ODHH Resources & Services

101 Greenwood Avenue, Suite 470
Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-557-7112 (Voice/relay)
FAX: 215-557-7602

E-mail: admin@equalemployment.org
Website: www.equalemployment.org

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: The Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program (CAP) is the federally designated advocate for persons with disabilities seeking services from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), Centers for Independent Living and other programs funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. CAP is a non-profit program and is independent of State government. Its services are free of charge and provided across Pennsylvania.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

172 Watson St.
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-659-5755 (Voice)
814-244-7981 (Other)
FAX: 814-535-4914

E-mail: slswpa2003@gmail.com
Website: www.slswpa.com

Hours of Operation: ALS interpreting 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; After hours 5:00 pm - 8:00 am

Description: Sign Language Specialists (SLS) is a group of nationally certified and qualified pre-certified sign language interpreters who are dedicated to the interpreting profession. We are also dedicated to the advancement of the profession, providing internship and mentorship opportunities for new and seasoned interpreters alike. We are able to provide services in a vast array of settings; including, but not limited to: medical, emergency services, mental health, therapy, counseling, weddings, funerals, legal, technical fields, vocational training, business meetings, job interviews, conferences and post-secondary education. When utilizing one of our interpreters, there are a number of financial incentives and resources which you or your organization can take advantage of.

3211 North Front Street
Suite 100
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-731-1900 (Voice)
FAX: 717-731-8150

E-mail: office@cilcp.org
Website: https://cilcp.org/

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Center for Independent Living of Central PA is a non-profit, community based resource and advocacy center which is managed by and for people with disabilities. The goal is to provide relationships and resources to empower people with physical, mental, cognitive and sensory disabilities to direct their own lives and experience success as active participants in society. Advocates for system changes that result in equality, dignity and freedom of choice and eliminates barriers that prevent people with disabilities from achieving their full potential.

1603 9th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
814-949-1905 (Voice)
814-949-1912 (TTY/Videophone)
1-800-237-9009 (Voice/TTY toll free) FAX: 814-949-1909

Website: www.cilscpa.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: CILSCPA is a consumer controlled Agency. The 4 core 7 various secondary services are provided free to Consumers. Such as Information and Referral, Advocacy, Independent Living Skills Training, Peer Counseling, which means Consumers experience a one-on-one exchange with Staff member who has a similar disability. The Center helps find housing and jobs. The Cil has a list of interpreters, a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist, and Transitioning and Service Coordination.

941 Wheatland Ave
Suite B-1
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-394-7930 (Voice)
FAX: 717-394-7930

E-mail: decinfo@decpa.org
Website: www.decpa.org

Populations Served: Adult, Children, Families

Services offered: Advocacy, Independent Disability Related Services, Interpreting Services, Service Coordination

Description: The Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) is the Center for Independent Living (CIL) for people with diverse disabilities in Lancaster and Lebanon counties. DEC is a private, nonprofit, non residential organization run by and for people with disabilities. We provide free and confidential services that prioritize self determination, consumer control, and personal choice to individuals of all ages, and with all types of disabilities. Through all of our individual and collective efforts, we work to eliminate barriers, ensure access, protect civil rights, and effect positive social change

301 Chestnut Street, Suite 300
Harrisburg, PA 17101
1-800-692-7443 (Voice)
1-877-375-7139 (TDD)
FAX: 833-699-2110

E-mail: intake@disabilityrightspa.org
Website: www.disabilityrightspa.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Live intake operates between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Description: Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP) is an independent, statewide, non-profit corporation designated as the federally-mandated protection and advocacy agency in Pennsylvania.

As the protection and advocacy agency in Pennsylvania, DRP works to advance and protect the civil rights of adults and children with a wide range of disabilities to ensure their rights to live in their communities with the services they need, to receive a full and inclusive education, to live free of discrimination and abuse and neglect, and to have control and self-determination over their services.

6308 Auburn Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 170501
717-802-6918 (Voice)
Calling Instructions:Call or text is acceptable

E-mail: HLAACapitalRegionChapter@yahoo.com
Website: www.hlacapregion.org

Description: We provide support and information to hard of hearing people and their families. Monthly meetings are free and are held at the Giant Community Room, 2nd floor in the Camp Hill Shopping Center, Camp Hill, PA, 3301 Trindle Rd., (32nd & Market) the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. All meetings are captioned in real-time, in addition to providing audio-loop for T-switch users.

126 Cedarcroft Rd.
Kennett Sq., PA 19348
Contact information can be found on the website.
Calling Instructions: *For Central PA phone number, please first call the CapTel operator at 1-877-243-2823.

E-mail: director@hlaa-pa.org
Website: www.hlaa-pa.org

Description: Hearing Loss Association of America Pennsylvania State Office is the state office of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), the nation's foremost membership and advocacy organization for people with hearing loss. HLAA opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy. Local chapters and their meeting dates and locations are listed on the website.

112 N 8th St., Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-643-2000 (Voice)

E-mail: info@libertyresources.org
Website: www.libertyresources.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Liberty Resources, Inc. is the Center for Independent Living for Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties. Liberty Resources advocates for and works with Persons with Disabilities to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in our community.

Central Office
1521 N. 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
1-800-622-2842 (Voice)
1-866-830-7327 (TTY)
717-787-3201 (Other)
FAX: 717-787-3210

Website: www.dli.pa.gov/Disability-Services/odhh/Pages/default.aspx

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Description: The mission of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) is to assist Pennsylvanians with disabilities to secure and maintain employment and independence. OVR's Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services (BBVS) provides services to assist Pennsylvanians who are blind or visually impaired to work and maintain independent lives. BBVS has six district offices that provide a wide range of services throughout Pennsylvania.

614 North Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
415 Moon-Clinton Road
Moon Township, PA 15108
215-884-9770 Glenside (Voice)
724-457-0384 Moon (Voice)
215-392-2425 (Videophone)

E-mail: PAHinfo@rhanet.org
Website: www.pahrtners.com

Hours of operation: 24/7/365

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Blended Case Management, Emotional Support, Family Based Services, Independent Disability Related Services, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Partial Hospital Programming, Residential Services for individuals with Intellectual Disability or Behavioral Health Programming, Vocational Services, Wrap Around Services

Reimbursement: Varies case by case. Please contact us so we might explore funding options. Consolidated Waiver, Medicaid, Private insurance

Qualifications of Staff: Over 85% of our staff are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. We have numerous staff members that hold advanced degrees in fields such as: counseling, case management, social work, etc. We work with two psychiatrists who are knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs of the Deaf community.

Staff Experience: All staff are specially trained to work with the unique population we serve. All staff are versed in Deaf culture and American Sign Language.

Accreditation: CARF

Description: PAHrtners Deaf Services provides community based behavioral and mental health programs for individuals who utilize sign language as their primary mode of communication. Services include supportive living programs, outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, case management, day programs and community participation supports.

Funding varies by program. For Pennsylvania residents funding typically comes through a Pennsylvania county, Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs, a Pennsylvania Managed Care Organization or private insurance.

PAH has two locations. Our headquarters is in the eastern portion of the state near Philadelphia while our satellite location near Pittsburgh focuses on serving the western side of the state.

101 Greenwood Avenue, Suite 470
Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-557-7112 (Voice/relay)
FAX: 215-557-7602

E-mail: admin@equalemployment.org
Website: www.equalemployment.org

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: The Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program (CAP) is the federally designated advocate for persons with disabilities seeking services from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), Centers for Independent Living and other programs funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. CAP is a non-profit program and is independent of State government. Its services are free of charge and provided across Pennsylvania.

201 N. Front Street
Governor’s Plaza North, Bldg. # 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-728-9740 (Voice)
FAX: 717-728-9781

E-mail: info@pcar.org
Website: www.pcar.org

Hours of Operation: PCAR operates during business hours Monday through Friday. The hotline, 1-888-772-PCAR operates 24/7 and connects callers to their local rape crisis center.

Description: PCAR is a network of rape crisis centers serving all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. Centers provide immediate and long-term services to survivors of sexual abuse, assault and harassment. Centers also work to increase public awareness about sexual violence through prevention education in their communities. PCAR provides resources and trainings for those interested in improving their response to victim/survivors of sexual violence and preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. PCAR also monitors relevant state and national legislation and advocates for public policy to aid survivors and the centers who serve them.

74 Horn Road
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-319-4064 (Voice)

E-mail: shaffersms@gmail.com
Website: www.papdb.org

Description: Formed in 2007, the Pennsylvania Partnership for the Deafblind (PPDB) is an organized network of parents, family members, and individuals with deafblindness. We support our members as they deal with the daily issues of life, such as: relationships with family and friends, healthcare, education, employment, insurance, service providers, life transitions.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

70 N. Mt. Vernon Ave.
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-439-1780 (Voice)
Calling Instructions: Call and leave a message.

E-mail: hearfayette@gmail.com
Website: www.stvincentdepauluniontown.org

Hours of Operation: Phone calls anytime. Thursday and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm

Description: SVdP Hear Fayette Program is a resource for persons who are hard of hearing or deaf. We educate the community and people with hearing loss. We have a women's support group; provide one-on-one computer lessons; sign language lessons; sign language practice group; provide referrals;serve as a PIAT TDDP volunteer center; develop projects such as the Highway Hearing Safety program which provides visor cards for persons who cannot hear while driving; publish a newsletter of reliable and up-to-date information for the target groups; maintain an identity on Facebook and connect via Internet to persons who are HoH, Deaf, and Deaf-blind. Always available either in person, by phone, or online.

PO Box 313
Glenshaw PA 15116
412-944-2145 (Videophone)
FAX: 412-492-8024

E-mail: requests@slipasl.com
Website: www.slipasl.com

Hours of Operation: SLIP fulfills interpreting requests 24/7/365, as scheduled. SLIP office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Description: Sign Language Interpreting Professionals is a 2nd generation family owned language service company, founded by a CODA, specializing in providing reliable, consistent, and professional ASL interpreting services for the Deaf community. A WBENC - Certified Women Business Enterprise, SLIP provides both onsite and remote (VRI) services. We pride ourselves in working together with our customers to ensure the communication access needs of the Deaf community are met by tailoring our services to meet their unique needs. Language access strategy consulting, presentations on effective communication and the community, and partnerships with industry professionals ensure SLIP customer's expectations are exceeded.

172 Watson St.
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-659-5755 (Voice)
814-244-7981 (Other)
FAX: 814-535-4914

E-mail: slswpa2003@gmail.com
Website: www.slswpa.com

Hours of Operation: ALS interpreting 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; After hours 5:00 pm - 8:00 am

Description: Sign Language Specialists (SLS) is a group of nationally certified and qualified pre-certified sign language interpreters who are dedicated to the interpreting profession. We are also dedicated to the advancement of the profession, providing internship and mentorship opportunities for new and seasoned interpreters alike. We are able to provide services in a vast array of settings; including, but not limited to: medical, emergency services, mental health, therapy, counseling, weddings, funerals, legal, technical fields, vocational training, business meetings, job interviews, conferences and post-secondary education. When utilizing one of our interpreters, there are a number of financial incentives and resources which you or your organization can take advantage of.

1007 Mumma Road
Suite 100
Lemoyne, PA 17043
717-234-2621 (Voice)

E-mail: info@thearcpa.org
Website: www.thearcpa.org

Hours of Operation: 8:30 to 4 Monday through Friday

Description: The Arc is the largest advocacy organization in the United States for citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. The Arc of Pennsylvania is the state chapter of The Arc. In conjunction with its local chapters and the national organization, The Arc of Pennsylvania works every day to carry out its mission - to work to include all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in every community. Local chapters of The Arc focus on providing resources and individual advocacy services. The Arc of Pennsylvania focuses on systems advocacy and governmental affairs, demonstrating leadership and guidance among all disability organizations in Pennsylvania.

3820 Hartzdale Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-909-5577 (Voice)
717-909-5588 (TTY) 717-909-5588 (Videophone)
FAX: 717-909-5599

E-mail: jwells@wpsd.org
Website: www.wpsd.org

Hours of Operation: Regular business hours and appointments

Description: The CORES Center provides Community Audiological and Speech Services, Educational Consultant Services, Sign Language Classes, Interpreting Services, Technical Assistance for Teachers and Staff, as well as Training, Workshops and Seminars. CORES services are available to children, youth and adults both in school settings as well as in the community. CORES offers programs to school districts and other service providers across Pennsylvania.

1290 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 1
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-685-4520 (Voice)
484-388-4086 (VP)
FAX: 610-685-4526

Calling Instructions: After-hours interpreting services, please call 610-823-2139 or 484-269-1928.

E-mail: brodriguez@kdhhs.net
Website: www.kdhhs.net

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Description: Keystone Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides clients services throughout Berks and Lancaster County, while also providing sign language interpreting services throughout southeastern PA.

Central Office
1521 N. 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
1-800-622-2842 (Voice)
1-866-830-7327 (TTY)
717-787-3201 (Other)
FAX: 717-787-3210

Website: wwww.dli.pa.gov/Disability-Services/odhh/Pages/default.aspx

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Description: The mission of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) is to assist Pennsylvanians with disabilities to secure and maintain employment and independence. OVR's Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services (BBVS) provides services to assist Pennsylvanians who are blind or visually impaired to work and maintain independent lives. BBVS has six district offices that provide a wide range of services throughout Pennsylvania.

1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
4th Floor Ritter Annex, RA 430
Philadelphia, PA 19122
800-204-7428 (Voice)
711 (TTY)
FAX: 215-204-6336

E-mail: ATLend@temple.edu
Website: https://techowlpa.org/library

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Description: The Assistive Technology (AT) Lending Library is a program that allows Pennsylvanians of any age and ability to borrow AT devices, at no cost, to try at work, school, home, or in their neighborhood. This short-term loan program allows individuals with disabilities to "try before they buy," and helps them and their families make an informed choice before they purchase a device.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
4th Floor Ritter Annex, RA 430
Philadelphia, PA 19122
800-204-7428 (Voice)
711 (TTY)
FAX: 215-204-6336

E-mail: techowl@temple.edu
Website: https://techowlpa.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Description: TechOWL, formerly known as the Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology, offers information and referral about assistive technology (AT), device demonstrations, and awareness-level presentations. TechOWL also operates Pennsylvania's AT Lending Library, a free, state-supported program that loans AT devices to Pennsylvanians of all ages. This program allows you to try a device for a limited time to be sure it meets your needs. TechOWL also operates a Used Equipment Program, which is a network of programs offering ways for people to obtain, donate, or sell AT equipment.

1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
4th Floor Ritter Annex, RA 430
Philadelphia, PA 19122
800-204-7428 (Voice)
711 (TTY)
FAX: 215-204-6336

E-mail: tddp@temple.edu
Website: https://techowlpa.org/tddp

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Description: The Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP), also called the Free Special Phone Program, provides specialized telecommunications devices, such as text telephones, amplifiers, and wireless devices at no charge to qualifying persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, have speech and language disorders, have a physical or cognitive disability that prevents them from using standard telecommunication equipment, or who have gross incomes of less than 200% of the federal poverty level. Other qualifications that must be met in order to participate in the TDDP include: Pennsylvania residency, qualified disability, must be at least 6 years old, must have phone service and the ability to learn how to use the telecommunications device.

1081 West Innovation Drive
Kearney, MO 64060
888-515-8120 (Voice)
816-628-1949 (Other)
FAX: 816-635-4043

E-mail: info@teltex.com
Website: www.teltex.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Central Time)

Description: Teltex is setting the mark when it comes to providing equipment for the deaf and hard of hearing. Since we specialize in amplified phones, TTY's, unique notification and Smoke Detection Systems we provide extra support after the purchase by answering any questions you may have. Your satisfaction is guaranteed before, during, and after the sale.

1646 West Chester Pike
Suite 4
West Chester, PA 19382
800-621-5689 (Voice)
484-947-7759 (Other)
Fax: 610-696-2008
Calling Instructions: Clients can call the 800# and hit option 5 for captioning services. Cell phones can be used for texting.

E-mail: cart@karasch.com
Website: www.karasch.com

Hours of Operation: Karasch is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our phones are manned by our knowledgeable staff who can assist you.

Description: Karasch & Associates provides all forms of captioning on-site and via remote, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally: Broadcast Captioning, Computer Aided Real Time (CART), Individual and Large screen service, Transcription; Off-Line and Encoding Services, Remote Sign Language, On-site Sign Language

3702 Chase Court
Newtown Square, PA 19073
800-870-1795 (Voice)
FAX: 800-870-1795

E-mail: info@archivecaptioning.com
Website: www.archivecaptioning.com

Hours of Operation: CART and captioning services are provided 24/7

Description: We are a leading national provider of CART and captioning services with over 30 years of experience. We provide both onsite and remote services across the Commonwealth as well as nationally and internationally. We provide remote CART services for many of the Commonwealth's colleges and universities including The Pennsylvania State University, West Chester University, Marywood University. We also provide live captioning services for meetings, webinars, commencements and other events. We use only experienced live captioners to provide the most accurate and affordable services.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

101 Hillpointe Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
724-514-4000 (Voice)
FAX: 724-514-4111

E-mail: heather-y@vitac.com
Website: www.vitac.com

Hours of Operation: Open 24/7/365

Description: VITAC is the nation's leading provider of closed captioning and other accessible media services, with offices in Los Angeles, CA, Washington, DC, and headquarters in Canonsburg, PA. VITAC provides closed captioning for broadcast, cable, DVD, teleconferences and Internet programs worldwide. Among the company's largest clients are NBC Universal, BBC America, BET, CBS, CNN, C-SPAN, Discovery Networks, FOX, FSN, MTV Networks, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Turner Broadcasting, Warner Bros. Television, The Weather Channel and the Federal Government. VITAC is the exclusive captioning provider for the Commonwealth's Media Services Department, many Pennsylvania television stations, and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

44050 Ashburn Shopping Plaza
Suite 195-639
Ashburn, VA 20147
877-886-8879 (Voice)
FAX: 703-738-8618

E-mail: info@HISsign.com
Website: https://hissign.com/

Hours of Operation: HIS Sign operates 24/7 365 days a year.

Description: HIS Sign provides on-site and remote ASL interpreting services as well as transcription services through CART. HIS Sign's focus is primarily Education, but we provide services to all manners of fields.

1646 West Chester Pike
Suite 4
West Chester, PA 19382
800-621-5689 (Voice)
484-947-7759 (Other)
Fax: 610-696-2008
Calling Instructions: Clients can call the 800# and hit option 5 for captioning services. Cell phones can be used for texting.

E-mail: cart@karasch.com
Website: www.karasch.com

Hours of Operation: Karasch is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our phones are manned by our knowledgeable staff who can assist you.

Description: Karasch & Associates provides all forms of captioning on-site and via remote, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally: Broadcast Captioning, Computer Aided Real Time (CART), Individual and Large screen service, Transcription; Off-Line and Encoding Services, Remote Sign Language, On-site Sign Language

3702 Chase Court
Newtown Square, PA 19073
800-870-1795 (Voice)
FAX: 800-870-1795

E-mail: info@archivecaptioning.com
Website: www.archivecaptioning.com

Hours of Operation: CART and captioning services are provided 24/7

Description: We are a leading national provider of CART and captioning services with over 30 years of experience. We provide both onsite and remote services across the Commonwealth as well as nationally and internationally. We provide remote CART services for many of the Commonwealth's colleges and universities including The Pennsylvania State University, West Chester University, Marywood University. We also provide live captioning services for meetings, webinars, commencements and other events. We use only experienced live captioners to provide the most accurate and affordable services.

455 Business Center Drive
Suite 100
Horsham, PA 19044
1-800-305-9673 (Voice)

Calling Instructions: Language Services Associates (LSA) is a B2B language service provider. To access services provided by LSA, please speak with your healthcare provider or office representative if partner to provide services.

E-mail: Sales@LSA.inc
Website: www.LSA.inc

Hours of Operation: LSA provides services 24/7/365.

Description: Language Services Associates (LSA) offers a full suite of language interpretation solutions to help optimize the experience of limited English proficient customers and patients. Providing native language support improves the efficiency and productivity of staff, raises customer satisfaction levels, and builds loyalty. For thousands of clients worldwide, in more than 230 languages, LSA provides a competitive differentiator in the healthcare, government, financial, insurance, banking, entertainment, hospitality and manufacturing industries.

