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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