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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Independent Living Services (DHILS)

Your Access Advocates’ Deaf and Hard of Hearing Independent Living Services (DHILS) include a variety of choices for Deaf and hard of hearing consumers. We accept referrals from other agencies, and individuals may self-refer by visiting or calling our offices.

Services provided are in the following areas:

Core Services

  • Skills Training
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Advocacy (Individual & Community)
  • Information & Referral

Target Area Services

  • Independence
  • Health Care
  • Education & Training
  • Advocacy & Resources

Other Services

  • Outreach and Community Education
  • Volunteer/Internship Program
  • Assistive Technology Training/Loaner Program
  • Community American Sign Language (ASL) Classes

To inquire about Fall or Spring ASL Classes, please email:
Priscilla Langone, DHILS Administrative Assistant at plangone@youraccessadvocates.org

Community American Sign Language (ASL) Classes

To inquire about Fall or Spring ASL Classes, please email:
Priscilla Langone, DHILS Administrative Assistant at
plangone@youraccessadvocates.org

Assistive Equipment

Your Access Advocates is an Authorized Dealer for Diglo  Communications which provides assistive products for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing such as:

  • Fire alarms
  • Carbon monoxide alarms
  • Doorbell alerts
  • Baby criers/signalers
  • TV listening systems
  • FM systems
  • Videophones

Our staff will work with you to:

  • Assess/evaluate what kind of equipment is needed
  • Order the equipment
  • Install and set up
  • Provide training on how to use the equipment

Contact the DHILS Department for more information!

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