Founded in 1991, LSA has a strong reputation for helping our clients build relationships, ensure accuracy, and make trusted connections with their limited English proficient customers and patients. As one of the largest and fastest-growing professional language services companies in the world, LSA’s passion for helping others drives our award-winning culture of service excellence.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

834 Beech Avenue, Suite 3
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
412-596-4640 (Voice/Text)
FAX: 412-831-9997
Calling instructions: Calls answered 24/7. Relay calls/texting accepted.

E-mail: contact@steelcityinterpreters.com
AIM screen name: steelcityterp
Website: www.steelcityinterpreters.com

Hours of Operation: Available to take requests 24/7/365

Description: We are the only Pittsburgh area agency offering both interpreting and CART services as well as requiring all of our ASL interpreters to be nationally certified.

101 Hillpointe Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
724-514-4000 (Voice)
FAX: 724-514-4111

E-mail: heather-y@vitac.com
Website: www.vitac.com
Hours of Operation: Open 24/7/365

Description: VITAC is the nation's leading provider of closed captioning and other accessible media services, with offices in Los Angeles, CA, Washington, DC, and headquarters in Canonsburg, PA. VITAC provides closed captioning for broadcast, cable, DVD, teleconferences and Internet programs worldwide. Among the company's largest clients are NBC Universal, BBC America, BET, CBS, CNN, C-SPAN, Discovery Networks, FOX, FSN, MTV Networks, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Turner Broadcasting, Warner Bros. Television, The Weather Channel and the Federal Government. VITAC is the exclusive captioning provider for the Commonwealth's Media Services Department, many Pennsylvania television stations, and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

6202 Alder Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-924-1012 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 412-924-1036

E-mail: info@depaulhearingandspeech.org
Website: www.DePaulHearingAndSpeech.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Description: DePaul School for Hearing and Speech develops listening skills and spoken language in children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have spoken language communication challenges and to prepare them to transition to their home school district successfully at the earliest possible age. DePaul School serves children from birth through 8th grade. Each child's individual and unique needs are met by DePaul School's team of experts, including certified teachers of the deaf, speech-language pathologists, early childhood educators, an educational audiologist, school psychologist, PT/OT, and teachers aids. With a heavy focus in literacy and language acquisition, DePaul School students transition to and thrive in their neighborhood schools at or above grade level.

15155 Technology Dr.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
800-825-6758 (Voice)
952-300-9248 (SMS Text)
952-388-2152 (Videophone)
FAX: 952-906-1099

E-mail: hello@diglo.com
Website: https://www.diglo.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST

Description: Diglo (formerly Harris Communications) is a retailer & distributor of products designed to assist deaf and hard of hearing people in their everyday lives. We offer the largest selection of hearing loss products at the guaranteed lowest prices, and are proud to be made up of hearing, hard of hearing, Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) staff. Our product line includes amplified phones, personal amplifiers, OTC hearing aids, alerting products, TV sound amplifiers, vibrating alarm clocks, tinnitus maskers, hearing aid & cochlear implant accessories, deaf culture & sign language materials.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

300 E. Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-371-7000 (Voice/TTY)
800-624-3323 (Other)
FAX: 412-244-4223

Website: www.wpsd.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am to 8:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; Sunday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Description: Located in Pittsburgh, with approximately 250 students from 100 school districts and 30 counties throughout the state, WPSD is the largest comprehensive tuition-free educational institution for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Pennsylvania. Providing education services from birth through high school, WPSD's accessible communication environment enables all students to reach their fullest potential in both deaf and hearing communities.

3820 Hartzdale Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-909-5577 (Voice)
717-909-5588 (TTY) 717-909-5588 (Videophone)
FAX: 717-909-5599

E-mail: jwells@wpsd.org
Website: www.wpsd.org

Hours of Operation: Regular business hours and appointments

Description: The CORES Center provides Community Audiological and Speech Services, Educational Consultant Services, Sign Language Classes, Interpreting Services, Technical Assistance for Teachers and Staff, as well as Training, Workshops and Seminars. CORES services are available to children, youth and adults both in school settings as well as in the community. CORES offers programs to school districts and other service providers across Pennsylvania.

1013 Ridgeway Drive
Lynden, WA 98264
360-778-1266 (Voice)

E-mail: neil@hearinglosshelp.com
Website: www.hearinglosshelp.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time - Personal Consultation by appointment only.

Description: The mission of the Center for Hearing Loss Help is to help people live successful and fulfilling lives in spite of their hearing losses by providing them with information, counsel, support and books to aid them in successfully dealing with the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of living with hearing loss. The Center's website provides a wealth of information (more than 1,000 articles) on various issues pertaining to ears including conditions such as tinnitus, hyperacusis, Meniere's disease, Musical Ear Syndrome and related subjects as well as extensive information on the many drugs that damage ears (ototoxic drugs).

Feel free to ask your questions on-line under the appropriate article for a public reply, or email your questions directly to neil@hearinglosshelp.com for a private reply or contact Neil via phone.

3211 North Front Street
Suite 100
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-731-1900 (Voice)
FAX: 717-731-8150

E-mail: office@cilcp.org
Website: https://cilcp.org/

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Center for Independent Living of Central PA is a non-profit, community based resource and advocacy center which is managed by and for people with disabilities. The goal is to provide relationships and resources to empower people with physical, mental, cognitive and sensory disabilities to direct their own lives and experience success as active participants in society. Advocates for system changes that result in equality, dignity and freedom of choice and eliminates barriers that prevent people with disabilities from achieving their full potential.

300 E. Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-244-4261 (Voice/TTY)
412-244-9261 (Videophone)
FAX: 412-244-1538

E-mail: nbenham@wpsd.org
Website: www.wpsd.org/choicesforchildren/index.html

Description: Provides early intervention services to families who have deaf or hard of hearing infants and toddlers. Services include: audiological evaluations, speech language therapy and early language development. Communication modes include: speech, audition and sign language.

2 Penn Boulevard
Suite 220
Philadelphia, PA 19144

267-930-5094 (Voice)
FAX: 215-844-5401

E-mail: info@clarkeschools.org
Website: www.clarkeschools.org

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Description: Clarke provides children who are deaf and hard of hearing with the listening, learning and spoken language skills they need to succeed. Clarke serves children from birth through young adulthood through early intervention and preschool programs and provides mainstreaming and speech and language services. We offer a unique learning environment designed to maximize each child's development, while building their self-confidence and preparing them for success beyond Clarke. Clarke partners with families to provide the skills, knowledge and support they need to help their children reach their full potential. Clarke serves children and families from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

8701 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-237-2222 (Voice)

E-mail: information@ccac.edu
Website: https://www.ccac.edu/academics/programs/arts-and-humanities/communication-arts.php

Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Description:
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE – ENGLISH INTERPRETING, A.S. This program provides the solid foundation necessary to lead to an interpreting career. The educational philosophy of the ASL-English Interpreting program at CCAC centers on providing students with the superior language skills and ethical competencies needed by today’s interpreters. Interpreting is a diverse career, offering a wide variety of settings in which to work. Through foundational interpreting courses, observations in the field and practicum placement, students become skilled professionals. Students who successfully complete the program will be prepared to sit for the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) and/or the National Interpreter Certification (NIC) written exam. The National Interpreter Certification (NIC) performance exam requires a Bachelor’s degree or 120-credit equivalence.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, CERTIFICATE The certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) provides language training and cultural enrichment for people who wish to learn ASL and the uniqueness of deaf culture. This program will not prepare students to become interpreters but is designed to introduce students to the language and culture. This program is particularly useful for parents of deaf children and students pursuing careers such as allied health, nursing, early childhood education and teaching, where clients may be deaf. The program is designed to allow students to complement their degrees with an ASL certificate offered as a part-time program. This certificate also serves as the language foundation and pre-requisite for the Associate’s degree American Sign Language/English Interpreter Training Program. Students who have not been continually enrolled in ASL courses must have the permission of the instructor to enroll in courses beyond ASL 101

630 Fairview Road, Suite 100
Swarthmore, PA 19081-2335
610-604-0450 or 0452 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 610-604-0456

E-mail: info@dhcc.org
Website: www.dhcc.org

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Medical and Police Emergencies: Monday to Friday - 5:00 pm to 6:00 am
Weekends: Call 610-604-0452

Description: DHCC is a non-profit organization that provides service primarily in the 5 counties of the Philadelphia Region, southern NJ and northern Delaware. Will serve beyond these counties if possible. DHCC provides Sign Language Interpreting, CART, Sign Language Classes, Sensitivity Training, Workshops, Advocacy, Information and Referral. We have a Board of Directors with a majority of Deaf and hard of hearing directors. Since 1972, DHCC has promoted its mission to provide communication access and cultural awareness to the Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing communities.

6202 Alder Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-924-1012 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 412-924-1036

E-mail: info@depaulhearingandspeech.org
Website: www.DePaulHearingAndSpeech.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Description: DePaul School for Hearing and Speech develops listening skills and spoken language in children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have spoken language communication challenges and to prepare them to transition to their home school district successfully at the earliest possible age. DePaul School serves children from birth through 8th grade. Each child's individual and unique needs are met by DePaul School's team of experts, including certified teachers of the deaf, speech-language pathologists, early childhood educators, an educational audiologist, school psychologist, PT/OT, and teachers aids. With a heavy focus in literacy and language acquisition, DePaul School students transition to and thrive in their neighborhood schools at or above grade level.

12 N. Prince Street
PO Box 1865
Lancaster, PA 17603-1865
717-397-7425 (Box Office)
717-394-7133 (Administration)

E-mail: access@thefulton.org
Website: https://thefulton.org/

Description: Fulton Theatre is deeply committed to providing access for the arts regardless of ability or financial need. We offer the following services to our deaf and hard of hearing patrons: Assistive Listening Devices, ASL interpreted performances (second Saturday of each Mainstage Series production), Open-captioned performances (second Saturday and third Wednesday of each Mainstage Series production). The Pay-What-You-Want program is available for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing at these accessibility performances. Please fill out the Accessibility Ticket Reservation Form on our website or contact the box office for the Pay-What-You-Want rate. The Academy of Theatre: Our year-round educational programs develop theatre arts tools and also important lifelong skills such as creativity, communication, and building confidence. The Fulton Theatre Academy is an inclusive program for students of all abilities and needs, from pre-K to grade 12. Teaching Artists aim to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of learners.

6308 Auburn Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 170501
717-802-6918 (Voice)
Calling Instructions:Call or text is acceptable

E-mail: HLAACapitalRegionChapter@yahoo.com
Website: www.hlacapregion.org

Description: We provide support and information to hard of hearing people and their families. Monthly meetings are free and are held at the Giant Community Room, 2nd floor in the Camp Hill Shopping Center, Camp Hill, PA, 3301 Trindle Rd., (32nd & Market) the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. All meetings are captioned in real-time, in addition to providing audio-loop for T-switch users.

126 Cedarcroft Rd.
Kennett Sq., PA 19348
Contact information can be found on the website.
Calling Instructions: *For Central PA phone number, please first call the CapTel operator at 1-877-243-2823.

E-mail: director@hlaa-pa.org
Website: www.hlaa-pa.org

Description: Hearing Loss Association of America Pennsylvania State Office is the state office of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), the nation's foremost membership and advocacy organization for people with hearing loss. HLAA opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy. Local chapters and their meeting dates and locations are listed on the website.

1290 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 1
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-685-4520 (Voice)
484-388-4086 (VP)
FAX: 610-685-4526

Calling Instructions: After-hours interpreting services, please call 610-823-2139 or 484-269-1928.

E-mail: brodriguez@kdhhs.net
Website: www.kdhhs.net

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Description: Keystone Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides clients services throughout Berks and Lancaster County, while also providing sign language interpreting services throughout southeastern PA.

PO Box 2466
King, NC 27021
336-769-0433 (Voice)

E-mail: lauren@languagemattersinc.com
Website: https://languagemattersinc.com/

Hours of Operation: Monday - Typically 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST; Onsite training hours to suit your needs.

Description: We are a tri-departmental organization based in North Carolina, providing service and training to many US states. Our Interpreting Matters department provides communication access between Deaf and Hearing people in a variety of settings, using cued language transliterators and signed language interpreters. Education Matters is our department that provides two one-of-a-kind training series; one specific to cued language transliteration and the other specific to signed language and spoken language interpretation. We also provide training work sessions to suit your specific needs. Media Matters covers a variety of products for practice and knowledge in support of interpreters and transliterators.

455 Business Center Drive
Suite 100
Horsham, PA 19044
1-800-305-9673 (Voice)

Calling Instructions: Language Services Associates (LSA) is a B2B language service provider. To access services provided by LSA, please speak with your healthcare provider or office representative if partner to provide services.

E-mail: Sales@LSA.inc
Website: www.LSA.inc

Hours of Operation: LSA provides services 24/7/365.

Description: Language Services Associates (LSA) offers a full suite of language interpretation solutions to help optimize the experience of limited English proficient customers and patients. Providing native language support improves the efficiency and productivity of staff, raises customer satisfaction levels, and builds loyalty. For thousands of clients worldwide, in more than 230 languages, LSA provides a competitive differentiator in the healthcare, government, financial, insurance, banking, entertainment, hospitality and manufacturing industries.

Founded in 1991, LSA has a strong reputation for helping our clients build relationships, ensure accuracy, and make trusted connections with their limited English proficient customers and patients. As one of the largest and fastest-growing professional language services companies in the world, LSA’s passion for helping others drives our award-winning culture of service excellence.

112 N 8th St., Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-643-2000 (Voice)

E-mail: info@libertyresources.org
Website: www.libertyresources.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Liberty Resources, Inc. is the Center for Independent Living for Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties. Liberty Resources advocates for and works with Persons with Disabilities to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in our community.

3835 Green Pond Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020
610-861-4175 (Voice)
FAX: 610-861-4575

E-mail: ncccommunityed@northampton.edu
Website: www.northampton.edu

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Large Community College in Eastern PA with vibrant Adult Enrichment Program that offers non-credit Sign Language classes.

74 Horn Road
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-319-4064 (Voice)

E-mail: shaffersms@gmail.com
Website: www.papdb.org

Description: Formed in 2007, the Pennsylvania Partnership for the Deafblind (PPDB) is an organized network of parents, family members, and individuals with deafblindness. We support our members as they deal with the daily issues of life, such as: relationships with family and friends, healthcare, education, employment, insurance, service providers, life transitions.

100 W. School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-951-4700 (Voice)
267-331-4748 (Videophone)
FAX: 215-951-4708

E-mail: info@psd.org
Website: www.psd.org

Hours of Operation: Mondays through Fridays - 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Founded in 1820, PSD is the 3rd oldest school for the Deaf in the United States, and currently educates about 200 deaf and hard of hearing students, ages 3 -21, in preschool through high school classes. PSD also offers an Early Intervention program for newly diagnosed deaf infants and toddlers with services provided at PSD and off-site. The school educates an ethnically and geographically diverse student body, and while the majority of students live in the city of Philadelphia, we also have students from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Berks counties as well as southern New Jersey. At PSD students learn in the language most appropriate for them-- American Sign Language as well as written and spoken English.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

5600 City Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19131
866-758-7670 (Voice)

Website: http://online.sju.edu/programs/deaf-education-masters

Description: The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality, has granted approval of Saint Joseph’s University’s online Master of Science: Special Education with Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing N-12 Certification. This program prepares educators for certification and to acquire the competencies specifically needed to support learning and development in children with hearing loss.

70 N. Mt. Vernon Ave.
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-439-1780 (Voice)
Calling Instructions: Call and leave a message.

E-mail: hearfayette@gmail.com
Website: www.stvincentdepauluniontown.org

Hours of Operation: Phone calls anytime. Thursday and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm

Description: SVdP Hear Fayette Program is a resource for persons who are hard of hearing or deaf. We educate the community and people with hearing loss. We have a women's support group; provide one-on-one computer lessons; sign language lessons; sign language practice group; provide referrals;serve as a PIAT TDDP volunteer center; develop projects such as the Highway Hearing Safety program which provides visor cards for persons who cannot hear while driving; publish a newsletter of reliable and up-to-date information for the target groups; maintain an identity on Facebook and connect via Internet to persons who are HoH, Deaf, and Deaf-blind. Always available either in person, by phone, or online.

172 Watson St.
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-659-5755 (Voice)
814-244-7981 (Other)
FAX: 814-535-4914

E-mail: slswpa2003@gmail.com
Website: www.slswpa.com

Hours of Operation: ALS interpreting 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; After hours 5:00 pm - 8:00 am

Description: Sign Language Specialists (SLS) is a group of nationally certified and qualified pre-certified sign language interpreters who are dedicated to the interpreting profession. We are also dedicated to the advancement of the profession, providing internship and mentorship opportunities for new and seasoned interpreters alike. We are able to provide services in a vast array of settings; including, but not limited to: medical, emergency services, mental health, therapy, counseling, weddings, funerals, legal, technical fields, vocational training, business meetings, job interviews, conferences and post-secondary education. When utilizing one of our interpreters, there are a number of financial incentives and resources which you or your organization can take advantage of.

1490 Fox Hollow Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-419-6555 (Voice/TTY)

E-mail: melisaulmer@gmail.com

Description: Provides advocacy and support for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

300 E. Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-371-7000 (Voice/TTY)
800-624-3323 (Other)
FAX: 412-244-4223

Website: www.wpsd.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am to 8:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; Sunday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Description: Located in Pittsburgh, with approximately 250 students from 100 school districts and 30 counties throughout the state, WPSD is the largest comprehensive tuition-free educational institution for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Pennsylvania. Providing education services from birth through high school, WPSD's accessible communication environment enables all students to reach their fullest potential in both deaf and hearing communities.

3820 Hartzdale Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-909-5577 (Voice)
717-909-5588 (TTY) 717-909-5588 (Videophone)
FAX: 717-909-5599

E-mail: jwells@wpsd.org
Website: www.wpsd.org

Hours of Operation: Regular business hours and appointments

Description: The CORES Center provides Community Audiological and Speech Services, Educational Consultant Services, Sign Language Classes, Interpreting Services, Technical Assistance for Teachers and Staff, as well as Training, Workshops and Seminars. CORES services are available to children, youth and adults both in school settings as well as in the community. CORES offers programs to school districts and other service providers across Pennsylvania.

1 N. Main Street, Suite 301
Coudersport, PA 16915
814-260-0088 (Voice)
Calling Instructions: to speak to the program manager dial the number listed above and choose # 3 on the phone chain

E-mail: rose.carpenter@dickinsoncenter.org
Website: www.dmhc.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Description: Dickinsons employment support service assist individuals who have disabliites obtain employment in the community settings. we contract through the Office of Vocationa Rehabilitation services and our local county offices.

Central Office
1521 N. 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
1-800-622-2842 (Voice)
1-866-830-7327 (TTY)
717-787-3201 (Other)
FAX: 717-787-3210

www.dli.pa.gov/Disability-Services/odhh/Pages/default.aspx

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Description: The mission of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) is to assist Pennsylvanians with disabilities to secure and maintain employment and independence. OVR's Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services (BBVS) provides services to assist Pennsylvanians who are blind or visually impaired to work and maintain independent lives. BBVS has six district offices that provide a wide range of services throughout Pennsylvania.

101 Greenwood Avenue, Suite 470
Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-557-7112 (Voice/relay)
FAX: 215-557-7602

E-mail: admin@equalemployment.org
Website: www.equalemployment.org

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: The Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program (CAP) is the federally designated advocate for persons with disabilities seeking services from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), Centers for Independent Living and other programs funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. CAP is a non-profit program and is independent of State government. Its services are free of charge and provided across Pennsylvania.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

172 Watson St.
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-659-5755 (Voice)
814-244-7981 (Other)
FAX: 814-535-4914

E-mail: slswpa2003@gmail.com
Website: www.slswpa.com

Hours of Operation: ALS interpreting 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; After hours 5:00 pm - 8:00 am

Description: Sign Language Specialists (SLS) is a group of nationally certified and qualified pre-certified sign language interpreters who are dedicated to the interpreting profession. We are also dedicated to the advancement of the profession, providing internship and mentorship opportunities for new and seasoned interpreters alike. We are able to provide services in a vast array of settings; including, but not limited to: medical, emergency services, mental health, therapy, counseling, weddings, funerals, legal, technical fields, vocational training, business meetings, job interviews, conferences and post-secondary education. When utilizing one of our interpreters, there are a number of financial incentives and resources which you or your organization can take advantage of.

