Ohio School for the Deaf provides comprehensive education for Ohio's Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students which encourages independence and life long learning to promote social development and cultural awareness to prepare students to attain their potential and become contributing members of their communities; collaborates with schools and other educational programs serving Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students and their families to meet the individual needs of each students, all via a barrier-free communication environment using American Sign Language (ASL) and English.