It is estimated that there are more than 55 million people in the United States are currently experiencing some degree of hearing loss.In Arizona, there are more than 700,000 people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Being deaf means a lot more than not being able to hear. It is about being a part of another culture, one that many hearing individuals don't recognize. People who are deaf have their own language -- American Sign Language or ASL -- and are a part of a community that at times has different social norms.
Arizona Relay Service (AZRS) is a public service provided by the State of Arizona and administered by the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing. With AZRS, a communication assistant relays messages between both parties. It's easy to use, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and it's free! All calls are completely confidential and all services are also provided in Spanish.
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