Deaf Club versus DPHH/DHH. Both are socializes the Deaf people in bar. First of all, let me tell what Deaf club means to you.
Deaf Club is the place where Deaf people gather together for socialize, activities and team sports. In Pittsburgh, there is a Deaf club known as Pittsburgh Association for the Deaf (PAD). PAD is private club because we have to support them by paying as membership. Here is the brief history how PAD established:
Now let's move on and talk little about DPHH. If you don't know what DPHH is, take a look to learn more about DPHH in past entry #434 (Deaf Professional Happy Hour) and #629 (DPHH vs. DHH). Since DHH/DPHH has becoming new generation of deaf culture thanks to Internet networking.
We know that Washington, D.C. is the first place to establish DPHH, since there are no Deaf clubs in Washington, D.C. area. Several cities follow the suit including Pittsburgh. Why do we need DPHH in Pittsburgh since we have Deaf club? Because of, DPHH and PAD have whole different environment for socializing the Deaf. Here are the breakdown comparison between Deaf Club and DPHH Pittsburgh:
We, as DPHH committee knew the differences between about DPHH and PAD. The members and committee of PAD heard and seen DPHH grew stronger and louder, PAD members are complaining and concerning that DPHH might hurt PAD attendance and their financial situation. We have been discussing the little debate between this since summer 2004, we posted the FAQs in our DPHH website, it says:
Deaf Club is the place where Deaf people gather together for socialize, activities and team sports. In Pittsburgh, there is a Deaf club known as Pittsburgh Association for the Deaf (PAD). PAD is private club because we have to support them by paying as membership. Here is the brief history how PAD established:
Years before 1927, many deaf people were groping for getting together without any place to meet. They did meet at many places but not to their liking. Then the Pittsburgh Association of the Deaf was founded and 104 Federal Street was its principal place for the meetings and social gatherings on August 14, 1927.I have seen Deaf Club across in United States for almost a century. PAD had changed in many ways through the decades, moved to another location near downtown Pittsburgh, and it is still alive today. I have seen the average of 35 ~ 50 years of age frequently going to PAD currently. You must pay to become member at PAD if you go there more than three times. PAD also hosted the special events such as New Year's, Halloween and July 4th. Several senior citizen going to PAD for bingo/bank night. PAD sometimes offers foods, parties, and activities. PAD support the Deaf sports teams such as flag football and softball.
Now let's move on and talk little about DPHH. If you don't know what DPHH is, take a look to learn more about DPHH in past entry #434 (Deaf Professional Happy Hour) and #629 (DPHH vs. DHH). Since DHH/DPHH has becoming new generation of deaf culture thanks to Internet networking.
We know that Washington, D.C. is the first place to establish DPHH, since there are no Deaf clubs in Washington, D.C. area. Several cities follow the suit including Pittsburgh. Why do we need DPHH in Pittsburgh since we have Deaf club? Because of, DPHH and PAD have whole different environment for socializing the Deaf. Here are the breakdown comparison between Deaf Club and DPHH Pittsburgh:
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Environment Different locations Young People Networking |
Bargain Price for Drinks Open 3 days a week Bus Transit Activities |
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Pricey drinks (non-Happy Hour) Once a month Need a car to ride if no bus transit area |
Not enough of young people Pay member to join |
We, as DPHH committee knew the differences between about DPHH and PAD. The members and committee of PAD heard and seen DPHH grew stronger and louder, PAD members are complaining and concerning that DPHH might hurt PAD attendance and their financial situation. We have been discussing the little debate between this since summer 2004, we posted the FAQs in our DPHH website, it says:
11. Is it true that DPHH hurt the Deaf club, Pittsburgh Association for the Deaf (PAD) business?That's it. Don't you agree this problem is solved? Soon, I'm going to put the PAD ad box in front DPHH web page and link this to PAD site, so the visitors will recognize that there's a link that goes to PAD site.
No, we are not! We respect PAD and their most important events. Occasionally, PAD does not have their events mostly on third Friday of the month. We have one committee who is the President of PAD and shares our ideas to improve their PAD! DPHH committee decided to host PAD once a year. DPHH is the best way to introduce new faces to the Deaf community particularly PAD and other Deaf organizations. We meet new people at various parts of Pittsburgh each month.
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