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- EIN 23-6435647
- (610) 685-4520
- 1290 Broadcasting Rd Wyomissing PA 19610-3203 USA
- bdhhs.org
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Causes: Deaf & Hearing Impaired Centers, Disabilities, Human Services
Mission: The mission of berks deaf and hard of hearing services is to provide services, resources, social opportunities, education and advocacy for the deaf, hard of hearing and hearing individuals in berks and surrounding counties.
Programs: Special communications: interpreter referral services are provided for deaf and hard of hearing clients in berks and surrounding counties in settings such as hospitals, doctor's offices, schools, workplaces and courtrooms. Certified and/or qualified sign language interpreters are used by the organization.
education and advocacy: education is provided by personal contact, offering sign classes, free use of our lending library, pamphlets, newsletters and workshops. The advocacy program provides assistance to deaf and hard of hearing clients by assessing needs and then advocating for them and teaching them to advocate also for themselves. In this manner they are leading themselves to increased self-sufficiency. We use assistive devices and other services to accomplish this goal. Hearing and screening: the organization provides free hearing tests to over 2,200 children and adults each year. Most children are screened at pre-schools and day care sites. Adults are screened at health fairs and other venues throughout berks county.