NFADB exists to empower the voices of families of individuals who are deaf-blind and to advocate for their unique needs.NFADB appreciates the support of the Helen Keller National Center, Sands Point, NY and the Hilton/Perkins Program of Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA.
We are very excited to announce that SSA’s first American Sign Language video, “Social Security, SSI and Medicare: What You Absolutely Need to Know About These Vital Programs,” can be viewed by video here.
Learn about communication and language strategies for some people who are DeafBlind Jelica Nuccio and aj Granda in: “Welcome to Pro-Tactile: the Deafblind Way”. Jelica Nuccio: Hello! Welcome to our very first vlog [aj taps Jelica vigorously on the knee and smiles. Both are receiving signs tactually, and their legs are touching] Called. aj granda: … Read more
A directory of specialized providers in Western Pennysylvania who offer behavioral health and counseling services to persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing.
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ACHIEVA Family Trust Individuals with disabilities and their families face significant challenges in planning for their financial stability. In 2011, ACHIEVA Family Trust provided information and served as trustee for 1,953 individuals with disabilities. ACHIEVA Family Trust is one of the only organizations providing trust services and long term planning for people with disabiliies and … Read more
Program Type: Private provider of mental health, drug and alcohol treatment services Address: Village Center for Holistic Therapy, 68 Wabash Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Phone (v): 412-455-6890 Fax: 412-455-6891 Contact: Kristy Weidner, kristy@villagetherapy.org Type of Behavioral Services Offered: Outpatient counseling. Population Served: Adults and children, couples and families. Reimbursement: Fee for service. Blue Cross/Blue Shield Highmark, Tricare … Read more
Program Type: Private practice. Address: 3825 Northern Pike, Suite 203, Monroeville, PA 15146 Phone (v): 724-708-9150 voice or text Contact Person: Jennifer Macioce, jenn.macioce@gmail.com Population Served: Adults Reimbursement: Fee for service and some third party reimbursement including Highmark, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, UPMC Health Plan, Medicare, PA Dept. of Health, Gambling Treatment Funding. Number of Clients Served Annually: Started practice … Read more
Program Type: Mental health services, BHRS, mobile therapy, psychiatric services, information and resources. Address: 2201 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148 Phone: 724-342-3323 VP: 724-418-4281 Fax: 724-342-3329 Email: wccd@westpadeaf.org Website: https://www.cccmer.org/west-central-center-for-the-deaf Population Served: Adults, children, and families Type of Behavioral Services Offered: BMRS for children and adolescents, outpatient therapy or counseling, psychiatric services, school based treatment and … Read more
This video will focus on the skills you need to have a successful interview. In addition we will discuss why people do not get hired so you can avoid these common mistakes. Credit with permission to use the video: Livingston County Michigan Works Career Alliance of Genesee County Deaf Employment & Business Solutions, LLC (DEBS) … Read more