Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center

04/25/2026

A big thank you to our Coffee & Connection sponsors:

Ballard Spahr LLP | Lane Powell
BECU
AKOIO
Convo
Databasey
Discover Live
1st Security Bank
Hello Robin Cookies
Katy's Corner Cafe
Kettlebility
Key Bank
RBC Wealth Management
Chad Ruffin, MD -ENT
United American Mortgage

Only one week away until HSDC's Spring Funndraiser, Coffee & Connection on May 1 at 9 AM!

HSDC- Main Conference Room
1625 19th Ave
Seattle, WA 98102

🔗 Free Registration: tinyurl.com/HSDCCoffee

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04/24/2026

Free dental, vision and medical services with ASL interpreters at the Seattle Center this weekend!

It's finally here; the first day of the Seattle/King County Clinic! Held at the Seattle Center April 23-26. The clinic provides FREE dental, vision, and medical services to anyone who struggles to access or afford healthcare. No ID or advanced registration is required. Patients are seen on a first come, first served basis and interpreters will be available. Learn more: seattlecenter.org/patients

04/23/2026

Mark Your Calendar!
HSDC Parent–Infant Program Deaf Panel
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:30 AM–12:00 PM
HSDC – 1st Floor Conference Room
1625 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

Join us for a meaningful panel featuring Deaf and DeafBlind adults who will generously share their lived experiences. Panelists will discuss what it’s like to be Deaf or DeafBlind, barriers they’ve encountered and navigated, and ways families can support and advocate for children early in development.

The Moderator: Phelan Conheady- Deaf, Deaf Interpreter & Social Work Student

Our Panelists:
Grace- Deaf, Product and Design Engineer

Karen- Deaf, DeafBlind Interpreter and E.C.E. Mentor

Sheilyn- Deaf, High School ASL Teacher

Jennifer- Deaf, DHH Counselor at Madrona K-8 School

Oliver- Deaf, Middle and High School Paraeducator

Debra- DeafBlind, DeafBlind Braille Teacher, Mentor, and DeafBlind Consultant

Loni- DeafBlind, Artist and Private ASL Tutor

Interpretation: ASL and English Interpreted

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XBDW8Uckw0-RYmVlpP4S-e8n7fbvleFMrofITSRcenJUQUQ0WEhNWkM2QUFXNjhPMzJSQ1VLUkUyMS4u&route=shorturl

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04/22/2026

🚨 Attention Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community! 🚨
FREE 2‑hour workshop TOMORROW, April 22, in Seattle with KeyBank!

Learn more about budgeting and banking. ASL interpreters will be provided.

📍 HSDC Main Conference Room
🕧 Starts at 12:30 PM
No registration required—just show up!

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04/18/2026

We’re grateful to have Bill Schiffmiller, HSDC's Board Chair, joining us as the emcee for Coffee & Connection on May 1st.

Bill brings warmth, thoughtfulness, and a genuine connection to our community. Let’s connect over coffee and conversation—registration is free! tinyurl.com/HSDCCoffee

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04/08/2026

Laughter can open doors to connection.

We’re thrilled to welcome Nina G: Comedian, Author, Public Speaker, award‑winning comedian, educator, and powerful storyteller, to Coffee & Connection on May 1st at 9 AM! Nina brings humor, insight, and lived experience to the stage—creating moments that connect us all.

Come connect, support, and enjoy a morning that brings people together. Register TODAY: tinyurl.com/HSDCCoffee

Fun fact: Nina G was our guest speaker at HSDC’s Cheers & Connections in 2018—we’re so thrilled to welcome her back!

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04/03/2026

Re-sharing from King County Library System!

Celebrate Deaf History Month with us this April at one of our ASL Story Times! Join us for signed stories, movement, and rhymes. Find more info about ASL Story Times at bit.ly/ASLStoryTimeApril.

Can't make it? Check out titles that honor the rich linguistic diversity of the Deaf community at bit.ly/DeafHistoryKCLS.

04/01/2026

Did you know HSDC has been in Seattle for nearly 90 years? Come to our monthly tour to learn about HSDC’s history and the work we do today.

Our next HSDC tour is tomorrow, Thursday, April 2 at 10:00 AM.

📧 Save your spot: tours@hsdc.org

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04/01/2026

Our next Deaf Senior Services Program is this Friday, April 3, 2026- anytime to drop in at HSDC in Seattle between 11 AM - 2 PM! If interested, please email Devin at dmyers@hsdc.org or VP at 206-428-3068.

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03/12/2026

: During February break, our HSDC Early Education team (PIP & Rosen Family School) came together for a powerful day of professional development focused on Anti-Bias Education (ABE).

We were thrilled to learn alongside Dr. Julie Mitchiner and Dr. Onudeah “Dr. Oni” Nicolarakis from Gallaudet University’s Department of Education, whose expertise in Deaf education, ASL/English bilingualism, and social justice pedagogy made this workshop especially meaningful.

We, the Early Education team, believe that a unified, equity-centered approach strengthens not only our programs, but the entire HSDC community we’re building for children and families. 💛✨

P.S. We are HIRING! hsdc.org/jobs

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