Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

01/30/2026

Registration is open for Silent Weekend 2026 - Hands on Fire!

Join us for Silent Weekend 2026, April 17-19! A fully immersive ASL experience for ITP students, graduates, and working interpreters, as well as interested Deaf community members. Silent Weekend is a voices-off event, making it a great way to strengthen your receptive and expressive skills.

This immersive weekend has workshops, games, networking, entertainment, and FUN! The event will be held at the YMCA Camp Manitou Lin located at 1095 N Briggs Rd, Middleville, MI 49333.

We look forward to seeing everyone for a weekend of fun, skill building, and ASL!

Early Bird ticket pricing is available until March 20! Register today on Eventbrite at Deafhhs.eventbrite.com

Find more information on our registration page. Questions? Contact jkolhoff@deafhhs.org

01/29/2026

Our office will close at 2pm today for a staff and board event. We will be available by phone at 616-732-7358 or info@deafhhs.org

01/28/2026

In-person ASL classes are cancelled tonight, 1/28/26, due to road conditions.

01/27/2026

The Heart of West Michigan United Way shared resources below for those who may need help during these cold winter days and nights. See their original post for warming stations and other information on local services for the community.

01/27/2026

Due to road conditions, our office will be closed today, January 27, 2026. Staff will be working from home, but the office doors will not be open. Please stay safe if you must travel!

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01/23/2026

Due to road conditions and the continued winter storm, our office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026. Staff will be working from home, but the office doors will not be open. Please stay safe if you must travel!

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01/23/2026

Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness shared the post here with information on warming stations in the Grand Rapids area. Check on your neighbors and help keep those in need safe as temperatures remain frigid.

Good afternoon, all!

With this weekend hitting single to negative double digits, help spread the word about our up-to-date warming centers that are available across Kent County!

The availability of warming centers may change based on weather conditions, power outages, or holidays. We recommend calling ahead to confirm their status or contacting 2-1-1 for the most up-to-date information.

01/22/2026

Due to road conditions and the continued winter storm, our office will be closed today, Thursday, January 22, 2026. Staff will be working from home, but the office doors will not be open. Please stay safe if you must travel!

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01/21/2026

The MDCR Division on Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing, DODDBHH Advisory Council Meeting has been rescheduled to January 30 at the Cadillac Building in Detroit. The meeting begins at 10:00 AM. For full details please see their original post here.

The DODDBHH Advisory Council Meeting has been rescheduled to January 30 at the Cadillac Building in Detroit. The meeting begins at 10:00 AM.

01/21/2026

Our ASL classes are cancelled for tonight, 1/21, due to weather. Everyone stay safe!