3211 North Front Street
Suite 100
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-731-1900 (Voice)
FAX: 717-731-8150

E-mail: office@cilcp.org
Website: https://cilcp.org/

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Center for Independent Living of Central PA is a non-profit, community based resource and advocacy center which is managed by and for people with disabilities. The goal is to provide relationships and resources to empower people with physical, mental, cognitive and sensory disabilities to direct their own lives and experience success as active participants in society. Advocates for system changes that result in equality, dignity and freedom of choice and eliminates barriers that prevent people with disabilities from achieving their full potential.

300 E. Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-244-4261 (Voice/TTY)
412-244-9261 (Videophone)
FAX: 412-244-1538

E-mail: nbenham@wpsd.org
Website: www.wpsd.org/choicesforchildren

Description: Provides early intervention services to families who have deaf or hard of hearing infants and toddlers. Services include: audiological evaluations, speech language therapy and early language development. Communication modes include: speech, audition and sign language.

2 Penn Boulevard
Suite 220
Philadelphia, PA 19144

267-930-5094 (Voice)
FAX: 215-844-5401

E-mail: info@clarkeschools.org
Website: www.clarkeschools.org

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Description: Clarke provides children who are deaf and hard of hearing with the listening, learning and spoken language skills they need to succeed. Clarke serves children from birth through young adulthood through early intervention and preschool programs and provides mainstreaming and speech and language services. We offer a unique learning environment designed to maximize each child's development, while building their self-confidence and preparing them for success beyond Clarke. Clarke partners with families to provide the skills, knowledge and support they need to help their children reach their full potential. Clarke serves children and families from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

6202 Alder Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-924-1012 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 412-924-1036

E-mail: info@depaulhearingandspeech.org
Website: www.DePaulHearingAndSpeech.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Description: DePaul School for Hearing and Speech develops listening skills and spoken language in children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have spoken language communication challenges and to prepare them to transition to their home school district successfully at the earliest possible age. DePaul School serves children from birth through 8th grade. Each child's individual and unique needs are met by DePaul School's team of experts, including certified teachers of the deaf, speech-language pathologists, early childhood educators, an educational audiologist, school psychologist, PT/OT, and teachers aids. With a heavy focus in literacy and language acquisition, DePaul School students transition to and thrive in their neighborhood schools at or above grade level.

PaTTAN Harrisburg
6340 Flank Drive, Suite 600
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-580-0839 (Voice/text)

E-mail: agaspich@pattan.net

Description: Family Connections for Language and Learning is a specialized parent support program that links families of infants, toddlers and young children identified with deafness and hearing loss throughout Pennsylvania with trained and experienced Parent Mentors and Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) Mentors . Parent Mentors are parents of children with deafness and hearing loss who provide unbiased information, emotional support, and a perspective of optimism and hope on a shared journey. Services are free and confidential. DHH Mentors are able to share their experiences as an adult who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing and introduce families to American Sign Language or Listening and Spoken Language. Family Connections is funded through the PA Department of Health. Families can enroll in the program by contacting Anne Gaspich at 717-580-0839 (voice/text) or email agaspich@pattan.net.

1290 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 1
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-685-4520 (Voice)
484-388-4086 (VP)
FAX: 610-685-4526

Calling Instructions: After-hours interpreting services, please call 610-823-2139 or 484-269-1928.

E-mail: brodriguez@kdhhs.net
Website: www.kdhhs.net

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Description: Keystone Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides clients services throughout Berks and Lancaster County, while also providing sign language interpreting services throughout southeastern PA.

112 N 8th St., Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-643-2000 (Voice)

E-mail: info@libertyresources.org
Website: www.libertyresources.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Liberty Resources, Inc. is the Center for Independent Living for Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties. Liberty Resources advocates for and works with Persons with Disabilities to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in our community.

Central Office
1521 N. 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
1-800-622-2842 (Voice)
1-866-830-7327 (TTY)
717-787-3201 (Other)
FAX: 717-787-3210

Website: www.dli.pa.gov/Disability-Services/odhh/Pages/default.aspx

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Description: The mission of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) is to assist Pennsylvanians with disabilities to secure and maintain employment and independence. OVR's Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services (BBVS) provides services to assist Pennsylvanians who are blind or visually impaired to work and maintain independent lives. BBVS has six district offices that provide a wide range of services throughout Pennsylvania.

614 North Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
415 Moon-Clinton Road
Moon Township, PA 15108
215-884-9770 Glenside (Voice)
724-457-0384 Moon (Voice)
215-392-2425 (Videophone)

E-mail: PAHinfo@rhanet.org
Website: www.pahrtners.com

Hours of operation: 24/7/365

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Blended Case Management, Emotional Support, Family Based Services, Independent Disability Related Services, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Partial Hospital Programming, Residential Services for individuals with Intellectual Disability or Behavioral Health Programming, Vocational Services, Wrap Around Services

Reimbursement: Varies case by case. Please contact us so we might explore funding options. Consolidated Waiver, Medicaid, Private insurance

Qualifications of Staff: Over 85% of our staff are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. We have numerous staff members that hold advanced degrees in fields such as: counseling, case management, social work, etc. We work with two psychiatrists who are knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs of the Deaf community.

Staff Experience: All staff are specially trained to work with the unique population we serve. All staff are versed in Deaf culture and American Sign Language.

Accreditation: CARF

Description: PAHrtners Deaf Services provides community based behavioral and mental health programs for individuals who utilize sign language as their primary mode of communication. Services include supportive living programs, outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, case management, day programs and community participation supports.

Funding varies by program. For Pennsylvania residents funding typically comes through a Pennsylvania county, Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs, a Pennsylvania Managed Care Organization or private insurance.

PAH has two locations. Our headquarters is in the eastern portion of the state near Philadelphia while our satellite location near Pittsburgh focuses on serving the western side of the state.

1004 West 9th Avenue, 1st Floor
King of Prussia, PA 19406
484-674-0506 (Voice)
FAX: 484-674-0510

E-mail: patf@patf.us
Website: https://patf.us/

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation provides low-interest loans to people with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians for the purchase of assistive technology devices and services. PATF also provides consumers with information about other funding resources. Eligibility requirements: PA resident, able to repay a loan. People of all income levels, disability diagnoses, and residents from all geographic regions are served.

201 N. Front Street
Governor’s Plaza North, Bldg. # 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-728-9740 (Voice)
FAX: 717-728-9781

E-mail: info@pcar.org
Website: www.pcar.org

Hours of Operation: PCAR operates during business hours Monday through Friday. The hotline, 1-888-772-PCAR operates 24/7 and connects callers to their local rape crisis center.

Description: PCAR is a network of rape crisis centers serving all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. Centers provide immediate and long-term services to survivors of sexual abuse, assault and harassment. Centers also work to increase public awareness about sexual violence through prevention education in their communities. PCAR provides resources and trainings for those interested in improving their response to victim/survivors of sexual violence and preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. PCAR also monitors relevant state and national legislation and advocates for public policy to aid survivors and the centers who serve them.

Health & Welfare Building
7th Floor East Wing
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-783-8143 (Voice)
FAX: 717-705-9386

E-mail: nbhs@pa.gov
Website: https://www.health.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: The Infant Hearing Education, Assessment, Reporting and Referral (IHEARR) Act (Act 89 of 2001) requires the PA Department of Health to administer a statewide Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program. Hospitals screen newborns for hearing loss and report results to the Department. The names of infants not passing the screening are referred to the Department for follow-up to assure completion of rescreening within 30 days, diagnosis of hearing loss within three months, and linkage to treatment and early intervention before the age of six months.

74 Horn Road
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-319-4064 (Voice)

E-mail: shaffersms@gmail.com
Website: www.papdb.org

Description: Formed in 2007, the Pennsylvania Partnership for the Deafblind (PPDB) is an organized network of parents, family members, and individuals with deafblindness. We support our members as they deal with the daily issues of life, such as: relationships with family and friends, healthcare, education, employment, insurance, service providers, life transitions.

100 W. School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-951-4700 (Voice)
267-331-4748 (Videophone)
FAX: 215-951-4708

E-mail: info@psd.org
Website: www.psd.org

Hours of Operation: Mondays through Fridays - 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Founded in 1820, PSD is the 3rd oldest school for the Deaf in the United States, and currently educates about 200 deaf and hard of hearing students, ages 3 -21, in preschool through high school classes. PSD also offers an Early Intervention program for newly diagnosed deaf infants and toddlers with services provided at PSD and off-site. The school educates an ethnically and geographically diverse student body, and while the majority of students live in the city of Philadelphia, we also have students from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Berks counties as well as southern New Jersey. At PSD students learn in the language most appropriate for them-- American Sign Language as well as written and spoken English.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

70 N. Mt. Vernon Ave.
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-439-1780 (Voice)
Calling Instructions: Call and leave a message.

E-mail: hearfayette@gmail.com
Website: www.stvincentdepauluniontown.org

Hours of Operation: Phone calls anytime. Thursday and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm

Description: SVdP Hear Fayette Program is a resource for persons who are hard of hearing or deaf. We educate the community and people with hearing loss. We have a women's support group; provide one-on-one computer lessons; sign language lessons; sign language practice group; provide referrals;serve as a PIAT TDDP volunteer center; develop projects such as the Highway Hearing Safety program which provides visor cards for persons who cannot hear while driving; publish a newsletter of reliable and up-to-date information for the target groups; maintain an identity on Facebook and connect via Internet to persons who are HoH, Deaf, and Deaf-blind. Always available either in person, by phone, or online.

172 Watson St.
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-659-5755 (Voice)
814-244-7981 (Other)
FAX: 814-535-4914

E-mail: slswpa2003@gmail.com
Website: www.slswpa.com

Hours of Operation: ALS interpreting 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; After hours 5:00 pm - 8:00 am

Description: Sign Language Specialists (SLS) is a group of nationally certified and qualified pre-certified sign language interpreters who are dedicated to the interpreting profession. We are also dedicated to the advancement of the profession, providing internship and mentorship opportunities for new and seasoned interpreters alike. We are able to provide services in a vast array of settings; including, but not limited to: medical, emergency services, mental health, therapy, counseling, weddings, funerals, legal, technical fields, vocational training, business meetings, job interviews, conferences and post-secondary education. When utilizing one of our interpreters, there are a number of financial incentives and resources which you or your organization can take advantage of.

Shenango Valley Location:
707 Sharon-New Castle Road
Farrell, PA 16121
Greenville Location:
110 North Main Street
Greenville, PA 16125
724-983-6377 (Voice)
724-589-6377 (Other)
FAX: 724-983-8734

E-mail: hauxkj@upmc.edu
Website: www.upmchorizonfoundation.org/merp/

Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 10:30 - 4:00 pm (Shenango Valley) Mon, Wed, & Fri 11:00 am -3:00 pm (Greenville)

Description: The Medical Equipment Recycling Program (also known as MERP) is an initiative of the UPMC Horizon Community Health Foundation. MERP accepts donations of gently used medical equipment from area residents who no longer need it or from organizations which have collected the items and reuses them by loaning the equipment to community members who need it. The MERP program collects donations of used hearing aids. We give them to the Lyons club who have audiologists refurbish them and then redistribute them to people in need.

1490 Fox Hollow Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-419-6555 (Voice/TTY)

E-mail: melisaulmer@gmail.com

Description: Provides advocacy and support for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

300 E. Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-371-7000 (Voice/TTY)
800-624-3323 (Other)
FAX: 412-244-4223

Website: www.wpsd.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am to 8:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; Sunday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Description: Located in Pittsburgh, with approximately 250 students from 100 school districts and 30 counties throughout the state, WPSD is the largest comprehensive tuition-free educational institution for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Pennsylvania. Providing education services from birth through high school, WPSD's accessible communication environment enables all students to reach their fullest potential in both deaf and hearing communities.

3820 Hartzdale Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-909-5577 (Voice)
717-909-5588 (TTY) 717-909-5588 (Videophone)
FAX: 717-909-5599

E-mail: jwells@wpsd.org
Website: www.wpsd.org

Hours of Operation: Regular business hours and appointments

Description: The CORES Center provides Community Audiological and Speech Services, Educational Consultant Services, Sign Language Classes, Interpreting Services, Technical Assistance for Teachers and Staff, as well as Training, Workshops and Seminars. CORES services are available to children, youth and adults both in school settings as well as in the community. CORES offers programs to school districts and other service providers across Pennsylvania.

1945 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-1375 (Voice/TTY)
412-815-8007 (Videophone)
FAX: 412-281-6564

E-mail: info@hdscenter.org
Website: www.hdscenter.org

Hours of Operation: Office hours 9 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday; Interpreting Services - 24 hours day/7 days week

Description: Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. is Western Pa's only non-profit organization serving people who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing. We are the only agency in Western PA that offers interpreting services 24 hours day/ 7 days week. We offer programs for people with intellectual disabilities, an Assistive Device Center, Audiology services, a deaf youth program, sign language classes and interpreting services.

1013 Ridgeway Drive
Lynden, WA 98264
360-778-1266 (Voice)

E-mail: neil@hearinglosshelp.com
Website: www.hearinglosshelp.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time - Personal Consultation by appointment only.

Description: The mission of the Center for Hearing Loss Help is to help people live successful and fulfilling lives in spite of their hearing losses by providing them with information, counsel, support and books to aid them in successfully dealing with the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of living with hearing loss. The Center's website provides a wealth of information (more than 1,000 articles) on various issues pertaining to ears including conditions such as tinnitus, hyperacusis, Meniere's disease, Musical Ear Syndrome and related subjects as well as extensive information on the many drugs that damage ears (ototoxic drugs).

Feel free to ask your questions on-line under the appropriate article for a public reply, or email your questions directly to neil@hearinglosshelp.com for a private reply or contact Neil via phone.

300 E. Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-244-4261 (Voice/TTY)
412-244-9261 (Videophone)
FAX: 412-244-1538

E-mail: nbenham@wpsd.org
Website: www.wpsd.org/choicesforchildren

Description: Provides early intervention services to families who have deaf or hard of hearing infants and toddlers. Services include: audiological evaluations, speech language therapy and early language development. Communication modes include: speech, audition and sign language.

2 Penn Boulevard
Suite 220
Philadelphia, PA 19144

267-930-5094 (Voice)
FAX: 215-844-5401

E-mail: info@clarkeschools.org
Website: www.clarkeschools.org

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Description: Clarke provides children who are deaf and hard of hearing with the listening, learning and spoken language skills they need to succeed. Clarke serves children from birth through young adulthood through early intervention and preschool programs and provides mainstreaming and speech and language services. We offer a unique learning environment designed to maximize each child's development, while building their self-confidence and preparing them for success beyond Clarke. Clarke partners with families to provide the skills, knowledge and support they need to help their children reach their full potential. Clarke serves children and families from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

1789 S. Braddock Avenue, Suite 575
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-499-3215 (Voice)
FAX: 412-499-3218

E-mail: debra@communityhearing.net
Website: https://communityhearing.net/

Hours of Operation: By Appointment Typically Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Private practice audiology clinic. Hearing testing. Hearing aid sales and service. Payment plans available. OVR hearing aid supplier. Appointment requets can be made via our website.

6202 Alder Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-924-1012 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 412-924-1036

E-mail: info@depaulhearingandspeech.org
Website: www.DePaulHearingAndSpeech.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Description: DePaul School for Hearing and Speech develops listening skills and spoken language in children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have spoken language communication challenges and to prepare them to transition to their home school district successfully at the earliest possible age. DePaul School serves children from birth through 8th grade. Each child's individual and unique needs are met by DePaul School's team of experts, including certified teachers of the deaf, speech-language pathologists, early childhood educators, an educational audiologist, school psychologist, PT/OT, and teachers aids. With a heavy focus in literacy and language acquisition, DePaul School students transition to and thrive in their neighborhood schools at or above grade level.

15155 Technology Dr.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
800-825-6758 (Voice)
952-300-9248 (SMS Text)
952-388-2152 (Videophone)
FAX: 952-906-1099

E-mail: hello@diglo.com
Website: https://www.diglo.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST

Description: Diglo (formerly Harris Communications) is a retailer & distributor of products designed to assist deaf and hard of hearing people in their everyday lives. We offer the largest selection of hearing loss products at the guaranteed lowest prices, and are proud to be made up of hearing, hard of hearing, Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) staff. Our product line includes amplified phones, personal amplifiers, OTC hearing aids, alerting products, TV sound amplifiers, vibrating alarm clocks, tinnitus maskers, hearing aid & cochlear implant accessories, deaf culture & sign language materials.

5020 Ritter Road, Suite 106
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
717-766-1500 (Voice)
FAX: 717-766-5200

E-mail: dnhearing@dnhearing.com
Website: www.dnhearing.com

Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

Description: Duncan-Nulph Hearing Associates is owned and operated by two audiologists, Kristen Duncan, Au.D. and Danette Nulph Au.D. The office has been established in the Mechanicsburg area for over 16 years. As a practice, our focus and passion is all about our patients and helping them succeed. We understand that each patient has unique hearing needs and we strive to provide an individualized hearing healthcare approach.

Provides diagnostic hearing evaluations; hearing aid consultations, fittings and follow-up care; hearing aid adjustments and repair; ear impressions, ear molds and custom hearing protection as well as assistive devices such as captioning phones.

1290 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 1
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-685-4520 (Voice)
484-388-4086 (VP)
FAX: 610-685-4526

Calling Instructions: After-hours interpreting services, please call 610-823-2139 or 484-269-1928.

E-mail: brodriguez@kdhhs.net
Website: www.kdhhs.net

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Description: Keystone Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides clients services throughout Berks and Lancaster County, while also providing sign language interpreting services throughout southeastern PA.

Website: www.paaudiology.org

Description: This is a directory of approximately 250 licensed audiologists across the state who provide hearing testing, hearing aids sales and service, assistive devices and testing for auditory processing disorders and balance assessment and treatment. Go to the website and click on FIND AN AUDIOLOGIST to locate a provider in your area who provides the services you need.

1004 West 9th Avenue, 1st Floor
King of Prussia, PA 19406
484-674-0506 (Voice)
FAX: 484-674-0510

E-mail: patf@patf.us
Website: https://patf.us/

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation provides low-interest loans to people with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians for the purchase of assistive technology devices and services. PATF also provides consumers with information about other funding resources. Eligibility requirements: PA resident, able to repay a loan. People of all income levels, disability diagnoses, and residents from all geographic regions are served.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

1600 Horizon Drive
Ste 121
Chalfont, PA, 18914

Hilltown Plaza Shopping Center 764 RT 113
Souderton, PA, 18964
267-477-1446 (Voice)
FAX: 267-477-1448

E-mail: admin@listen-2-life.com
Website: www.Listen-2-Life.com

Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Listen 2 Life Hearing Center is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of adults suffering from hearing loss. Through audiometric testing and speech mapping our Audiologists can determine the extent and type of hearing loss and the best course of action to correct the hearing loss. Our experienced staff serves in 7 locations across Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.

2501 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-782-6450 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 717-782-6408

Website: www.pinnaclehealth.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm

Description: Full service department within PinnacleHealth Hospitals offering hearing, speech, language and swallowing services to individuals of all ages.

217 Market Street
Halifax, PA 17032
717-695-3755 (Voice)
717-571-5937 (Other)

E-mail: sandyrabin@comcast.net

Hours of Operation: First Tuesday of each month - 9:00 am to noon

Description: Hearing evaluations and hearing aid fittings. Referral needed from primary physician or specialist.

Shenango Valley Location:
707 Sharon-New Castle Road
Farrell, PA 16121
Greenville Location:
110 North Main Street
Greenville, PA 16125
724-983-6377 (Voice)
724-589-6377 (Other)
FAX: 724-983-8734

E-mail: hauxkj@upmc.edu
Website: www.upmchorizonfoundation.org/merp/

Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 10:30 - 4:00 pm (Shenango Valley) Mon, Wed, & Fri 11:00 am -3:00 pm (Greenville)

Description: The Medical Equipment Recycling Program (also known as MERP) is an initiative of the UPMC Horizon Community Health Foundation. MERP accepts donations of gently used medical equipment from area residents who no longer need it or from organizations which have collected the items and reuses them by loaning the equipment to community members who need it. The MERP program collects donations of used hearing aids. We give them to the Lyons club who have audiologists refurbish them and then redistribute them to people in need.

