Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center

02/13/2026

HSDC will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Our services will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Visit hsdc.org to see hours and availability for each service. For information or referrals while we are closed, call 211 or visit win211.org.

Here are some common 211 numbers:
King County: 800-621-4636
Pierce County: 877-211-9274
Snohomish County: 800-223-8145
Whatcom County: 360-733-8670

[ID: White square post with blue mosaic bar with HSDC motifs on top and blue circular HSDC logo with white border, centered on the top bar. Blue text: Closed, February 16, 2026. Following with a light slate line. Text after the line: HSDC will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. Our services will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. On the bottom: HSDC.org ]

02/12/2026

Get your taxes done for FREE! 🎉

Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center and The DeafBlind Service Center are teaming up with United Way of King County to offer free tax preparation and electronic filing on Saturday, March 14, from 10 AM to 4 PM at HSDC in Seattle!

Spots fill fast—call or email now to reserve your time slot! 💥 206-452-7967 VP/Voice or deafservices@hsdc.org

ID: Blue flyer with text: Hearing, Speech, and Deaf Center & Deaf Blind Service Center Partners with United Way of King County
Free Tax Preparation and Electronic Filing
Can help people prepare tax returns for:
• For People with No Dependents: if you earn $80,000 or less in 2026.
• For People with Dependents or Those Married: if you earn $96,000 or less.
• Services: Open to people who are Deaf, DeafBlind or hard of hearing.

Saturday, March 14th, 2026
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center (HSDC)1625 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

Call 206-452-7967 VP/Voice or email, deafservices@hsdc.org
to reserve a time slot!

Bring with you:
• Photo ID for the taxpayer and their spouse (if applicable)
• Social Security Cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for every person to be claimed on your tax return.
• Birthdates for every person to be claimed on your tax return
• All your income information (Social Security, Retirement, Self-employment)
• Information for all deductions/credits
• All forms (W-2 and 1099s)
• Child Care provider name, address, phone number, and tax ID number
For a faster refund, your bank account number(s) and routing number so that your refund can be direct deposited.
For more information, please call (206)-456-5005 or email freetax@uwkc.org
Please arrive 30 minutes before your appointment!
There is no charge for the service. There will be sign language interpreters available. Best to call for an appointment as soon as possible before it becomes full. If you need SSP, it is suggested you bring your own SSP.

02/06/2026

Quick reminder! 👋
If you plan to join the Deaf Senior Services Program tomorrow, Friday, February 6 at 11 AM at HSDC Seattle, don’t forget to RSVP today: dmyers@hsdc.org

We can’t wait to see you!

ID: Square post for Deaf Senior Services Program with white text on blue box on the bottom: Friday, February 6, 2026, 11 AM - 2 PM (Drop in Anytime), HSDC, 1625 19th Ave. Blue circular HSDC logo on top and centered.

02/04/2026

Why do we love the first Thursday of every month at HSDC? Because we get to see our community come alive during our monthly tour! ✨

Our next one is happening this Thursday, Feb 5 at 10 AM — come peek behind the scenes, learn about our programs, explore our services, and experience the impact we’re creating together. 💛

📧 Save your spot: tours@hsdc.org

ID: Flyer for HSDC Monthly Tours 2026, text on top left with a blue circular logo of HSDC on right: HSDC Monthly Tours, 2026, Learn about our classrooms, clinic, and services at HSDC in Seattle! Blue box on left with white text: HSDC offers: Early childhood education, home visits & family support for families with Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind infants and toddlers, language, speech & communication clinic, Deaf & hard of hearing advocacy, Interpreting services, RID testing. 1625 19th Ave, Seattle, tours@hsdc.org, bit.ly/HSDCtour Text on right side below the logo: 10 AM - 12 PM, First Thursday of the month (except as noted), 2026: Jan 8, Feb 5., March 5, April 2nd, May 7, and June 4. HSDC.org on the bottom.

01/20/2026

Now hiring: Center Support Specialist! Support Center-wide coordination, communication, and accessible operations. Full-time role in Seattle, Washington, reporting to the Co‑Directors.

If you’re organized, communication‑strong, and mission‑driven, this full-time role could be for you.

Apply today! HSDC.org/jobs

ID: A job posting with collage of blue and green triangles with a photo of the front desk on the right side. Text on left: "HSDC is hiring! Center Support Specialist, Apply today: HSDC.org/jobs. Blue and circular HSDC logo on bottom right corner.

01/15/2026

HSDC will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Our services will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Visit hsdc.org to see hours and availability for each service. For information or referrals while we are closed, call 211 or visit win211.org.

