Hearing Loss/Deafness Resource Specialists-Region 9 Project is administered by Communication Axess Ability Group- CAAG- with funds provided by the Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, under Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. CAAG's project with the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services allow hearing loss and deafness resource specialists to work with individuals, w
ho are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and their service providers to those who live in the Midland/Odessa and surrounding 28 county area. Hearing Loss and Deafness Resource Specialists work with individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing to eliminate societal and communication barriers to improve equal access for individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The project allows deaf resource specialists to advocate for individuals of all ages who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing to enable them to express their freedoms, participate in society to their individual potential, and reduce their isolation regardless of location, socioeconomic status, or degree of disability. Deafness Resource Specialists empower individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing by understanding their rights and responsibilities under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other mandates, in matters of employment, education, and participation in their communities. Those in need of assistance or services may contact us below:
Hearing Loss Resource Specialist:
9a: Linda Belk
Deafness Resource Specialists:
9a: Mark Dickson
Contact Information:
Communication Axess Ability Group-CAAG
4305 N. Garfield, Ste. 212 (Garfield Business Center)
Midland, TX 79705
Voice: 432.686.7660
Text: 432.934.1759
Video Phone: 432.218.4247
We are located across from Midland College, just south of the Bank of America. There is parking in front of the building as well as in the parking garage (with access to elevators inside parking garage). Hearing Loss Resource Specialist:
hlrs9a@dars.state.tx.us
Deafness Resource Specialist:
deafnessRS9a@dars.state.tx.us
Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
4900 N. Lamar, Suite 2169
Austin, Texas 78751
Voice: 512-407-3250
TTY: 512-407-3251
Email: dhhs@dars.state.tx.us
**There is NO COST to access these services**
