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
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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.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation in Allegheny County
The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, or OVR, provides vocational rehabilitation services to help persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment. OVR provides services to eligible individuals with disabilities, both directly and through a network of approved vendors. Services are provided on an individualized basis The OVR counselor, during face-to-face interviews, assists customers … Read more
Private Practitioners: Gretchen Hoffer, MA, NCC, LPC
Program Type: Therapy services for Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol. Address: Village Center for Holistic Therapy, 68 Wabash Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Phone (v): 412-455-6890 ext, 4 Fax: 412-455-6891 Website: www.villagetherapy.org Contact Person: Gretchen Hoffer, MA, NCC, LPC gretchen@villagetherapy.org Population Served: Provide servifes for both Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol therapy for ages 12 … Read more
Pressley Ridge Communication Support Services
Program Type: Pressley Ridge CSS provides support services for Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing through quality interpreting services, assessment, training and consultation. Committed to bridging the gaps between the hearing and deaf worlds both in a career setting where they support professional development of deaf employees, and in a mental health setting where they … Read more
PAHrtners Deaf Services
Program Type: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Living Arrangement (CLA) ID. Address: 928 Brodhead Road, Moon Township, PA 15108 Phone: 412-927-4058 Fax: 724-457- 0384 Web: www.PAHrtners.com Contact Person: Angela Gallo, Operations Director Population Served: ID/Dual Diagnosis – adults Type of Behavioral Services Offered: Peer specialist, residential services, case management services. Reimbursement: Accepted for case management services. Number of Clients Served Annually: 6 individuals currently … Read more
Mercy Behavioral Health
Program Type: Community mental health agency. Address: Center for Hearing and Deaf, 1945 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone (v): 412-515-8225 24/7 MBH Hotline: 1-877-637-2924 (MercyBH) TTY: 412-281-1375 Videophone: 412-515-8225 Fax: 412-281-6564 Web: www.pmhs.org Contact Person: Jan Majocha jmajocha@pmhs.org Population Served: Adults, children and families Type of Behavioral Health Services Offered: Outpatient therapy (individual, couples, family), psychiatric evaluations, medication management, mental retardation services, individual drug and alcohol … Read more
Looking for a Counselor or Psychiatrist?
This attached pamphlet lists counselors and psychiatrists that have experience working with individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of hearing. These counselors and psychiatrists practice in Pittsburgh and surrounding counties in Western Pennsylvania.
Pursue a Rewarding Career: Work with Deaf people
If you can learn sign language or if you are familiar with assistive devices or audiology you may want to consider becoming a counselor to work with people who Deaf, Deaf-blind or hard of hearing as a career choice. Various programs exist to pursue such interests at the University of Pittsburgh.