The Sound of Silence: Working with People Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind
Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with Independence First, invites you and your colleagues to a free virtual training on working with people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind.
Event Details:
- Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
- Time: 10:00–11:00 AM
- Location: Virtual (Zoom) – register below
This seminar will focus on how organizations can better serve people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind. Participants will learn about:
- Legal requirements for working with individuals who have hearing loss
- How to accommodate requests to ensure effective communication
- Ways to strengthen customer and patient services for organizations, clinics, and businesses
Intended Audience:
This seminar is recommended for any organization who interacts with the public and wants to improve accessibility and inclusion.
REGISTER HERE
A confirmation email and Zoom link will be sent upon registration.
Reasonable Accommodations
Independence First is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility when offering agency-sponsored events. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact Brian Peters at 414-937-5912 V/Relay or bpeters@independencefirst.org by November 26, 2025, if possible. We will do our best to honor accommodation requests made after this date.
