Millsboro, Del. – The Delaware Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DODHH) has begun implementing a new initiative to expand access to assistive devices for home emergencies.
Today, Millsboro Public Library hosted a presentation that provided demonstrations of home safety equipment that cater to those with hearing or vision loss. Their main focus was fire and carbon monoxide safety, with the intention of providing access comparable to those who do not suffer from sensory loss. Such technology displayed included fire alarms that emitted a loud signal, but also a bright flash for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Read on at https://www.wmdt.com/2026/04/expanding-access-to-assistive-devices-for-home-emergencies.