Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center
The Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center strengthens community by promoting effective communication. This means working with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and those with Speech Challenges. Our focus is two-fold: 1) Provide services to individuals and 2) create systemic change.
Description:
We serve people of all ages and economic levels. Currently, 50% of the clients we serve are low-income. We provide Audiology services that include hearing screenings, evaluations, hearing aid fittings and follow-up services. We also offer Speech, Language & Literacy services, working with autistic children, adults who have suffered from strokes or numerous other issues that impact people's ability to communicate. We also have The Store @ HSDC that provides assistive listening and signaling devices, as well as a Parent Infant Program that provides family support and child development services for Deaf and hard of hearing children ages birth to three. HSDC's Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services provide advocacy, outreach, youth leadership training and community coalitions, as well as Diversity Education which provides training to the community and to businesses.
The Center's Learning through Language Campaign has expanded our education services to include the new Rosen Family Preschool, the Ned Behnke Speech-Language Preschool, and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Literacy Lab, which houses the Language to Literacy Program.
History:
The Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center has been providing services to the Puget Sound area since the turn of the century, and was incorporated in 1937. We have a long history of professional high quality service, with a focus on making these critical services available to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
Contact people:
Main office number:
(206) 323-5770TDD number: (206) 388-1275 tty
Office fax number: (206) 328-6871
Address:
Web Site: http://www.hsdc.org
Directions:
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From I-5 going South
take the James street Exit. Turn left on James under the freeway. Turn left on Broadway and continue to Madison. At Madison take a right and continue to 19th. Turn right on 19th Ave. We are located on the right hand side of the street.
From I-5 going North
take the Madison Street Exit. Turn right and continue up Madison to 19th. Turn right on 19th Ave. We are located on the right hand side of the street.
Nearest Bus Stop: Buses 11&12, 1 minute walk |
Miscellaneous Information
| Liability |
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No
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| Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers? |
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No
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| Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18? |
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Yes
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| Last updated on July 30, 2009 |
