Office on Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The Office on Deaf and Hard of Hearing shall function as an agency of the state to advocate public policies, regulations, and programs to improve the quality and coordination of existing services for individuals with hearing loss, and to promote new services whenever necessary. To these ends, the Office on Deaf and Hard of Hearing will work with individuals, service providers, organizations, and state agencies as an active force, to better the lives and opportunities of all Mississippians with hearing loss.

The Office on Deaf and Hard of Hearing provide community outreach, training and education to the public and private sectors, including businesses, schools, and governmental entities on issues related to the deaf and hard of hearing.

As well as, work with public and private entities, including community and four-year colleges and universities.