Communication Preference / Accommodation Card
Print your own Communication Preference / Accommodation Card to Use in Emergencies or when you visit the Doctor’s Office
Phones and Hearing Loss
This article outlines important things to consider about telecommunication for individuals who are Hard of Hearing.
Closed Doors: Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence has always been a problem in the Deaf community. For many years it has been a hidden problem, secret and taboo.
Our Beautiful son: A family statement in memory of Gianni Manganelli
This video was made to support Gianni’s Mission and to cultivate awareness about behavioral health care disparities for the Deaf community.
What is the Director’s Action Line?
The Department of Human Services provides many different services in Allegheny County. These services include child protective services, services for seniors, mental health, food assistance and services for people who have intellectual disabilities. If you have a question or complaint about services or you need more help please contact us.
What is The Link?
The Link or the Allegheny Link to Aging and Disability Resources is a place to call for information and help if you need in-home services, employment, transportation and a variety of other services.
Assistive Technology
Different types of assistive technology can make a huge difference in the lives of a person who is deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind. Some types of assistive technology allow a person to feel more safe in their home. Other products make communication with others more easy.
Learn About Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss Association of America presents information about how to identify hearing loss, possible causes of hearing loss, options for intervention and strategies to improve communication.
Stress, Tinnitus and Hearing Loss Linked
In the following article read about the link between how stress and tinnitus and hearing loss are all related.
Pennsylvania Partnership for the Deafblind
When a small population of people with unique, and often complicated, needs is spread throughout such a geographically large state as Pennsylvania, it is very difficult for these individuals and their families to identify, talk to, and learn from people in similar situations. The Pennsylvania Partnership was created to help people who are deafblind and their families make these connections and support each other.