Q & A
Answers to your most commonly asked questions...
- What is the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Alliance (DHHA)?
- We are a non-profit organization here to serve the entire "Signing Community". The bylaws of DHHA require
that a minimum of 51% of our board be comprised of Deaf and hearing professionals who are fluent in/value
American Sign Language (ASL) as well as Deaf Culture. There are no other specific requirements that limit
participation. We are an organization that cherishes a visually rich communication environment - an organization
that values YOU and the ways of your extended family, and loved ones.
- Who are the people involved with DHHA?
- Executive Committee:
- Additional Board Members:
- Lori Duvernell
- Gregory Puhlmann
- We would like to acknowledge our past Board members with an enthusiastic wave of thanks:
- Barbara Aschenbrenner:
“As the parent of a 20-something Deaf daughter, I recognize the importance of supportive networking for parents, Deaf and hard of hearing
youth and hearing siblings. DHHA brings together families in the Deaf and hearing communities for fun, encouragement and learning.”
- Ron Byington:
“It has been a great learning experience to start a new organization. We need more young blood with the energy and ideas
to continue DHHA's success. Please consider getting involved in DHHA and make a difference in our community.”
- David Letkiewicz:
“I became involved with DHHA to preserve and increase awareness of our vibrant Deaf culture. DHHA is a place to SHARE culture.”
- Lee Skupniewicz:
“I'm proud of DHHA's work providing creative opportunities for Deaf and hard of hearing folks, and bringing them together.
DHHA fosters a strong sense of Community, expands opportunities for youth and families, encourages positive role models, and celebrates
a vibrant Deaf community with dynamic leaders!”
- What are the goals of DHHA?
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- **To foster accessible and collaborative social, recreational and educational programming to encourage personal
growth and leadership.
- For examples of this type of programming, see our events page.
- **Develop a strong core of Deaf leaders and a strategy for emerging leaders among the Deaf community to sustain the
organization.
- We mentor Deaf people, our Deaf/hard of hearing leaders, to strengthen our community.
- **To align ourselves with other organizations to establish a community center.
- Yes, it is the long term goal of DHHA to provide YOU with a Community Center! Imagine a place where we can
go, much like a Deaf YMCA, where we can go and see everyone is fluent and/or learning Sign Language including
teachers, administrators and programming staff while cherishing Deaf Culture.
- What can DHHA do for you?
- We can provide you with classes and social events to attend, so you can connect with others.
- We can help expand our signing community.
- We'll teach you how to find your hidden talents and share them.
- We can help you develop and improve your leadership skills.
- What can you do for DHHA?
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- Spread the news about DHHA and our new website.
- Get involved and teach a class!
- Volunteer at an event!
- What are the Programs/Classes that DHHA currently offers?
- You can view the current offerings on the events page.
- Can you give me some examples of other classes that I could teach for DHHA?
- Hunter Safety Course for young adults!
- Beginning Gardening
- An Exercise Class
- If I think I may have an idea, what's the next step to get involved?
- Fill out the new program idea application on this website and send it in. It is that easy!
Please remember that we want you to be involved with your new idea and we look forward to helping you make
it happen!
- I have some really great pictures of "ASL in Action". Where do I submit them?
- Click on the link ASL in Action,
attach the pictures and send them in!
- I would like to serve on a committee of DHHA, how can I submit my name for consideration?
- Fill out the General Contact Form.
- I am an ASL student and would like to get more involved with the Signing Community, how can I get involved?
- Fill out the General Contact Form.
Any more questions? Contact us and let us know!
