August 2024 Agency Newsletter |
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Celebrating the ADA Together!
At the City of Boston Disabilities Commission's event celebrating the ADA, we joined community members in recognizing our accomplishments in moving rights and equity forward for people with disabilities.
We really appreciated Michelle Wu, the mayor of Boston for her recognition and taking the time to capture a moment with DEAF, Inc. staff.
Handwaves for the ADA and what it provides to our community! |
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Celebrate 34 years of the American with Disabilities Act! August 2, 2024| 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EST Dunn Pond State Park 289 Pearl Street Gardner, MA 01440
The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council invites you to celebrate 34 years of the American with Disabilities Act!
This event has everything for you join; hike, kayak, swim, listen to music, and hang out with friends. Light lunch and drinks provided.
Accessible hiking and kayaking will be hosted by DCR's Universal Access Program.
Questions? Email info@masilc.com |
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DEAF, Inc. Hard of Hearing & Late-Deafened Committee presents: Summer Social: Building Bridges Together! August 9, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST Beverly Farms Library - Beverly Conrad Room 24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Let's Build Bridges Together!
Join DEAF, Inc. for our Summer Social on August 9 at Beverly Farms Library.
From 11:00 am to 1:00 pm EST, connect with others and learn valuable communication resources.
Coffee and light refreshments provided. Interpreters will be provided and CART services have been requested.
For more information or to request accommodations, contact hello@deafincma.org or call (617)-505-4823.
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IEP 101: Empowering Parents for IEP Awareness August 30, 2024 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm EST Zoom
What is an IEP? How does an IEP work? How does it affect my child? What can I do to empower my child for their success?
If you have these questions, then come to our IEP workshop presented in ASL by Devon Hostetler, a Lead Advocate at DEAF, Inc. You will learn about how IEPs benefit your child and how you can empower them for success.
www.bit.ly/deafincworkshops Zoom ID: 918 8838 8357 Password: brainfood
ASL interpreters are provided. For more information or to request accommodations, contact hello@deafincma.org or call (617)-505-4823. |
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White Cane Day October 11, 2024 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm EST 50 Hunt Street, Suite 200 Watertown, MA 02472
Join us to celebrate White Cane Day!
DBCAN at DEAF, Inc. and the Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youth and Adults (HKNC) will host an awareness workshop to share the history of white canes in the lives of DeafBlind citizens. This event will also include a fun activity to make your own white cane pin!
To join in the celebration and to learn more about the history and importance of white canes, please register by September 27, 2024. bit.ly/whitecaneworkshop
ASL Interpreters will be provided. For accommodations, contact DBCAN@deafincma.org or call 617-860-3708. |
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Executive Director Darian Gambrell Presenting at Interpreting for Deaf Professionals Summit in September |
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DEAF, Inc. is thrilled to share that Executive Director Darian Gambrell will be presenting at 2axend's Interpreting for Deaf Professionals Summit #IDPSummit24 on September 13-14, 2024!
Darian will be presenting at the session, "Panel Discussion: Interpreting for Deaf Executives". We look forward to the meaningful conversations that will be happening at this summit!
Register today at https://www.2axend.com/idpsummit/! |
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ADA Day in Boston |
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DEAF, Inc. had an amazing time on July 17 celebrating the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We joined community members and leaders in Boston at City Hall Plaza for the Boston Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities’s event.
It was truly special to us to be present at this event and see the commitment that our state and cities are putting forward to continue making the world a better place for people with disabilities.
Thank you to everyone who attended, and we hope you had a great day with us! |
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DeafBlind Community Access Network |
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Helen Keller Birthday Celebration |
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On June 27, DEAF, Inc.'s DeafBlind Community Access Network (DBCAN) attended the third annual Helen Keller birthday celebration in collaboration with DeafBlind Contact Center (DBCC). Thank you to everyone who attended! |
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DBCAN is seeking more Co-Navigators/Providers! |
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Summer Adaptive Ice Skating & BBQ in East Boston Monday, August 26, 2024 | 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM Porrazzo Memorial Rink & Constitution Beach 199 Coleridge St, East Boston, MA 02128
Join Universal Access for some cool summer skating at Porrazzo Memorial Rink, and then enjoy a waterfront barbecue just outside the rink on neighboring Constitution Beach (courtesy of FMC).
