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for people who are Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing
Help! My Child Is Struggling at School
A viewer writes: Soon my son will be starting school again, and he is struggling. He would much prefer summer to last a few more months. Every year, his teacher says he does not pay attention in class. He often sits through lessons and does not understand what is happening. Unless his teacher emails me…
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month 2026
“If I drank too much, I would get shut down and they would not serve me any more liquor. But no matter how much I gambled, I was encouraged to gamble more. In fact, the more I gambled, the more incentives I received to keep gambling.” “I lost nearly everything…my job, my wife and I…
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Telehealth Therapy in the Deaf Community
by Justin Henderson Access to a signing therapist in person can be a challenge in Pennsylvania. With telehealth therapy, you can meet with a signing therapist regularly from the comfort of your own home. All you need is a videophone, computer, tablet, or even your smartphone. Save time and money – No need to travel by…
Transition Planning for Communication
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is happy to announce a new resource, “Bridging the Gap from Classroom to Community: Transition Resources Related to Communication”! Transition planning helps students with disabilities and their families get ready for life after high school and helps bridge supports between youth and adult service systems. It includes planning and preparing…
ODP Resource Guide for Supporting Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Individuals
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is excited to announce the annual publication of the Resource Guide for Supporting Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing Individuals. The purpose of this guide is to offer resources in one central location for those who support or care for someone who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind,…
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