300 E. Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-371-7000 (Voice/TTY)
800-624-3323 (Other)
FAX: 412-244-4223

Website: www.wpsd.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am to 8:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; Sunday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Description: Located in Pittsburgh, with approximately 250 students from 100 school districts and 30 counties throughout the state, WPSD is the largest comprehensive tuition-free educational institution for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Pennsylvania. Providing education services from birth through high school, WPSD's accessible communication environment enables all students to reach their fullest potential in both deaf and hearing communities.

3820 Hartzdale Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-909-5577 (Voice)
717-909-5588 (TTY) 717-909-5588 (Videophone)
FAX: 717-909-5599

E-mail: jwells@wpsd.org
Website: www.wpsd.org

Hours of Operation: Regular business hours and appointments

Description: The CORES Center provides Community Audiological and Speech Services, Educational Consultant Services, Sign Language Classes, Interpreting Services, Technical Assistance for Teachers and Staff, as well as Training, Workshops and Seminars. CORES services are available to children, youth and adults both in school settings as well as in the community. CORES offers programs to school districts and other service providers across Pennsylvania.

1945 5th Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-1375 (Voice)
412-281-1375 (TTY)
FAX: 412-281-6564

E-mail: info@hdscenter.org
Website: www.hdscenter.org

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Case Management, Consultation, Drug and Alcohol Services, Emotional Support, Family Based Services, Independent Disability Related Services, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Psychological Testing/Evaluation, Audiological Services, Assistive Devices, Interpreting Services, Deaf Youth Program

Reimbursement: All major insurances accepted, Private pay, PA State Waivers

Qualifications of Staff: We have a psychiatrist, two masters level and one bachelors level therapists in behavioral health. In the intellectual disabilities program, we have 3 bachelor level staff and 1 associates level staff; 3 of these staff people are deaf and all are ASL fluent. Our audiologist has a Master's Degree.

Staff Experience: HDS has been serving the deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing communities since 1921. We provide education about hearing loss and various aspects of the field as well as services. Our client-serving staff are ASL fluent, and we also have staff who are deaf or hard of hearing. We are the only non-profit in Western PA providing services to this population. Our Assistive Device Center has all of the latest technology, and staff who are trained in its use and who can make recommendations about products. We serve all of Western PA.

Accreditation: American Speech-Language Hearing Association, PA Department of State-Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs-Audiology, State Department of Mental Health-Behavioral Health, PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations

Description: The Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. was founded in 1921 as the League for the Hard of Hearing. Its primary goal was to provide activities for people with hearing loss. From these modest beginnings HDS has evolved into our region's only comprehensive service center for individuals who are culturally deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing, as well as their friends and families. Our mission is to provide a diverse and affordable program of quality diagnostic, rehabilitative, and supportive services to meet the unique challenges of children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing and to 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 waho are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing with excellence, dignity, and trust.

2 Penn Boulevard
Suite 220
Philadelphia, PA 19144

267-930-5094 (Voice)
FAX: 215-844-5401

E-mail: info@clarkeschools.org
Website: www.clarkeschools.org

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Description: Clarke provides children who are deaf and hard of hearing with the listening, learning and spoken language skills they need to succeed. Clarke serves children from birth through young adulthood through early intervention and preschool programs and provides mainstreaming and speech and language services. We offer a unique learning environment designed to maximize each child's development, while building their self-confidence and preparing them for success beyond Clarke. Clarke partners with families to provide the skills, knowledge and support they need to help their children reach their full potential. Clarke serves children and families from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

300 S Jefferson St
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-543-2941 (Voice)
FAX: 724-543-4177

E-mail: pxuplinger@fccac.org
Website: www.fccac.org

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Case Management, Consultation, Crisis Management, Emotional Support, Family Based Services, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Partial Hospital Programming, Psychological Testing/Evaluation, Wrap Around Services

Qualifications of Staff: psychiatrists (M.D.), CRNP, RN and LPN, master & doctoral level therapists, bachelor level for intake and case management

Staff Experience:
Our clinicians serve deaf and hard of hearing consumers with the aid of translators.

Accreditation: licensed through the state

Description: It is the aim of the Family Counseling Center of Armstrong County to provide respectful and courteous service to the public, to enhance each person's sense of value and self-esteem, and to foster self-acceptance, self-reliance, and empowerment. The mission of the Center is implemented through a multi-faceted program of psychiatric outpatient assessment and referral, education, prevention, therapy, rehabilitation, and case management. AU consumers experiencing mental health problems, emotional distress, problems in living, or developmental disabilities are eligible for services, without regard to age, gender, race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, or national origin. Each consumer has the right to receive an individualized program of service appropriate to their needs in a confidential and culturally sensitive manner, to participate in their treatment, to obtain advocacy, and to be made aware of treatment appeal procedures. Recovery principles and other principles outlined through the Community Support Program (CSP) and through the Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) are endorsed by the Center.

104 Beta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2932
412-447-0128 (Voice)
FAX: 412-447-0175

E-mail: stennettw@fswp.org
Website: http://fswp.org/

Populations Served: Adults

Services offered: Residential Programming, Vocational Services

Reimbursement: Intellectual Disability Medicaid Waiver - Community Habilitation

Qualifications of Staff:
Supervisors: BA in Human Services, Rehabilitation, Psychology
Direct Care: High School Degree, Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees

Staff Experience: We have one group home for people with intellectual disabilities and who are deaf. Staff are fluent in American Sign Language

Accreditation: Council on Accreditation (COA)

Description: To empower individuals to reach their full potential. To be a creative force partnership with the community to promote: health people, strong families and caring environments.

412-246-5670 (Voice)

Website: https://healthbridges.info/

Description: This website offers an opportunity for viewers to ask website team members about local resources specific to metal health, developmental disability, and related advocacy services. HealthBridges provides behavioral healthcare, social service, developmental disability, and advocacy information for people who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing.

9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201
Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600 (Voice)
FAX: 215-255-4777

E-mail: clhs@jevs.org
Website: http://jevshumanservices.org/

Populations Served: Adults

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Emotional Support, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Psychological Testing/Evaluation, Residential Programming, Vocational Services, Group and individual therapy, Mental health treatment day program

Reimbursement:
Employment services are funded through the state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Developmental Program for people with intellectual disability or private pay (no reimbursement).
Mental Health services are funded through the County of Philadelphia
Residential services - a room and board charge is based on a review of the individual's income including Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Qualifications of Staff: Mental Health staff may have one of the following depending on their job duties: Mental Health credentials, Masters in Mental Health, Certified Peer Specialists, Registered Nurses. Vocational staff may have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree depending on their job duties.

Staff Experience: Some members of the Vocational Staff are hard of hearing, wear hearing aids and have been through the Office Of Vocational Rehabilitation process; some employees also know sign language

Accreditation: Licensed by Depart of Public Welfare

Description: JEVS is a not-for-profit; nonsectarian social service agency that benefits the community by enhancing the employability and self-sufficiency of the people it serves through a broad range of education, training, health and rehabilitation programs. JEVS serves more than 20,000 people annually in the Delaware valley.

Our Vision
Individuals strengthen communities by realizing their highest quality of life through the achievement of personal and vocational potential.

Our Mission
JEVS enhances the employability, independence, and quality of life of individuals through a broad range of programs. Consistent with our core principles and entrepreneurial spirit, JEVS creates innovative and sustainable solutions to address current and future community needs.

The Community Living & Home Support group of JEVS provides residential services, work programs, and recovery programs to participants with disabilities and chronic diseases.

112 N 8th St., Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-643-2000 (Voice)

E-mail: info@libertyresources.org
Website: www.libertyresources.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Liberty Resources, Inc. is the Center for Independent Living for Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties. Liberty Resources advocates for and works with Persons with Disabilities to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in our community.

614 North Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
415 Moon-Clinton Road
Moon Township, PA 15108
215-884-9770 Glenside (Voice)
724-457-0384 Moon (Voice)
215-392-2425 (Videophone)

E-mail: PAHinfo@rhanet.org
Website: www.pahrtners.com

Hours of operation: 24/7/365

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Blended Case Management, Emotional Support, Family Based Services, Independent Disability Related Services, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Partial Hospital Programming, Residential Services for individuals with Intellectual Disability or Behavioral Health Programming, Vocational Services, Wrap Around Services

Reimbursement: Varies case by case. Please contact us so we might explore funding options. Consolidated Waiver, Medicaid, Private insurance

Qualifications of Staff: Over 85% of our staff are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. We have numerous staff members that hold advanced degrees in fields such as: counseling, case management, social work, etc. We work with two psychiatrists who are knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs of the Deaf community.

Staff Experience: All staff are specially trained to work with the unique population we serve. All staff are versed in Deaf culture and American Sign Language.

Accreditation: CARF

Description: PAHrtners Deaf Services provides community based behavioral and mental health programs for individuals who utilize sign language as their primary mode of communication. Services include supportive living programs, outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, case management, day programs and community participation supports.

Funding varies by program. For Pennsylvania residents funding typically comes through a Pennsylvania county, Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs, a Pennsylvania Managed Care Organization or private insurance.

PAH has two locations. Our headquarters is in the eastern portion of the state near Philadelphia while our satellite location near Pittsburgh focuses on serving the western side of the state.

74 Horn Road
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-319-4064 (Voice)

E-mail: shaffersms@gmail.com
Website: www.papdb.org

Description: Formed in 2007, the Pennsylvania Partnership for the Deafblind (PPDB) is an organized network of parents, family members, and individuals with deafblindness. We support our members as they deal with the daily issues of life, such as: relationships with family and friends, healthcare, education, employment, insurance, service providers, life transitions.

24 East 3rd Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-327-9070 (Voice)
570-279-4590 (Videophone)

E-mail: LStroud@cilncp.org
Website: WWW.CILNCP.ORG

Populations Served: Adults, Families

Services offered: Advocacy, Independent Disability Related Services, Vocational Services, Assistive Technology, Information and Referral, Nursing Home Transition, Home and Community Based Services/Housing, Sign Language classes, Life Skills Training, Peer Support, Transition Services

Reimbursement: Various Waivers or fees from Sign classes, Non-Profit-Donations

Qualifications of Staff: Varies by individual Staff

Staff Experience: The Staff of Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living have the knowledge and experience of working with people who have a variety of disabilities. The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Coordinator of Roads to Freedom CILNCP has at least seven years of professional/employment experience and over thirty-five years of personal experience with hearing loss, familiarity of technology, and fluency in ASL and other forms of communication such as Signing Exact English/PSE, Total Communication, Tactile signing, CART, text, or orally.

Description: Our Mission is: To empower people with all disabilities by providing Resources, Options, And Disability related Services needed to obtain individual Freedom in their lives

ROADS To Freedom Center for Independent Living of North Central Pennsylvania (CILNCP) is a nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) organization established for and by people with disabilities. To empower people with all disabilities by providing Resources, Options And Disability related Services needed To obtain individual Freedom in their lives. CILNCP offers services to people with disabilities as well as families of individuals with disabilities, community service providers, government agencies, private businesses and the community at large. CILNCP offers services to all persons regardless of race, creed, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, sexual preference, national origin or disability status.

172 Watson St.
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-659-5755 (Voice)
814-244-7981 (Other)
FAX: 814-535-4914

E-mail: slswpa2003@gmail.com
Website: www.slswpa.com

Hours of Operation: ALS interpreting 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; After hours 5:00 pm - 8:00 am

Description: Sign Language Specialists (SLS) is a group of nationally certified and qualified pre-certified sign language interpreters who are dedicated to the interpreting profession. We are also dedicated to the advancement of the profession, providing internship and mentorship opportunities for new and seasoned interpreters alike. We are able to provide services in a vast array of settings; including, but not limited to: medical, emergency services, mental health, therapy, counseling, weddings, funerals, legal, technical fields, vocational training, business meetings, job interviews, conferences and post-secondary education. When utilizing one of our interpreters, there are a number of financial incentives and resources which you or your organization can take advantage of.

One North Belfield Avenue
Havertown, PA 19083
610-449-1600 (Voice)
FAX: 610-449-2655

E-mail: mcimochowski@sunnydays.com
Website: http://sunnydays.com

Populations Served: Children, Families

Services offered: Family Based Services, Early Intervention services to children ages birth-to-three with developmental delays and their families. All services (Occupational, Physical, Speech Therapy; Special Instruction; Nutrition; etc., to name a few) are provided in a child's natural environment, which is typically the child's home or day/childcare center.

Reimbursement: Funding is through the Dept. of Public Welfare as administered by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning(OCDEL). Services are provided at no cost to the families.

Qualifications of Staff: All therapists are licensed by the Commonwealth of PA and are experienced in working with children birth-to-three with developmental delays. All Special Instructors must possess a Bachelor's Degree with at least fifteen (15) credit hours in early childhood education; special education; early childhood special education; etc. and have at least one year's experience working directly with preschoolers with disabilities and their families.

Staff Experience: Some staff are fluent in American Sign Language and others have a basic familiarity in the use of ASL. When necessary, ASL interpreters can be secured to aid in the delivery of our services. Staff are familiar with Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side as a valuable resource for families to utilize.

Description: Sunny Days is an early intervention (birth-to-three) agency serving children with developmental delays and their families in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia Counties. Our mission is to provide quality early intervention services in a family-centered manner that supports the family as the most significant component to a child's progress. We strive to foster the family's ability to promote their child's development to their fullest potential.

Sunny Days was founded in 1994 and now provides services to children and their families in New York; New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and California.

1007 Mumma Road
Suite 100
Lemoyne, PA 17043
717-234-2621 (Voice)

E-mail: info@thearcpa.org
Website: www.thearcpa.org

Hours of Operation: 8:30 to 4 Monday through Friday

Description: The Arc is the largest advocacy organization in the United States for citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. The Arc of Pennsylvania is the state chapter of The Arc. In conjunction with its local chapters and the national organization, The Arc of Pennsylvania works every day to carry out its mission - to work to include all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in every community. Local chapters of The Arc focus on providing resources and individual advocacy services. The Arc of Pennsylvania focuses on systems advocacy and governmental affairs, demonstrating leadership and guidance among all disability organizations in Pennsylvania.

5180 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
412-788-8219 (Voice)
800-654-5984 (TTY)
FAX: 412-788-8215

Website: www.thebradleycenter.org

Populations Served: Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Educational Services, Emotional Support, Medication Management, Residential Programming, School-based Treatment

Qualifications of Staff: Therapists are all masters level, Full time psychiatrist

Staff Experience: Bradley has had the opportunity to serve those who are hard of hearing or deaf.

Accreditation: JCAHO

Description:
Mission Statement
Bradley is a regional behavioral healthcare and child welfare system that provides comprehensive and caring services to children, youth and families.

Our Vision
Bradley is recognized nationally by families, communities and professionals as a premier behavioral healthcare and child welfare organization that promotes the physical, social, emotional, educational and spiritual growth of the children, youth and families that we serve.

1945 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-1375 (Voice/TTY)
412-815-8007 (Videophone)
FAX: 412-281-6564

E-mail: info@hdscenter.org
Website: www.hdscenter.org

Hours of Operation: Office hours 9 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday; Interpreting Services - 24 hours day/7 days week

Description: Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. is Western Pa's only non-profit organization serving people who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing. We are the only agency in Western PA that offers interpreting services 24 hours day/ 7 days week. We offer programs for people with intellectual disabilities, an Assistive Device Center, Audiology services, a deaf youth program, sign language classes and interpreting services.

630 Fairview Road, Suite 100
Swarthmore, PA 19081-2335
610-604-0450 or 0452 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 610-604-0456

E-mail: info@dhcc.org
Website: www.dhcc.org

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Medical and Police Emergencies: Monday to Friday - 5:00 pm to 6:00 am
Weekends: Call 610-604-0452

Description: DHCC is a non-profit organization that provides service primarily in the 5 counties of the Philadelphia Region, southern NJ and northern Delaware. Will serve beyond these counties if possible. DHCC provides Sign Language Interpreting, CART, Sign Language Classes, Sensitivity Training, Workshops, Advocacy, Information and Referral. We have a Board of Directors with a majority of Deaf and hard of hearing directors. Since 1972, DHCC has promoted its mission to provide communication access and cultural awareness to the Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing communities.

6711 Germantown Ave, #4901
Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-771-6061 (Voice)
FAX: 866-695-5753
Calling Instructions: 215-771-6061 v/text

E-mail: info@dhinterface.com
Website: www.dhinterface.com

Hours of Operation: 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday. You are welcome to call after hours and on weekends and we may be able to schedule an interpreter.

Description: DHI's mission is to provide communication access for the deaf and hearing communities in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. DHI provides highly-skilled interpreters in medical, education, business, and performing arts environments.

2550 Kingston Road, Suite 219
York, PA 17402
717-741-3891 (Voice)
717-870-1475 (Other)
FAX: 717-741-5359

E-mail: tgross@eastersealswcpenna.org
Website: www.eastersealswcpenna.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
For Emergency/after hours interpreter request, please contact Tammy Gross, ALS Coordinator, at 717-870-1475

Description: Easterseals Interpreting Services is a non-profit sign language interpreter referral agency. We serve Western & Central Pennsylvania, as well as the surrounding areas. We provide interpreting services to all levels of educational institutions, community events, theatrical productions, as well as corporate, medical, dental and mental health facilities.

1290 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 1
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-685-4520 (Voice)
484-388-4086 (VP)
FAX: 610-685-4526

Calling Instructions: After-hours interpreting services, please call 610-823-2139 or 484-269-1928.

E-mail: brodriguez@kdhhs.net
Website: www.kdhhs.net

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Description: Keystone Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides clients services throughout Berks and Lancaster County, while also providing sign language interpreting services throughout southeastern PA.

455 Business Center Drive
Suite 100
Horsham, PA 19044
1-800-305-9673 (Voice)

Calling Instructions: Language Services Associates (LSA) is a B2B language service provider. To access services provided by LSA, please speak with your healthcare provider or office representative if partner to provide services.

E-mail: Sales@LSA.inc
Website: www.LSA.inc

Hours of Operation: LSA provides services 24/7/365.

Description: Language Services Associates (LSA) offers a full suite of language interpretation solutions to help optimize the experience of limited English proficient customers and patients. Providing native language support improves the efficiency and productivity of staff, raises customer satisfaction levels, and builds loyalty. For thousands of clients worldwide, in more than 230 languages, LSA provides a competitive differentiator in the healthcare, government, financial, insurance, banking, entertainment, hospitality and manufacturing industries.

Founded in 1991, LSA has a strong reputation for helping our clients build relationships, ensure accuracy, and make trusted connections with their limited English proficient customers and patients. As one of the largest and fastest-growing professional language services companies in the world, LSA’s passion for helping others drives our award-winning culture of service excellence.

713 N. 13th Street
Allentown, PA 18102
610-770-9781 ext. 121(Voice)
484-866-8810 (Videophone)
FAX: 610-770-9801

E-mail: ashleynorkus@lvcil.org
Website: www.lvcil.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Interpreter available by appointment. VP is also provided Monday, Wednesday, Friday (may vary)

Description: LVCIL provides education and services to support independent living for persons with any type of disability. Services include advocacy, housing support and more. Sign Language Interpreter Referral Services provides fee-for-service interpreters whenever and wherever needed.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

PO Box 313
Glenshaw PA 15116
412-944-2145 (Videophone)
FAX: 412-492-8024

E-mail: requests@slipasl.com
Website: www.slipasl.com

Hours of Operation: SLIP fulfills interpreting requests 24/7/365, as scheduled. SLIP office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Description: Sign Language Interpreting Professionals is a 2nd generation family owned language service company, founded by a CODA, specializing in providing reliable, consistent, and professional ASL interpreting services for the Deaf community. A WBENC - Certified Women Business Enterprise, SLIP provides both onsite and remote (VRI) services. We pride ourselves in working together with our customers to ensure the communication access needs of the Deaf community are met by tailoring our services to meet their unique needs. Language access strategy consulting, presentations on effective communication and the community, and partnerships with industry professionals ensure SLIP customer's expectations are exceeded.

