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An exciting new chapter for HSDC 💙 We’re pleased to welcome Allie Rice as our next Executive Director, starting June 8. We’re thankful for Lindsay Klarman’s many years of leadership and all that she’s helped build—this next step continues that work forward. Watch the captioned announcement in ASL with voiceover. (Video Description & Transcript: Lindsay, white female with blonde hair, wearing a black tee.) LINDSAY: (HSDC) today announced the appointment of Allie Rice as its new Executive Director, effective June 8, 2026. Rice brings more than sixteen years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, disability advocacy, strategic planning, community engagement, and organizational operations. Rice has held senior leadership roles with nationally recognized organizations, including Convo Communications, Gallaudet University, Deaf Community Services of San Diego (DCS), and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD). Throughout her career, she has led programs and teams focused on expanding accessibility, strengthening community partnerships, advancing disability rights, and improving services for Deaf, hard-of-hearing, deafblind, and disabled communities in the United States and internationally. We are excited to welcome Allie to HSDC! (Allie, a white Deaf female with short brown hair with big framed glasses and gold earrings, wearing a grey tweed blazer over teal top.) ALLIE: I am honored to join Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center and continue its important mission of accessibility, inclusion, and empowerment,” shared Allie Rice. “HSDC has a long history of serving the community with compassion and purpose, and I look forward to working alongside the board, staff, and community partners to expand impact and create even greater opportunities for those we serve.

HSDC's Parent-Infant Program Deaf Panel is this Saturday! The registration closes this Thursday, May 14 at 11:59 PM! Registration Link: /r/NbEjRMd9LM Saturday, May 16, 2026 9:30 AM-12:00 PM HSDC - 1st Floor Conference Room 1625 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 Our meaningful Panelists will discuss what it's like to be Deaf or DeafBlind, barriers they've encountered and navigated, and ways families can support and advocate for children early in their development. The Moderator: Phelan Conheady- Deaf, Deaf Interpreter & Social Work Student Our Panelists: Grace- Deaf, Product and Design Engineer Karen- Deaf, DeafBlind Interpreter and E.C.E. Mentor Sheilyn- Deaf, Highschool ASL Teacher Jennifer- K-5 General Education & Deaf Counselor Oliver- Deaf, Middle and Highschool Paraeducator Debra- DeafBlind, DeafBlind Braille Teacher, Mentor, and DeafBlind Consultant Loni- DeafBlind, Artist and Private ASL Tutor Interpretation: ASL and English Interpreted ID: A Dark and Light Blue gradient flyer titled "Parent Infant Program Deaf Panel." The flyer has photos with seven Deaf and DeafBlind panelists including one Deaf Moderator collaged side by side with information about each. It entails their Name, Identity, and Career Focus. In addition on the bottom right there is the dark blue HSDC Logonext to a QR code registration link. On the bottom left has the matching symbol for the information about the event Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026. Location: HSDC- 1st Floor Conference Room- 1625 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. The last line has the symbol for Interpreting- ASL/English Interpreted.

#TBT: Coffee & Connection last Friday! ☕️🌸 Grateful for everyone who helped make the space feel welcoming, connected, and full of care. That impact continues- and you can be part of it here: tinyurl.com/CoffeeHSDC (the link is in the bio.) ID: Thank you post with yellow background and blue flowery border on top and bottom. Pink text in the middle of the post: "Thank You!" with a pink heart below the text. Following with an image of a cup of coffee on a saucer on the bottom and centered.

