The Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Equipment Distribution ProgramsGCDHH is home to two government-funded equipment programs - Georgia Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program (GATEDP) and National Deaf-Blind Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), with the help of the Georgia Public Service Commission and the Federal Communication Commission. GCDHH is can dispense things like amplified phones, pillow shakers, flashing doorbells, braille, and so much more at no-cost to our applicants!Community SupportGCDHH provides community support through community events like ASL classes, ASL Day events, a public meeting room, a public computer/videophone, and even notary services!Employment ServicesGCDHH provides support in the form of Employment Support services such as workplace readiness, selfadvocacy, job coaching, job exploration, Pre-ETS, Supported Employment, community-based work adjustment training, work-based or Getting Ready for Opportunites in Work (GROW).Interpreting ServicesGCDHH provides interpreting services for education, legal, medical, employment, local, state, and federal government, theatre, special events, and sporting events. All interpreters are certified and GCDHH-approved!Camp JulienaGCDHH is home to a week-long residential summer camp for youths who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Campers form lasting friendships and acquire social, team-building, leadership, and communication skills. Camp Juliena is for ages 6-13.