172 Watson St.
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-659-5755 (Voice)
814-244-7981 (Other)
FAX: 814-535-4914

E-mail: slswpa2003@gmail.com
Website: www.slswpa.com

Hours of Operation: ALS interpreting 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; After hours 5:00 pm - 8:00 am

Description: Sign Language Specialists (SLS) is a group of nationally certified and qualified pre-certified sign language interpreters who are dedicated to the interpreting profession. We are also dedicated to the advancement of the profession, providing internship and mentorship opportunities for new and seasoned interpreters alike. We are able to provide services in a vast array of settings; including, but not limited to: medical, emergency services, mental health, therapy, counseling, weddings, funerals, legal, technical fields, vocational training, business meetings, job interviews, conferences and post-secondary education. When utilizing one of our interpreters, there are a number of financial incentives and resources which you or your organization can take advantage of.

National Headquarters - Sorenson Communications, LLC
4192 S Riverboat Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
800-659-4783 (Voice)
844-720-1891 (Video)

E-mail: requests@scis.com
Website: www.scis.com

Hours of Operation: 24/7/365 Live Answer Customer Service!

Description: Sorenson Communications has led the industry for communication solutions between the Deaf and hearing communities in the United States since 2003. As the largest private employer of sign language interpreters in the world and the largest employer of Deaf individuals in the United States, Sorenson has developed a unique expertise in bridging the communication gap.

834 Beech Avenue, Suite 3
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
412-596-4640 (Voice/Text)
FAX: 412-831-9997
Calling instructions: Calls answered 24/7. Relay calls/texting accepted.

E-mail: contact@steelcityinterpreters.com
AIM screen name: steelcityterp
Website: www.steelcityinterpreters.com

Hours of Operation: Available to take requests 24/7/365

Description: We are the only Pittsburgh area agency offering both interpreting and CART services as well as requiring all of our ASL interpreters to be nationally certified.

1250 Hamilton Dr.
West Chester, PA 19380
610-272-4948 (Office)
610-389-0244 (Cell)

E-mail: Amanda@tccrs.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and for emergencies use my cell phone.

Description: TCC is an interpreter referral agency that has been is business for 25 years, serving NJ, DE and PA. It is a small business owned and operated by an interpeter. I am skilled in providing the appropiate needs of the community and advocate for any and all individuals that are in need. I work closely with all my clients to acheive the best possible outcome for every interpreting situation.

PO Box 90441
Allentown, PA 18109
610-737-7471 (Voice)
610-442-9126 (Other)
FAX: 484-545-2941

E-mail: Mark@words4eyes.com
Website: www.words4eyes.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Description: An interpreter-owned sign language interpreting and consulting company. Ongoing commitment is to provide professional, highly qualified interpreters for the consumers we serve.

2536 Eastern Blvd., #130
York, PA 17402
717-755-3212 (Voice)
FAX: 877-080-3970

E-mail: Office@aslservicespa.com
Facebook: @aslservicespa
Website: www.aslservicespa.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (phones are accessible 24/7)

Description: ASL Services provides sign language interpreting, and other services focused on the needs of Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Deaf/Blind, and Hearing individuals, and their interaction together in their daily lives. Offering interpreting, job coaching, sign language instruction, deaf awareness training, and interpreter professional development.

1945 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-1375 (Voice/TTY)
412-815-8007 (Videophone)
FAX: 412-281-6564

E-mail: info@hdscenter.org
Website: www.hdscenter.org

Hours of Operation: Office hours 9 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday; Interpreting Services - 24 hours day/7 days week

Description: Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. is Western Pa's only non-profit organization serving people who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing. We are the only agency in Western PA that offers interpreting services 24 hours day/ 7 days week. We offer programs for people with intellectual disabilities, an Assistive Device Center, Audiology services, a deaf youth program, sign language classes and interpreting services.

630 Fairview Road, Suite 100
Swarthmore, PA 19081-2335
610-604-0450 or 0452 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 610-604-0456

E-mail: info@dhcc.org
Website: www.dhcc.org

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Medical and Police Emergencies: Monday to Friday - 5:00 pm to 6:00 am
Weekends: Call 610-604-0452

Description: DHCC is a non-profit organization that provides service primarily in the 5 counties of the Philadelphia Region, southern NJ and northern Delaware. Will serve beyond these counties if possible. DHCC provides Sign Language Interpreting, CART, Sign Language Classes, Sensitivity Training, Workshops, Advocacy, Information and Referral. We have a Board of Directors with a majority of Deaf and hard of hearing directors. Since 1972, DHCC has promoted its mission to provide communication access and cultural awareness to the Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing communities.

100 S. Saliva St, Suite 370
Syracuse NY 13202
585-286-3442 (Voice)
585-286-3442 (Videophone)
FAX: 315-234-7508

E-mail: GMeyer@DHHinsurance.com
Website: www.DHHinsurance.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: DHH Insurance Agency LLC is a full-service agency providing all aspects of Commercial Insurance, and Employees Benefits to Deaf Owned Businesses, Non-Profit Agencies, Interpreting Agencies, and Freelance Interpreters nationwide. Since 2007, he has developed a national program for RID members and works with over 2000 interpreters and agencies in 50 states plus Washington, DC.

Like everyone at DHH Insurance/CH Insurance Brokerage, Gary prides himself in the high service he provides to customers. “The reason our customers and even our competitors respect us is our service,” he says. “My personal goal is to go above and beyond to help our customers, answer their questions, help them with any issues, and do it all in the most responsive manner possible.”

HIS Sign, LLC
44050 Ashburn Shopping Plaza
Suite 195-639
Ashburn, VA 20147
877-886-8879 (Voice)
FAX: 703-738-8618

E-mail: info@HISsign.com
Website: https://hissign.com/

Hours of Operation: HIS Sign operates 24/7 365 days a year.

Description: HIS Sign provides on-site and remote ASL interpreting services as well as transcription services through CART. HIS Sign's focus is primarily Education, but we provide services to all manners of fields.

1646 West Chester Pike
Suite 4
West Chester, PA 19382
800-621-5689 (Voice)
484-947-7759 (Other)
Fax: 610-696-2008
Calling Instructions: Clients can call the 800# and hit option 5 for captioning services. Cell phones can be used for texting.

E-mail: cart@karasch.com
Website: www.karasch.com

Hours of Operation: Karasch is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our phones are manned by our knowledgeable staff who can assist you.

Description: Karasch & Associates provides all forms of captioning on-site and via remote, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally: Broadcast Captioning, Computer Aided Real Time (CART), Individual and Large screen service, Transcription; Off-Line and Encoding Services, Remote Sign Language, On-site Sign Language

1290 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 1
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-685-4520 (Voice)
484-388-4086 (VP)
FAX: 610-685-4526

Calling Instructions: After-hours interpreting services, please call 610-823-2139 or 484-269-1928.

E-mail: brodriguez@kdhhs.net
Website: www.kdhhs.net

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Description: Keystone Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides clients services throughout Berks and Lancaster County, while also providing sign language interpreting services throughout southeastern PA.

PO Box 2466
King, NC 27021
336-769-0433 (Voice)

E-mail: lauren@languagemattersinc.com
Website: https://languagemattersinc.com/

Hours of Operation: Monday - Typically 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST; Onsite training hours to suit your needs.

Description: We are a tri-departmental organization based in North Carolina, providing service and training to many US states. Our Interpreting Matters department provides communication access between Deaf and Hearing people in a variety of settings, using cued language transliterators and signed language interpreters. Education Matters is our department that provides two one-of-a-kind training series; one specific to cued language transliteration and the other specific to signed language and spoken language interpretation. We also provide training work sessions to suit your specific needs. Media Matters covers a variety of products for practice and knowledge in support of interpreters and transliterators.

455 Business Center Drive
Suite 100
Horsham, PA 19044
1-800-305-9673 (Voice)

Calling Instructions: Language Services Associates (LSA) is a B2B language service provider. To access services provided by LSA, please speak with your healthcare provider or office representative if partner to provide services.

E-mail: Sales@LSA.inc
Website: www.LSA.inc

Hours of Operation: LSA provides services 24/7/365.

Description: Language Services Associates (LSA) offers a full suite of language interpretation solutions to help optimize the experience of limited English proficient customers and patients. Providing native language support improves the efficiency and productivity of staff, raises customer satisfaction levels, and builds loyalty. For thousands of clients worldwide, in more than 230 languages, LSA provides a competitive differentiator in the healthcare, government, financial, insurance, banking, entertainment, hospitality and manufacturing industries.

Founded in 1991, LSA has a strong reputation for helping our clients build relationships, ensure accuracy, and make trusted connections with their limited English proficient customers and patients. As one of the largest and fastest-growing professional language services companies in the world, LSA’s passion for helping others drives our award-winning culture of service excellence.

112 N 8th St., Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-643-2000 (Voice)

E-mail: info@libertyresources.org
Website: www.libertyresources.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Liberty Resources, Inc. is the Center for Independent Living for Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties. Liberty Resources advocates for and works with Persons with Disabilities to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in our community.

1738 East Third Street, PMB#110
Williamsport, PA 17701
703-838-0030 (Voice)
703-838-0459 (TTY)
FAX: 703-838-0454

E-mail: president@parid.org
Website: www.parid.org

Description: The Pennsylvania Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (PARID) is an affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) headquartered in Alexandria, VA. It is the mission and goal of PARID to provide state and local forums and an organizational structure for the continued growth and development of the profession of interpretation and transliteration of American Sign Language and English. For more information regarding sign language interpreting in Pennsylvania, go to the PARID website.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

333 Commerce Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-838-0030 (Voice)
703-838-0459 (TTY)
FAX: 703-838-0454

E-mail: publications@rid.org
Website: https://www.rid.org/

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), a non-profit organization, is the only national association dedicated to the professional development of American Sign Language interpreters and transliterators. The association encourages the growth of the profession, educates the public about the vital role of interpreters and transliterators and works to ensure equal opportunity and access for all individuals.

PO Box 313
Glenshaw PA 15116
412-944-2145 (Videophone)
FAX: 412-492-8024

E-mail: requests@slipasl.com
Website: www.slipasl.com

Hours of Operation: SLIP fulfills interpreting requests 24/7/365, as scheduled. SLIP office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Description: Sign Language Interpreting Professionals is a 2nd generation family owned language service company, founded by a CODA, specializing in providing reliable, consistent, and professional ASL interpreting services for the Deaf community. A WBENC - Certified Women Business Enterprise, SLIP provides both onsite and remote (VRI) services. We pride ourselves in working together with our customers to ensure the communication access needs of the Deaf community are met by tailoring our services to meet their unique needs. Language access strategy consulting, presentations on effective communication and the community, and partnerships with industry professionals ensure SLIP customer's expectations are exceeded.

172 Watson St.
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-659-5755 (Voice)
814-244-7981 (Other)
FAX: 814-535-4914

E-mail: slswpa2003@gmail.com
Website: www.slswpa.com

Hours of Operation: ALS interpreting 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; After hours 5:00 pm - 8:00 am

Description: Sign Language Specialists (SLS) is a group of nationally certified and qualified pre-certified sign language interpreters who are dedicated to the interpreting profession. We are also dedicated to the advancement of the profession, providing internship and mentorship opportunities for new and seasoned interpreters alike. We are able to provide services in a vast array of settings; including, but not limited to: medical, emergency services, mental health, therapy, counseling, weddings, funerals, legal, technical fields, vocational training, business meetings, job interviews, conferences and post-secondary education. When utilizing one of our interpreters, there are a number of financial incentives and resources which you or your organization can take advantage of.

National Headquarters - Sorenson Communications, LLC
4192 S Riverboat Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
800-659-4783 (Voice)
844-720-1891 (Video)

E-mail: requests@scis.com
Website: www.scis.com

Hours of Operation: 24/7/365 Live Answer Customer Service!

Description: Sorenson Communications has led the industry for communication solutions between the Deaf and hearing communities in the United States since 2003. As the largest private employer of sign language interpreters in the world and the largest employer of Deaf individuals in the United States, Sorenson has developed a unique expertise in bridging the communication gap.

1250 Hamilton Dr.
West Chester, PA 19380
610-272-4948 (Office)
610-389-0244 (Cell)

E-mail: Amanda@tccrs.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and for emergencies use my cell phone.

Description: TCC is an interpreter referral agency that has been is business for 25 years, serving NJ, DE and PA. It is a small business owned and operated by an interpeter. I am skilled in providing the appropiate needs of the community and advocate for any and all individuals that are in need. I work closely with all my clients to acheive the best possible outcome for every interpreting situation.

5180 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
412-788-8219 (Voice)
800-654-5984 (TTY)
FAX: 412-788-8215

Website: www.thebradleycenter.org

Population Served: Children, Families

Types of Services offered: Behavioral Management, Educational Services, Emotional Support, Medication Management, Residential Programming, School-based Treatment

Qualifications of Staff: Therapists are all masters level, Full time psychiatrist

Staff Experience: Bradley has had the opportunity to serve those who are hard of hearing or deaf.

Accreditation: JCAHO

Description: Bradley is a regional healthcare and child welfare system that provides comprehensive and caring services to children, youth, and families. Bradley is recognized nationally by families, communities and professionals as a premier behavioral healthcare and child welfare organization that promotes the physical, social, emotional, educational and spiritual growth of the children, youth and families that we serve.

212-214 S. Main St.
Suite 625
Butler, PA 16001
724-431-3748 (Voice)
724-431-0671 (TTY)
800-292-3866 (Other)
FAX: 724-431-0789

E-mail: mailto:ccrinc@ccrinfo.org
Website: www.ccrinfo.org

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Case Management, Consultation, Crisis Management, Drug and Alcohol Services, Educational Services, Emotional Support, Information and referral/211 after-hours/weekend/holiday; Utility crisis Information and referral; Crisis a telephone/walk-in and mobile services; deaf and hard of hearing case management Information and referral support

Reimbursement: All services are free and confidential.

Qualifications of Staff: Qualified staff with mental health, substance abuse/I&R experience/training.

Staff Experience: We have a Case Manager/Service Coordinator who is deaf, is fluent ASL, and can provide support svcs. to deaf and hard of hearing community in Butler County.

Accreditation: AIRS (Alliance of Information and Referral Systems) member. Approximately 25% of our staff are AIRS certified.

Description: The Mission of Center for Community Resources is to make a positive difference in every day lives by connecting people to a network of supports and services essential for actively learning, working and living in the community. The agency's goal is to coordinate supportive services for individuals and families seeking information & referral for mental health, mental retardation, substance abuse and other human service needs. We are an integrated point of contact working in collaboration with other human service agencies to identify needs in the community and effectively respond to assist anyone seeking help. We provide free and confidential assistance for men, women, children, youth, seniors and families, regardless of religion, race, age or ability to pay. Services are accessible for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, and/or those with physical or intellectual disabilities.

1945 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-1375 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 412-281-6564

E-mail: info@hdscenter.org
Website: www.hdscenter.org

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Case Management, Consultation, Emotional Support, Family Based Services, Independent Disability Related Services, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Psychological Testing/Evaluation, Audiological Services, Assistive Devices, Interpreting Services, Deaf Youth Program

Reimbursement: All major insurances accepted, Private pay, PA State Waivers

Qualifications of Staff: We have a psychiatrist, two masters level and one bachelors level therapists in behavioral health. In the intellectual disabilities program, we have 3 bachelor level staff and 1 associates level staff; 3 of these staff people are deaf and all are ASL fluent. Our audiologist has a Master's Degree.

Staff Experience: HDS has been serving the deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing communities since 1921. We provide education about hearing loss and various aspects of the field as well as services. Our client-serving staff are ASL fluent, and we also have staff who are deaf or hard of hearing. We are the only non-profit in Western PA providing services to this population. Our Assistive Device Center has all of the latest technology, and staff who are trained in its use and who can make recommendations about products. We serve all of Western PA.

Accreditation: American Speech-Language Hearing Association, PA Department of State-Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs-Audiology, State Department of Mental Health-Behavioral Health, PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations

Description: The Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. was founded in 1921 as the League for the Hard of Hearing. Its primary goal was to provide activities for people with hearing loss. From these modest beginnings HDS has evolved into our region's only comprehensive service center for individuals who are culturally deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing, as well as their friends and families. Our mission is to provide a diverse and affordable program of quality diagnostic, rehabilitative, and supportive services to meet the unique challenges of children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing and to 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 waho are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing with excellence, dignity, and trust.

1013 Ridgeway Drive
Lynden, WA 98264
360-778-1266 (Voice)

E-mail: neil@hearinglosshelp.com
Website: www.hearinglosshelp.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time - Personal Consultation by appointment only.

Description: The mission of the Center for Hearing Loss Help is to help people live successful and fulfilling lives in spite of their hearing losses by providing them with information, counsel, support and books to aid them in successfully dealing with the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of living with hearing loss. The Center's website provides a wealth of information (more than 1,000 articles) on various issues pertaining to ears including conditions such as tinnitus, hyperacusis, Meniere's disease, Musical Ear Syndrome and related subjects as well as extensive information on the many drugs that damage ears (ototoxic drugs).

Feel free to ask your questions on-line under the appropriate article for a public reply, or email your questions directly to neil@hearinglosshelp.com for a private reply or contact Neil via phone.

One West Main Street
Fleetwood, PA 19522
610-944-0445 (Voice)
FAX: 610-944-1196

E-mail: lmessner@concern4kids.org
Website: www.concern4kids.org

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Family Based Services, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Partial Hospital Programming, Residential Programming, Wrap Around Services (All services are not provided at all CONCERN locations)

Reimbursement: Services are reimbursed through insurance or negotiated fees.

Qualifications of Staff: Licensed and un-licensed staff. All with Master's degrees in a Human Services field.

Staff Experience: Staff would link with Berks County Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing in order to provide services to those that are deaf or hard of hearing.

Description: Through teamwork, cultural awareness, and quality personalized services, CONCERN promotes respect, self worth and trust in individuals and fosters the growth of healthy, responsible and productive community members.

211 S. Route 100
Upper Macungie, PA 18106
610-530-0100 (Voice)
FAX: 610-530-1610

E-mail: BarbaraPsyD@aol.com
Website: www.drbcohen.com

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Consultation, Emotional Support, Outpatient Therapy, Psychological Testing/Evaluation

Reimbursement: I accept many insurance plans. I am willing to discuss fees where appropriate.

Qualifications of Staff: Master of Arts degree in Counseling: 1980-1982, Doctor of Psychology degree: 1988-1993, Neuropsychology Post-doctoral training: 1993-1994, Advanced training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: 2012-2013

Staff Experience: I have worked with deaf and hard-of-hearing people since before entering my M.A. program to study counseling at Gallaudet College. Since then I have continued to work with deaf individuals, couples, and families in my practice. I have also presented to various organizations regarding therapy and Neuropsychological Evaluations of deaf and hard-of -hearing individuals. Has fluency in sign language and uses it to communicate with her patients.

Accreditation: PA License

Description: I work in my own practice. I strive to provide the most appropriate service to patients and their families.

300 S Jefferson St
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-543-2941 (Voice)
FAX: 724-543-4177

E-mail: pxuplinger@fccac.org
Website: www.fccac.org

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Case Management, Consultation, Crisis Management, Emotional Support, Family Based Services, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Partial Hospital Programming, Psychological Testing/Evaluation, Wrap Around Services

Reimbursement: I accept many insurance plans. I am willing to discuss fees where appropriate.

Qualifications of Staff: psychiatrists (M.D.), CRNP, RN and LPN, master & doctoral level therapists, bachelor level for intake and case management

Staff Experience: Our clinicians serve deaf and hard of hearing consumers with the aid of translators.

Accreditation: licensed through the state

Description: It is the aim of the Family Counseling Center of Armstrong County to provide respectful and courteous service to the public, to enhance each person's sense of value and self-esteem, and to foster self-acceptance, self-reliance, and empowerment. The mission of the Center is implemented through a multi-faceted program of psychiatric outpatient assessment and referral, education, prevention, therapy, rehabilitation, and case management. All consumers experiencing mental health problems, emotional distress, problems in living, or developmental disabilities are eligible for services, without regard to age, gender, race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, or national origin. Each consumer has the right to receive an individualized program of service appropriate to their needs in a confidential and culturally sensitive manner, to participate in their treatment, to obtain advocacy, and to be made aware of treatment appeal procedures. Recovery principles and other principles outlined through the Community Support Program (CSP) and through the Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) are endorsed by the Center.

