html39154englishSigns / Deaf and Hard of Hearingtcm:1121-521902-642022-03-18T18:01:36.8400000Z2024-08-01T15:39:39.2563080Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.02024-08-01T10:39:39-0500
What are some signs of hearing loss?
One out of five Minnesotans, or about 20% of people over age 12, have a hearing loss (" Hearing loss prevalence in the United ... html45495englishLegal obligation / Deaf and Hard of Hearingtcm:1121-385877-642019-05-24T17:01:46.9270000Z2025-06-03T19:19:07.8314222Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.02025-06-03T14:19:07-0500
Laws and communication access
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other laws require governments, businesses and nonprofit organizations to provide ... html35535englishArranging interpreters / Deaf and Hard of Hearingtcm:1121-385878-642019-05-24T17:01:49.5900000Z2025-06-03T19:17:55.5534110Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.02025-06-03T14:17:55-0500
Arrange interpreter access
Before hiring an interpreter, we encourage you to ask the referral agency or freelance interpreter: Is the interpreter certified and ... html42707englishReal-time captioning (CART) / Deaf and Hard of Hearingtcm:1121-371024-64Real-time captioning (CART)2019-02-05T20:39:16.8900000Z2022-08-30T20:58:30.2306609Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.02022-08-30T15:58:30-0500
Real-time captioning
Real-time captions, also known as live captions or Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), can provide access in many settings. ... html38278englishReal-time captioning providers / Deaf and Hard of Hearingtcm:1121-527528-642022-05-09T16:02:42.0270000Z2025-05-30T16:57:34.9706808Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.02025-05-30T11:57:34-0500
Real-time captioning providers
The Minnesota Department of Human Services offers this information as a public service. DHS does not endorse the agencies listed ... html46179englishYour Legal Rights to Communication Access / Deaf and Hard of Hearingtcm:1121-371028-64Your Legal Rights to Communication Access2019-02-05T20:48:24.9100000Z2025-06-05T19:53:19.2903046Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.02025-06-05T14:53:19-0500
Laws and communication access
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other laws require governments, businesses and nonprofit organizations to provide ... html53906englishPreparing for floodingtcm:1121-371031-64Do you know what to do when flood warnings are issued? The tips in this document will help you to stay safe, and remember what to bring if you need to evacuate.Preparing for floodingFact sheet with tips on preparing for and staying safe when flood warnings are issued.2021-03-05T14:49:37.2100000Z2021-03-05T14:52:35.0376163Zeng,tcm:1121-470609Preparing for floodinghttp://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-7871-ENGDo you know what to do when flood warnings are issued? The tips in this document will help you to stay safe, and remember what to bring if you need to evacuate./deaf-hard-of-hearing/assets/DHS-7871%20Preparing%20for%20flooding_tcm1121-470604.jpgPreparing for flooding. A street in a business area flooded with water.0001-01-01T00:00:00.00000000Fact Sheets,Safety, Hard of hearing, Deaf, Hearing loss,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0angular2021-03-05T08:52:35-0600
Publications and fact sheets
The informational resources available on this page are designed to provide an introduction to various topics of interest to people who ... html53862englishGetting hearing aidstcm:1121-371031-64This checklist will guide you through getting hearing aids that match your needs and adjusting to wearing hearing aids.Getting hearing aidsThis checklist will guide you through getting hearing aids that match your needs and adjusting to wearing hearing aids.2021-02-24T20:12:55.6300000Z2021-02-24T20:32:09.8456943Zeng,tcm:1121-469353Getting hearing aidshttps://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-8092-ENGThis checklist will guide you through getting hearing aids that match your needs and adjusting to wearing hearing aids./deaf-hard-of-hearing/assets/DHS-8092%20Getting%20hearing%20aids_tcm1121-469355.jpgTwo open hands holding a behind the ear hearing aid and an in the ear hearing aid.0001-01-01T00:00:00.00000000Fact Sheets,Access, Technology, Fact sheets, Hard of hearing, Advocacy,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0angular2021-02-24T14:32:09-0600
Publications and fact sheets
The informational resources available on this page are designed to provide an introduction to various topics of interest to people who ... html42224englishMinnesota Access to Communication Technology (MN ACT) / Deaf and Hard of Hearingtcm:1121-428770-64Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program is now Minnesota Access to Communication Technology (MN ACT). We still provide phones and devices for people with hearing loss, physical disabilities and speech disabilities.Minnesota Access to Communication Technology (MN ACT)Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Program is now Minnesota Access to Communication Technology (MN ACT). We still provide phones and devices for people with hearing loss, physical disabilities and speech disabilities.TED,2020-04-17T14:03:20.0100000Z2025-08-22T16:11:03.6842097Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.02025-08-22T11:11:03-0500
Minnesota Access to Communication Technology
Minnesota Access to Communication Technology (MN ACT, formerly known as the TED Program) provides a variety of adaptive ... html37047englishHealth / Deaf and Hard of Hearingtcm:1121-583295-64rosa.ramirez,Health2023-06-29T21:58:03.5030000Z2025-06-23T17:56:44.6340988Zrosa.ramirez,eng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.02025-06-23T12:56:44-0500
Where to find accessible health information
Minnesota Department of Health YouTube channel (videos are captioned) Minnesota Department of Health ASL Video playlist ...
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