X1338C - Everything to Know About Being Hard of Hearing or Deaf
1 Session | Registration opens 5/18/2026 10:00 AM MST (Arizona)
Christy Abrams, Hard of Hearing Specialist, and Kim Minard, Deaf Specialist, from the
Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing will share their expertise and
insight on factors that affect people who are hard of hearing or deaf. Communication
access, emotional impact, assistive technology, cultural sensitivity, self advocacy and
beyond will be discussed, with plenty of time for Q&A.
Kim Minard
Kim Minard is the Deaf Specialist at ACDHH. She is a proud graduate of Gallaudet University with a Bachelor's degree in Communications Arts. Kim provides deaf people with information and referral services, empowerment initiatives, community development programs, outreach efforts, and educational support. One of her key roles is to advocate for the rights of deaf citizens, ensuring that they have access to communication and resources that facilitate their full participation in society.