Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

Students from the Connections DHH Adult Transition Program learn construction while serving the community

Nathaniel Martinez July 16, 2025

Through a partnership with Cargo2Casa, a nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable housing for those in need, OCDE students are gaining valuable hands-on construction experience while giving back to their community.

WATCH: OCDE’s Connections launches first of its kind DHH with disabilities program

Nathaniel Martinez January 29, 2025

For decades, the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) has served both students who are deaf or hard of hearing...

Alumni return to University High’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program to share career journeys

Nathaniel Martinez December 12, 2024

For some students, including those with disabilities, a bright future can often feel difficult to imagine. That’s why the Connections...

OCDE's Janet Dicker and David Longo cropped

OCDE teacher celebrated as educator of the year for dedication to Deaf education

Vicky Nguyen November 6, 2024

A teacher from the Orange County Department of Education’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing program recently received the Educator of...