About Us
Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. (HDS), a non-profit agency, has been in continuous operation for more than a century. Founded on September 21, 1921, when social work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals was in its infancy, our agency has evolved over 100 years to provide a wide range of professional services for people who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing.
Our Programs
Life Skills Development Program
We serve clients who are deaf, intellectually disabled and/or have mental health needs by offering instruction and experiences that improve daily living skills and foster independence. This program provides clients with the opportunity to experience self-growth through improved communication and social interaction.
Deaf Youth Program
We provide opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing youth to interact socially with their peers and with members of the Deaf community. Through the program, youth can participate in a variety of weekend recreational and cultural activities.
Audiology Services
Statistics indicate that one in ten Americans have some form of a hearing loss. The Audiologists at HDS are certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and licensed by the state of Pennsylvania.
Assistive Device Center
Established in 1989, the Assistive Device Center offers the most extensive display of assistive products currently available for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Individuals are welcome to come into our Center, and a trained professional (skilled in sign language) will help them select a device that meets their needs and budget.
Interpreting Services
At HDS, we offer sign language interpretation in order to facilitate communication in all settings.
Your support makes a difference.
Consider contributing as little or as much as you can. Every dollar donated goes toward keeping our programs and impact growing.
United Way of Westmoreland County
Contributor Choice Code: 4847
United Way of Allegheny County
Contributor Choice Code: 90
3 Rivers/PA West CFC
Charity Code #67072
Headquarters
412-281-1375 (voice/TTY)
info@hdscenter.org
1945 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Westmoreland Office
724-832-7600 (voice/TTY)
724-216-0149 (video phone)
1011 Old Salem Rd, Suite 102
Greensburg, PA 15601
Erie Office
814-520-8828 (voice)
814-636-1761 (video phone)
1600 Peninsula Drive, Suite 12 Erie, PA 16505
HDS is a testing site for the RID NIC Interview & Performance Exam (NICPE). Refer to RID’s website for information.
Free Smoke Detectors to people with Hearing Loss for City Of Pittsburgh Residents only. Email us at: smokedetector@hdscenter.org.