Current News: Community News 2023


Jeanette Grimaldi : 'It's about quality of life,' Aquarium offers ASL interpreter for Deaf Awareness Month

Posted: September 27th, 2023

                      By: Hannah Ferrera Posted at 10:05 AM, Sep 24, 2023  See Full Video : Here!!! NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — Jeanette Grimaldi is deaf — but that didn't stop her from learning about the animals at the Aquarium of Niagara, with the h... READ MORE

Video Phone added to the Airport- featured on Channel 4 News

Posted: September 11th, 2023

https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/erie-county/cheektowaga/buffalo-airport-adding-tech-to-help-deaf-and-non-verbal-travelers/   Buffalo airport adding tech to help deaf and non-verbal travelers by: Evan Anstey Posted: Sep 8, 2023 / 02:47 PM EDT Updated: Sep 8, 2023 / 02:50 PM EDT SHARE BUFFALO, N.Y. (WI... READ MORE

Press Release From NFTA provides more access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community!

Posted: September 8th, 2023

  BUFFALO NIAGARA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EXPANDING ACCESSIBILTY TECHNOLOGY Installing additional video phone pre-security   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BUFFALO, N.Y. – An accessible and inclusive communication device is making its way to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The Frontier Transit Authority is partnering with... READ MORE

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline- now adds ASL Services.

Posted: September 8th, 2023

Big news from the White House:   https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/09/08/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-adds-american-sign-language-services-deaf-hard-hearing-callers.html   "The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s addition of nationwide American Sign Langua... READ MORE

DAS recognized in Buffalo Healthy living Magazine- 2023 March Edition

Posted: February 28th, 2023

  View Page 12 of the Link to see the PDF document.  https://buffalohealthyliving.com/promoting-inclusivity-for-deaf-individuals/ ... READ MORE

Program of People Inc.

Posted: February 1st, 2023

As of December 22, 2022 - the affiliation of People Inc, has officially been processed and Deaf Access Services, has become A program of People Inc. We are proud to be able to announce we will be here for many more years along with the support of People Inc Community and Family.  Deaf Access Services will still be around and providing all o... READ MORE

Deaf Access Services - David Wantuck Lands in Ability Magazine!

Posted: January 24th, 2023

  To view the magazine's website visit here: Magazine Website ... READ MORE