Here are some common 211 numbers:
King County: 800-621-4636
Pierce County: 877-211-9274
Snohomish County: 800-223-8145
Whatcom County: 360-733-8670

[ID: White square post with blue mosaic bar with HSDC motifs on top and blue circular HSDC logo with white border, centered on the top bar. Blue text: Closed, January 19, 2026. Following with a light slate line. Text after the line: HSDC will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. Our services will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. On the bottom: HSDC.org ]

01/08/2026

Come & Join all of us for Lobby Day January 15th- Not to late to sign up!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciJXEdVunnDBfamXiSsL2eDjibcxFNpWQyBaDPYS7L8O-5SQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawPLzvFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYY1JGekMxNTJPTEF4ODlvc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgV_wKgWmGrnR3E9Mo-D8kOGmUEE0RtMiIpijzfI5a_SE1DwOcAQ5qTzlOIo_aem_sZP1aKW7nqOTWKaRslK6rA&pli=1

Community event for all:

Not to late to sign up:
Come & Join all of us for Lobby Day January 15th

Dear Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, Interpreters, Supporters, and more ...
We are planning a Lobby Day (January 15, 2026) in support of the Washington State Deaf and DeafBlind community. We want to see more positive changes on the legislative level. Please join us!

From the recent WSAD-WSRID conference discussions, we want to focus on four big issues:
1) Addressing the Interpreter Shortage;
2) Improving healthcare access for our DHHDB community, especially psychiatric healthcare;
3) LEAD-K;, and
4) DeafBlind supports.

Goals: Secure legislative commitment and support for funding an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) and improve healthcare access for our Deaf community in Washington State during the 2026 session.

What success looks like: Legislators leave our meetings understanding the severity of the interpreter shortage (~400 qualified interpreters for 250,000 Deaf/HoH people), recognize the ripple effects across healthcare, education, employment, and public services, and commit to championing ITP funding in the upcoming session.

Schedule:
Time: 8 am - 9 am | Legislative Training
Location: United Churches of Olympia – Fireside Room, 110 11th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 9850
Time: 9:30 am - 5 pm | Meet with your Legislators
Location: 416 Sid Snyder Avenue SW, Olympia, WA 98504

PLEASE REGISTER BY JAN 1, 2026: https://tinyurl.com/jan15lobbyday

01/07/2026

Kick off the new year with HSDC! Our first monthly tour is happening tomorrow, Thursday, January 8 at 10 AM.

Discover our programs, explore our services, and see the difference we make together.

📧 Reserve your spot: tours@hsdc.org

ID: Flyer for HSDC Monthly Tours 2026, text on top left with a blue circular logo of HSDC on right: HSDC Monthly Tours, 2026, Learn about our classrooms, clinic, and services at HSDC in Seattle! Blue box on left with white text: HSDC offers: Early childhood education, home visits & family support for families with Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind infants and toddlers, language, speech & communication clinic, Deaf & hard of hearing advocacy, Interpreting services, RID testing. 1625 19th Ave, Seattle, tours@hsdc.org, bit.ly/HSDCtour Text on right side below the logo: 10 AM - 12 PM, First Thursday of the month (except as noted), 2026: Jan 8, Feb 5., March 5, April 2nd, May 7, and June 4. HSDC.org on the bottom.

01/01/2026

We're so close! Make your year-end gift today and help us unlock $25,000.

Your gift will be doubled!! https://tinyurl.com/DonateHSDC

ID: Blue square with yellow progress graphic for "92% unlocked so far! Text below the graphic: $25,000 Matching Challenge. Text on the bottom: You Give; We ALL Gain! End of Year Giveback, tinyurl.com/DonateHSDC. Bottom right: Black and white cut out of a preschooler smiling.

12/31/2025

Only two days left to make your 2025 gift to HSDC!

Every $1 is matched up to $25,000, so give now to help us unlock the match.

https://tinyurl.com/DonateHSDC

ID: Blue square with yellow progress graphic for "81% unlocked so far! Text below the graphic: $25,000 Matching Challenge. Text on the bottom: You Give; We ALL Gain! End of Year Giveback, tinyurl.com/DonateHSDC. Bottom right: Black and white cut out of older Asian couple riding on a bike and smiling.

12/29/2025

FYI! HSDC will be closed on Thursday, January 1 and Friday, January 2, 2026.
Virtual services will still be available on Friday, January 2nd. Our IN-PERSON services will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Visit hsdc.org to see hours and availability for each service. For information or referrals while we are closed, call 211 or visit win211.org.

Here are some common 211 numbers:
King County: 800-621-4636
Pierce County: 877-211-9274
Snohomish County: 800-223-8145
Whatcom County: 360-733-8670

[ID: White square post with blue mosiac bar with HSDC motifs on top and blue circular HSDC logo with white border, centered on the top bar. Blue text: Closed, Jan. 1 - 2, 2026. Following with a light slate line. Text after the line: HSDC will be closed on Thursday, January 1 and Friday, January 2, 2026. Our virtual services will be available on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Our IN-PERSON services will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026. On the bottom: HSDC.org ]