365 Franklin Hill Road
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-543-1888 (Voice)
FAX: 724-543-1898

E-mail: customerservice@family-psych.org
Website: www.family-psych.org/

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Case Management, Family Based Services, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Residential Programming, Wrap Around Services

Reimbursement: Accepts most major insurances and self pay

Qualifications of Staff: M.D., Ph.D., L.C.S.W., L.S.W., L.P.C., M.S.

Staff Experience: We do employ staff who are fluent in sign language

Description: Family Psychological Associates provides the highest quality psychiatric and psychological services to children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. As a group of highly trained multidisciplinary mental health professionals continually striving for excellence, we focus not only on the process and the outcome of treatment, but also on the providing education and consultation to the professional and lay communities and conducting research. Thereby, we enhance knowledge in the fields of Psychiatry, Psychology, Counseling, and Social Work. As an integral part of the community, we are professionals dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in a caring and compassionate environment and to the improvement of the quality of life for individuals and their families.

1011 Old Salem Road, Suite 102
Greensburg, Pa 15601-1017
724-832-7600 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 724-832-7602

E-mail: pxuplinger@fccac.org
Website: www.fswp.org

Populations Served: Adults, Children

Services offered: Medication Management

Reimbursement: We accept Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, Children's Health Insurance Program, and many commercial insurance companies

Qualifications of Staff: Doctor of Osteopathy

Staff Experience: An ASL fluent psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management to people with hearing loss or deafness through her position at the Center for Hearing and Deaf Services. Family Services of Western PA has licensed the Center for Hearing and Deaf Services Greensburg office for providing mental health services.

Accreditation: Council on Accreditation (COA)

Description: To empower individuals to reach their full potential. To be a creative force partnership with the community to promote: health people, strong families and caring environments.

412-246-5670 (Voice)

Website: https://healthbridges.info/

Description: This website offers an opportunity for viewers to ask website team members about local resources specific to metal health, developmental disability, and related advocacy services. HealthBridges provides behavioral healthcare, social service, developmental disability, and advocacy information for people who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing.

9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201
Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600(Voice)
FAX: 215-255-4777

E-mail: clhs@jevs.org
Website: www.jevshumanservices.org

Population Served: Adults

Services offered: Advocacy, Behavioral Management, Consultation, Emotional Support, Independent Disability Related Services, Outpatient Therapy, Family and Child Adjustment to Hearing Loss Consultation and Intervention (CHOP patients only), Cochlear Implant Social Work Evaluation (CHOP patients only), Clinical Consultation and Referral to Other Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Services for families with deaf or hard of hearing members. (CHOP patients only), Child Protection Evaluation and Recovery Treatment, Clinical Consultation and Training to Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Providers Serving children with families with deaf or hard of hearing members, Communication/Program Assessments of Deaf/HH Individuals with SMI or ID, System development/consultation for effective BH and ID services for D/HH Individuals and Families

Reimbursement: Employment services are funded through the state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Developmental Program for people with intellectual disability or private pay (no reimbursement). Mental Health services are funded through the County of Philadelphia. Residential services - a room and board charge is based on a review of the individual's income including Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Qualifications of Staff: Mental Health staff may have one of the following depending on their job duties: Mental Health credentials, Masters in Mental Health, Certified Peer Specialists, Registered Nurses. Vocational staff may have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree depending on their job duties.

Staff Experience: Some members of the Vocational Staff are hard of hearing, wear hearing aids and have been through the Office Of Vocational Rehabilitation process; some employees also know sign language

Accreditation: Licensed by Depart of Public Welfare

Description: JEVS is a not-for-profit; nonsectarian social service agency that benefits the community by enhancing the employability and self-sufficiency of the people it serves through a broad range of education, training, health and rehabilitation programs. JEVS serves more than 20,000 people annually in the Delaware valley.

Our Vision: Individuals strengthen communities by realizing their highest quality of life through the achievement of personal and vocational potential.

Our Mission: JEVS enhances the employability, independence, and quality of life of individuals through a broad range of programs. Consistent with our core principles and entrepreneurial spirit, JEVS creates innovative and sustainable solutions to address current and future community needs.

The Community Living & Home Support group of JEVS provides residential services, work programs, and recovery programs to participants with disabilities and chronic diseases.

The Atrium
4 Terry Drive, Suite 11
Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940
917-605-1006 (Voice)


E-mail: lynne@lynnemoser.com
Website: www.lynnemoser.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
appointments by request
Home visits will be considered when appropriate.

Description: ASL-fluent clinician, licensed in PA and NY, provides counseling, psychotherapy and support services for Deaf and hearing consumers. 13 years experience in Deaf community and in clinical, school and agency settings. Serve ages 14 through adulthood, individuals, couples and families. Confidential counseling provided for people suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, addiction and substance abuse, suicidal impulses, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, and grief. Further addresses disability, employment concerns, school and career-related challenges, and trauma, among other issues. CBT approach to social, behavioral, and interpersonal problems. Provides consultation and collaboration with others if requested and when appropriate, such as parents, teachers, psychologists, and medical professionals to develop and implement strategies for success.

10475 Perry Highway, Suite 102
Wexford, PA 15090
724-940-1730 (Voice)
724-940-1730 (TTY)
724-716-6762 (Videophone)

Calling Instructions: Confidential voicemail for VP and voice and TTY.

Email contact preferred. E-mail: maolson528@gmail.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: I am a private practitioner with 30 years experience in mental health counseling. I am a licensed clinical social worker and accept most major insurances as well as several EAP services. I can do in person or virutal sessions either through videphone or zoom. I work with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress, grief and most Axis I diagnosis. I have worked in the field of Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind for over 20 years and am fluent in ASL and tactile sign.

800 Clarmont Avenue, Suite B
Bensalem PA 19020
267-525-7000(Voice)
215-645-4330(Videophone)
FAX: 267-525-7010

E-mail: pbevenour@warwickfamilyservices.com
Website: www.warwickfamilyservices.com

Populations Served: Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Wrap Around Services

Reimbursement: In Pennsylvania, the provision of services may be covered and reimbursable either directly through the Department of Public Welfare (Medical Assistance) or through a contract with a behavioral health managed care organization. Prior to the initiation of services, pre-approval/prior authorization must be granted, which occurs on a case-by-case basis, subject to the client meeting established coverage guidelines. In Pennsylvania, children who meet these coverage guidelines are eligible to receive services without regard to family income. Effective July 1, 2009, most Pennsylvania participating commercial health insurance carriers are required by regulation to provide their subscribers with up to $36,000 of coverage for autism related services each year. Please contact us at 267-525-7000 to learn more about how this law may affect you. Currently, we provide specialized wraparound services in Philadelphia and Bucks counties through our contracts with the Department of Public Welfare (Medical Assistance) and the Medical Assistance Managed Care Organizations Community Behavioral Health (CBH) and Magellan Health Choices. We have the ability to service clients in other Philadelphia area counties on a Non-participating basis. Please contact us at 267-525-7000 to learn if we can help.

Qualifications of Staff: Our treatment team will assess the clinical and behavioral needs of each child/family to create a plan to help the child and provide both behavioral and emotional support, which may include individual or family therapy when needed.

This team can consist of:
1. A Behavioral Specialist Consultant (BSC), who in conjunction with the family, develops an individual treatment plan for the child. Our Behavior Specialists all possess at least a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or a related field and have at least 2 years post-Master’s experience in working directly with children. In addition, they are certified in providing Functional Behavioral Assessments;

2. A Mobile Therapist (MT) who provides intensive therapeutic services to the child and family in support. All Mobile Therapists hold at least a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related mental health field and 1 year post-Master’s experience in working directly with children and their families.

3. Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS)/Therapeutic Staff Support Aide (TSSA) who implements the behavioral treatment plan formulated by the BSC. TSSs all have at least a Bachelor’s Degree or 60 college credits and experience working with children. All TSSAs have at least 60 college credits and 3 years of full time work with children. All TSS/TSSA working in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)

Staff Experience: Our clinical staff in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program have experience working directly with the Deaf Community. All staff persons in the program are fluent in ASL and are trained in issues related to cultural competency as it relates to the Deaf Community. Our staff utilize accessible technology to coordinate and deliver service to support the whole family (VP, relay services, interpreters, messaging, etc.). Our staff has experience with children or family members with varying levels of hearing loss and preference in communication or use of assistive technology (ASL, BAHA, CI, hearing aids).

Accreditation: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

Description: MCC Inc. /Warwick Family Services’ goals and services are based on two fundamental principals:

The belief in the innate worth of the child with special needs and his/her family, and the belief that each individual regardless of disability, age, gender, religion, ethnic origin, race, economic status and/or sexual preference is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a human being and member of society.

It is the contention of MCC Inc. /Warwick Family Services. that families of medically fragile and children with special needs are confronted with a multitude of issues and often overwhelming needs that cannot always be fully addressed by the caretaker or family system. MCC Inc. /Warwick Family Services is committed to providing comprehensive family centered services, geared towards promoting the overall well being of the child and family.

Our programs are designed to promote family, health and empowerment, through short-term interventions provided in the home, school and/or office environment. It is MCC Inc. /Warwick Family Services’ belief that in accomplishing this end, families will be better equipped to care for their child with special needs, with less stress and improved coping strategies, promoting the overall well-being of the family.
MCC Inc. /Warwick Family Services’ services are provided in accordance with, and guided by, six core principles. These principles were developed by Pennsylvania’s Child and Adolescent Service System Program and were adopted by MCC Inc. /Warwick Family Services as guiding principles. These principles can be summarized in six core statements. When services are developed and delivered according to the following principles, it is expected that they will operate simultaneously and not in isolation from each other.

1. Child-centered
Services are planned to meet the individual needs of the child, rather than to fit the child into an existing service. Services consider the child’s family and community contexts, are developmentally appropriate and child specific, and also build on the strengths of the child and family to meet the mental health, social and physical needs of the child.

2. Family-focused
Services recognize that the family is the primary support system for the child. The family participates as a full partner in all stages of the decision-making and treatment planning process, including implementation, monitoring and evaluation. A family may include biological, adoptive and foster parents, siblings, grandparents, other relatives, and other adults committed to the child. The development of mental health policy at state and local levels includes family representation.

3. Community-based
Whenever possible, services are delivered in the child’s home community, drawing on formal and informal resources to promote the child’s successful participation in the community. Community resources include not only mental health professionals and provider agencies, but also social, religious, and cultural organizations and other natural community support networks.

4. Multi-system
Services are planned in collaboration with all the child-serving systems involved in the child’s life. Representatives from all of these systems and the family collaborate to define the goals for the child, develop a service plan, develop the necessary resources to implement the plan, provide appropriate support to the child and family, and evaluate progress.

5. Culturally competent
Culture determines our worldview and provides a general design for living and patterns for interpreting reality that our reflected in our behaviors. Therefore, services that are culturally competent are provided by individuals who have the skills to recognize and respect the behavior, ideas, attitudes, values, beliefs, customs, languages, rituals, ceremonies and practices characteristic of a particular group of people.

6. Least restrictive/least intrusive
Services take place in settings that are the most appropriate and natural for the child and family and are the least restrictive and intrusive available to meet the needs of the child and family.

751 Liberty Street
Meadville, PA 16335
814-333-5000(Voice/TTY)
FAX: 814-333-5496

E-mail: tfarrell@mmchs.org
Website: www.mmchs.org

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Advocacy, Behavioral Management, Case Management, Consultation, Crisis Management, Drug and Alcohol Services, Emotional Support, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy

Reimbursement: CMS, Private Insurance

Qualifications of Staff: Licensed Social Workers, Certified Counselers, Registered Nurses

Staff Experience: Resources available for hearing impaired persons such as certified sign language interpreters, TDD phones, WeInterpret certified sign language resource, staff members that are CODA's or knowledgeable of American Sign Language (not certified). Speech & Audiology Department available.

Accreditation: Licensed by PA Department of Health, Accredited by Det Norske Veritas

Description: Meadville Medical Center will remain an independent community hospital responding to identified community healthcare needs in the Crawford County region and providing the highest quality healthcare services to all patients regardless of ability to pay. Our Vision is to continually exceed the expectations of those we serve by working together as a team, dedicated to a process of never-ending improvement.

614 N. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
215-884-9770 (Voice/TTY)
215-884-9209 (Videophone)
FAX: 215-884-9774

AIM Screen Name: deafcnsir
Website: www.salisb.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Description: Assists Deaf and Hard of Hearing people to find appropriate care and treatment. Center provides a range of services such as Outpatient, Case Management, Partial Hospitalization, Peer Support, Specialized Interpreting and Residential programs. Milestones supports people to make choices, attain life goals, build relationships and participate in community life. Provides resources and opportunities in an intergrated manner. Everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and equality. Self-determination and interdependence can be achieved by all.

614 North Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
415 Moon-Clinton Road
Moon Township, PA 15108
215-884-9770 Glenside (Voice)
724-457-0384 Moon (Voice)
215-392-2425 (Videophone)

E-mail: PAHinfo@rhanet.org
Website: www.pahrtners.com

Hours of operation: 24/7/365

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Blended Case Management, Emotional Support, Family Based Services, Independent Disability Related Services, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Partial Hospital Programming, Residential Services for individuals with Intellectual Disability or Behavioral Health Programming, Vocational Services, Wrap Around Services

Reimbursement: Varies case by case. Please contact us so we might explore funding options. Consolidated Waiver, Medicaid, Private insurance

Qualifications of Staff: Over 85% of our staff are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. We have numerous staff members that hold advanced degrees in fields such as: counseling, case management, social work, etc. We work with two psychiatrists who are knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs of the Deaf community.

Staff Experience: All staff are specially trained to work with the unique population we serve. All staff are versed in Deaf culture and American Sign Language.

Accreditation: CARF

Description: PAHrtners Deaf Services provides community based behavioral and mental health programs for individuals who utilize sign language as their primary mode of communication. Services include supportive living programs, outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, case management, day programs and community participation supports.

Funding varies by program. For Pennsylvania residents funding typically comes through a Pennsylvania county, Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs, a Pennsylvania Managed Care Organization or private insurance.

PAH has two locations. Our headquarters is in the eastern portion of the state near Philadelphia while our satellite location near Pittsburgh focuses on serving the western side of the state.

1200 Reedsdale St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
412-320-2336 (Voice)
866-590-3508 (Videophone)
877-637-2924 (Other)
FAX: 412-320-2376

Calling Instructions: For general questions about the services, call 412-320-2336. For referrals, call 412-323-4555. We provide case management services for Deaf individuals, hard of hearing, deaf-blind and CODAS.

E-mail: SSumansky@pmhs.org
Website: https://www.pittsburghmercy.org/behavioral-health/pittsburgh-mercy-behavioral-health/

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 24-hour crisis support. Some non-traditional hours are available, as needed.

Description: Mercy Behavioral Health provides case management services for Deaf individuals, hard of hearing, deaf-blind and CODAs. We serve children, adolescents, and adults. We offer recovery-oriented mental health and alcohol and other drug services to help individuals manage symptoms and achieve their goals. Our many programs – crisis intervention and stabilization, extended acute care, day, partial hospitalization, residential, service coordination, community treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery, peer specialist, supported employment, and others – are designed to empower individuals to lead healthy, successful lives in the community.

Land Title Builidng
100 S. Broad Street, Suite 1309
Philadelphia, PA 19110
215-244-0845 (Voice)
FAX: 215-564-0123

E-mail: info@ruanecounseling.com
Website: www.ruanecounseling.com

Populations Served: Adults, Children

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Consultation, Emotional Support, Independent Disability Related Services, Outpatient Therapy, Psychological Testing/Evaluation

Reimbursement: Presently accepting Medicaid (CBH), Highmark Blue Shield, Horizon, Aetna, United Behavioral Health, Personal Choice, Independence Blue Cross, Penn Behavioral Health, Ceridian & Network Advantage

Qualifications of Staff: Shannon has a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Psychology & Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.

Staff Experience: Shannon has fluency in American Sign Language and utilizes a cochlear implant. Shannon worked as a case manager for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals with mental health challenges following completion of her psychology degree. She later worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with a state vocational rehabilitation program for 6 years. Following that position, she assumed a supervisory role with the agency and was responsible for the supervision of Deaf and Hard of hearing staff members. She also oversaw the agency Deaf and Hard of Hearing program. She is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice.

Accreditation: Shannon is an active member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and writes a blog for the ACA about rehabilitation counseling for counselors.

Description: Shannon's practice focuses on solutions based therapy and offers private counseling sessions to individuals, couples, and families. Shannon focuses primarily on working with adults, but does offer services to children over the age of 12. Her practice serves Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing populations.

223 Byers Road, Suite 7
Chester Springs, PA 19425
484-985-2344 (Voice)

E-mail: info@shelbyrileymft.com
Website: www.shelbyrileymft.com

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Consultation, Emotional Support, Family Based Services, Outpatient Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Couple Therapy

Reimbursement: We are out of network providers. Please contact your insurance company about your out of network benefits.

Qualifications of Staff: Alexa Balsam, MA, MFT is a Master's level marriage and family therapist who has completed her hours for licensure and will sit for her national exam soon. She works with deaf and hearing impaired clients using American Sign Language. Shelby Riley, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist in PA who supervises Ms. Balsam.

Staff Experience: Alexa Balsam, MA, MFT works with deaf and hearing impaired clients using American Sign Language.

Description: Shelby Riley, LMFT and Associates (SR&A) serves individuals, couples, and families in Chester County. We address a wide range of mental health and family relationship issues using a strength-based, family systems approach.

172 Watson St.
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-659-5755 (Voice)
814-244-7981 (Other)
FAX: 814-535-4914

E-mail: slswpa2003@gmail.com
Website: www.slswpa.com

Hours of Operation: ALS interpreting 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; After hours 5:00 pm - 8:00 am

Description: Sign Language Specialists (SLS) is a group of nationally certified and qualified pre-certified sign language interpreters who are dedicated to the interpreting profession. We are also dedicated to the advancement of the profession, providing internship and mentorship opportunities for new and seasoned interpreters alike. We are able to provide services in a vast array of settings; including, but not limited to: medical, emergency services, mental health, therapy, counseling, weddings, funerals, legal, technical fields, vocational training, business meetings, job interviews, conferences and post-secondary education. When utilizing one of our interpreters, there are a number of financial incentives and resources which you or your organization can take advantage of.

176 S. Coldbrook Avenue, unit 2
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717-267-7480 (Voice)
FAX: 717-267-7403

Website: www.summithealth.org

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Behavioral Management, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy

Qualifications of Staff: M.D. CRNP, LCSW, LPC

Staff Experience: Our agency coordinates services with DeafNet for a translator to come into the office during client visits and appointments. No charge to the client.

Accreditation: Joint Commission

Description: Summit Health is a not-for-profit, local, and regional network of healthcare providers committed to the improvement of the health and well-being of the people living in communities we serve within Franklin County and surrounding areas. We exist to...

Deliver patient and family-centered care and service that is compassionate, sensitive, and respectful of individuals' dignity and needs.
Provide community-based programs and resources to improve the health and well-being of the people.
Provide a comprehensive range of quality health-related services that consistently demonstrate excellence and responsiveness.
Provide convenient access to cost-effective health services to all persons within our service area, without regard for their ability to pay.
Create a supportive environment that encourages trust, participation, open communication, collaboration, competence, and respect among our physicians, employees, trustees, and volunteers.

Family Based Deaf Services
26 South 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
215-495-1792 (Voice)
215-495-1799 (TTY)
FAX: 215-495-1797

E-mail: porourke@consortium-inc.org
Website: www.consortium-inc.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Description: The Family Based program uses an intensive approach available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, designed to maintain and strengthen the family. It recognizes that Deaf or Hard of Hearing children and their families feel isolated at times and in reality are part of a complex network of school, friends and community. We work together to address issues and help bring unity in the family as well as assisting children to receive maximum benefit from school and community activities. The program philosophy is that children grow up best in their own homes.

