| Deaf/Hard of Hearing Ministry is part of the Lifelong Faith Formation Office. Staff members provide deaf/hard of hearing awareness and information education and serve as consultants for deaf/hard of hearing persons in parishes and schools. This office coordinates, implements, and evaluates services and programs for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf/blind persons. Staff members recruit and train individuals to serve the religious needs of the deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf/blind people within the archdiocese.
The Deaf/Hard of Hearing Ministry Office assists parishes to identify needs and plan to achieve accessibility goals. The Hand in Hand newsletter is published by this office. Members of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Office work closely with the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, the Deaf/Blind Center and the International Catholic Deaf Association. |
