The Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing serves as an advisory and coordinating body that recommends policies that address the needs of Florida’s deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened and deaf-blind community, in accordance with section 413.271, Florida Statutes.
The council is a resource for deaf and hard of hearing Floridians who need assistance with everyday needs including employment, education, and access to services.
The council is dedicated to assisting the nearly 3 million Floridians affected by hearing loss through providing technical assistance and resources to individuals, governmental agencies, private and public organizations.
The council’s technical assistance allows both public and private entities to better and more efficiently serve individuals with hearing loss, along with their families.
Resources for Individuals and Families
Hearing loss, as with other medical conditions, is measured in types from mild to profound in severity. Each level of loss presents unique problems with communication.
Council Meetings
August 7-8, 2025
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 1 – 6 p.m.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Lealman Exchange Community Center: 5175 45th St. North #9, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
General subject matter to be considered: Resources for the deaf and hard of hearing population in Florida, and planning and activities for the council. By participating in this meeting, you are agreeing to be recorded. For more information, contact 850-245-4370 or 850-558-9645.
Previous Council Meetings
February 9-10, 2023
Agenda | Minutes 2/9 | Minutes 2/10
December 29, 2022
Agenda
December 16, 2022
Agenda
November 3-4, 2022
Agenda | Minutes 11/3 | Minutes 11/4
August 18-19, 2022
Agenda | Minutes 8/18 | Minutes 8/19
May 12-13, 2022
Agenda
Council Members
Members – Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Council Member Gina Halliburton not represented in photo
Council Appointments
The coordinating council is composed of 17 members. The appointment of members not representing state agencies is made by the Governor. The appointment of members representing organizations is made by the Governor, in consultation with the organizations represented on the membership list.
- Individuals interested in a council member vacancy should contact the Florida Gubernatorial Appointments Office at appointments@eog.myflorida.com or by calling 850-717-9243.
Members
Hearing Loss Association of Florida
(Vacant)
Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (FRID)
Eugenia Halliburton
Florida Association of the Deaf
Glenna R. Ashton, Chair, Boca Raton, FL
Hearing Loss Association of America – Florida
(Vacant)
Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA), Suncoast
Chris Littlewood
Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) Providers
(Vacant)
Florida Association of the Deaf
(Vacant)
Persons who are Deaf-Blind
(Vacant)
Alexander Graham Bell Association
(Vacant)
Audiologist
Cindy Simon, Miami and Plantation, Florida
Hearing Aid Specialist
(Vacant)
Parent of a Child who is Deaf
(Vacant)
Florida Department of Children and Families
John M. Jackson, Department Representative
Florida Department of Education, Vocational Rehabilitation
Cory Parker, Vice-Chair, Department Representative
Deaf Service Center Association
(Vacant)
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
Jenny Rojas, Department Representative
Florida Department of Health
(Vacant)
Department Representative
Council Coordinator
(Vacant)
Liaison to the Council, Florida Department of Health
Program Assistant (Support)
(Vacant)
Resources
American Association for the Deaf-Blind
Florida Deaf-Blind Association
National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center
National Federation of the Blind
Helen Keller Services for the Blind
Florida Division of Blind Services
Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Florida Outreach Project (children and young adults)
Accredited Schools for Students with Disabilities
Resources for College Students with Visual Impairments
Florida Law Regarding Emotional Support Animals (Senate Bill 1084)
Reports and Publications
Reports to the Governor and Legislature
2025 Biennial Report
2023 Biennial Report
Celebrate Communication in Your Life – Hearing Assistive Services and Technology Brochure
Member Appointment Application Form
By-Laws – Amended August 2013