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Tyler Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center recognizes Deaf Awareness Week

This week is Deaf Awareness Week, and the Smith County Commissioners court passed a resolution in support Tuesday morning.

TYLER, Texas — People from the Tyler Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center said they want people to be more aware of the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing community in East Texas and the resources available to help them.

This week is Deaf Awareness Week, and the Smith County Commissioners Court passed a resolution in support Tuesday morning.

Many people and businesses struggle to communicate with those who are hard of hearing, creating a loss of opportunity.

"Technology has really increased the accessibility for us and the ability to communicate through that," Susie Grona, with the Tyler Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center, said.

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center provides a variety of activities and options for those that are hard of hearing.

Having local resources for the deaf and hard of hearing community is crucial.

The efforts from Smith County to be more accommodating to the deaf community have not gone unnoticed.

For more information, visit the Tyler Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center website.

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