Access Muskingum
Working with the community to improve access for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Mission
We work toward a Deaf community in Muskingum County that has equitable access to local support, resources, and opportunities.
Working Together for Access
Access to communication provides an environment in which everyone can fully engage. The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), and statewide law enforcement partners have developed a communication card to support communication between law enforcement and people who are deaf/hard of hearing. Download card by clicking on the card icon.
To support first responders in an emergency situation, you can be included on the resident database. Simply provide your information and preferred communication mode. To be included in the database, click here.
Signing Up
Are you looking for a local interpreter? Click the interpreting icon.
Many members in our community use ASL. ASL classes provide an opportunity for our community to engage fully with one another. You can learn ASL in person or online. Check out Sign School to get started.
Community Resource
If you have questions or need support, we can help. We are available to support you as you seek to understand more about:
How to work with people who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
American Sign Language Interpreting career paths
American Sign Language classes
Americans with Disabilities Act
Email us: MuskingumAccess@gmail.com
How to Interact with Law Enforcement Officers
Deaf and Police Interaction-Marlee Matlin helps bridge the gap.
If you are Deaf or Hard of hearing, please share your current access experience in Muskingum County. To take the survey click the pencil/paper icon.
Questions?
Email: MuskingumAccess@gmail.com
