Living with hearing loss
Whether you have had recent changes in your hearing, or have been deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing for a long time, there are many tools and strategies that make communicating and understanding what is going on around you easier.Learn more about living with hearing loss
Resources for families
The Minnesota Department of Human Services, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division is here to help connect families with information and referrals to a wide range of resources, through this website and through our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialists.
For adults with hearing loss
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division is here to help you connect to resources, programs and technologies for adults experiencing hearing loss. If you want additional support, we can refer you to counseling services, support groups and social organizations.
Combined hearing and vision loss
More than 1.5 million people in the United States live with both significant hearing and vision loss. Because no two people have exactly the same degree of vision and hearing loss, each person's experience is unique.