Serving the needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons in Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties and beyond.
We are a charitable not-for-profit corporation, founded in 1986, governed by a community Board of Directors. Our mission is to provide service and support to improve the quality of life for persons with hearing loss of all ages in Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties.
Office hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 4 pm.
Please call us for an appointment, or drop in.
A United Way Service Agency
Supported by Capital District Lions Clubs
Thank you to the Lions and Lioness Clubs of Region N, Zone A. Collectively, these clubs designated the Association for the Hearing Impaired as their "Zone Project." Together, they donated enough money to enable us to purchase several new pieces of needed equipment for our loan out program. We very much appreciate the ongoing support of our local Lions and Lioness Clubs.
71 Glenwood Ave
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518)761-0554
Your Gifts Make A Difference
The Association for the Hearing Impaired, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation under the Internal Revenue Code. Your contributions are fully deductible and appreciated. If you would like to make a gift "in memory of" or "in honor of" a friend or loved one, we will notify the appropriate person of your thoughtful gift. You can also remember the Association in your will. Your generosity will make an important difference in the lives of deaf and hard of hearing children and adults.
Advocacy Help
The Americans with Disabilities Act has was signed in to law in July of 1990. Unfortunately, many business and public agencies are not yet in compliance when it comes to serving patrons with a hearing impairment. If you are having trouble getting the services to which you are entitled, or if you are having trouble with an issue of public accessibility, there is help. Call or email Richard Warrender, 1-800-522-4369 (voice or TTY), our New York State Advocate for Persons with Disabilities.
Director's Message
Hello Everyone!
The Be A Hear-O fundraiser was a success! A good time was had by all, including yours truly. I enjoyed meeting many people last Saturday and was so pleased by everyone's enthusiasm. The committee members, Therese O'Neill, Theresa Redden, Joann Zales, Robbin Murdoch, Tammy Monroe, and Sue Palumbos were fantastic! They worked very hard with optimism and an unflagging faith that the fundraiser would go on without a hitch, which it did. Please, when you see one of the girls, give them a pat on the back for a job well done! Thank you girls!
One final thing: the Sign Language Cafe next month will be the last one until September. Sadly, this will be Billy Searles' last run. Billy is leaving and moving out of state. Please join us next month to have one final chat with Billy and let him know that he will be missed here.
Amy Lapham
Mark Your Calendar
May 9: "Centennial Of Glens Falls Program"
May 10: "Rising Stars at the Wood"
May 12: Board Meeting at Noon
May 16: Sign Cafe in Wilton at 7:00 p.m.
May 16: "Tango Fusion Dance Company"
May 17: "Spring Concert" by Lake George Community Band
May 21: "Babes & Beaus on Broadway"
May 24: "Comedy Stitches" by Moreau EMS Annual Comedy Show
Fabulous Friends with Flying Fingers Start New Season
Our children's sign language troupe is this season under the direction of Debbi Allen and Cheryl York. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 7:30 pm through April. The cost is $35 per student, and new students may be accepted until February 5. For more information call the office at 761-0554.
Theater News
The Charles Wood Theater in Glens Falls will offer a performance of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" with sign language interpretation on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Admission for deaf patrons will be free that evening, but advance reservations are required. For more information, please call or email our office.
Sign Language Cafe
Our sign language cafe continues to meet on the first Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the foyer of the Independent Living Center, 71 Glenwood Avenue, Queensbury. The next gathering will be held on Friday, May 2, 2008. Please come join us for free refreshments, good company and great silent conversations. All level of signers are welcome to join us, but no voice is allowed.
For more information, contact Bill Searles.
The Wilton group continues to meet on the third Friday of the month at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore at 7 p.m.