Deaf and Hard of Hearing Screenings & Outreach

at UCLA

Mission Statement

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Screenings and Outreach (DHSO) aims to alleviate hearing inequity faced by underserved populations in the greater Los Angeles Area and bridge the gap between the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities and the Hearing community. From providing culturally appropriate resources, advocacy, and stories to free hearing screenings and volunteer service events, our goal is to merge the conversations between the medical and cultural views of deafness into one and shine a spotlight on the Deaf experience.

Our Project Teams

No Limits Teen Club

The Teen Club Project is a partnership with the nonprofit No Limits for Deaf Children and Families, where we help the organization run their monthly Teen Club. This program addresses the vital skills needed to develop life-long learners and prepares students to attend and complete college, while also serving as a space for the teens at No Limits to socialize and have fun!

Advocacy

The Advocacy team of DHSO hopes to bridge the gap in hearing inequities and disparities by advocating for increased accessibility and accommodations for those with hearing loss. Whether through the university level or at a larger scale, the hope is to inspire members to enact real and effective change.

Youth Literacy

The Youth Literacy Program aims to improve d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing school-aged students’ literacy skills through weekly, one-on-one tutoring sessions. Volunteers work on one of five essential literacy skills and report progress back to families at the end of each quarter.