Santa Barbara / Goleta
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
Supporting, Connecting and Encouraging Individuals and Families with Hearing Loss to Live Their Best Lives
Santa Barbara / Goleta
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
Supporting, Connecting and Encouraging Individuals and Families with Hearing Loss to Live Their Best Lives
Santa Barbara / Goleta
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
Supporting, Connecting and Encouraging Individuals and Families with Hearing Loss to Live Their Best Lives
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- June 17, 2025Read more...A wonderful movie called 'Deaf President Now' will be shown at the Maravilla Retirment Community Movie theater on Saturday June 21, 2025 at 7pm. Due to space, please RSVP to hello@sbdeafcommunity.com or text 805-456-9301. You can also check out the latest illustrated children book called ...June 17, 2025Read more...Every Wednesday Night 6-9pm at 5 Points Starbucks (5957 State Street) Place for people to meet other people and practice their sign language. Important to know some sign and not use voice to be able participate and learn. Check out latest information from SBCC ASL Club Facebook PageJune 10, 2025Read more...Every Monday from 6:30-8pm June 23, 2025 to August 4, 2005 Trinity Church 1500 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 EVERYONE IS INVITED! ONLY ONE RULE NO TALKING More information Contact 805-456-9301 hello@sbdeafcommunity.comRead more...A concise illustrated history of Deaf people in America, starting with Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet's life-changing encounter with a young girl named Alice and leading up to the pivotal "Deaf President Now" movement. The movement marked a critical fight for equality, accessibility, and cultural...April 27, 2025Read more...For my birthday, my wife got me a black leather jacket online. When it arrived, I was excited—but it quickly turned to disappointment. The zipper was stuck, the sleeves were too tight, and the jacket felt heavy and uncomfortable. She returned it. Then, just four days later, another unexpected...Read more...The Santa Barbara Deaf/Hard of Hearing community will meet tomorrow April 25, 2025 (every 4th Friday of the month) from 5:30-8:30. This is the place where Deaf and Hard of Hearing folks and friends gather to connect, make friends, share stories, and get the latest news, learn sign language and...Read more...I was reading a facebook post from a mom who said To all the parents out there, I ask you to pause for a moment and imagine what life will be like when your children turn 18, 27, or even 45. I can tell you—because I’ve lived through those stages as a Deaf/Hard of Hearing (HoH) child and have...More Posts
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August 26, 2024Read more...Silver Lining of Deafness - I was born with severe loss of hearing in my left ear and moderate loss of hearing in my right. I've worn a hearing aid in my right ear for as long as I can remember but no aid in my left because my parents were told it wouldn't make a difference. I've spent my...June 28, 2024Read more...Born hard of hearing and accustomed to wearing a single hearing aid, Eric has faced challenges in reconciling his identity and finding his place in society. At the age of 27, his perspective shifted when he encountered a book discussing the experiences of Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals caught...June 27, 2024Read more...Julie Hayes-Nadler: Advocate for the Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened Community Julie’s experience with hearing loss began early in life. As a child, she lost hearing in one ear and grew up with single-sided deafness. In her 30s, Julie was diagnosed with Meniere's Disease, a chronic inner...June 26, 2024Read more...Many people experience life altering events. For me, it was the summer of 2005. Like past summers, August 10 was spent doing various activities with my children. On August 11, I woke up not being able to hear anything except for a loud noise. It sounded like a roaring engine which didn’t make...Contact Us
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