Welcome to Keystone Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services

EXTRA GIVE Fundraising

Donate online November 17, 12:00am to 11:59pm using this link:
https://www.extragive.org/organizations/lancaster-center-of-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing

Donate by phone! Karen 717-207-7530 (VP) / 717-207-7530(V) between 9-11am and 1-5pm

Or Kandy 484-388-5162(VP) / 610-685-4523(Voice) between 9-11am

Donate in person! Come to LCDHH at 2270 Old Philadelphia Pike, rear, Lancaster, 17602. Light refreshments will be served 1pm-4pm.

Our goal is to raise $10,000. Thank you for your support!

DONATE ON NOVEMBER 17th

ASL Interpreted Performance at the Theatre

Reserve your tickets now!

Assistive Listening Devices

Assistive Listening Devices amplify and clarify the sound onstage. The inconspicuous FM receiver may be used in any seat at any performance. Induction neck loops are available for patrons who use hearing aids and cochlear implants with a “T” switch feature (also known as “T-coil” or “telephone switch” or “telephone coil”). There is no charge to use a receiver. They are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis from the Audience Services Desk, located near the main lobby restrooms.

ASL Interpretation

Certified interpreters for select performances provide American Sign Language interpretation. To access special reserved seating, complete an Accessibility Ticket Reservation Form. If you need to cancel your reservation, contact access@thefulton.org so that we may extend an offer to wait listed patrons. The Pay-What-You-Want program is available for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing at all ASL interpreted performances.

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ASL interpreted performances are held on the second Saturday of each Marquee Series production on the following dates:

Something Rotten – Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2PM
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 2PM
It Happened in Key West – Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 2PM
9 to 5 – Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 2PM
South Pacific – Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2PM
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2PM

Open Captioned Performances

Open-Captioned performances provide patrons with live text presentation of onstage dialogue on a LED screen situated in a box to the right side of the stage. The captions seen on the LED screen may be read from most seats in the theatre, though many prefer seats in the Parquet or Orchestra sections for the best view. An experienced captioner scrolls text in sync with the actors’ spoken word. Tickets can be reserved at the box office or online. The Pay-What-You-Want program is available for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing at all open captioned performances. Please fill out the Accessibility Ticket Reservation Form for the Pay-What-You-Want rate.

Open-captioned performances are held on the second Saturday and third Tuesday of each Marquee Series production on the following dates:

Mainstage Series

Something Rotten – Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2PM and Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7:30PM
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 2PM and Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 7:30PM
It Happened in Key West – Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 2PM and Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 7:30PM
9 to 5 – Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 2PM and Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7:30PM
South Pacific – Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2PM and Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:30PM
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2PM and Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:30PM

FREE Strobe Smoke Alarms from the Red Cross

Does someone in your household need assistive fire safety equipment? Are you interested in learning more about how to prepare your home and family against a home fire? Sign up for a home fire safety visit from your local Red Cross.

SIGN UP TODAY

The American Red Cross and its partners install FREE assistive equipment that is designed to alert individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in the event of a fire. Resources are made available as supplies allow.

Social Security Administration (SSA) Presenter will explain the Social Security benefits including:
1- Retirement – What to do when you are ready to retire? What is the retirement age? Will you get more money if you delay your retirement? Can you work while on SS-Retirement benefit? The Social Security Retirement benefit is a monthly check that replaces part of your income when you reduce your hours or stop working altogether.
2- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – Are you qualified for SSDI? What are the rules? The SSDI program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you are “insured.” This means that you worked long enough – and recently enough - and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings.
3- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Who can apply for SSI? What are the rules? The SSI program pays benefits to adults and children who meet our requirements for a qualifying disability and have limited income and resources.
4- Appeals – What to do if you disagree with Social Security?

*** If you need special accommodations (tactile, near/low vision, etc.), please contact Karen Pfortsch, Keystone Deaf and Hard of Hearing, VP/Voice 717-283-4460 or kpfortsch@kdhhs.net***

KDHHS ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

Wednesday December 13, 2023
2pm - 6pm (dinner served promptly at 3pm, so arrive at 2 to be seated)

Weaver’s Banquet Facility
2610 N. Reading Rd. (route 272)
Denver, PA 17517

Door Prize – Food – Candy Game

Adults $45
4-10 years old $21
3 and under free

Family Style Dinner Menu
Appetizers: Cheese Cubes and Crackers
*Toss Salad and Rolls
*Roast Beef with Filling and Gravy
*Chicken Stuffed Broccoli and Cheese
*Baked Boston Blue Fish with Lemon and Pepper
*Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese and French Style Green

Beans
Assorted Dessert Bar

Regular and Decaf Coffee, Hot and Iced Tea

Questions or RSVP: Jeanette Boice, Email: m82jboice@gmail.com - VP: 484-948-3956
Jeff Fitzgerald, Email: jjfitz1975@gmail.com Or Lori Fisher, Voice: 610-685-4523

Deadline for tickets – November 22nd (no tickets will be sold after November 22nd)

Please send your Check or Money Order with exact money payable to KDHHS

Accessibility at the Fulton Theatre

The Fulton Theatre in Lancaster PA offers multiple accessibility options for deaf and hard of hearing people coming to see their shows.

The first of their services are assisted hearing devices available for no charge on a first come first serve basis. These devices are available at the Audience Services Desk in the main lobby and can be used at any seat in the theatre. It amplifies the sounds from the stage

The theatre also has ASL interpreters at certain performances. You can reserve accessibility tickets through their website that sit you close enough to see the interpreter. Go to their Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing page to see the performance dates where the ASL interpreter is available.

Open-captioned performances are also offered with a screen displaying the onstage dialog on certain performance dates. The screen can be read from most seats in the theatre, but the Parquet and Orchestra sections are most convenient. Reserve accessibility tickets for any of the performances scheduled with open captioning.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT THEY OFFER