Community Center for the Deaf
The Community Center for the Deaf at Easterseals serves Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through a grant funded by the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities. Services are available for children and adults residing in Ashtabula, Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, Jefferson, Belmont, Guernsey, Noble, Monroe and parts of Washington Counties.
The following services are offered at Easterseals:
Vocational Support: Easterseals provides job coaches to assist the Deaf individuals and their employers in adapting to new employment opportunities. The goal is to achieve successful and long-term employment placements. For more Info
American Sign Language Classes: Easterseals offers American Sign Language classes for children and adults. Classes meet for 1.5 hours, once a week for twelve weeks. Participants will learn skills that will help them communicate with Deaf friends or family members. For more Info
Case Management: Easterseals provides independent living and communication support to Deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind individuals and families. For More Info
Deaf Kids Enrichment Club: The club supports youth between the ages of 5-21 who are Deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing, CODA or have cochlear implants. The purpose of the club is to help develop life skills, improve self-confidence, and form a supportive network of friends. For more Info
Deaf Mentor and Snapshots Programs: Our providers assist families with infants and young children up to age three who are Deaf or hard of hearing to promote communication and language development. For More Info
Interpreting Services: Easterseals provides interpreting services for local hospitals, mental health agencies, human service providers, schools, physician offices, etc. To request an interpreter between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., please call 330-726-8391. To request an interpreter in an emergency situation between the hours of 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m., contact Help Network at 330-747-2696.
For more information on Deaf services at Easterseals, please call 330.743.1168 or video phone at 330.333.4105.
