DHH Access & Understanding was created to support Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind families understand their rights as well as have access to knowledge about how they can best support their child. This was also created to support Educators and Districts that have D/HOH/DB learners and to better support and meet their unique learning needs. This website works to promote Family and School engagement to better support and teach D/HH/DB learners.

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SouthEastern Wisconsin Legal Rights Organizations & Resources

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Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin - Guardianship

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Stay Put Rights

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Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities

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Wisconsin Identification Card

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Forward Careers

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Waukesha County - Guardianship

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Wisconsin Department of Health Services- Rights and Laws Pertaining to Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deaf-Blind

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Personal Legal Rights and Responsibilities

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Waukesha Voter Registration

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Wisconsin Department of Health Services- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability)