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Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The LSS Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a great resource for the community. We
offer many specialized services with knowledgeable staff. We strive to provide
outstanding quality for our Interpreting services, Sign Language classes, Deaf
Awareness, Advocacy and Educational Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Our Services
Interpreting Services
There is an ever-increasing demand for interpreting services throughout the United
States. Employers and service providers recognize the deaf or hard of hearing
person’s legal right to have an interpreter present in daily life situations.
Interpreters are provided for legal, medical, religious and job-related services.
The Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides excellent interpreter services
to assure communication between deaf or hard of hearing persons and hearing persons
in these instances.
Sign Language Classes
Classes in sign language emphasizing American Sign Language (ASL) are held three
times a year in September, January and April. The classes cover a nine-week period.
Three levels are offered: Beginner I, II, and Conversational Sign. Those interested
in enrolling are encouraged to register at least one month prior to the time a
class is scheduled to begin. Applications are available at the office.
Special Sign Language courses emphasizing ASL are also offered, schedule permitting.
Businesses and organizations interested in on-site Mini-Sign Language classes
are encouraged to contact the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Deaf Awareness
The Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides speakers for community groups,
especially those that offer services to deaf or hard of hearing persons. These
speakers help the hearing community to understand the unique challenges faced
by those who are deaf, as well as to recognize the abilities members of the deaf
and hard of hearing community have to offer.
Advocacy
The Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing also provides advocacy as needed for
the deaf and hard of hearing community as well as on an individual basis. Our
office is available to the public, providing information about deaf and hard of
hearing, laws, interpreters, communication needs, equipment, etc.
We offer assistance to deaf and hard of hearing persons to help secure state
and generic resources. We encourage individuals to learn to navigate various state
and federal systems, so that they can become their own advocates.
We strive to be on the cutting edge of knowledge relating to deaf and hard of
hearing culture, ensuring that our staff members are efficient advocates within
our local community.
Specialized Library
Our specialized library represents the area’s most comprehensive source of information
on the deaf community. Books and DVDs are available on deafness, deaf culture,
sign language and other related topics.
Services to Persons Who Are Growing Deaf in Their Adult Years
The Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a highly respected reservoir of information
on assistive listening devices, signaling systems, and related equipment for the
hearing impaired. In addition, we help channel individuals to local support groups
for the deaf.
Educational Services for the Deaf Community
Educational opportunities that deal with personal rights, consumer protection,
the law and other areas of concern for deaf and hard of hearing adults are offered
through the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
TTYs and other Equipment
Communications equipment to assist the deaf and hard of hearing is available
on a loan basis. Please call the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing for details.
A United Way Partner Agency.
For more information on the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, contact our
LSS Administrator by email or phone at one of the numbers listed below.
Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
750 Kelly Drive, York, PA 17404
717-845-7022 or 845-9309
717-848-6765 (TTY/VP)
Email LSS Administrator
Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
(Except holidays and emergencies)
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