Healthbridges

01/23/2026

Sign-A-Thon
📍 Robinson Mall – Pittsburgh, PA

🗓 February 21
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come and enjoy a fun day at the mall!

✨ This is a Deaf community event

Meet Deaf friends (old and new)

Connect with the Deaf community

Learn about agencies that support Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in our area

Learn more about American Sign Language (ASL)

Help raise awareness about the Deaf community and Deaf culture

Everyone is welcome! 🤟

12/22/2025

Sharing a Resource:
deafaa.org
https://www.deafaa.org

Deaf Alcoholic Anonymous meetings & ASL interpreted meetings in the USA / Canada. Alcoholism recovery community of Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late-deafened alcoholics who have the desire to stop drinking. Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM) & Langue des signes du Québec (LSQ)

12/15/2025

National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania Deaf Blind Division Flyer.

Have you found yourself struggling with combined vision and hearing loss, and do not know where to go for support?? The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania offers monthly meetings through their DeafBlind Division. Come check out what we have to offer, network with other DeafBlind individuals, learn about techniques to adjust to combined hearing and vision loss, and much more!
Meeting information is the following:
Meetings are held through Zoom on the 2ND Tuesday, of every month, (changes to the schedule will be announced if any adjustments are needed to be made.)

Time: 7:00PM.
If you have questions, feel free to contact the following individuals.
Chris Westbrook, President
Phone:
(570) 506-4760
Email:
westchris@gmail.com
Kathryn, (Kat) Bottner, Vice President
Phone:
(302) 528-2621
Email:
kat.bottner@gmail.com

11/21/2025

https://www.deafaa.org/

Registration Link

11/17/2025

Shares a Resource:

Before someone gets hearing aids, a hearing test can help determine if the person is a good match for Direct-to-Consumer hearing aids. It may show that they need prescription hearing aids and services from a hearing care expert. The hearing test also checks if they need medical care prior to buying....

11/14/2025

Deaf & Signing Youth Therapy Opportunity

11/05/2025

USH2026 Registration is OPEN

Join the global Usher syndrome community for the USH Connections Conference, taking place July 17–19, 2026, near Minneapolis, Minnesota, and online.

Hosted by the Usher Syndrome Coalition, this hybrid event unites individuals and families living with Usher syndrome, as well as researchers and professionals from around the world. Connect with others who truly understand, discover valuable resources, and learn about the latest advances in research and treatment development.

At USH2024, we welcomed nearly 500 participants from 20 countries. USH2026 promises to create even more connections. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the world’s largest gathering for the Usher syndrome community.

Early Bird (in-person): $200 by April 1
Location: Radisson Blu, Mall of America
Attendance options: In-person and virtual

Be part of something bigger. Connect. Learn. Empower.

Register today!

https://www.usher-syndrome.org/ush2026.html/event-form/ush2026-registration/108495/tickets?blm_aid=593932

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10/03/2025

HKNC Connection: Newsletter & Your Regional Roundup

Welcome to the East Central edition of HKNC Connection – Helen Keller National Center’s Regional Newsletter! In this issue, you’ll find updates from HKNC, highlights from across our region, and resources to support your professional growth and community connections.

09/29/2025

PAHrtners is hosting a hiring fair for individuals that know ASL.

09/23/2025

Amazon Starts Offering Customer Service in Sign Language

CX Today covers Contact Center news including Ecommerce, Omni-channel, Retail and more.

09/19/2025

SNAP Benefits Changes Are In Effect
Federal changes to SNAP benefits (food stamps) are in effect as of September 1, 2025. These changes are significant and could result in many people in our community losing food security as soon as December if they don't understand the steps they need to take! We all need to ensure our community knows about the federal changes and what paperwork needs to be submitted to the state to ensure everyone eligible receives their benefits.

Due to these changes most adults on SNAP are required to either work at least 20 hours/week or qualify for an exemption. People who do not appropriately document that they meed these conditions can only receive 3 months of benefits over a 3-year period - meaning, they will run out in December 2025.

SNAP recipients will need to take the following actions.
1. Complete the PA DHS Screening Form Checklist
2. If health limits their work, have a doctor or therapist sign the Medical Exemption Form
3. Return the Screening Form + proof to the County Assistance Office

Details about who needs to take action, and when, can be found on the PA DHS website.
Just Harvest is providing a short virtual training for providers about navigating these changes. We encourage you to register for a meeting. If you are unable to attend the trainings live, a recording will be made available.

• Friday, September 19 from 1-1:30pm (register here to receive the meeting link)
• Thursday, September 25 from 1-1:30pm (register here to receive the meeting link)

Information about the basic actions steps for SNAP recipients are available on Allegheny Connect.

Please share this information with your networks!

09/18/2025

Registration NOW OPEN 📢 Join us at the PaTTAN Technology Adventure for Students with and Hearing Needs!

This unique opportunity connects students, families, and educators with community partners in their own region and provides a hands-on experience to discover, acquire, & maintain access to 💻

🗓️ Mon. 10/ 13 @ The Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
🗓️ Tues. 11/18 @ PaTTAN East
🗓️ Thurs. 11/20 @ PaTTAN Central

Why Join?
✔️ Explore new tools & trends
✔️ Network with vendors & local agencies
✔️ Empower students through

Register for a day & location that works for you!
📌 http://bit.ly/3IkEMfm