Hearing, Speech and Deaf Center - South Sound

05/02/2023

Re-sharing from Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center!

Today is the day we have been waiting for, the big kickoff to GiveBIG!

GiveBIG is a powerful two-day, community-wide event that brings together thousands of individuals and organizations to support causes that matter most to them.

This year, we ask you to choose Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center to GiveBIG and make a difference in the lives of Deaf, DeafDisabled, DeafBlind, hard of hearing, and speech-diverse members of our community.

Thank you for considering us as you donate, we are grateful for your support: https://www.wagives.org/organization/hsdc

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04/17/2023

Re-sharing a flyer from Manos de Washington:

"Manos de Washington invites community members: Black Indigenous NDN Turtle Islands, People of Color, Lantine/x/a/o to attend in a closed space and share lived experiences together.
When: Wednesday, May 3rd, time: 6 - 8 PM, Where: HSDC, 621 Tacoma Ave S., Tacoma, WA 98402. Refreshments will be provided, children under 18 years old- Parent/Adult Supervision is REQUIRED at all the times. Any accommodations request: [email protected] by Thursday, April 20th."

Sponsored by: Manos de Washington, HSDC and Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

03/22/2023

Re-sharing from our office in Seattle:

[ID: Rectangular banner with blue mosiac background. Blue circular of HSDC logo and white text on top and centered: "JOIN US FOR AUDIOLOGY OPEN HOUSE!" Five circular photos of the Audiology team from left to right: Kim, Audiology Technician, Dr. Omokawa, Audiologist, Dr. Stefanile, Audiologist, Athina, Clinic Director, and Sabrina, Clinic Scheduler. White graphic of sound wave across the banner.]

Audiology Open House
MARCH 30, 2023
4 - 6 PM

Come meet the staff!

Presentation & Tour
4:30 PM or 5:30 PM

HSDC
1625 19th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122

[email protected] or (206) 323-5770

For support for DeafBlind support
Contact us by March 22:
[email protected]

[ID: Rectangular banner with blue mosiac background. Blue circular of HSDC logo and white text on top and centered: "JOIN US FOR AUDIOLOGY OPEN HOUSE!" Five circular photos of the Audiology team from left to right: Kim, Audiology Technician, Dr. Omokawa, Audiologist, Dr. Stefanile, Audiologist, Athina, Clinic Director, and Sabrina, Clinic Scheduler. White graphic of sound wave across the banner.]

Audiology Open House

MARCH 30, 2023
4 - 6 PM

Come meet the staff!
Presentation & Tour
4:30 PM or 5:30 PM

HSDC
1625 19th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
[email protected] or (206) 323-5770

For support for DeafBlind support
Contact us by March 22:
[email protected]

03/14/2023

Free workshop to learn more about the basics, benefits and different plans of Medicare this Friday, March 17th at HSDC's office in Tacoma!

Please RSVP ASAP and see the flyer for more information.

Join HSDC and JJ Klaus, CODA from Klaus Medicare for a FREE workshop to cover the basics of Medicare, including who is eligible, what the program covers, and how to enroll. We will also discuss the different types of Medicare plans, including Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Prescription Drug Plans, and the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Choose to attend:
• March 16th, 1 - 3 PM at HSDC in Seattle
• March 17th, 1 - 3 PM at HSDC in Tacoma

Please email [email protected] to RSVP.

To request accommodations, email us at [email protected] by March 6th.

ID: White flyer with blue mosaic banner on top with blue circular logo of HDSC on left side of the banner and white text next to it: "Medicare Workshop". Blurb on the flyer: Join HSDC and JJ Klaus, CODA from Klaus Medicare for a FREE workshop to cover the basics of Medicare, including who is eligible, what the program covers, and how to enroll. We will also discuss the different types of Medicare plans, including Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Prescription Drug Plans, and the benefits and drawbacks of each. Below the blurb, 2 column of the time: Seattle, March 16th, 1 - 3 PM, 1625 19th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, Tacoma, March 17th, 1 - 3 PM, 621 Tacoma Ave S, STE 505, Tacoma, WA 98402. Bold text below Tacoma's info, "Please RSVP! Request accommodations by March 6, 2023: [email protected]. Graphics of medical and insurance motifs on bottom left. Circular photo of JJ Klaus, a CODA agent and his business name, Klaus Medicare on bottom right.

