What is Trauma?
Learn how bad events can change your life. Find help for yourself if such a trauma has happened to you.
Topic of Interest
In this section we will offer a series of articles related to information about behavioral health, physical health or access to health related or social services. Our aim is to focus on subjects which we hope are timely and of interest to our viewers. If you have general themes that you think would be of interest to others, or if you wish to contribute to our website, please contact us.
Improving Mind Body Connection
What does the word mindfulness mean? Why is yoga helpful to lower anxiety and prevent depression? How can mindfulness help you to have good mental health. Learn more in the segment below
Deafblind Support Service Providers
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
Consolidated Waiver
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.
Talking With My Doctor
Prepare for your appointment: Use this document to organize your thoughts and information before you go.
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
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
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.