# WAC 388-818-0050: WAC 388-818-0050. What social services relating to hearing loss are available to the public?

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0050

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 388-818-0050
- **Heading:** WAC 388-818-0050. What social services relating to hearing loss are available to the public?
- **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 388-818-0050

## Text

(1) These social services relating to hearing loss are offered by qualified service providers and ODHH staff throughout the state:
(a) Information and referral about issues related to hearing loss;
(b) Advocacy on behalf of people with hearing loss;
(c) Training on deaf awareness and daily living issues experienced by people with hearing loss;
(d) Social gathering opportunities for groups, organizations, and clubs related to people with hearing loss; and
(e) Services related to telecommunications equipment, distribution of equipment, and training on the use and care of equipment.
(2) Qualified service providers offer these services to:
(a) Washington residents with hearing loss;
(b) The general public for information about hearing loss; and
(c) Telephone users who need their conversations relayed, or transferred from one format to another (such as spoken words to text).

## 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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