03/06/2023

Today is National Deaf Youth Day! It was developed to recognize and bring together deaf and hard of hearing youth from schools for the deaf, mainstream programs, and universities. National Deaf Youth Day serves two purposes:

• To celebrate the unique identity of deaf and hard of hearing people and their accomplishments; and
• To promote the idea that deaf and hard of hearing youth can do anything.

We encourage any individuals, organizations, or schools to celebrate the National Deaf Youth Day on March 6th.

Learn more about our early education programs: hsdc.org/education

Happy National Deaf Youth Day!



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02/28/2023

Free workshop in Tacoma!

Join HSDC and JJ Klaus, CODA from Klaus Medicare for a FREE workshop to cover the basics of Medicare, including who is eligible, what the program covers, and how to enroll. We will also discuss the different types of Medicare plans, including Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Prescription Drug Plans, and the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Choose to attend:
• March 16th, 1 - 3 PM at HSDC in Seattle
• March 17th, 1 - 3 PM at HSDC in Tacoma
Please email [email protected] to RSVP.

To request accommodations, email us at [email protected] by March 6th.

ID: White flyer with blue mosaic banner on top with blue circular logo of HDSC on left side of the banner and white text next to it: "Medicare Workshop". Blurb on the flyer: Join HSDC and JJ Klaus, CODA from Klaus Medicare for a FREE workshop to cover the basics of Medicare, including who is eligible, what the program covers, and how to enroll. We will also discuss the different types of Medicare plans, including Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Prescription Drug Plans, and the benefits and drawbacks of each. Below the blurb, 2 column of the time: Seattle, March 16th, 1 - 3 PM, 1625 19th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, Tacoma, March 17th, 1 - 3 PM, 621 Tacoma Ave S, STE 505, Tacoma, WA 98402. Bold text below Tacoma's info, "Please RSVP! Request accommodations by March 6, 2023: [email protected]. Graphics of medical and insurance motifs on bottom left. Circular photo of JJ Klaus, a CODA agent and his business name, Klaus Medicare on bottom right.

Join HSDC and JJ Klaus, CODA from Klaus Medicare for a FREE workshop to cover the basics of Medicare, including who is eligible, what the program covers, and how to enroll. We will also discuss the different types of Medicare plans, including Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Prescription Drug Plans, and the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Choose to attend:
• March 16th, 1 - 3 PM at HSDC in Seattle
• March 17th, 1 - 3 PM at HSDC in Tacoma

Please email [email protected] to RSVP.

To request accommodations, email us at [email protected] by March 6th.

ID: White flyer with blue mosaic banner on top with blue circular logo of HDSC on left side of the banner and white text next to it: "Medicare Workshop". Blurb on the flyer: Join HSDC and JJ Klaus, CODA from Klaus Medicare for a FREE workshop to cover the basics of Medicare, including who is eligible, what the program covers, and how to enroll. We will also discuss the different types of Medicare plans, including Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Prescription Drug Plans, and the benefits and drawbacks of each. Below the blurb, 2 column of the time: Seattle, March 16th, 1 - 3 PM, 1625 19th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, Tacoma, March 17th, 1 - 3 PM, 621 Tacoma Ave S, STE 505, Tacoma, WA 98402. Bold text below Tacoma's info, "Please RSVP! Request accommodations by March 6, 2023: [email protected]. Graphics of medical and insurance motifs on bottom left. Circular photo of JJ Klaus, a CODA agent and his business name, Klaus Medicare on bottom right.

02/16/2023

All HSDC offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023. We will resume our services on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Visit hsdc.org to see hours and availability for each service. For information or referrals while we are closed, call 211 or visit win211.org.

Here are some common 211 numbers:
King County: 800-621-4636
Pierce County: 877-211-9274
Snohomish County: 800-223-8145
Whatcom County: 360-733-8670

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02/16/2023

: The Unspoken Truths, the national award-winning American history traveling museum exhibit, will be open to the public on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma!

See the flyer for more details.

02/02/2023

The DeafBlind Service Center and HSDC are co-hosting a booth at Deafopia this Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM at The Museum of Flight in Seattle!

Come visit us!

01/25/2023

We will send out a new newsletter at the end of January! Sign up for our newsletter if you are interested.

Subscribe here: https://oi.vresp.com/?fid=d3da747a1d

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01/24/2023

Do you like to work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing community? Passion for human rights and social justice? Do you use ASL?

Our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services office in Tacoma is hiring! We are seeking for Client Advocate to join our growing team!

Visit our page for job description in English and ASL & apply:
HSDC.org/jobs

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