Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
City Services

What We Do

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) offers a fully array of services for people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing including:

  • The Substance Abuse/AIDS Prevention Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (also known as SAAPPD)
  • Provides free Amplified Phones, Teletypewriters (TTY) and CapTels to qualified individuals
  • Provides information and resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community
  • Advises City departments, sister agencies and community organizations on various forms of communication access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community
  • Represents MOPD on various government and community-based committees regarding Deaf and Hard of Hearing policies and programs

Services

MOPD's Selection Centers

Our Selection Centers at MOPD's two offices are set up to help you do this Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, contact:

Email: mopdamplifiedphone@cityofchicago.org

Call: 312-957-4861

Address:

MOPD - City Hall Office: 121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 104, Chicago, IL 60602

MOPD - Field Office: 2102 W. Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612

Department Main Office

Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities


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