Center for Hearing & Deaf Services

The Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. (HDS) recognized the need for dedicated services for the Deaf community in Northwest Pennsylvania and answered the call by establishing the HDS-Erie office in 2021.

Our Erie office provides:

• Vital sign language interpreting services throughout Erie County and the surrounding counties.
• A life skills day program for individuals who are Deaf and have intellectual disabilities.
• Community sign language classes and events for the Deaf community.
• Resources and support for businesses, service providers, and both Deaf and hearing community members.

HDS-Erie is the only organization providing these specialized services for the Deaf community throughout Northwest Pennsylvania.

Your donation has a direct impact:

• $50 provides a community outing for participants in our life skills program, promoting inclusion and independence.
• $100 provides a sign language class for a community member.
• $500 provides meaningful social opportunities for the Deaf community.

The more you give during Give Big Erie, the more programs, services, and opportunities HDS-Erie can provide to individuals and families throughout our region.

Learn more at hdscenter.org.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a diverse and affordable program of quality diagnostic, rehabilitative, and supportive services to meet the unique challenges of children and adults who are Deaf or hard of hearing, or who have other communication needs. We also serve as an information and referral resource for these populations and the general public.