334 Philadelphia St.
Indiana, PA 15701
877-333-2470 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 724-465-2610

E-mail: opendoor26@hotmail.com
Website: www.theopendoor.org

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Crisis Management, Drug and Alcohol Services, Outpatient Therapy, 24/7 Crisis Hotline housed within a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center. Ability to provide crisis intervention, resources, referrals, and ability to schedule appointments for Drug and Alcohol outpatient services within the organization.

Qualifications of Staff: Fully licensed facility with all staff minimum Bachelor's in Human Service field, 1 year direct care and 2 years experience.

Accreditation: Licensed by Dept. of Public Welfare

Description: It is The Open Door's mission to provide for the people of Indiana County unconditional acceptance, education, treatment, and a place of confidential sanctuary when they are addressing issues of substance abuse, addiction and/or chemical dependency. Trained Mental Health Crisis Intervention Specialists are available to listen, help you problem solve your crisis and also can provide valuable referrals for further assistance in the areas of: suicide, alcohol and other drugs, mental health, grief and loss, domestic violence, rape or ANY CRISIS in your life. We offer unconditional positive regard toward all of our contacts, respecting the difficulty in your decision to contact us and thanking you for the opportunity to help you.

2201 East State Street
Hermitage, PA 16148
724-342-3323 (Voice)
724-981-4327 (TTY) FAX: 724-981-6198

E-mail: sdorfi@cccmer.org
Website: www.cccmer.org/west-central-center-for-the-deaf

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families

Services offered: Advocacy, Behavioral Management, Consultation, Emotional Support, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, BHRS Mobile Therapy, Mobile Mental Health Treatment for Adults

Reimbursement: Through BHMCO (Behavioral Health Managed Care Organizations) and other Insurance companies.

Qualifications of Staff: All Mental Health Counseling Staff hold Masters Degrees and are ASL fluent and have many years working with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing

Staff Experience: All counseling staff are ASL fluent and have many years experience counseling persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. The staff are knowledgeable about technology and can connect consumers to resources. the staff is also knowledgeable regarding ADA and the cultural aspects of deafness. WCCD staff exclusively work with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Description: The Mission for West Central Center for the Deaf is to accommodate the changing interests and developing needs of the deaf and hard of hearing community by providing comprehensive quality services and supports within a flexible strength-focused philosophy.

2 Penn Boulevard
Suite 220
Philadelphia, PA 19144

267-930-5094 (Voice)
FAX: 215-844-5401

E-mail: info@clarkeschools.org
Website: www.clarkeschools.org

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Description: Clarke provides children who are deaf and hard of hearing with the listening, learning and spoken language skills they need to succeed. Clarke serves children from birth through young adulthood through early intervention and preschool programs and provides mainstreaming and speech and language services. We offer a unique learning environment designed to maximize each child's development, while building their self-confidence and preparing them for success beyond Clarke. Clarke partners with families to provide the skills, knowledge and support they need to help their children reach their full potential. Clarke serves children and families from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

1420 Walnut St, Suite 817
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-843-5413 (Voice)
FAX: 215-843-5412

Email: registration@phillymediators.org
Website: www.phillymediators.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Our programs and services operate at multiple sites across the city and via virtual platforms by appointment only.

Description: Our mission is to encourage peace, reconciliation, and social justice by empowering individuals to resolve conflicts.

15155 Technology Dr.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
800-825-6758 (Voice)
952-300-9248 (SMS Text)
952-388-2152 (Videophone)
FAX: 952-906-1099

E-mail: hello@diglo.com
Website: https://www.diglo.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST

Description: Diglo (formerly Harris Communications) is a retailer & distributor of products designed to assist deaf and hard of hearing people in their everyday lives. We offer the largest selection of hearing loss products at the guaranteed lowest prices, and are proud to be made up of hearing, hard of hearing, Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) staff. Our product line includes amplified phones, personal amplifiers, OTC hearing aids, alerting products, TV sound amplifiers, vibrating alarm clocks, tinnitus maskers, hearing aid & cochlear implant accessories, deaf culture & sign language materials.

3044 West 26th Street
Erie, PA 16506
814-835-1141 (TTY)

Description: The club hosts social events and is a meeting place for the deaf community.

1290 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 1
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-685-4520 (Voice)
484-388-4086 (VP)
FAX: 610-685-4526

Calling Instructions: After-hours interpreting services, please call 610-823-2139 or 484-269-1928.

E-mail: brodriguez@kdhhs.net
Website: www.kdhhs.net

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Description: Keystone Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides clients services throughout Berks and Lancaster County, while also providing sign language interpreting services throughout southeastern PA.

112 N 8th St., Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-643-2000 (Voice)

E-mail: info@libertyresources.org
Website: www.libertyresources.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Liberty Resources, Inc. is the Center for Independent Living for Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties. Liberty Resources advocates for and works with Persons with Disabilities to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in our community.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

333 Commerce Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-838-0030 (Voice)
703-838-0459 (TTY)
FAX: 703-838-0454

E-mail: publications@rid.org
Website: http://ns.neiu.k12.pa.us/WWW/SSSD

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), a non-profit organization, is the only national association dedicated to the professional development of American Sign Language interpreters and transliterators. The association encourages the growth of the profession, educates the public about the vital role of interpreters and transliterators and works to ensure equal opportunity and access for all individuals.

172 Watson St.
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-659-5755 (Voice)
814-244-7981 (Other)
FAX: 814-535-4914

E-mail: slswpa2003@gmail.com
Website: www.slswpa.com

Hours of Operation: ALS interpreting 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; After hours 5:00 pm - 8:00 am

Description: Sign Language Specialists (SLS) is a group of nationally certified and qualified pre-certified sign language interpreters who are dedicated to the interpreting profession. We are also dedicated to the advancement of the profession, providing internship and mentorship opportunities for new and seasoned interpreters alike. We are able to provide services in a vast array of settings; including, but not limited to: medical, emergency services, mental health, therapy, counseling, weddings, funerals, legal, technical fields, vocational training, business meetings, job interviews, conferences and post-secondary education. When utilizing one of our interpreters, there are a number of financial incentives and resources which you or your organization can take advantage of.

1490 Fox Hollow Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-419-6555 (Voice/TTY)

E-mail: melisaulmer@gmail.com

Description: Provides advocacy and support for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

3820 Hartzdale Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-909-5577 (Voice)
717-909-5588 (TTY) 717-909-5588 (Videophone)
FAX: 717-909-5599

E-mail: jwells@wpsd.org
Website: www.wpsd.org

Hours of Operation: Regular business hours and appointments

Description: The CORES Center provides Community Audiological and Speech Services, Educational Consultant Services, Sign Language Classes, Interpreting Services, Technical Assistance for Teachers and Staff, as well as Training, Workshops and Seminars. CORES services are available to children, youth and adults both in school settings as well as in the community. CORES offers programs to school districts and other service providers across Pennsylvania.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

172 Watson St.
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-659-5755 (Voice)
814-244-7981 (Other)
FAX: 814-535-4914

E-mail: slswpa2003@gmail.com
Website: www.slswpa.com

Hours of Operation: ALS interpreting 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; After hours 5:00 pm - 8:00 am

Description: Sign Language Specialists (SLS) is a group of nationally certified and qualified pre-certified sign language interpreters who are dedicated to the interpreting profession. We are also dedicated to the advancement of the profession, providing internship and mentorship opportunities for new and seasoned interpreters alike. We are able to provide services in a vast array of settings; including, but not limited to: medical, emergency services, mental health, therapy, counseling, weddings, funerals, legal, technical fields, vocational training, business meetings, job interviews, conferences and post-secondary education. When utilizing one of our interpreters, there are a number of financial incentives and resources which you or your organization can take advantage of.

1013 Ridgeway Drive
Lynden, WA 98264
360-778-1266 (Voice)

E-mail: neil@hearinglosshelp.com
Website: www.hearinglosshelp.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time - Personal Consultation by appointment only.

Description: The mission of the Center for Hearing Loss Help is to help people live successful and fulfilling lives in spite of their hearing losses by providing them with information, counsel, support and books to aid them in successfully dealing with the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of living with hearing loss. The Center's website provides a wealth of information (more than 1,000 articles) on various issues pertaining to ears including conditions such as tinnitus, hyperacusis, Meniere's disease, Musical Ear Syndrome and related subjects as well as extensive information on the many drugs that damage ears (ototoxic drugs).

Feel free to ask your questions on-line under the appropriate article for a public reply, or email your questions directly to neil@hearinglosshelp.com for a private reply or contact Neil via phone.

2 Penn Boulevard
Suite 220
Philadelphia, PA 19144

267-930-5094 (Voice)
FAX: 215-844-5401

E-mail: info@clarkeschools.org
Website: www.clarkeschools.org

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Description: Clarke provides children who are deaf and hard of hearing with the listening, learning and spoken language skills they need to succeed. Clarke serves children from birth through young adulthood through early intervention and preschool programs and provides mainstreaming and speech and language services. We offer a unique learning environment designed to maximize each child's development, while building their self-confidence and preparing them for success beyond Clarke. Clarke partners with families to provide the skills, knowledge and support they need to help their children reach their full potential. Clarke serves children and families from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

1420 Walnut St, Suite 817
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-843-5413 (Voice)
FAX: 215-843-5412

Email: registration@phillymediators.org
Website: www.phillymediators.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Our programs and services operate at multiple sites across the city and via virtual platforms by appointment only.

Description: Our mission is to encourage peace, reconciliation, and social justice by empowering individuals to resolve conflicts.

15155 Technology Dr.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
800-825-6758 (Voice)
952-300-9248 (SMS Text)
952-388-2152 (Videophone)
FAX: 952-906-1099

E-mail: hello@diglo.com
Website: https://www.diglo.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST

Description: Diglo (formerly Harris Communications) is a retailer & distributor of products designed to assist deaf and hard of hearing people in their everyday lives. We offer the largest selection of hearing loss products at the guaranteed lowest prices, and are proud to be made up of hearing, hard of hearing, Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) staff. Our product line includes amplified phones, personal amplifiers, OTC hearing aids, alerting products, TV sound amplifiers, vibrating alarm clocks, tinnitus maskers, hearing aid & cochlear implant accessories, deaf culture & sign language materials.

6308 Auburn Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 170501
717-802-6918 (Voice)
Calling Instructions:Call or text is acceptable

E-mail: HLAACapitalRegionChapter@yahoo.com
Website: www.hlacapregion.org

Description: We provide support and information to hard of hearing people and their families. Monthly meetings are free and are held at the Giant Community Room, 2nd floor in the Camp Hill Shopping Center, Camp Hill, PA, 3301 Trindle Rd., (32nd & Market) the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. All meetings are captioned in real-time, in addition to providing audio-loop for T-switch users.

717-564-0230 (Voice)
717-534-0820 (Other)

E-mail: Normkirsch@aol.com

Hours of Operation: Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Community Room of Giant Super Food Store, 3301 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA.

Description: Local Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). An international organization of hard of hearing people. A non-profit, non-sectarian educational organization devoted to those who cannot hear well. Meetings are for the purpose of self-help and advocacy and include issues and concerns of hard of hearing adults and their families.

Box 9011
Lancaster, PA 17604
717-314-2650 (Voice)

E-mail: dale.long@prodigy.net

Hours of Operation: We meet at 10:00 am on the third Tuesday of March, April, May, September, October, and November, at the Brethren Village Retirement Community. It is a convenient location for our members who live in all parts of Lancaster County.

Description: Our group has wonderful presentations about how to cope with hearing loss and recent advancements. We are very service-oriented. We want to learn more about hearing loss so that we can share with others.

126 Cedarcroft Rd.
Kennett Sq., PA 19348
Contact information can be found on the website.
Calling Instructions: *For Central PA phone number, please first call the CapTel operator at 1-877-243-2823.

E-mail: director@hlaa-pa.org
Website: www.hlaa-pa.org

Description: Hearing Loss Association of America Pennsylvania State Office is the state office of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), the nation's foremost membership and advocacy organization for people with hearing loss. HLAA opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy. Local chapters and their meeting dates and locations are listed on the website.

1290 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 1
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-685-4520 (Voice)
484-388-4086 (VP)
FAX: 610-685-4526

Calling Instructions: After-hours interpreting services, please call 610-823-2139 or 484-269-1928.

E-mail: brodriguez@kdhhs.net
Website: www.kdhhs.net

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Description: Keystone Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides clients services throughout Berks and Lancaster County, while also providing sign language interpreting services throughout southeastern PA.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

70 N. Mt. Vernon Ave.
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-439-1780 (Voice)
Calling Instructions: Call and leave a message.

E-mail: hearfayette@gmail.com
Website: www.stvincentdepauluniontown.org

Hours of Operation: Phone calls anytime. Thursday and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm

Description: SVdP Hear Fayette Program is a resource for persons who are hard of hearing or deaf. We educate the community and people with hearing loss. We have a women's support group; provide one-on-one computer lessons; sign language lessons; sign language practice group; provide referrals;serve as a PIAT TDDP volunteer center; develop projects such as the Highway Hearing Safety program which provides visor cards for persons who cannot hear while driving; publish a newsletter of reliable and up-to-date information for the target groups; maintain an identity on Facebook and connect via Internet to persons who are HoH, Deaf, and Deaf-blind. Always available either in person, by phone, or online.

1490 Fox Hollow Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-419-6555 (Voice/TTY)

E-mail: melisaulmer@gmail.com

Description: Provides advocacy and support for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

3820 Hartzdale Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-909-5577 (Voice)
717-909-5588 (TTY) 717-909-5588 (Videophone)
FAX: 717-909-5599

E-mail: jwells@wpsd.org
Website: www.wpsd.org

Hours of Operation: Regular business hours and appointments

Description: The CORES Center provides Community Audiological and Speech Services, Educational Consultant Services, Sign Language Classes, Interpreting Services, Technical Assistance for Teachers and Staff, as well as Training, Workshops and Seminars. CORES services are available to children, youth and adults both in school settings as well as in the community. CORES offers programs to school districts and other service providers across Pennsylvania.

555 Walnut St., Forum Place 5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17106-8025
717-614-0043 (Voice)
800-753-8827 (Toll Free Statewide Hotline)

Website: pending. Testing website https://www.aging.pa.gov/local-resources/pa-link/Pages/default.aspx

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: In Pennsylvania, ADRC is known as the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources, commonly referred to as the PA Link. It is designed to be a cross-age, cross-system network of partner agencies who collaborate to serve individuals who need home and community based services and supports. The coordinated network of partners allows a consumer to initiate contact with any Link partner and access needed information, assistance, and resources. The "no wrong door" approach attempts to minimize duplication of efforts by both consumer and provider. Link partners assist the following populations, regardless of income: adults age 60+, individuals living with any type of disability, persons living with behavioral health or substance abuse issues, and the caregivers and family members of these populations.

Health & Welfare Building
7th Floor East Wing
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-783-8143 (Voice)
FAX: 717-705-9386

E-mail: nbhs@pa.gov
Website: www.health.state.pa.us

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: The Infant Hearing Education, Assessment, Reporting and Referral (IHEARR) Act (Act 89 of 2001) requires the PA Department of Health to administer a statewide Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program. Hospitals screen newborns for hearing loss and report results to the Department. The names of infants not passing the screening are referred to the Department for follow-up to assure completion of rescreening within 30 days, diagnosis of hearing loss within three months, and linkage to treatment and early intervention before the age of six months.

2605 Interstate Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-651-2732 (Voice)
FAX: 717-651-2282

E-mail: sterodgers@pa.gov
Website: www.pema.pa.gov

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Description: PEMA's 9-1-1 Office monitors Pennsylvania's counties progress in the deployment of text-to-911 service and conducts public outreach presentations on the status of text-to-911 in Pennsylvania and the future outlook for Next Generation 9-1-1 technology and associated emergency services.

400 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17105
717-787-5722 (Voice)
FAX: 717-787-4193

Website: www.puc.state.pa.us

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
CART and captioning services are provided 24/7

Description: The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities to ensure safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protect the public interest; educate consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; further economic development; and foster new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.

4800 Union Deposit Road
P.O. Box 3557
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3557
717-657-4804 ext. 322 (Voice)
FAX: 717-657-4041

E-mail: vduncan@hbgdiocese.org
Website: www.hbgdiocese.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Description: The Office of Ministry with People with Disabilities promotes awareness, acceptance, accessibility and advocacy within the 15 county Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg.

200 South White Oak Street
Annville, PA 17003
717-867-1641 (Voice)
FAX: 717-867-5641

E-mail: ccucc@lmf.net
Website: www.ccucc.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to noon

Description: Sunday School - 9:00 am; Sunday worship service - 10:15 am. New Williams Sound FM system with headsets/receivers. Microphones for pastor, choir & organ.

1345 Williams Grove Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
717-697-0226 (Voice)

E-mail: aslkonnect@gmail.com
Website: https://westshorefree.org/

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Description: Interpreted services are typically offered Sundays at 9am. Please call or email our office the Friday prior to confirm the correct service time. All other events are interpreted on a by-request basis

984 W. Maitland Lane
New Castle, PA 16105
724-658-2507 (Voice)
724-924-2852 (Other)

E-mail: klmonaco1@comcast.net
Website: www.fbcnc.org

Hours of Operation: Sunday Services interpreted for the Deaf at 9:00 am
Wednesday Evening Bible study for deaf only 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Description: Mission is to provide a place of worship and spiritual growth for any individual who is deaf or hearing impaired. Offered through competent committed interpreters are opportunities for both the deaf and their families to be part of the on-going ministry of First Baptist Church, New Castle PA.

7076 Franklin Road
Cranberry Twp PA 16066
724-625-1665 (Voice)
FAX: 724-625-1922

E-mail: parish@saintmark.org
Website: www.saintmark.org

Description: Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Pittsburgh offers a weekly Mass interpreted for deaf and hard of hearing parishioners. Mass is held at Saint Mark Church every Sunday at 10:00 am. The address is 7076 Franklin Road, Cranberry Twp PA 16066.

2870 Pheasant Drive
Northampton, PA 18067
610-837-5894 (Voice)
FAX: 610-837-5896

E-mail: vbc@cleaninter.net
Website: www.valleyviewbaptistchurch.com

Hours of Operation: Sunday School - 9:30 am; Sunday morning worship service - 10:45 am; Sunday evening worship service - 6:00 pm; Wednesday night Bible study and prayer meeting - 7:00 pm.
Sign language interpreters provided.

Description: Proclaiming the Gospel of Christ to the Lehigh Valley

Word of Life Deaf Lutheran Church
10 Delp Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-940-8444 (Voice)
717-519-2491 (TTY)

E-mail: russ.rockwell@ecunet.org
AIM Screen Name: rrrasi

Hours of Operation: Worship on 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9:30 am

Description: Deaf congregation, Lutheran (ELCA)

Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
100 W. School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-754-4770 (Voice)
215-754-4770 (TTY)
267-331-4372 (Videophone)
FAX: 215-754-4792

E-mail: ccps@psd.org
Website: www.psd.org/page.cfm?p=414

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Description: The Center for Community & Professional Services (CCPS) at PSD is a resource center conducting outreach activities to assist members of the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing communities. CCPS manages the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Job Center supported by the PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and private sources. The Job Center offers job readiness, job search, and job coaching services to deaf and hard of hearing adults, ages 18 and up. Social work, job readiness and job development professionals work as a team through classes, workshops, and individual consultations. On-the-job support is provided for employees and employers.

1945 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-1375 (Voice/TTY)
412-815-8007 (Videophone)
FAX: 412-281-6564

E-mail: info@hdscenter.org
Website: www.hdscenter.org

Hours of Operation: Office hours 9 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday; Interpreting Services - 24 hours day/7 days week

Description: Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. is Western Pa's only non-profit organization serving people who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing. We are the only agency in Western PA that offers interpreting services 24 hours day/ 7 days week. We offer programs for people with intellectual disabilities, an Assistive Device Center, Audiology services, a deaf youth program, sign language classes and interpreting services.

