HealthBridges Donna Huff Hello. My name is Donna Huff and I’m Deafblind. I’m also the Deafblind coordinator. SSPs are very important to me because I need to get out of the house. It’s not good for us to experience isolation. We need to get out and about in the community, enjoy ourselves, go grocery shopping, and … Read more
VRS is a free, 24/7 service which guarantees citizens who are deaf (or hard-of-hearing) and use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate, access to prompt, professional and accurate communication through a certified ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter via a high-speed internet connection and a video relay solution (or VRS call option). VRS is provided through … Read more
To use VRS to receive a call, #3, I recommend including something in regards to “not hanging up”. Often times callers who receive this kind of call hang up instantly thinking it is a scam call or whatever. It is nice to remind them to not hang up when they hear this is a relay call.
Do you know a person who is Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of hearing who also has an intellectual disability? The Office of Intellectual Disability in Pennsylvania has established different waivers or strategies to meet the multiple needs of these people.
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As many of you know, if you have ever searched the internet for information about Usher syndrome in American Sign Language (ASL), you won’t find much. You may find videos by individuals, sharing their personal stories but you won’t find a basic, educational series of videos about Usher syndrome all in one place. Right now, the … Read more
Learn what an audiologist does and different ways that they can help people who are Hard of Hearing or Deaf
Helen Keller National Center is pleased to announce a new online course aimed at preparing mental health professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to support individuals who are deaf-blind. Working with individuals who are Deaf-Blind: A course for Mental Health Professionals This course provides mental health professionals with information and resources that will help … Read more
Are you or someone you know being hurt by someone you love or by someone you live with? Domestic violence is a hidden but common problem faced by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind or hard of hearing. Find out more about it and locate resources in your area to get help.
Teens must plan what to do after high school: The Process is called Transition Planning