Welcome to the Center for Hearing & Deaf Services
Welcome to the web site of the Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc.(HDS) and its branch office, HDS-Westmoreland, a non-profit agency in continuous operation since 1921. Our professional staff provides a wide range of services for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired. You are invited to call for information or an appointment. Our telephone number is (412) 281-1375(V/TTY). HDS Brochure
United Way codes:
HDS - 90
HDS Westmoreland - 4847
Thank you for your support!
HDS' mission & Vision statements
HDS' Mission is to provide a diverse and affordable program of quality diagnostic, rehabilitative and supportive services designed to address problems experienced by children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing and serve as an information and referral source for this population and the general public. The vision of HDS' staff is to be caring professionals serving persons who are deaf or hard of hearing with excellence, dignity and trust.
Interpreted Tours
First Sunday of the Month
May 5, 2013
June 2, 2013
July 7, 2013
August 4, 2013
September 1, 2013
October 6, 2013
November 3, 2013
December 1, 2013
1:30-2:30pm
Carnegie Museum of Art
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Drop-in tours are free with museum admission.
Meet in front of the museum store.
Click Here for more Info
ASL Interpreted performances - city theatre
Join HDS and City Theatre for an (interpreted) night out on the town!
May 17, 2013 - "Abigail/1702"
The thrilling next chapter of a theatrical legend by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, writer for Glee
Whatever happened to Abigail Williams? It's 1702, a decade after The Crucible's infamous seductress danced with the devil in Salem. Now, the devil returns for a visit, the blood on the gallows is dry, and Abigail hides behind a changed name in a new town. Imagining the destiny of the immortal stage villian who cried "Witch!," this suspenseful drama reveals the accuser's unforeseen fate.
For tickets or info, contact Kari Shaffer at kshaffer@citytheatrecompany.org.
Tickets for these performances are $22 and come with a FREE companion ticket.
Please mention the code "ASL" when ordering.
City Theatre
1300 Bingham Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Flyer
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes
Always be willing to learn something new!
Want to learn how to communicate in sign language with your deaf friends, co-workers, patients, clients... at least the basics? Then this is the place to start! We'll give you 8 weeks of the basic signs you'll need to get started to be able to communicate in American Sign Language.
Click on the links below for more information about the classes - schedule, price, dates, time, etc.
Class maximum tends to be about 12 students, so first come, first serve!
HDS-Pittsburgh classes begin July 10, 2013
Next HDS-Pittsburgh classes begin October 2, 2013
July - Registration Form
ASL 1 - Pittsburgh Office - Wednesdays, 6-8pm - SEATS AVAILABLE
ASL 2 - Pittsburgh Office - Wednesdays, 6-8pm - SEATS AVAILABLE
ASL 3 - Pittsburgh Office - Wednesdays, 6-8pm - SEATS AVAILABLE
HDS-Westmoreland classes begin February 2013
ASL Beginning I - Westmoreland Office - Mondays, 1-3pm
ASL Beginning I - Westmoreland Office - Mondays, 6-8pm
ASL 1 at Work - Your business picks the day, time, and starting date. We come to you!

