Talking With My Doctor
Prepare for your appointment: Use this document to organize your thoughts and information before you go.
HealthBridges
ASL video series about Usher syndrome
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
What does an Audiologist do?
Learn what an audiologist does and different ways that they can help people who are Hard of Hearing or Deaf
Working with Individuals who are Deaf-Blind course for Mental Health Professionals
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
Domestic Violence
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.
Transition Planning
Teens must plan what to do after high school: The Process is called Transition Planning
Preservation of Mental Health Services for Deaf People in an Integrated Health Care
A group of selected specialized service physicians and counselors developed this position paper of best practice guidelines for mental health/behavioral health services together with the National Association of the Deaf in this attached document page.
First Responder’s Handbook
Pittsburgh City Planning posted the video about First Responder’s Handbook. Video posted by ADA PGH on YouTube. In Memory of Richard Meritzer 1953-2019
First Responder Communication with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens
Deaf and Hard of hearing persons and first responders such as police officers and emergency medical personnel often have great difficulty in communicating on their first encounter. This may be a time of high stress for everyone. Learn more about how to safely communicate in a video borrowed on permission from a workgroup in Spokane, Washington.
Advanced Directive Care
Advance Care Planning is the process of making decisions now for what you would want in the future if you get sick. Dr. Julie Childers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center discusses this topic in the following health segment which is available in English and American Sign Language.