Deaf and Hearing Services of Lake & Sumter Counties

08/07/2025

Stay cool and hydrated out there!

Extreme heat can take a toll on your body—fast. ☀️ When it’s hot and humid, your body struggles to stay cool. Rapid overheating or dehydration can lead to serious heat-related illnesses.

Stay Weather-Ready: Know the signs and what to do.
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01/06/2025

Due to an incoming cold front, Lake County will open a cold-weather shelter nightly from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday (Jan. 6-10) at LifePointe Church in Eustis (2551 East Orange Avenue).

A warming station will also open Tuesday through Thursday (Jan. 7 -9) from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 2605 South St. in Leesburg to accommodate residents outside of shelter hours.

Lake County residents can text COLD to 888-777 to receive text updates about cold weather shelters and other related alerts. For more information, please visit: https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/news/5101

10/28/2024

If you lost food during hurricane Milton. you can use this resource to see if you qualify for help.

Food Assistance: Pre-registration for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-Snap) will open from Monday, Nov. 11 – Friday, Nov. 15, for Lake County residents.

To qualify for D-SNAP benefits:

Applicants must NOT be receiving regular SNAP benefits.

Applicants must have been living in a disaster-declared county at the time of Hurricane Milton.

Applicants must have suffered a disaster-related loss such as:
-Damage to their home(s) or self-employment property
-Loss of food
-Reduction or loss of income
-Other disaster-related expenses

Applicants must meet financial eligibility requirements.

Applicants must report the household’s net income received from Sept. 23, 2024, through Oct.22, 2024.

Applicants must report all liquid household assets that were available on Sept. 23, 2024, including cash on hand and money in checking and savings accounts.

To check your eligibility, visit: https://www.myflfamilies.com/DSNAP

Please note that D-SNAP services are not offered at the Storm Recovery Center in Leesburg (CareerSource Central Florida, 9909 U S 441 Bldg. M, Leesburg, FL 34788).

10/23/2024

Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD) has launched a Hurricane Relief ASL Helpline for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people seeking hurricane resources. Residents can call (833) 682-7630 for access to vital information, safety plans, and support for explaining non-ASL resources in ASL.

09/25/2024

Deaf and Hearing Office will be closed tomorrow 9/26 due to the storm. We will play it by ear for Friday. Everyone stay safe!

09/25/2024

09/25/2024

SANDBAGS REMINDER: The sandbag sites will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until weather conditions become unsafe. Sand and bags will be available on-site - residents should bring their own shovels and will need to fill their own bags.

Residents who need help filling their bags can visit one of the three locations marked with asterisks (**). Those locations will have assistance on-site.

Sandbags:
👉East Lake Sports and Community Complex
24809 Wallick Rd
Sorrento

👉North Lake Regional Park
40730 Roger Giles Rd
Umatilla

👉Astor Fire Station 10***
23023 State Road 40
Astor

👉Minneola Athletic Complex
1300 Fosgate Road (13930 Education Ave)
Minneola

👉PEAR Gateway Park (Front Entrance)***
26701 US Hwy 27
Leesburg

👉Four Corners Fire Station 112
16240 CR 474
Clermont

👉Hickory Point Recreation Complex
27315 SR 19
Tavares

Municipal Sandbag Locations

👉City of Mount Dora (Limit: 10 sandbags)
Frank Brown Sports Complex
1245 E. Pine Ave, Mount Dora
09/24 until 7 p.m.
09/25 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

👉City of Tavares (Limit: 10 sandbags)
Tavares OLD Fire Station
424 East Alfred St Tavares
Open 24 hours

👉Susan Street Recreational Complex
940 Susan Street
Leesburg
9/25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

👉310 Crittenden St.
Groveland
9/25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(While supplies last)

👉Former public services facilities
400 12th Street
Clermont
9/25 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

07/22/2024

07/12/2024

Hey everyone! Summer is here, and that means more time in the pool! 🏖️ While swimming is a fantastic way to stay fit and have fun, it's important to protect your ears from potential damage. Here's why and how you can do it:

🗣 Why Consider Custom Swim Molds?
🔹 Perfect Fit: Custom swim molds are made to fit your ears perfectly, providing a secure and comfortable seal.
🔹 Enhanced Protection: They offer superior protection against water intrusion compared to standard earplugs.
🔹 Durability: Made from high-quality materials, custom swim molds are durable and long-lasting.
🔹 Comfort: They are designed for prolonged use, ensuring comfort without irritation.

🗣 Why Protect Your Ears?
💧 Prevent Swimmer's Ear: Frequent exposure to water can lead to swimmer's ear, an infection of the outer ear canal.
💧 Avoid Infections: Water trapped in your ears can create a breeding ground for bacteria, leading to painful infections.
💧 Protect Your Hearing: Repeated ear infections can potentially lead to long-term hearing damage.

🗣 Tips to Protect Your Ears:
☀ Use Earplugs: Invest in high-quality earplugs designed for swimming to keep water out.
☀ Dry Your Ears: After swimming, gently dry your ears with a towel and tilt your head to drain any trapped water.
☀ Avoid Polluted Water: Swim in clean, well-maintained pools to reduce the risk of infections.

Protect your ears and enjoy a worry-free swim! 🏊‍♀️💦 Ask your audiologist about custom swim molds today!

Stay safe and happy swimming! 🌞

06/20/2024

Hey Leesburg and surrounding areas AMC is showing Jesus- A Deaf Missions film. Check their website for dates and times.

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05/02/2024

Hurricane Expo tomorrow. Come by and see us. They will have interpreters on site.

12/18/2023

We will be closed from December 22 to January 2. We would like to wish all of you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!