Wisconsin Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

What does the Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing do?

The Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a group of nine people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind and hearing (e.g., parent of a deaf child, teacher of the deaf, interpreter) appointed by the Governor to advise him, the Department of Health Services (DHS), and the Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing about issues and concerns affecting over 500,000 people in Wisconsin who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or deaf-blind.

When does the Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing meet?

The Council meets four times a year, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interpreter and real time captioning services will be provided.

Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing seeks candidates to serve

Applicants are always invited to apply for appointment to the Council.

Candidates may serve a four-year staggered term or serve out a term vacated by a former Council member. Deaf, Deaf-Blind and hard of hearing individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in applying to be a member, contact DHS liaison to the Council, Jason Anderson at Jason.Anderson@dhs.wisconsin.gov or by phone 608-261-5997, by text 608-867-3890 or by video phone 414-207-8322.

Instructions on how to apply are available on the Governor's "Apply to Serve Wisconsin" website.