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ODHH was established in 2001 to provide expertise related to deaf and hard of hearing issues to Maryland citizens and to facilitate their ability of access resources and services. We hope that this website will help us to fulfill our mission by providing access to information and resources related to deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Maryland. ODHH believes that all Maryland citizens who are deaf or hard of hearing should have equal and full access to resources, services, and opportunities for participation in all aspects of community life through the provision of appropriate accommodations. Thank you for visiting us today! We look forward to serving you.

New Caption Telephone Choices in Maryland

Do you have trouble hearing on the telephone? Captioned
telephones allow those who have difficulty understanding on the phone to use amplification and receive live captions of their telephone conversations, similar to captions on television.

This free service uses advanced voice-recognition software to transcribe what callers say onto a large, easy-to-read screen. Don't avoid telephone conversations any longer.

Read more in the February Monthly Bulletin.

Spotlight On: Highlandtown Healthy Living Center

In May of 2010, Baltimore Medical System (BMS) opened a new location, the Highlandtown Healthy Living Center (HHLC), at 3700 Fleet Street, Suite 200. The new building is a platinum certified green building by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). As a green building, this center helps patients to learn about the many correlations between personal lifestyle choices, surrounding environment(s), and total health.

The Deaf Services Program, located at the HHLC, provides sign language interpretation between deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind patients and the health center staff, as well as direct and individualized care coordination. The Deaf Services Program has
been offering these comprehensive health services to meet the various needs of this patient population for well-over thirty years, when the company first began.

Read more in the February Monthly Bulletin.