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± Sign Language Classes
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Interpreting Services
Sign Language Classes
BCRC has trained thousands of people in Sign Language
When: BCRC offers an eight week level I Sign Language class every
spring and fall from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Class is held at BCRC’s Administration Center at 1517
Sixth Ave., New Brighton, PA
To
Register: Call 724-847-1306 (Voice or TDD).
For
more information: Contact Frank Shialabba
fshialabba@bcrc.net
Interpreting Services
CERTIFIED, LICENSED INTERPRETERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR:
Medical Appointments, Counseling Appointments, Physical Therapy
Visits, Social Events, etc.
To
request an interpreter call 724-847-1306 (Voice or TDD)
BCRC,
Inc., 1517 Sixth Ave., New Brighton, PA 15066-2219
Fax: 724-847-1126
For more information: Contact: Marianne LaSalle
mlasalle@bcrc.net
FUNDING PROVIDED BY:
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Beaver County
Behavioral Health
United Way Businesses Individuals
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Deaf Services
Beaver County
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Interpreting
Marianne LaSalle
Beaver
County Rehabilitation Center 724-847-1306
Interpreters are paid portal to portal, with a two
hour minimum.
Patients
have the right to an interpreter if they request
one. However, many do not know this, nor do they
know how to access
the service. This cost is to the doctor or service
provider.
Pittsburgh Speech and Hearing 412-281-1375
Interpreters are paid by the hour plus mileage.
Relay
System
In
the phone book is the number for the relay system.
This allows individuals to communicate through
trained Communications Assistants. 800-654-5988
Children’s
Services
Base
service Unit, Early Intervention Program
724-775-7262
Adult
Services
For those who are deaf and mentally retarded, have
psychiatric difficulties or alcohol problems….Base
Service Unit with individual also identifying their other problem.
724-775-7262
Vocational Services
Available through the Office of Vocational
Rehabilitation. For those 16 and older, time limited
programs are available to assist
people in coping with their disability. Services
include assessment, training, rehabilitation,
education, equipment, if needed to gain employment. A
counselor is assigned who will meet with them.
1-800-422-6379
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