Support our mission to empower Southwest Florida's deaf and hard of hearing citizens and their families through education, advocacy, and community involvement.
The Sally J. Pimentel Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center is proud to provide this new class program for nonverbal individuals on the autism spectrum.
Enhance your communication skills and give your child a new way to express their thoughts, needs, and emotions.
These new classes will be held at our agency in Fort Myers at 1860 Boy Scout Drive B208. Classes start on January 7th, 2026, from 6pm - 7pm.
These classes are completely FREE to nonverbal students and $125 per attending family member.
Our Deaf Mentor Program includes Deaf mentoring Deaf, teaching Deaf Culture, training for independent living skills and activities of daily living, American with Disabilities Act (ADA), family support, job assistance, immigration support and more.
The FTRI free phone program offers specialized amplified telephones that may help you end the frustration over the phone. The equipment is loaned AT NO CHARGE for as long as needed, to residents who qualify.
Are you looking for information or referral services regarding Deaf and hard of hearing issues. We are here to assist.
Advocacy and Outreach to create community awareness regarding deaf and hard of hearing individuals and supporting their rights as an American Citizen.
Membership is very important to us, as we are a 501(c)3 not for profit organization. We need your support and membership to support our mission.
Specialized equipment for sale for the deaf and hard of hearing. Door bell flasher, baby monitors, smoke alarms, volume controlled phones, TV Ears, tty's and more.
Safety tips in ASL, Churches, groups and links to articles regarding disabilities.
The U.S. Department of Justice provides information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through a toll-free
ADA Information Line.
800 - 514 - 0301 (voice)
800 - 514 - 0383 (TTY)
"To empower Southwest Florida's deaf and hard of hearing citizens and their families through education, advocacy and community involvement."
A planned gift to the endowment fund will help ensure that the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 agency, that has meant the most to you in your lifetime will continue into the future. You do not have to be wealthy to give.
