• Developing Partnerships Between Families and Professionals

    The Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf are excited to host a four part speaker series by Dr. Tim Hartshorne about raising and working with children who are deafblind. All events are free, open to the public, and will be hosted through Zoom. Parents, educators, and administrators caring for and supporting children ... Read more

  • Open Hands Open Access Deaf-Blind Intervener Learning Module Training Kick Off

    The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education is pleased to announce the following training opportunity: Open Hands Open Access Deaf-Blind Intervener Learning Module Training Kick Off Dates and Locations: January 6, 2022 - Webinar Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm The Open Hands Open Access (OHOA) Deaf-Blind Intervener Learning Modules are a national resource designed to ... Read more

  • Gaining an Understanding of Behavior as Communication

    The Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf are excited to host a four part speaker series by Dr. Tim Hartshorne about raising and working with children who are deafblind. All events are free, open to the public, and will be hosted through Zoom. Parents, educators, and administrators caring for and supporting children ... Read more

  • Working Toward an Adult Life

    The Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf are excited to host a four part speaker series by Dr. Tim Hartshorne about raising and working with children who are deafblind. All events are free, open to the public, and will be hosted through Zoom. Parents, educators, and administrators caring for and supporting children ... Read more

  • Pennsylvania Ear Community Picnic

    Ear Community hosts picnics every year around the world helping bring Microtia and Atresia families together. This year they are coming to Western PA! RSVP to Melissa at: EarCommunity@gmail.com

  • Toddler Playgroup for Dead and Hard of Hearing Children

    Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:00, Sept 13 to Dec 13 at WPSD 300 E Swissvale Ave,  Pittsburgh, PA 15218   Make new friends in a playgroup specially designed for the unique language, listening, and learning needs of deaf and hard of hearing toddlers. One and two-year-olds, their siblings, and a grown up are invited to attend. ... Read more

  • Disability Awareness: Promoting Advocacy and Competency in Behavioral Health and physical Health care

    This conference is about learning the value of community and academic partnerships to forge learning and collaborative care opportunities that benefit our most vulnerable patients. Participants will learn ways that professionals can foster moving research and best practice ideas to their clinical work.  We will review the importance of learning about community resources, relevant advocates, ... Read more

  • ​2023 Hearing Loss Expo

    Save the Dates! The 2023 Hearing Loss Expo will be held at the Penn Harris Hotel, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, PA 17011 on Wednesday, October 11th and Thursday, October 12th, 2023.  Access the Hearing Loss Expo Flyer for more details! (Originally posted on https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/odhh/Pages/Hearing-Loss-Expo.aspx) Exhibitor Information Exhibitor Introduction Letter Exhibitor Registration Form Hearing Loss Expo FAQ Penn ... Read more

  • HELIX Conference: High Expectations for Students with Low Incidence Disabilities

    Join us to celebrate high expectations for students with low incidence disabilities and to support school staff and families who are working hard to make those expectations a reality in our current school environments. ​ This annual statewide conference offers an opportunity to learn and engage with presenters who are recognized in the field, as well as ... Read more