What’s happening at HSDC this week? GiveBIG is TODAY! Be sure to donate to your favorite nonprofits. Our monthly HSDC tour is this Thursday at 10 AM. Email [email protected] to sign up if you’re interested in checking out HSDC! Exciting news! Espresso 19 (@espresso19co ), a Deaf coffee pop-up, will be at HSDC every Friday from 8 AM–12 PM, starting this Friday, May 8 through June 5, on the ground floor! Deaf Senior Services Program is this Friday at 11 AM—drop in anytime until 2 PM! Be sure to email [email protected] to RSVP. All links in the bio. ID: Five slides. First slide shows the calendar-like of the events this week, May 5 is GiveBig. May 6- treat yourself a cookie! May 7 is our monthly tour- 10 AM - 12 PM. May 8 is 2 different events: Espresso 19 Pop Up and Deaf Senior Services Program. Second slide: An ad for monthly tours for May 7 and June 4. Third slide: An ad for Deaf Senior Services Program. Fourth slide: Espresso 19 Pop Up at HSDC ad.

A big thank you to our Coffee & Connection sponsors: Ballard Spahr LLP | Lane Powell BECU AKOIO Convo Databasey Discover Live 1st Security Bank Hello Robin Cookies Katy's Corner Cafe Kettlebility Key Bank RBC Wealth Management Chad Ruffin, MD -ENT United American Mortgage Only one week away until HSDC's Spring Funndraiser, Coffee & Connection on May 1 at 9 AM! HSDC- Main Conference Room 1625 19th Ave Seattle, WA 98102 🔗 Free Registration link in the bio ID: GIF post with yellow background and blue flowers border on top and bottom. All the sponsors logo are centered of the post-faded in and out. On bottom and centered is the drawing of a yellow cup on a saucer with blue flowers on top of the cup.

Mark Your Calendar! HSDC Parent–Infant Program Deaf Panel Saturday, May 16, 2026 9:30 AM–12:00 PM HSDC – 1st Floor Conference Room 1625 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 Join us for a meaningful panel featuring Deaf and DeafBlind adults who will generously share their lived experiences. Panelists will discuss what it’s like to be Deaf or DeafBlind, barriers they’ve encountered and navigated, and ways families can support and advocate for children early in development. The Moderator: Phelan Conheady- Deaf, Deaf Interpreter & Social Work Student Our Panelists: Grace- Deaf, Product and Design Engineer Karen- Deaf, DeafBlind Interpreter and E.C.E. Mentor Sheilyn- Deaf, High School ASL Teacher Jennifer- Deaf, DHH Counselor at Madrona K-8 School Oliver- Deaf, Middle and High School Paraeducator Debra- DeafBlind, DeafBlind Braille Teacher, Mentor, and DeafBlind Consultant Loni- DeafBlind, Artist and Private ASL Tutor Interpretation: ASL and English Interpreted Registration Link: /pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XBDW8Uckw0-RYmVlpP4S-e8n7fbvleFMrofITSRcenJUQUQ0WEhNWkM2QUFXNjhPMzJSQ1VLUkUyMS4u&route=shorturl ID: A Dark and Light Blue gradient flyer titled “Parent Infant Program Deaf Panel.” The flyer has photos with seven Deaf and DeafBlind panelist including one Deaf Moderator collaged side by side with information about each. It entails their Name, Identity, and Career Focus. In addition on the bottom right there is the dark Blue H.S.D.C. Logo next to a QR Code registration link. On the bottom left has the correlating symbol for information about Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026. Location: H.S.D.C. 1st Floor Conference room- 1625 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. The last line has the symbol for Interpreting- ASL/English Interpreted.

🚨 Attention Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community! 🚨 FREE 2‑hour workshop TOMORROW, April 22, in Seattle with @keybank ! Learn more about budgeting and banking. ASL interpreters will be provided. 📍 HSDC Main Conference Room 🕧 Starts at 12:30 PM No registration required—just show up! ID: Square post with white background and blue graphics on top right corner with HSDC logo on it. Collage photos of banking and budgeting below the blue graphics and logo. Text on left: Budgeting and Banking Workshop with KeyBank and its logo. April 22, 2026, 12:30 - 2:30 PM, HSDC Conference Room. Free 2-hour workshop for the Deaf and hard of hearing community to learn more about budgeting and banking. Text on bottom blue bar: ASL interpreters will be provided. This is a FREE, public workshop with no registration required.

