Deaf Navigator Program

04/09/2026

Happy Deaf History Month! Deaf leaders have helped shape education, advocacy and opportunity across generations.

From Laurent Clerc’s role in establishing Deaf education in the United States to I. King Jordan’s historic leadership at Gallaudet University, these leaders paved the way for greater access, representation and inclusion.

This Deaf History Month, we recognize the lasting impact of Deaf leaders who continue to inspire progress and expand opportunities for people with disabilities.

Explore NDI's financial resources for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community at https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/financial-resilience-center/deaf-resources/.

Image description: Graphic titled “Deaf Leaders Who Shaped History” featuring four individuals: Laurent Clerc, Helen Keller, Andrew Foster and I. King Jordan. Each person’s name, lifespan and a short description of their contributions appear above their portrait. Clerc is described as a pioneer of Deaf education in the United States. Keller is described as an author, educator and disability rights advocate who was Deaf and blind. Foster is described as the father of Deaf education in Africa, establishing more than 30 schools. Jordan is described as the first Deaf president of Gallaudet University. The NDI logo appears in the top right corner.

04/08/2026

Hosted by Division of Services of Deaf and Hard of Hearing:

BEGINNING SIGN CLASSES
Learning to use American Sign Language (ASL) in English order.

For Hard of Hearing Individuals

Wednesday evenings

April 22 to June 3, 2026

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. MDT

Class taught by Sue Ordonez
Via Google Meet
(link will be provided before classes start)

This is a sign class designed for the hard of hearing , late deafened and their family and friends.

Learn new signs every week and review signs.
Use signs learned in conversation in an easy and supportive atmosphere.

PLEASE NOTE: these classes are focused on teach sign language using English structure

For American Sign Language (ASL) largely used by Deaf, please register for DSDHH's ASL classes instead. More information can be found at our website below.
https://jobs.utah.gov/usor/dhh/events/registration.html

For more information, contact Hard of Hearing program at DSDHH.hoh@utah.gov

Register today so you don't miss out!
https://jobs.utah.gov/usor/dhh/events/registration.html

Flyer Visual Description:
The flyer has an image of a long brown haired Caucasian person facing another person while signing.

04/07/2026

Now live: Lead Different — Deaf Women in Leadership Panel.

Featuring Dr. Jennifer Herbold, Dr. Nancy Hlibok Amann, and Clara Baldwin, this conversation goes beyond leadership titles and gets into the realities of leading inside complex systems where identity, expectations, and responsibility all intersect.

This episode explores:
→ Leading with both strength and compassion
→ Navigating systems that don’t treat leaders equally
→ Staying grounded in community impact

🎥 Watch now: https://inniveestrategies.com/lead-different/
🎥 ASL interpreted, voiced & captioned



[Image description: A promotional graphic showing a laptop screen with a four-person video call from the Women’s Leadership Panel webinar. The top reads “Lead Different – Innivee Strategies,” and below the screen text states “Full Recording Available: Women’s Leadership Panel Webinar,” with an orange “Watch Now” button. The participants appear in a grid on the screen, each in their own video frame.]

04/06/2026

Who and what to vote for are big decisions that may require your full concentration. You might even find yourself suffering from decision fatigue as Election Day nears. That’s why on this Election Day, we want to make the choice of HOW to get to the polls a clear and simple one by offering FREE RIDES all day on Tuesday, April 7th.

Visit https://ow.ly/QcAy50YCxHw for details on the election, and leave the driving to People Mover with FREE RIDES on Election Day!

04/06/2026

04/05/2026

We tend to think of communication as primarily auditory.

And we take that for granted until hearing loss comes into the picture, then panic when that method goes faulty. It's hard to let go of that, for us and our hearing partners.

The truth is, communication is also visual and leaning into that aspect will improve communication. This reduces frustrations on both ends.

04/01/2026

03/31/2026

Don't miss this ASL Storytime in Wasilla!

03/30/2026

ASL Storytime this Saturday in Wasilla!

03/28/2026