Vital Outreach to the Underserved Deaf Community
Mental Health First Aid is a Public Campaign related to providing Education about mental health.
HealthBridges
Disabilites Resource Center
If you are a person with a disability who will be a patient at a UPMC facility and will need an accommodation; then view this brief video
Summer Camp for children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Millville, PA
Camp Hero is a camp for children ages 6 through 17 who are deaf and hard of hearing. All forms of communication are supported at Camp HERO. The camp promotes social growth, creativity, self-expression and self-confidence. The campers enjoy activities such as swimming, paddle boating, fishing, rock wall climbing, bonfires, scavenger hunts, crafts, activities associated … Read more
Access to Health Care for Women with Disabilities
Women with Disabilities including persons who are Deaf or Hard of hearing often cannot get good health care services for a variety of reasons.
What is the Director’s Action Line?
What is the Director’s Action Line? Please remove the first two lines: Hi, my name is Dan Robinson and I am with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services. I am the Manager of the Director’s Action Line…or better known as the DAL.
What Every Parent Should Know about Language Acquisition Milestones and Speech Disorders (infographic)
Infographic from Maryville University See infographic at https://slp.maryville.edu/blog/language-acquisition/
Hearing Highway Safety Project
The Hear Fayette Program has designed a card to place in the visor of your car to minimize communication breakdown if you are pulled over by a police officer. Learn more about the project and order your own copy of the card today.
Assistive Technology Available Through TechOWL PA
By Christina Kraemer Did you know that every state has a program to help people with disabilities and others explore, find and get the tools and technology they need? These tools may be needed for school, work, and life in the community. TechOWL PA is our state program. The “OWL” stands for Our Whole Lives. … Read more
Getting the Care You Need: A Guide for People with Disabilities (Resource)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health recently released “Getting the Care You Need: A Guide for People with Disabilities.” In an effort to improve accessibility of care, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health recently released Getting the Care You Need: A Guide for People with Disabilities. … Read more
Resource Guide for Supporting Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Individuals
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is excited to announce the first 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 … Read more