# WAC 388-818-0020: WAC 388-818-0020. What does the office of the deaf and hard of hearing do?

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0020

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 388-818-0020
- **Heading:** WAC 388-818-0020. What does the office of the deaf and hard of hearing do?
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 388 / Chapter 388-818 / Section 388-818-0020

## Text

(1) The office of the deaf and hard of hearing (ODHH) within DSHS provides the following services:
(a) Provides information about hearing loss;
(b) Offers technical assistance and workshops about deafness;
(c) Identifies ways for DSHS staff to get sign language interpreter services for their clients who have hearing loss; and
(d) Administers and monitors contracts with sign language interpreters and sign language interpreter referral agencies.
(2) ODHH administers and monitors contracts with qualified service providers. These service providers offer community-based social services for clients who have hearing loss.
(3) ODHH manages the telecommunications access service program.
(4) ODHH contracts to provide telecommunications relay services (TRS).
(5) ODHH provides a list of sign language interpreters and fee for service standards for fee considerations for Washington courts.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 388-818-0010 WAC 388-818-0010. What is the purpose of this chapter?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0010.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0020 WAC 388-818-0020. What does the office of the deaf and hard of hearing do?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0020.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0030 WAC 388-818-0030. What does the telecommunications access service do?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0030.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0040 WAC 388-818-0040. What definitions apply to this chapter?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0040.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0050 WAC 388-818-0050. What social services relating to hearing loss are available to the public?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0050.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0060 WAC 388-818-0060. Who are qualified service providers?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0060.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0070 WAC 388-818-0070. Is telecommunications equipment available for clients?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0070.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0080 WAC 388-818-0080. What items are not included with telecommunications equipment?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0080.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0090 WAC 388-818-0090. Who is eligible to apply for telecommunications equipment from TAS?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0090.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0100 WAC 388-818-0100. Who must certify an applicant's eligibility for telecommunications equipment from TAS?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0100.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0110 WAC 388-818-0110. How do applicants request specialized telecommunications equipment?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0110.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0120 WAC 388-818-0120. What types of income are included when requesting equipment from TAS?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0120.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0130 WAC 388-818-0130. How are applicants notified about decisions for telecommunications equipment?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0130.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0140 WAC 388-818-0140. What are reasons for denying telecommunications equipment?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0140.md)

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