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06/05/2026

HKNC has unveiled the 2026 DBAW poster, joined by a national coalition. This year's theme, "Connected by Touch: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges," highlights how touch enables connection for the DeafBlind community.

04/30/2026

Continuing our Deaf History Month spotlight series ✨

Today we recognize Helen Keller, an activist, resilient leader, and pioneer whose life transformed how the world understands Deaf and deaf-blind individuals.

After becoming deaf and blind at just 19 months old, Helen faced a world without communication until she began learning language through touch. That breakthrough opened the door to a lifetime of achievement.

She went on to graduate from Radcliffe College in 1904, becoming the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Throughout her life, she became a powerful author, lecturer, and advocate, traveling the world and working for over 40 years with the American Foundation for the Blind to improve access and opportunities for others.

Helen used her voice to fight for disability rights, women’s rights, and social justice, proving that communication, education, and leadership are possible beyond barriers.

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened.”

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting influential figures in Deaf history throughout the month 👀

04/21/2026

Sages Army-All Recovery Meeting ASL
Address: 216 4th St, Irwin, PA 15642

04/09/2026

The Disability Resource Fair brings together families, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to connect with essential services, supports, and opportunities—all in one accessible, welcoming space.

One DayOne RoofAll for Free The Disability Resource Fair brings together families, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to connect with essential services, supports, and opportunities—all in one accessible, welcoming space. Hi! We are two moms with special needs children trying to make a ...

03/09/2026

https://healthbridges.info/directory/wpbdp_category/crisis-services/

Crisis Services Keywords: Advanced Search Directory View All Listings Add Listing 988 Business Name 988 Business Category Crisis Services Long Business Description Online chat, text or VP for Deaf or Hard of Hearing people in crisis. Free. Business Website Address https://988lifeline.org/help-yourse...

03/04/2026

01/23/2026

Sign-A-Thon
📍 Robinson Mall – Pittsburgh, PA

🗓 February 21
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come and enjoy a fun day at the mall!

✨ This is a Deaf community event

Meet Deaf friends (old and new)

Connect with the Deaf community

Learn about agencies that support Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in our area

Learn more about American Sign Language (ASL)

Help raise awareness about the Deaf community and Deaf culture

Everyone is welcome! 🤟

12/22/2025

Sharing a Resource:
deafaa.org
https://www.deafaa.org

Deaf Alcoholic Anonymous meetings & ASL interpreted meetings in the USA / Canada. Alcoholism recovery community of Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late-deafened alcoholics who have the desire to stop drinking. Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM) & Langue des signes du Québec (LSQ)

12/15/2025

National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania Deaf Blind Division Flyer.

Have you found yourself struggling with combined vision and hearing loss, and do not know where to go for support?? The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania offers monthly meetings through their DeafBlind Division. Come check out what we have to offer, network with other DeafBlind individuals, learn about techniques to adjust to combined hearing and vision loss, and much more!
Meeting information is the following:
Meetings are held through Zoom on the 2ND Tuesday, of every month, (changes to the schedule will be announced if any adjustments are needed to be made.)

Time: 7:00PM.
If you have questions, feel free to contact the following individuals.
Chris Westbrook, President
Phone:
(570) 506-4760
Email:
[email protected]
Kathryn, (Kat) Bottner, Vice President
Phone:
(302) 528-2621
Email:
[email protected]

11/21/2025

https://www.deafaa.org/

Registration Link