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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

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.

Get your taxes done for free!

The Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc (HDS) is now offering

FREE tax preparation for households with income up to $58,000

by an IRS certified VITA Volunteer who is Deaf.

This service is sponsored in part by United Way of Allegheny County,

United Way of America, and Walmart Foundation.

Appointments available Wednesday evenings & Saturday mornings.

Please call 412-281-1375 (V/TTY), 866-434-7717 VP,

or email info@hdscenter.org to schedule your appointment.

Tax Preparation Flyer

Fire Safety Class - Free flashing smoke detector

This class tends to fill up fast, so be sure to RSVP by March 13, to reserve your seat...

and your FREE Gentex flashing smoke detector (one per family).

Fire Prevention Class Flyer

Basic ASL Class

Check off one New Year's resolution - 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 10 weeks of the basic signs you'll need to get started to be able to communicate in American Sign Language. Click on the form below, fill it out, and return it with your payment to reserve your seat in the class. Class maximum is 10 students, so first come, first serve!

Basic ASL Class (Pittsburgh) - Information & Registration Form

ASL Beginning I & II (Westmoreland) - Information & Registration Form

United Way Campaign

It's United Way Campaign time! If you are one of those people who "gives at the office" through United Way, we hope you will choose to support the Center for Hearing & Deaf Services (HDS) through Contributor Choice. It is through the support of people like you that HDS is able to offer high quality services for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind. Also, please let us know if your company has a matching gift program. Please remember United Way for Allegheny County, Code #90 and Westmoreland County, Code #4847 when filling out your pledge card! Thanks in advance for your consideration.