Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center / Corpus Christi Area Council for the Deafinc

Communication & interpreter services - these services fulfill the Council's basic objective of providing communication services, which includes interpreters, computer-assisted notetaking, and computerized real time transcription. Services include medical, legal, economic, governmental, education and social services.

the dars state grants programs/ Deaf & Hearing loss resource specialist programs provide services through a resource specialist with the knowledge-base & comunication skills to work with persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing with areas of sensitivity training, federal & state mandates on equal access to services, advocacy, as well as, information regarding emerging technology of assistive listening devices.

Direct services/case management program - direct services provides needs assessments, plan of action, and follow-up on specific situations involving clients. This program includes telephone relay services for those persons with tdd telephones or office visit telephone services. This program includes community relations & newletters about the programs offered, assistance to senior citizens and education for the Hearing impaired, as well as providing and communciating employment opportunities for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Recreation activities - recreation activities seek to strengthen and expand the Council's network and provide activities including tournaments, game days and challenge tournaments involving teams from other cities. the program also has a special summer recreation camp for Deaf or Hard of Hearing students in the summer.