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United Way of Westmoreland County

United Way of Allegheny County

Welcome to the Center for Hearing & Deaf Services

Welcome to the web site of the Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc.(HDS) and its branch office, HDS-Westmoreland, a non-profit agency in continuous operation since 1921. Our professional staff provides a wide range of services for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired. You are invited to call for information or an appointment. Our telephone number is (412) 281-1375(V/TTY). HDS Brochure

United Way codes:
HDS - 90
HDS Westmoreland - 4847
Thank you for your support!

HDS' mission & Vision statements

HDS' Mission is to provide a diverse and affordable program of quality diagnostic, rehabilitative and supportive services designed to address problems experienced by children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing and serve as an information and referral source for this population and the general public. The vision of HDS' staff is to be caring professionals serving persons who are deaf or hard of hearing with excellence, dignity and trust.

Sign-A-Thon - Saturday, April 14, 2012

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Noon - 4pm
Mall at Robinson

The Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. (HDS)
invites the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard-of-Hearing, and Hearing communities to enjoy an afternoon of
Sign-A-Thon 2012: four hours of entertainment, socializing with old and new friends, fascinating information tables,
fun crafts for kids, determined sign language marathon participants, and amazing prizes!!!

Pictures from past years are posted on the Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. Facebook page.

Mobile Medical Unit

A Medical Mobile Unit is a medical clinic on wheels. The unit looks like a big RV and has two private exam rooms, a bathroom and a waiting area. You receive all of the same services in the mobile unit with Dr. Gilboa, who is ASL fluent, nurses, or one of the other Squirrel Hill Health Center doctors that you can at their office including check-ups, blood work, flu shots, vaccines and sick visits. All insurance accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid. If a person is on medical assistance, they would need to make Dr. Gilboa their doctor in order to be seen regularly. There is also a Sliding Fee Scale application available.

Squirrel Hill Health Center mobile unit will see patients in front of HDS
on the following Thursdays from 1-4pm:
January 5 & February 2, 2012
1945 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

For more information, click HERE!

American Sign Language (ASL) Classes

Always be willing to learn something new!

Want to learn how to communicate in sign language with your deaf friends, co-workers, patients, clients... at least the basics? Then this is the place to start! We'll give you 8 weeks of the basic signs you'll need to get started to be able to communicate in American Sign Language.

Click on the links below for more information about the classes - schedule, price, dates, time, etc.

Class maximum tends to be about 10 students, so first come, first serve!

Next HDS-Pittsburgh classes begin April 4, 2012
Registration Form

ASL 1 - Pittsburgh Office - Wednesdays, 6-8pm

ASL 2 - Pittsburgh Office - Wednesdays, 6-8pm

Next HDS-Westmoreland classes begin the week of February 27, 2012
Registration Form

ASL Beginning I - Westmoreland Office - Fridays, 1-3pm

ASL Beginning I - Westmoreland Office - Mondays, 6-8pm

ASL Beginning II - Westmoreland Office - Fridays, 3:45-5:45pm

ASL Beginning II - Westmoreland Office - Thursdays, 6-8pm

ASL 1 at Work - Your business picks the day, time, and starting date. We come to you!