Keystone Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Special communications: interpreter referral Services are provided for Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients throughout the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in settings such as hospitals, doctor's offices, schools, workplaces and courtrooms. Certified and/or qualified sign language interpreters are used by the organization.

Education and advocacy: education is provided by personal contact, offering sign classes, free use of our lending library, pamphlets, newsletters and workshops. The advocacy program provides assistance to Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients by assessing needs and then advocating for them and teaching them to advocate also for themselves. In this manner they are leading themselves to increased self-sufficiency. We use assistive devices and other Services to accomplish this goal. Hearing and screening: the organization provides free Hearing tests to over 2,200 children and adults each year. Most children are screened at pre-schools and day care sites. Adults are screened at health fairs and other venues.