Committed To Growth For 36 Years
Our organization began in 1989, and evolved throughout decades. We have met ever-changing needs and filled gaps for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind community in GA, and continue to expand our impact, exposure, and resources for the next generation of Deaf leaders.
- 1989
New Beginnings
Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired (GACHI) was founded in 1989 with the goal of providing representation for the hearing impaired population.
- 1992
Founding of Camp Juliena
Eleanor Foshee and Pat Ford established Camp Juliena, the first summer program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children in Georgia state in 1992 as a way to promote meaningful social interaction among Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children.
- 2016
Organization Name Change
Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired is renamed to the Georgia Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The name change is accompanied by a new logo with hands embracing in the sign for solidarity.
- 2019
30 Years Strong
Georgia Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2019! A gala for community members, staff, and stakeholders was hosted to commemorate the milestone.
- 2020
New Office for GCDHH
It’s official! GCDHH has the keys to the new office building! The address is 2296 Henderson Mill Rd #115 Tucker, GA 30345.
- 2023
GCDHH Launches First DEAFestival
DEAFestival launched in 2023, with the goal of celebrating Deaf culture, history, and art made for the Deaf community by the Deaf community.
- 2025
GCDHH Reveals New Brand
With a new website design, reworked to become more accessible and informative to our various audiences, GCDHH is excited to usher in a new chapter in the organization's journey.