We’re grateful to have Bill Schiffmiller, HSDC's Board Chair, joining us as the emcee for Coffee & Connection on May 1st. Bill brings warmth, thoughtfulness, and a genuine connection to our community. Let’s connect over coffee and conversation—registration is free! tinyurl.com/HSDCCoffee ID Photo One: A post with a circular photo of Bill Schiffmiller with blue flowers background and yellow bar with his name and title on the bottom. Photo Two: A flyer for Coffee & Connection with lime/yellow background and blue flowers and cup of coffee on the bottom. Text on the post: May 1, 2026, 8:30 - 10 AM, Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center's In-Person and Virtual Fundraiser, "Coffee & Connection". A feel-good morning of coffee & community.

Laughter can open doors to connection. We’re thrilled to welcome @ninagcomedian , award‑winning comedian, educator, and powerful storyteller, to Coffee & Connection on May 1st at 9 AM! Nina brings humor, insight, and lived experience to the stage—creating moments that connect us all. Come connect, support, and enjoy a morning that brings people together. Register TODAY! Registration link in the bio. Fun fact: Nina G was our guest speaker at HSDC’s Cheers & Connections in 2018—we’re so thrilled to welcome her back! ID Photo One: A post with a circular photo of Nina G with blue flowers background and yellow bar with her name and title on the bottom. Photo Two: A flyer for Coffee & Connection with lime/yellow background and blue flowers and cup of coffee on the bottom. Text on the post: May 1, 2026, 8:30 - 10 AM, Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center's In-Person and Virtual Fundraiser, "Coffee & Connection". A feel-good morning of coffee & community.

Did you know HSDC has been in Seattle for nearly 90 years? Come to our monthly tour to learn about HSDC’s history and the work we do today. Our next HSDC tour is tomorrow, Thursday, April 2 at 10:00 AM. 📧 Save your spot: [email protected] ID: Flyer for HSDC Monthly Tours 2026, text on top left with a blue circular logo of HSDC on right: HSDC Monthly Tours, 2026, Learn about our classrooms, clinic, and services at HSDC in Seattle! Blue box on left with white text: HSDC offers: Early childhood education, home visits & family support for families with Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind infants and toddlers, language, speech & communication clinic, Deaf & hard of hearing advocacy, Interpreting services, RID testing. 1625 19th Ave, Seattle, [email protected], bit.ly/HSDCtour Text on right side below the logo: 10 AM - 12 PM, First Thursday of the month (except as noted), 2026: Jan 8, Feb 5., March 5, April 2nd, May 7, and June 4. HSDC.org on the bottom.

Our next Deaf Senior Services Program is this Friday, April 3, 2026- anytime to drop in at HSDC in Seattle between 11 AM - 2 PM! If interested, please email Devin at [email protected] or VP at 206-428-3068. ID: Square post for Deaf Senior Services Program with white text on blue box on the bottom: Friday, April 3, 2026, 11 AM - 2 PM (Drop in Anytime), HSDC, 1625 19th Ave. Blue circular HSDC logo on top and centered.

#TBT: During February break, our HSDC Early Education team (PIP & Rosen Family School) came together for a powerful day of professional development focused on Anti-Bias Education (ABE). We were thrilled to learn alongside Dr. Julie Mitchiner and Dr. Onudeah “Dr. Oni” Nicolarakis from @gallaudet ’s Department of Education, whose expertise in Deaf education, ASL/English bilingualism, and social justice pedagogy made this workshop especially meaningful. We, the Early Education team, believe that a unified, equity-centered approach strengthens not only our programs, but the entire HSDC community we’re building for children and families. 💛✨ P.S. We are HIRING! hsdc.org/jobs ID: Visual description for two photos. First photo: Group photo shot of the The Early Education team with Dr. Mitchiner & Dr. Nicolarakis at HSDC's conference room. Second photo: Group photo of PIP's director, Kim Scott-Olson and Rosen Family School director, Pamela Grossman posing with Dr. Nicolarakis and Dr. Mitchiner.