Dhcc

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The Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre, Inc. (DHCC) started as a result of one dedicated Deaf person's concern about the lack of services for Deaf people and their families. When the concern was shared with the President of the Woman's Club of Springfield, the two chose to launch a two-year community project called "Concern for the Deaf" in 1972. In 1974, DHCC was incorporated with its own Board of Directors, some of whom are still involved with the organization today. As time passed, DHCC broadened its base and began to provide services to respond to the needs expressed by hard of hearing and hearing individuals. In the early years, DHCC had three main areas of service: Education, Sign Language Interpretering and Message Relay Service (MRS). All provided benefits to both the Deaf and hearing communities and were established before most other schools, colleges and organizations offered similar services. The MRS ceased to operate early in 1991, due to the advent of the AT&T Message Relay Service. During its operation, from 1977 to 1991, the MRS handled many thousands of calls: 5,700 in its first year and 26,289 in 1990, the last full year of operation. No cost was ever incurred by the users of the service. In 1980, DHCC responded to another need and introduced Camp Tom Tom a "hands on experience" Day Camp for 4-8 year-old Deaf children and hearing siblings which continued until 2000. DHCC continues to offer Sign Language Interpreter Services through our Interpreter Referral...

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