March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

“If gambling was actually a drug, I would have overdosed and died by now.” Thisis what was told to me by one of my clients who really struggles with an addictionto gambling. Most people don’t realize how addictive gambling can become. The National Council on Problem Gambling recognizes March as problemgambling awareness month. Every story … Read more

Free Education in American Sign Language about Diabetes offered by Accessible Pharmacy

Accessible Pharmacy is a Philadelphia based pharmacy that originally focused their efforts on meeting the needs of the Blind and low vision communities. They recognized that many other populations had barriers to medication access and health education. This pharmacy now offers health information and webinars about Diabetes. This year the webinars will be given in … Read more

Deaf Patients’ Barriers to the American Healthcare system

on NPR’s Science program. Ira Flatow (host) will look at Deaf patients’ barriers to the American healthcare system. He will then focus on a Utah program trying to change by listening to the Deaf Community! Through their process the Utah medical program are seeing improvements to access (personal bias – they should have also looked at … Read more

What is a Hearing Dog?

Hearing Dogs are Trained to alert to sounds like door bells, smoke alarms and their handlers name. Learn more about the skills of hearing dogs and how the training process happens in the article Here is a link to a website about hearing dogs specifically. https://www.hearingdog.org/what-ihdi-does/hearing-dog-program/hearing-dog-training.html

Service Animal or Emotional Support Animal: What’s the Difference?

Service Animal or Emotional Support Animal: What’s the Difference? https://adata.org/service-animal-resource-hub/differences And I’m attaching a chart from the American Vet Association.  https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/assistance-animals-in-clinic-poster-v2-2021.pdf Here is a link to our website about hearing dogs specifically. Our waitlist is closed, just to note –  https://www.hearingdog.org/what-ihdi-does/hearing-dog-program/hearing-dog-training.html

Participants Needed for Research Study about Romantic Relationships and Intimate Partner Violence

Do you have 45-60 minutes to complete an online survey? We are conducting a study to better understand romantic relationships within Deaf, Hard of Hearing,and DeafBlind communities. Participants must: Participants will be compensated with a $10 donation to a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlindorganization for your time. Start survey here: https://bit.ly/ebphdresearch If you have … Read more

The Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Count 

The Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project is required to conduct the National Deaf-Blind Child Count on an annual basis regarding the children and youth they serve who are deaf-blind. This publication gives additional information and answers commonly asked questions on the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Child Count. https://www.pattan.net/Disabilities/Deaf-Blind/Child-Count