On the ice you can use your wheelchair, an ice sled, a skate walker, ice grippers, or conventional skates. Spin, slide and play gently competitive games! Admission and equipment are provided free of cost. This program is for individuals with disabilities, their families, and friends.
Pre-registration Required: Call (413) 461-7126 or email DCR.UniversalAccess@mass.gov to reserve a time.
The rink is cold, so please dress warmly and bring your winter coat, gloves or mittens, and a hat! Face masks are welcome and appreciated.
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White Cane Day October 11, 2024 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm EST 50 Hunt Street, Suite 200 Watertown, MA 02472
Join us to celebrate White Cane Day!
DBCAN at DEAF, Inc. and the Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youth and Adults (HKNC) will host an awareness workshop to share the history of white canes in the lives of DeafBlind citizens. This event will also include a fun activity to make your own white cane pin!
To join in the celebration and to learn more about the history and importance of white canes, please register by September 27, 2024. bit.ly/whitecaneworkshop
ASL Interpreters will be provided. For accommodations, contact DBCAN@deafincma.org or call 617-860-3708. |
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National White Cane Awareness Day October 15, 2024 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm EST Massachusetts State House Great Hall 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133
In Honor of National White Cane Awareness Day, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) is having a celebration day on Friday October 18th 10am to 1pm at Massachusetts State House Great Hall.
Click here to RSVP to attend |
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Advocacy, Resources, and Education Services |
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Thank you all for coming to our Summer Senior Social on July 9 at the New Bedford office.
We hope you had a blast during our games and socializing. The ice cream sundaes were a refreshing treat for a hot summer day! |
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Two of our Advocates, Devon Hostetler and Wendy Clemmey, represented DEAF, Inc. and attended the International Festival hosted by International House in Hyannis on July 14, 2024. The festival allows communities to connect with culturally informed programs and learn about each other. |
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You Got Mail! Decoding Email Scams: Tips and Tricks for Staying Safe
Presented By Ronald Bergenheim |
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In our workshop on Friday July 26, "You Got Mail! Decoding Email Scams: Tips and Tricks for Staying Safe," Advocate Ronald Bergenheim presented about ways you can stay safe from scam emails. He also answered questions from community members about scam emails.
Thank you to everyone who attended our workshop! We hope you learned important information on how to protect yourself from scams! |
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Maintain Your Health - All Year Long: Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring
Presented By Dr. Carolyn Stern |
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We truly enjoyed having Dr. Carolyn Stern return for "Maintain Your Health—All Year Long: Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring" on July 31 from 12:30 - 1:30 PM EST on Zoom.
We learned so much about how to identify seasonal sicknesses, where they come from, and how to avoid them so we can be prepared for flu season and know how to combat infections! Thank you so much for your presentation and answering our questions!
This event was made possible by Massachusetts COVID-19 Community Grants. |
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Register for a tutoring session today! |
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DEAF, Inc. Virtual ASL Tutoring
DEAF, Inc. now offers paid tutoring sessions for anyone who wants to improve their ASL skills through one-on-one consultation. We provide topics that can suit anyone and their various goals in learning ASL.
Schedule a session on your own time that works for you. Sessions available starting today!
Learn more on our website at www.deafincma.org/asl/tutoring |
Register Now! |
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DEAF, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency funded through government contracts, private funding and donations. This material was developed with support from: MA Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Association for the Relief of Aged Women of New Bedford, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Boston Evening Clinic, Bushrod Campbell, City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission, City of Boston’s Office of Jobs and Community Development Block Grant, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Executive Office of Elder Affairs, HRiA - MA COVID-19 Community Grants, Liberty Mutual, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission – Title VII Part B, Sanofi Genzyme, USCIS Innovations in Citizenship Grant. |
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