The mission of the Sally J Pimentel Deaf Hard of Hearing Center DHHC is to empower Deaf and hard of hearing citizens of Southwest Florida and their families through education advocacy and community engagement Established in 1983 DHHC provides vital services to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families in Lee Collier Charlotte Hendry and Glades counties Our offerings include interpreting services amplified telephone equipment American Sign Language classes Deaf mentoring support groups information and referral services employment assistance family education advocacy community outreach and support groups DHHC proudly operates as a 501(c)3 United Way partner agency with support from the Lee County Board of Commissioners City of Cape Coral United Way The Community Foundation Lee County Bar Association Foundation Rotary Club of Fort Myers Rotary Club of Cape Coral Cape Coral Kiwanis and other private donors. For more info: amyturner@dhhc.life