Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Holland Deaf and Hard of Hearing program strives to be continually recognized in the DHH community as one of the best programs in the area for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
We provide quality instruction from preschool through 12th grade in all communication modalities including American Sign Language and Listening and Spoken Language. Students within our program benefit from the instruction and support our diverse team of DHH teachers, interpreters, language interventionists, language interveners, Deaf language models, a signing Speech and Language pathologist and an audiologist.
As a program, we are able to adapt to each DHH child and their unique needs by providing a language rich environment in the least restrictive setting while allowing students a full educational experience both in the classroom and through all the extracurricular activities the school offers. In addition, the DHH program at Holland Public School provides the DHH students opportunities to interact with each other and other DHH individuals to help develop their sense of identity within the community and maintain positive social and emotional health.
Deaf Culture and Community Resources
Deaf History and Culture:
Community Resources/Events:
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
- Michigan Hands and Voices
- Michigan Department of Low Incidence Outreach
- Sign-On Connect |Friends Like Me Sign-On (parent instructions)
- National Association of the Deaf
- Deaf Counseling Center
Online Classes:
ASL Dictionaries:
ASL Resources:
College Programs:
Congratulations to two representatives from Holland Public Schools for being recognized by the City of Holland with a Social Justice Award.
- Karinna Martinez (Class of 2025) was awarded the Social Justice Youth Award recognizes her commitment to make the City of Holland a better place for everyone to call home.
- Chase Magsig (DHH Deaf Language Model) was awarded the Social Justice Award for his work to improve accessibility for the DHH Community in the City of Holland.
Thank you Karinna and Chase for everything you do in the City of Holland.
For parents, students, community members, and beyond! This opportunity is for all who want to improve communication and a language rich environment for their child, peer, student or within the community.
- ASL 201 | Class 1 will be held Wednesday, March 8 at 7pm
- ASL 101 | Class 2 will be held Wednesday, March 15 at 7pm
ASL CLASS RESOURCES
Deaf History and Culture:
Community Resources/Events:
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
- Michigan Hands and Voices
- Michigan Department of Low Incidence Outreach
- Sign-On Connect |Friends Like Me Sign-On (parent instructions)
- National Association of the Deaf
- Deaf Counseling Center
Online Classes:
ASL Dictionaries:
ASL Resources:
College Programs:
DHH Program Calendar