8701 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-237-2222 (Voice)

E-mail: information@ccac.edu
Website: https://www.ccac.edu/academics/programs/arts-and-humanities/communication-arts.php

Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Description:
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE – ENGLISH INTERPRETING, A.S. This program provides the solid foundation necessary to lead to an interpreting career. The educational philosophy of the ASL-English Interpreting program at CCAC centers on providing students with the superior language skills and ethical competencies needed by today’s interpreters. Interpreting is a diverse career, offering a wide variety of settings in which to work. Through foundational interpreting courses, observations in the field and practicum placement, students become skilled professionals. Students who successfully complete the program will be prepared to sit for the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) and/or the National Interpreter Certification (NIC) written exam. The National Interpreter Certification (NIC) performance exam requires a Bachelor’s degree or 120-credit equivalence.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, CERTIFICATE The certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) provides language training and cultural enrichment for people who wish to learn ASL and the uniqueness of deaf culture. This program will not prepare students to become interpreters but is designed to introduce students to the language and culture. This program is particularly useful for parents of deaf children and students pursuing careers such as allied health, nursing, early childhood education and teaching, where clients may be deaf. The program is designed to allow students to complement their degrees with an ASL certificate offered as a part-time program. This certificate also serves as the language foundation and pre-requisite for the Associate’s degree American Sign Language/English Interpreter Training Program. Students who have not been continually enrolled in ASL courses must have the permission of the instructor to enroll in courses beyond ASL 101

Mailing address:
Deaf Camps, Inc.
417 Oak Court
Catonsville, MD 21227

Camp location:
Camp Manidokan
1600 Harpers Ferry Rd
Knoxville, MD 21758
443-739-0716 (Voice)

E-mail: deafcampsinc@gmail.com
Website: www.deafcampsinc.org

Description: Deaf Camp: for ages 7-19
American Sign Language Camp (for those learning ASL): for ages 8-18
Young Adult Deaf Camp (for developmentally delayed Deaf adults): for ages 18 and up
See website for complete camp dates and descriptions.
Financial aid available.

630 Fairview Road, Suite 100
Swarthmore, PA 19081-2335
610-604-0450 or 0452 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 610-604-0456

E-mail: info@dhcc.org
Website: www.dhcc.org

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Medical and Police Emergencies: Monday to Friday - 5:00 pm to 6:00 am
Weekends: Call 610-604-0452

Description: DHCC is a non-profit organization that provides service primarily in the 5 counties of the Philadelphia Region, southern NJ and northern Delaware. Will serve beyond these counties if possible. DHCC provides Sign Language Interpreting, CART, Sign Language Classes, Sensitivity Training, Workshops, Advocacy, Information and Referral. We have a Board of Directors with a majority of Deaf and hard of hearing directors. Since 1972, DHCC has promoted its mission to provide communication access and cultural awareness to the Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing communities.

2550 Kingston Road, Suite 219
York, PA 17402
717-741-3891 (Voice)
717-870-1475 (Other)
FAX: 717-741-5359

E-mail: tgross@eastersealswcpenna.org
Website: www.eastersealswcpenna.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
For Emergency/after hours interpreter request, please contact Tammy Gross, ALS Coordinator, at 717-870-1475

Description: Easterseals Interpreting Services is a non-profit sign language interpreter referral agency. We serve Western & Central Pennsylvania, as well as the surrounding areas. We provide interpreting services to all levels of educational institutions, community events, theatrical productions, as well as corporate, medical, dental and mental health facilities.

44050 Ashburn Shopping Plaza
Suite 195-639
Ashburn, VA 20147
877-886-8879 (Voice)
FAX: 703-738-8618

E-mail: info@HISsign.com
Website: https://hissign.com/

Hours of Operation: HIS Sign operates 24/7 365 days a year.

Description: HIS Sign provides on-site and remote ASL interpreting services as well as transcription services through CART. HIS Sign's focus is primarily Education, but we provide services to all manners of fields.

1646 West Chester Pike
Suite 4
West Chester, PA 19382
800-621-5689 (Voice)
484-947-7759 (Other)
Fax: 610-696-2008
Calling Instructions: Clients can call the 800# and hit option 5 for captioning services. Cell phones can be used for texting.

E-mail: cart@karasch.com
Website: www.karasch.com

Hours of Operation: Karasch is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our phones are manned by our knowledgeable staff who can assist you.

Description: Karasch & Associates provides all forms of captioning on-site and via remote, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally: Broadcast Captioning, Computer Aided Real Time (CART), Individual and Large screen service, Transcription; Off-Line and Encoding Services, Remote Sign Language, On-site Sign Language

1290 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 1
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-685-4520 (Voice)
484-388-4086 (VP)
FAX: 610-685-4526

Calling Instructions: After-hours interpreting services, please call 610-823-2139 or 484-269-1928.

E-mail: brodriguez@kdhhs.net
Website: www.kdhhs.net

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Description: Keystone Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides clients services throughout Berks and Lancaster County, while also providing sign language interpreting services throughout southeastern PA.

PO Box 2466
King, NC 27021
336-769-0433 (Voice)

E-mail: lauren@languagemattersinc.com
Website: https://languagemattersinc.com/

Hours of Operation: Monday - Typically 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST; Onsite training hours to suit your needs.

Description: We are a tri-departmental organization based in North Carolina, providing service and training to many US states. Our Interpreting Matters department provides communication access between Deaf and Hearing people in a variety of settings, using cued language transliterators and signed language interpreters. Education Matters is our department that provides two one-of-a-kind training series; one specific to cued language transliteration and the other specific to signed language and spoken language interpretation. We also provide training work sessions to suit your specific needs. Media Matters covers a variety of products for practice and knowledge in support of interpreters and transliterators.

4525 Education Park Drive
Schnecksville, PA 18078
FAX: 610-861-4575

Website: www.lccc.edu

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 7:45 am - 7:30 pm / Friday: 7:45 am to 5:00 pm / Saturday: 8:00 am to 11:45 am (switchboard only)

Description: Community College offers CREDIT ASL classes.

3835 Green Pond Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020
610-861-4175 (Voice)
FAX: 610-861-4575

E-mail: ncccommunityed@northampton.edu
Website: www.northampton.edu

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Large Community College in Eastern PA with vibrant Adult Enrichment Program that offers non-credit Sign Language classes.

1738 East Third Street, PMB#110
Williamsport, PA 17701
703-838-0030 (Voice)
703-838-0459 (TTY)
FAX: 703-838-0454

E-mail: president@parid.org
Website: www.parid.org

Description: The Pennsylvania Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (PARID) is an affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) headquartered in Alexandria, VA. It is the mission and goal of PARID to provide state and local forums and an organizational structure for the continued growth and development of the profession of interpretation and transliteration of American Sign Language and English. For more information regarding sign language interpreting in Pennsylvania, go to the PARID website.

Robert Probst, President
501 Birch Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-980-2033 (Videophone)

E-mail: info@psad.org
Website: www.psad.org

Hours of Operation: Flexible

Description: Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is a non-profit organization run by a 9-12 Board of Managers as volunteers for the service, education, and advocacy with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens of the Commonweath of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) is to empower deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve full and equal access to their civil, human, and linguistic rights, through information and advocacy.

PO Box 313
Glenshaw PA 15116
412-944-2145 (Videophone)
FAX: 412-492-8024

E-mail: requests@slipasl.com
Website: www.slipasl.com

Hours of Operation: SLIP fulfills interpreting requests 24/7/365, as scheduled. SLIP office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Description: Sign Language Interpreting Professionals is a 2nd generation family owned language service company, founded by a CODA, specializing in providing reliable, consistent, and professional ASL interpreting services for the Deaf community. A WBENC - Certified Women Business Enterprise, SLIP provides both onsite and remote (VRI) services. We pride ourselves in working together with our customers to ensure the communication access needs of the Deaf community are met by tailoring our services to meet their unique needs. Language access strategy consulting, presentations on effective communication and the community, and partnerships with industry professionals ensure SLIP customer's expectations are exceeded.

72 Watson St.
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-659-5755 (Voice)
814-244-7981 (Other)
FAX: 814-535-4914

E-mail: slswpa2003@gmail.com
Website: www.slswpa.com

Hours of Operation: ALS interpreting 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; After hours 5:00 pm - 8:00 am

Description: Sign Language Specialists (SLS) is a group of nationally certified and qualified pre-certified sign language interpreters who are dedicated to the interpreting profession. We are also dedicated to the advancement of the profession, providing internship and mentorship opportunities for new and seasoned interpreters alike. We are able to provide services in a vast array of settings; including, but not limited to: medical, emergency services, mental health, therapy, counseling, weddings, funerals, legal, technical fields, vocational training, business meetings, job interviews, conferences and post-secondary education. When utilizing one of our interpreters, there are a number of financial incentives and resources which you or your organization can take advantage of.

National Headquarters - Sorenson Communications, LLC
4192 S Riverboat Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
800-659-4783 (Voice)
844-720-1891 (Video)

E-mail: requests@scis.com
Website: www.scis.com

Hours of Operation: 24/7/365 Live Answer Customer Service!

Description: Sorenson Communications has led the industry for communication solutions between the Deaf and hearing communities in the United States since 2003. As the largest private employer of sign language interpreters in the world and the largest employer of Deaf individuals in the United States, Sorenson has developed a unique expertise in bridging the communication gap.

70 N. Mt. Vernon Ave.
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-439-1780 (Voice)
Calling Instructions: Call and leave a message.

E-mail: hearfayette@gmail.com
Website: www.stvincentdepauluniontown.org

Hours of Operation: Phone calls anytime. Thursday and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm

Description: SVdP Hear Fayette Program is a resource for persons who are hard of hearing or deaf. We educate the community and people with hearing loss. We have a women's support group; provide one-on-one computer lessons; sign language lessons; sign language practice group; provide referrals;serve as a PIAT TDDP volunteer center; develop projects such as the Highway Hearing Safety program which provides visor cards for persons who cannot hear while driving; publish a newsletter of reliable and up-to-date information for the target groups; maintain an identity on Facebook and connect via Internet to persons who are HoH, Deaf, and Deaf-blind. Always available either in person, by phone, or online.

1250 Hamilton Dr.
West Chester, PA 19380
610-272-4948 (Office)
610-389-0244 (Cell)

E-mail: Amanda@tccrs.com

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and for emergencies use my cell phone.

Description: TCC is an interpreter referral agency that has been is business for 25 years, serving NJ, DE and PA. It is a small business owned and operated by an interpeter. I am skilled in providing the appropiate needs of the community and advocate for any and all individuals that are in need. I work closely with all my clients to acheive the best possible outcome for every interpreting situation.

300 E. Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-371-7000 (Voice/TTY)
800-624-3323 (Other)
FAX: 412-244-4223

Website: www.wpsd.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am to 8:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; Sunday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Description: Located in Pittsburgh, with approximately 250 students from 100 school districts and 30 counties throughout the state, WPSD is the largest comprehensive tuition-free educational institution for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Pennsylvania. Providing education services from birth through high school, WPSD's accessible communication environment enables all students to reach their fullest potential in both deaf and hearing communities.

3820 Hartzdale Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-909-5577 (Voice)
717-909-5588 (TTY) 717-909-5588 (Videophone)
FAX: 717-909-5599

E-mail: jwells@wpsd.org
Website: www.wpsd.org

Hours of Operation: Regular business hours and appointments

Description: The CORES Center provides Community Audiological and Speech Services, Educational Consultant Services, Sign Language Classes, Interpreting Services, Technical Assistance for Teachers and Staff, as well as Training, Workshops and Seminars. CORES services are available to children, youth and adults both in school settings as well as in the community. CORES offers programs to school districts and other service providers across Pennsylvania.

172 Watson St.
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-659-5755 (Voice)
814-244-7981 (Other)
FAX: 814-535-4914

E-mail: slswpa2003@gmail.com
Website: www.slswpa.com

Hours of Operation: ALS interpreting 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; After hours 5:00 pm - 8:00 am

Description: Sign Language Specialists (SLS) is a group of nationally certified and qualified pre-certified sign language interpreters who are dedicated to the interpreting profession. We are also dedicated to the advancement of the profession, providing internship and mentorship opportunities for new and seasoned interpreters alike. We are able to provide services in a vast array of settings; including, but not limited to: medical, emergency services, mental health, therapy, counseling, weddings, funerals, legal, technical fields, vocational training, business meetings, job interviews, conferences and post-secondary education. When utilizing one of our interpreters, there are a number of financial incentives and resources which you or your organization can take advantage of.

300 E. Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412-371-7000 (Voice/TTY)
800-624-3323 (Other)
FAX: 412-244-4223

Website: www.wpsd.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am to 8:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; Sunday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Description: Located in Pittsburgh, with approximately 250 students from 100 school districts and 30 counties throughout the state, WPSD is the largest comprehensive tuition-free educational institution for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Pennsylvania. Providing education services from birth through high school, WPSD's accessible communication environment enables all students to reach their fullest potential in both deaf and hearing communities.

3820 Hartzdale Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-909-5577 (Voice)
717-909-5588 (TTY)
717-909-5588 (Videophone)
FAX: 717-909-5599

E-mail: jwells@wpsd.org
Website: www.wpsd.org

Hours of Operation: Regular business hours and appointments

Description: The CORES Center provides Community Audiological and Speech Services, Educational Consultant Services, Sign Language Classes, Interpreting Services, Technical Assistance for Teachers and Staff, as well as Training, Workshops and Seminars. CORES services are available to children, youth and adults both in school settings as well as in the community. CORES offers programs to school districts and other service providers across Pennsylvania.

941 Wheatland Ave
Suite B-1
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-394-7930 (Voice)
FAX: 717-394-7930

E-mail: decinfo@decpa.org
Website: www.decpa.org

Populations Served: Adult, Children, Families

Services offered: Advocacy, Independent Disability Related Services, Interpreting Services, Service Coordination

Description: The Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) is the Center for Independent Living (CIL) for people with diverse disabilities in Lancaster and Lebanon counties. DEC is a private, nonprofit, non residential organization run by and for people with disabilities. We provide free and confidential services that prioritize self determination, consumer control, and personal choice to individuals of all ages, and with all types of disabilities. Through all of our individual and collective efforts, we work to eliminate barriers, ensure access, protect civil rights, and effect positive social change

412-246-5670 (Voice)

Website: https://healthbridges.info/

Description: This website offers an opportunity for viewers to ask website team members about local resources specific to metal health, developmental disability, and related advocacy services. HealthBridges provides behavioral healthcare, social service, developmental disability, and advocacy information for people who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing.

6308 Auburn Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 170501
717-802-6918 (Voice)
Calling Instructions:Call or text is acceptable

E-mail: HLAACapitalRegionChapter@yahoo.com
Website: www.hlacapregion.org

Description: We provide support and information to hard of hearing people and their families. Monthly meetings are free and are held at the Giant Community Room, 2nd floor in the Camp Hill Shopping Center, Camp Hill, PA, 3301 Trindle Rd., (32nd & Market) the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. All meetings are captioned in real-time, in addition to providing audio-loop for T-switch users.

126 Cedarcroft Rd.
Kennett Sq., PA 19348
Contact information can be found on the website.
Calling Instructions: *For Central PA phone number, please first call the CapTel operator at 1-877-243-2823.

E-mail: director@hlaa-pa.org
Website: www.hlaa-pa.org

Description: Hearing Loss Association of America Pennsylvania State Office is the state office of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), the nation's foremost membership and advocacy organization for people with hearing loss. HLAA opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy. Local chapters and their meeting dates and locations are listed on the website.

112 N 8th St., Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-643-2000 (Voice)

E-mail: info@libertyresources.org
Website: www.libertyresources.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Description: Liberty Resources, Inc. is the Center for Independent Living for Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties. Liberty Resources advocates for and works with Persons with Disabilities to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in our community.

201 N. Front Street
Governor’s Plaza North, Bldg. # 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-728-9740 (Voice)
FAX: 717-728-9781

E-mail: info@pcar.org
Website: www.pcar.org

Hours of Operation: PCAR operates during business hours Monday through Friday. The hotline, 1-888-772-PCAR operates 24/7 and connects callers to their local rape crisis center.

Description: PCAR is a network of rape crisis centers serving all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. Centers provide immediate and long-term services to survivors of sexual abuse, assault and harassment. Centers also work to increase public awareness about sexual violence through prevention education in their communities. PCAR provides resources and trainings for those interested in improving their response to victim/survivors of sexual violence and preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. PCAR also monitors relevant state and national legislation and advocates for public policy to aid survivors and the centers who serve them.

74 Horn Road
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-319-4064 (Voice)

E-mail: shaffersms@gmail.com
Website: www.papdb.org

Description: Formed in 2007, the Pennsylvania Partnership for the Deafblind (PPDB) is an organized network of parents, family members, and individuals with deafblindness. We support our members as they deal with the daily issues of life, such as: relationships with family and friends, healthcare, education, employment, insurance, service providers, life transitions.

70 N. Mt. Vernon Ave.
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-439-1780 (Voice)
Calling Instructions: Call and leave a message.

E-mail: hearfayette@gmail.com
Website: www.stvincentdepauluniontown.org

Hours of Operation: Phone calls anytime. Thursday and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm

Description: SVdP Hear Fayette Program is a resource for persons who are hard of hearing or deaf. We educate the community and people with hearing loss. We have a women's support group; provide one-on-one computer lessons; sign language lessons; sign language practice group; provide referrals;serve as a PIAT TDDP volunteer center; develop projects such as the Highway Hearing Safety program which provides visor cards for persons who cannot hear while driving; publish a newsletter of reliable and up-to-date information for the target groups; maintain an identity on Facebook and connect via Internet to persons who are HoH, Deaf, and Deaf-blind. Always available either in person, by phone, or online.

172 Watson St.
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-659-5755 (Voice)
814-244-7981 (Other)
FAX: 814-535-4914

E-mail: slswpa2003@gmail.com
Website: www.slswpa.com

Hours of Operation: ALS interpreting 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; After hours 5:00 pm - 8:00 am

Description: Sign Language Specialists (SLS) is a group of nationally certified and qualified pre-certified sign language interpreters who are dedicated to the interpreting profession. We are also dedicated to the advancement of the profession, providing internship and mentorship opportunities for new and seasoned interpreters alike. We are able to provide services in a vast array of settings; including, but not limited to: medical, emergency services, mental health, therapy, counseling, weddings, funerals, legal, technical fields, vocational training, business meetings, job interviews, conferences and post-secondary education. When utilizing one of our interpreters, there are a number of financial incentives and resources which you or your organization can take advantage of.

1490 Fox Hollow Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-419-6555 (Voice/TTY)

E-mail: melisaulmer@gmail.com

Description: Provides advocacy and support for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

22 Morningstar Court
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
856-266-4059 (Voice)

E-mail: Handsupproductions@yahoo.com

Hours of Operation: 24 hours

Description: We provide Sign Language interpreting services for theatrical productions in the Philadelphia tri-state area.

PO Box 2466
King, NC 27021
336-769-0433 (Voice)

E-mail: lauren@languagemattersinc.com
Website: https://languagemattersinc.com/

Hours of Operation: Monday - Typically 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST; Onsite training hours to suit your needs.

Description: We are a tri-departmental organization based in North Carolina, providing service and training to many US states. Our Interpreting Matters department provides communication access between Deaf and Hearing people in a variety of settings, using cued language transliterators and signed language interpreters. Education Matters is our department that provides two one-of-a-kind training series; one specific to cued language transliteration and the other specific to signed language and spoken language interpretation. We also provide training work sessions to suit your specific needs. Media Matters covers a variety of products for practice and knowledge in support of interpreters and transliterators.

201 N. Front Street
Governor’s Plaza North, Bldg. # 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-728-9740 (Voice)
FAX: 717-728-9781

E-mail: info@pcar.org
Website: www.pcar.org

Hours of Operation: PCAR operates during business hours Monday through Friday. The hotline, 1-888-772-PCAR operates 24/7 and connects callers to their local rape crisis center.

Description: PCAR is a network of rape crisis centers serving all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. Centers provide immediate and long-term services to survivors of sexual abuse, assault and harassment. Centers also work to increase public awareness about sexual violence through prevention education in their communities. PCAR provides resources and trainings for those interested in improving their response to victim/survivors of sexual violence and preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. PCAR also monitors relevant state and national legislation and advocates for public policy to aid survivors and the centers who serve them.

74 Horn Road
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-319-4064 (Voice)

E-mail: shaffersms@gmail.com
Website: www.papdb.org

Description: Formed in 2007, the Pennsylvania Partnership for the Deafblind (PPDB) is an organized network of parents, family members, and individuals with deafblindness. We support our members as they deal with the daily issues of life, such as: relationships with family and friends, healthcare, education, employment, insurance, service providers, life transitions.