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United Way of Westmoreland County

United Way of Allegheny County

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.

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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

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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!