Sessions
Assessing and Supporting Communication Needs for Deaf, Blind, and Hard of Hearing Civilians Before and During Emergencies
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Fri
Michelle McConaghy serves as the Executive Director of Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (NDHHS), a non-profit organization where she oversees a diverse range of programs and initiatives aimed at empowering, educating, and advocating for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and Late-Deafened communities in New Hampshire. With a team of experts, Michelle and NDHHS offer comprehensive services, including Educational Resources, Interpreter/CART Referral, Accessibility Technology, and Community Services, all designed to meet the unique needs of individuals facing communication challenges. Under Michelle's leadership, NDHHS strives to create a world where communication barriers no longer limit individual potential, fulfilling its mission of empowerment, education, and advocacy for equal access and opportunity.