HDS Erie
The Center for Hearing and Deaf Services Erie (HDSE) location was established in 2021 to expand deaf and hard of hearing services across Pennsylvania.
Programs and Services
Interpreting Services
We provide interpreters on a twenty-four hour basis. All interpreters employed by HDSE are members of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.
Community Awareness and Advocacy
We develop public awareness and act as an advocate in the interest of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing by offering information and educational training.
Information and Referral Sources
Persons who are deaf and hard of hearing are given information about or referred to government and community programs that can assist them with a specific need or issue.
Life Skills Program
Our Life Skills Development program serves clients who are deaf and intellectually disabled by offering instruction and experiences that improve daily living skills and foster independence.
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.