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Welcome to the Center for Hearing & Deaf Services
Welcome to the web site of the Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc.(HDS) and its branch office, HDS-Westmoreland, a non-profit agency in continuous operation since 1921. Our professional staff provides a wide range of services for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired. You are invited to call for information or an appointment. Our telephone number is (412) 281-1375(V/TTY). HDS Brochure
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HDS' mission & Vision statements
HDS' Mission is to provide a diverse and affordable program of quality diagnostic, rehabilitative and supportive services designed to address problems experienced by children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing and serve as an information and referral source for this population and the general public. The vision of HDS' staff is to be caring professionals serving persons who are deaf or hard of hearing with excellence, dignity and trust.
A Medical Mobile Unit is a medical clinic on wheels. The unit looks like a big RV and has two private exam rooms, a bathroom and a waiting area. You receive all of the same services in the mobile unit with Dr. Gilboa, who is ASL fluent, nurses, or one of the other Squirrel Hill Health Center doctors that you can at their office including check-ups, blood work, flu shots, vaccines and sick visits. All insurance accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid. If a person is on medical assistance, they would need to make Dr. Gilboa their doctor in order to be seen regularly. There is also a Sliding Fee Scale application available.
Squirrel Hill Health Center mobile unit will see patients in front of HDS
every other Thursday
9am - Noon
1945 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
The Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. (HDS)
encourages you to Save the Date!
Sign-A-Thon 2011 will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011
from noon-3pm at Robinson Mall.
The Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard-of-Hearing, and Hearing communities are all invited to enjoy an afternoon of
socializing, entertainment, information tables, children's crafts, and more!
Pictures are posted on HDSPittsburgh Facebook page from past years.
We hope to see you there!
Always be willing to learn something new!
Want to learn how to communicate in sign language with your deaf friends, co-workers, patients, clients... at least the basics? Then this is the place to start! We'll give you 10 weeks of the basic signs you'll need to get started to be able to communicate in American Sign Language.
Click on the links below for more information about the classes - schedule, price, dates, time, etc.
Class maximum tends to be about 10 students, so first come, first serve!
Parent & Child ASL - Next class - April 2011
ASL 1 - Wednesdays, 10am-12pm - Pittsburgh - Started October 6
Next class - April 2011
ASL 1 - Thursdays, 6-8pm - Pittsburgh - Started October 7
ASL Beginning I - Westmoreland - Class in Session
ASL Beginning II - Westmoreland - Class in Session
ASL Intermediate - Westmoreland - Class in Session
ASL 1 at Work - Your business picks the day, time, and starting date. We come to you!
Branches and additional offices:
(724) 832-76001011 Old Salem Rd Greensburg, PA 15601-1094