an update of the original 2006 Support Service Provider (SSP) White Paper. The writing team included six – three deafblind and three hearing/sighted SSPs – 28 additional people shared their experiences, thoughts and opinions. Their contributions gave the paper its heart, strength and power. The paper is published online by the National Center on Deaf-Blindness and … Read more
The guides were a collaborative effort between the National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB), the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation, and the Perkins Research Librarian, Jennifer Arnott. They are the result of ongoing conversations about the need for resources for adults with deaf-blindness and their families and include an overview of programs and services and information about … Read more
The vimeo was a collaborative project with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services and the Behavioral Health Task Force for People who are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing of Allegheny County about making virtual meetings more accessible for people who are Deaf or Hard of hearing
Wondering how you can help your child prepare for adult care? A new Family Toolkit from Got Transition has resources for you! In the toolkit, you can find a health care transition timeline, questions for you and your child to ask their doctor, a tip sheet about the differences between pediatric and adult care, and … Read more
It is often hard to find AA meetings with interpreters. New resources exist which are available on line for Deaf people who struggle with substance abuse. Below are some resources and active meetings that you can participate in which are offered in American Sign Language. https://www.sardiprogram.com/dodameetings/ Deaf Off Drugs & Alcohol (DODA) MeetingsAnnouncement: If you … Read more
Pennsylvania Relay is excited to announce the launch of our desktop Real-Time Text Trial. We are looking for testers in Pennsylvania who meet the following criteria: This trial will test first-of-its-kind technology that brings Real-Time Text (RTT) capabilities to a digital desktop phone. RTT phones may be a replacement for TTY machines and an enhancement … Read more
Did you know gambling can become an addiction same as drugs and alcohol? And that Gambling is more than going to the casino. It’s the lottery, scratch tickets, sports polls, Bingo and pull tabs at community festivals-to name a few. And now we have online gambling-you don’t have to leave your home. The rates for … Read more
This service is for people who reside in Pennsylvania. The service is designed for people who have intellectual disability who have autism, are Deaf or have other communication differences. The idea is that a person called a communication specialist will come to meet the identified person in their home or community. They will teach a … Read more
A Resource list we are sharing Communication while wearing masks Everyone deserves the safety and protection a mask provides, just as everyone deserves access to communication. For many people who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing, wearing masks make communicating difficult or even impossible. There are options to make communication easier! These options can … Read more
Video Relay Service (VRS) is a telecommunication service that allows Deaf, Hard of Hearing and speech impaired individuals to communicate with hearing people in real time. Sometimes Deaf people might feel isolated, depressed and have feelings of suicide. Video relay services can help connect people to mental health resources when they are in crisis. Help … Read more