Deaf Vaccination Day invites Philadelphia’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community along with their friends, family, and caregivers to sign up and get vaccinated.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Apostolate is teaming up with The City of Philadelphia and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a COVID-19 vaccination event for Philadelphia’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. The event will take place in the Hunting Park neighborhood of North Philadelphia.

Saturday, May 1, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Esperanza Community Vaccination Center
4261 North 5th Street
(Enter at 4th and Bristol Street)
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Those interested can pre-register at http://bit.ly/deafdayapt before noon on Friday. Second shots will be scheduled on-site for May 22nd.

FEMA will be providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDI), and a Spanish-speaking Deaf Interpreter on site throughout the event.

Free community shuttle services have also been arranged by SEPTA, FEMA, and the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health. A handful of Archdiocesan parishes are serving as pick-up and drop off locations. Those interested in signing up for transportation can reserve a seat by visiting a dedicated link here. Free parking is also available on site for personal vehicles.

Shuttle pickup and drop-off locations include:

Stella Maris Catholic Church
Bus departs at 10:00 a.m.
2901 South 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148

40th and Market Streets (SW Corner)
Bus departs at 11:00 a.m.

Saint Francis de Sales School
Bus departs at 12:00 p.m.
917 South 47th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143

Saint Matthew Church
Bus departs at 1:00 p.m.
3000 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149

A detailed video from FEMA on the clinic can be viewed on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozCURfmeiF8.

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