Baltimore House is a Community Living Arrangement (CLA) located on Elwyn’s Media Campus. This Community Living Arrangement is unique for the three individuals who live there, the support staff, and the modifications that have been made to the residence. In addition to being Deaf or hard of hearing, all the residents have been diagnosed as having mental retardation, and all the staff is fluent in American Sign Language.

         

Baltimore House has been modified to ensure that residents can maintain an optimal level of independence. In addition to using a text telephone (TTY), residents and staff can communicate using American Sign Language on a newly installed videophone (VP). For safety, light sensors alert the residents to a ringing doorbell and incoming phone calls. Lastly, to ensure residents’ safety in case of a fire emergency, Baltimore House is equipped with strobe lights and bed vibrators.