS
LEGAL WORKSHOP

Workshop Description:
This seminar will define trial procedure as it relates to interpreting. With a focus on witness testimony, consecutive interpreting and notetaking, the class will engage in both theory and practical application of techniques and strategies for effective legal interpreting. The seminar will present evidence from research in the field of sign language interpreting demonstrating the effectiveness of each mode of interpreting. Participants will engage in intra-language exercises for notetaking in a legal setting, and then engage in practice activities using consecutive interpreting including notetaking. The seminar will explore various methods of notetaking with team interpreting techniques.

The course is designed to be presented in person over the course of two 6-hour days. The 12-hour course satisfies 1.2 Legal CEUs for RID purposes.

We are considering offering this workshop in Spring 2027, depending on the number of interested participants. If this is something that you would consider attending for a cost between $150–$200, please notify Shanda Miller (email provided below) so we can gauge interest and have your name on a Notify list.

Thank you!
Email: [email protected]

08/05/2026

Opportunity for working interpreters and student interpreters...

DeafBlind Workshop RSVP Flyer - please RSVP for headcount. Thank you.

Transcription of the flyer

DEAFBLIND WORKSHOP
Workshop/Course Description:
The workshop will focus on teaching participants techniques needed in working with Close Vision Interpreting and about the role of CoNavigator, which will help them improve their interpreting skills when they work with DeafBlind clients. In addition, the participants will learn the techniques of DeafBlind 101 and CoNavigator 101. The workshop will combine lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities for the participants to apply their learning experience of the concepts and practice their skills.

Participants will learn about a variety of skills needed in working with different DeafBlind clients, such as Close Vision Interpreting and the role of the CoNavigator. Participants will also learn about the difference between Tactile ASL and Protactile Language. The presenters will engage participants in hands-on activities to demonstrate skills and increase participants’ comfort with tactile communication.

Target Audience:
Working interpreters. Interpreting students are also welcome. Attendees can earn 1.2 RID CEUs.

This is projected to happen around Spring 2027. Please let us know if you are interested in attending this event to make this happen.

If this is something that you would consider attending for a cost between $200–$250, please notify Shanda Miller (email provided below) so we can gauge interest and have your name on a Notify list.

Thank you!
Email: [email protected]

07/30/2026

KCDHH Position Announcement: Open until filled, but processing will begin immediately.

Job ID # 222251 – Access Coordinator (PSA II) – Admin/Topeka
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07/13/2026

Series continues...

Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing presents:
Raise The Bar Kansas!
with Interpreter Representative Patti Haskins

Thursday July 23, 2026 7-8pm
RSVP [email protected]

Zoom Room #1: 933 1889 7206
Pass Code: 465281
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93318897206?pwd=M21GU1ZNM0lWa1FRdmtWMWN6dmN5UT09

Flyer Description:
An event flyer with a white background, framed by bold, horizontal borders at the very top and bottom. Each border consists of a thick blue stripe paired with a slightly thinner red stripe. The text is centered vertically and horizontally, using a mix of red and blue lettering.

06/29/2026

Today we attended a Proclamation Ceremony celebrating the 36th anniversary of the ADA. Members from the community and commission staff joined together to commemorate the amazing work of advocacy transcending through many generations. 🥳

The ADA ensures that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. It is divided into five main areas, known as titles which are - Title I (Employment), Title II (State and Local Government), Title II (State and Local Government), Title IV (Telecommunications), and Title V (Miscellaneous). 🦽

06/17/2026

KCDHH supports DeafBlind Awareness Week!

Kansas, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania governors issue proclamations honoring DeafBlind Awareness Week, naming HKNC's 2026 theme "Connected by Touch."

06/16/2026

Series continues...if plan on attending, please RSVP [email protected]. Thanks!!!

The next Raise The Bar Kansas!