Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida

01/16/2026

Stay tuned for the unveiling of our new wine toss game.

01/13/2026

🎉 DHHSF is planning our 2026 events — and we want YOUR input! 🎉

What kinds of events would you like to see next year? Tell us in the comments 👇

Here are some of the events we’ve hosted in the past:

📚 Educational Events
• ADA in Health Care
• Hurricane Preparedness
• Health & Resource Fair (Deaf Panel, Diabetes Education)
• Service Dog Presentations
• And more!

🎨 Fun & Social Events
• Bingo
• Easter Celebration
• Thanksgiving Feast & Holiday Party
• Women’s Pamper Party
• Art Classes
• And more!

💙 Fundraisers
• Wine Tasting
• Flapjack Fundraiser
• Panera Night
• And more!

✨ Drop your ideas below — workshops, socials, family events, support groups, fundraisers — we want to hear it all! Your voice helps shape our community.

01/07/2026

01/07/2026

🤟✨Access & Connection at the Tampa Museum of Art 🤟✨

Join FRID and the Tampa Museum of Art for a special ASL-interpreted, docent-led museum tour during Art on the Spectrum — a sensory-friendly morning designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities, developmental differences, and their families.

🗓 Sunday, January 25, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM (Tour begins at 10:30 AM)
📍 Tampa Museum of Art
🚗 Poe Garage recommended
📍 800 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

🖼 Tour Details:
• FREE admission (pre-registration requested through FRID)
• ASL-interpreted, docent-led tour
• Calm, welcoming environment
• Limited capacity

🕙 Please park by 10:00 AM and arrive in the museum lobby by 10:15 AM for a brief orientation. The guided tour lasts about 1 hour.

After the tour, enjoy time to explore the galleries at your own pace, visit the gift shop, or take a relaxing stroll along the Tampa Riverwalk just outside the museum.

✨ Pre-registration is requested to ensure adequate interpreting services. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows.

Experience art through access, language, and community connection. We hope to see you there!

ID: Flyer promoting a free, interpreted Tampa Museum of Art guided tour hosted by FRID.

01/06/2026

Here is another great opportunity to learn our awesome language! ASL classes are being offered by Self-Reliance.

12/30/2025

It is COLD outside!
We have two space heaters free for anyone in need.
One medium size
One small
Message us if you need them.
First Come First Serve!

12/15/2025

Tomorrow is our Mobil Food Pantry with Messengers of Hope Mission.
We need a few more volunteers to help out.
If you want to volunteer, show up tomorrow at 9:30 am (December 16th) and be ready to work!
At the Center, 9130 Ridge Road, NPR
Thank you!

12/15/2025

It's time once more for our exciting 4th Annual event! We invite you to join us in this wonderful opportunity and help spread the word. Stay tuned for updates on the attending vendors and the captivating new topic we’ll be discussing for the presentation. Don’t miss out!
If you would like to be one of the vendor please print out the form and email it to me at ycolon@deafhhsfla.org

12/11/2025

What a Whirlwind These Last Two Months Have Been!

We’ve been busy—in the best way! Here’s a look at everything we accomplished together:

📅 November 8 – FCA DHH Sports Day
🍷 November 14 – 16th Annual Wine Tasting
🛒 November 18 – Food Pantry with Messengers of Hope Mission (Thank you, Bob!)
🦃 November 22 – Thanksgiving Feast with the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind: Pasco, Hernando & Citrus
🎄 December 6 – Our Holiday Party!

Don’t worry… the staff and volunteers are finally recovering! 😅

None of this would have been possible without our incredible volunteers. A HUGE thank you to (in no particular order):

🙌 Volunteers & Supporters:
All our amazing FRID volunteers—especially Rose Coman and Amy Dawson
Natasha Conboy & her son
Kaileigh Sowards
Sara Neugebauer
Evelyn Glantz
Bob Gardner
Sally Wellman
Gabriella Granados
Amy Keim
Brenda Bannon
Jim Bannon
Brody Frenton
Fannie Gasparik (LVIB)
Beth (LVIB)
Janelle Barnes & her whole family (Thank you to Santa’s helpers!)
Jennifer Mitchell
Bob Durham & the FCA crew
Aaron Izzo
Jen Bump
Amber Esposito
Richie Esposito
Kelly Landsberg
…and more wonderful helpers behind the scenes!

🙌 Our Board, Past and Present:
Jessica Harris, Sue Ann Pope, Cheryl Morrell, Brenda Bannon, Michelle Frenton, Christine Postma, Rick Senderling, Jeff Thomas (former Executive Director), and others who have supported us along the way.

🍷 Wine Tasting Committee:
Cheryl Morrell
Sue Ann Pope
Brenda Bannon
Yasmin Colon
Carrie Esposito – DHHSFL
Sally Wellman

Staff:
Carrie, Yasmin, Tamara, Max, Shellie, and Aynne

The generous sponsors for our children so everyone could have a gift.

✨ If we missed your name, please add it in the comments—you matter, and we appreciate you!

Thank you ALL for making these events possible. We are truly blessed to have such an amazing community. 💛

🌟 We’re ready for next year! 🌟

12/11/2025

Yesterday, Yasmin and I had the honor of receiving a $1,000 grant from the Pasco PAN ~ Pasco Aging Network!

This funding will go directly toward supporting services for our older community members. Among her many responsibilities, Yasmin visits individuals who are homebound and need help with their phones, technology, or accessing essential services.

She assists them with communicating to doctors, utility companies, and landlords to help resolve issues. More than once, she has discovered that someone was being overcharged or taken advantage of—and she jumps right in to fix it. When Yasmin gets on the phone, she gets things done! 💪💛

We are so grateful for this support and for Yasmin’s dedication to our community.
PAN ~ Pasco Aging Network

12/09/2025

Deaf Santa Christmas Party 12/06/2025

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving luncheon 11/22/2025