Hearing, Speech and Deaf Center - South Sound

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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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.

Re-sharing from our office in Seattle:

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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]

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.

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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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.

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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: 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.

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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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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Happy Full week of the new year! What are your plans for 2023? Check out our community calendar for upcoming events.

Happy 2023!

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https://hsdc.org/events/hsdc-community-calendar/

Happy Full week of the new year! What are your plans for 2023? Check out our community calendar for upcoming events.

Happy 2023!

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https://hsdc.org/events/hsdc-community-calendar/

All HSDC offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023. We will resume our services on Tuesday, January 17, 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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All HSDC offices will be closed on Monday, January 2nd, 2023. We will resume our services on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.
Happy New Year!

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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A donation assists us to remove communication barriers for the people we serve.
Invest in accessible communication today: https://hsdc.org/ways-to-give/donate/
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A donation assists us to remove communication barriers for the people we serve.

Invest in accessible communication today: https://hsdc.org/ways-to-give/donate/

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All HSDC offices will be closed on Monday, December 26th, 2022 and Monday, January 2nd, 2023.
Stay warm!
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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All HSDC offices will be closed on Monday, December 26th, 2022 and Monday, January 2nd, 2023.

Stay warm!

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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All HSDC offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25th, 2022.
Our services will resume on Monday, November 28th.

Enjoy your long weekend!

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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All HSDC offices will be open for Veteran's Day this Friday, November 11th. Email or call us if you need an appointment!

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If you are interested to learn ASL, here is an opportunity!

ASL Basics - IN-person class - Tacoma

Visually Speaking — ASL Basics - IN-person class - Tacoma Do you want to learn essential vocabulary words, alphabet, numbers, facial expressions, and more topics so you can have meaningful conversations with native signers?.

***COMP TICKETS FOR SHOW WITH ASL INTERPRETERS in TACOMA***

Tacoma Arts Live has an exciting opportunity to share with you!

As part of our professional regional theater productions, they are producing the award-winning play, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot with an ASL interpreted performance on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 3:00 PM at the Tacoma Armory.

Through funding thanks to Tacoma Creates, they have a limited number of complimentary tickets available for the Deaf and hard of hearing community to see this LIVE performance.

Please note this show contains mature content, themes, and language. Viewers may be challenged and/or offended by character depictions and behaviors that may be triggering for audience members.

To complete your ticket order online, here are the instructions:

Click: https://www.tacomaartslive.org/events/calendar/eventdetail/2009/8%7C9/the-last-days-of-judas-iscariot?fbclid=IwAR3-312Ds5-1Vqo7CGUtEFiOJk9bg6NCRbVmE2IjiPv0uBJlQYiDDVgfpms

Click Promotional Code (in blue font just below the pricing options)

*If there are multiple showtimes, please select the one you’d like
• Enter the promo code JUDASFREE and hit GO
• Select your seats using the Complimentary Price - limit [two] per person.
• Sign into your existing account or create a new account if you haven’t purchased tickets online with us before.
•Follow the prompts to redeem!”

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot - Tacoma Arts Live Tacoma Arts Live is recognized for our leadership in presenting world-class performing artists, providing nationally recognized performing arts access and education programs in Washington State.

Hey ! Have you registered to vote?

Join us in celebrating National Voter Registration Day! Get registered to vote and be ready to make your vote count. Visit VoteWA.gov to register or update online today!

Contact Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services at [email protected] if you need support with online voter registration.

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