Support and Resources for Hard of Hearing & Late-Deafened Individuals
We offer a comprehensive range of individual and group support programs to meet the unique needs of the deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Whether you’re looking for workshops, presentations, and trainings or help with advocating for your needs, we have the resources and expertise to assist you on your journey.
Office
Seattle office
1625 19th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 5 pm (walk-ins accepted)
Contact
Main Line (voice): 206-323-5770
Videophone: 206-452-7953
Do you struggle to communicate because of your hearing? Do you need help advocating for your needs with local businesses, service providers, or your friends and family? Looking for resources that can help?
Whatever kind of support you need, our advocates can work with you using the type of communication you feel most comfortable with, whether that be speaking or sign language.
Our Services
Advocacy & Case Management
We provide comprehensive support services for the Deaf community, addressing a range of needs including employment, housing, interpreting services, medical and legal issues, bill payments, taxes, and voting. Our Deaf staff members offer one-on-one assistance using American Sign Language (ASL) or other communication styles. We are available at our Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellingham offices, can travel to you, and offer support via phone and email for short questions and referrals. Contact us to learn more or set up an appointment.
Consultation
We offer specialized consultation services for deaf & hard of hearing individuals, speech language-differences, businesses, schools and agencies. Our expert team provides tailored guidance and support, addressing various needs from communication strategies to accessibility solutions. We work closely with clients to navigate personal, educational, and professional challenges, ensuring they have the resources and tools necessary for success. Our commitment is to empower the community through personalized, compassionate, and effective consultation services.
Outreach and Education
We provide workshops and presentations to organizations such as businesses, schools, and nonprofits. These workshops include information on issues that are important to Deaf and hard of hearing community members, including senior citizens. Examples of topics include:
- How to communicate with Deaf or hard of hearing clients, customers, or callers
- How to accommodate Deaf or hard of hearing employees in the workplace
- Information about Deaf culture
Workplace Evaluation Accommodations
Does your Deaf or hard of hearing employee need help communicating in the workplace? We provide individualized consultations that can help you and your employee determine any communication needs and build a plan for the future. We’ll travel to you so we can assess your needs in your everyday setting.
Depending on your request, we may charge a fee for workplace accommodation services.
Information & Referral
Our services are designed to connect Deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened individuals with the resources and support they need. Whether you’re looking for information on communication aids, educational resources, or community programs, we can guide you to the appropriate services and organizations. You can contact us for free with questions about topics such as:
- Accommodation
- Communication strategies
- Local events
- Deaf-friendly hospitals and service providers
- Housing
- Legal rights
- Voting
- Employment
In addition, local businesses, agencies, or schools can contact us for free with questions
about topics such as:- Employee accommodation
- Student accommodation
- Customer/client accommodations
- Communication strategies
- ASL classes or tutoring
- Accessibility training
- More
HSDC’s Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services are located in Seattle. We provide services across the Greater Puget Sound Area.
You can visit our office or we can travel to you. We are also available by phone and email to answer questions and give referrals
Contact us to learn more or set up an appointment.
FAQs
Are your services free?
Yes, we provide our services for free as part of our mission to support and serve our community. We aim to make our resources available to everyone without any cost.
Who do you serve and support?
We serve a variety of communities, including the deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, late-deafened, deaf disabled, their families, professionals and educators, businesses and organizations, and deaf and hard of hearing children/youth.
What areas do you serve?
HSDC primarily serves the greater Seattle area, King County, and surrounding regions in Washington State. Additionally, they offer various outreach and remote services to ensure accessibility across a broader region. For specific details about the locations and the range of services offered at each, it's best to contact HSDC directly.
What services and support do you offer for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals?
HSDC offers a variety of services and support for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. These services aim to support the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community in various aspects of life, promoting accessibility, inclusion, and employment.
Do you provide educational training and presentations?
We can help you create educational training and presentations! If you need content or guidance for a specific topic, including for an organization like HSDC, we can assist with research, structuring the presentation, creating slides, and providing speaker notes. Please let us know the specific topic and any other details, and we'll be happy to assist!
What support services do you provide for businesses?
We offer various support services to ensure effective communication and accessibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing employees, clients, and customers.
Can you help determine which assistive technology will work best?
Certainly! To determine the best assistive technology for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, it's important to consider specific needs, preferences, and the context in which the technology will be used. Here are some common types of assistive technologies: Hearing Aids, Assistive Technology devices, Captioning services, Alert Devices, Apps, and many more…
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