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If you are a deaf or hard-of-hearing person and are experiencing barriers to services and programs, DDHH has a deaf language advocacy program, staffed by deaf and hard-of-hearing specialists, that can advocate for you in a variety of ways.

DDHH deaf and hard of hearing specialists can help you access the information you need or go with you to meetings in a supportive role. The deaf and hard-of-hearing specialists can link you to other resources that can help you access the services and programs you need.

Equipment Distribution Program
New Jersey residents with hearing loss, regardless of their economic status, have access to critical telecommunications and visual alerting home safety equipment needed to live independently.

Sign Language and Caption Services
Sign language interpreting and captioning referral services.

Assistive Technology Demonstration Center
Displays assistive communication devices for people with hearing loss.
NJ Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
11A Quakerbridge Plaza
Mercerville NJ 08619

Hearing Aid Project
The New Jersey Hearing Aid Project offers free refurbished hearing aids for individuals who meet program eligibility. The Hearing Aid Project is an innovative initiative launched by the New Jersey Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DDHH), in partnership with Montclair State University.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Sensitivity Training
On-site sensitivity training that covers various topics, including how to provide equal communication access in services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

Language Instruction Services for Children
Language acquisition and development services for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind children ages 0-5, as well as supports and resources to their families.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Health Services	Medical Medical Equipment Physical Disability
Language Spoken	American Sign Language (ASL)
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 05/23/25