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How the Pandemic Changed Us
While it may seem like a lifetime ago, it has been over three years since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Reflecting back on that time and how schools dealt with what felt like impossible circumstances seems like a dream. DePaul specializes in hearing and speaking which was drastically impacted by the health mandates. However, that didn’t stop us from coming up with creative ways to maintain our level of education for our students. Since...
Reach for the Stars Gala: Celebrating 115 Years of Listening and Speaking
The DePaul School for Hearing and Speech was established in 1908 by the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill. Over the past 115 years, we have been dedicated to providing a voice to children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have severe speech delays. Our mission is to help these children succeed in a world that revolves around hearing and speaking. About the Gala DePaul School’s Reach For the Stars Gala celebrates our students’...
Enrollment
Even though it is still summer break, planning for the school year is ramping up here at DePaul and we are excited to continue to provide our outstanding programs to students in the Pittsburgh area for the upcoming 2023-2024 year. We offer two distinct programs, depending on whether your child has hearing loss or speech delays. My Child Has Hearing Loss – Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) Education DePaul School for Hearing and Speech is...
10 Pittsburgh Hotspots for Current, New, or Potential Residents—Lots of Reasons to Enroll at DePaul
If you're new to Pittsburgh, considering a move to the city, or even a long-time local, there are several hotspots worth exploring. The city offers a wide range of neighborhoods and attractions to discover, each with its own unique character and charm. Whether your family is interested in arts and culture, sports, family attractions, dining, or outdoor activities, Pittsburgh has something to offer for everyone. Below are ten popular hotspots in Pittsburgh that can give...
Better Hearing and Speech Month & DePaul Day
Better Hearing and Speech Month Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) is hosted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The ASHA is a professional organization for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. BHSM is observed in May every year to raise awareness about communication disorders and the importance of early detection and intervention. During BHSM, organizations and healthcare professionals conduct activities and events to educate the public about communication disorders and the...
Highmark Walk in May
This year's 2023 Highmark Walk will be at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, May 13th. Registered walkers who raise $30 or more will receive the 2023 DePaul t-shirt AND a Highmark t-shirt. Come walk & talk for a great cause! Program Details The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community occurs annually. The money donated during this fundraiser benefits local health and human service agencies. Only 60% of our operating costs at DePaul are covered by our...
Alumni Spotlights
DePaul School for Hearing & Speech was founded in 1908 by the Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill. Our school has been providing quality Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing for more than 100 years. We embrace our responsibility in providing the best education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing through the development of academic skills that ensure...
Baby & Toddler Activities and Programs
At DePaul School for Hearing & Speech, we offer excellent programs for babies and toddlers newly diagnosed with hearing loss. Regardless if you’re just beginning your journey or have been on the learning path for a couple of years, we are here to help and we want to become a part of your son or daughter’s team of advocates, teachers and specialists. Early Intervention is Critical Newborn hearing screenings identify children with hearing loss. When...
Reintroduction to DePaul
Happy New Year! We thought we’d kick off 2023 with a reintroduction of DePaul School for Hearing & Speech. We wanted to take this opportunity to reinforce our commitment to our mission, vision and values. For over 100 years, DePaul has provided quality Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) education for children with hearing loss. We are deeply invested in our community, our people, and our families. We embrace our responsibility in providing the best education...
Alumnus, Tyler Stack, to compete in Deaflympics in May
We are so proud of our school alumnus Tyler Stack! Tyler, who is profoundly deaf and has two cochlear implants, started preschool at DePaul School for Hearing and Speech when he was three years old. With the help of the teachers, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists at DePaul School, he transitioned to Saint Margaret of Scotland in Greentree when he was 13 years old. After leaving DePaul School, he played alongside his hearing peers in various...
Speech to Text Applications and Technology for Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants
Covid-19 has drastically changed how kids learn at school as well as day to day communication, especially for the deaf and hard of hearing community. Masks, while helpful from spreading germs, makes it impossible for individuals to read lips. There are so many different speech-to-text applications people are using because they can’t read lips. There’s also lots of different technology for hearing aids and cochlear implants to stream audio from devices for video calls. Let’s...
Technology at DePaul School for Hearing & Speech
We love using technology at DePaul! We pride ourselves on using only the best equipment and technology so that our students have wonderful opportunities to learn. Whether we are evenly distributing sound in a classroom, connecting online, providing closed captioning and more, we offer state-of-the-art learning strategies through quality technology. For our younger toddler and preschool students, we have Sound Fields. Our teachers wear microphones and their voice is projected throughout the room evenly...