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2024 Americans with Disabilities Act Virtual Conference
February 27 - 28, 2024 Virtual event
Join the 2024 ADA Virtual Conference hosted by the Pacific ADA Center. Learn and hear about ADA compliance, inclusivity, and quality service
provision for individuals with disabilities. Featuring Healthcare and Employment tracks, this online event is ideal for healthcare providers, employers, HR professionals, ADA Coordinators, and service providers.
Register today for the 2024 Americans with Disabilities Act Virtual Conference |
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ALLIES Conference 2024 - "Finding Our Center" March 1 - 3, 2024 DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua 2 Somerset Pkway, Nashua NH 03603
Join us at this transformative weekend conference, where powerful conversations driven by real-world experiences and challenges await. Representing various intersectional communities, participants will come together to explore the pressing issues of power, privilege, social justice, and coexistence.
Find out more:
https://alliesconference.org/
Registration link: https://alliesconference.org/registration
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DEAF, Inc. & Hard of Hearing & Late-Deafened Committee presents: Lucky You! "St. Patrick's Day Social" Friday, March 8, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Northern Essex, Community College
Hartleb Technology Center Building
Room 103B
All Hard of Hearing & Late-Deafened community members are welcome to celebrate the luck of the Irish!
Light refreshments & drinks will be provided.
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DEAF, Inc. New Bedford Senior Social Event Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 888 Purchase St. Bay 1 New Bedford, MA, 02740
Do not miss our Senior Social for Deaf / DeafBlind / Hard of Hearing / Late-Deafened older adults and seniors, every second Tuesday of the Month.
We hope you will join us!
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Upcoming Webinar:Are Educational Interpreters the Ideal Language Models for Deaf Bilingual Learners? Wednesday, March 13, 2024 |12:00 PM -1:30 PM EST
In today's education landscape, 80% of deaf/hard of hearing students engage in mainstreaming, with an increasing presence of educational interpreters. About 33% of Gallaudet University students lack proficiency in American Sign Language, posing the question: Are interpreters effective language models? Our upcoming webinar, featuring a diverse panel of deaf and hearing educational interpreters, will explore this question and discuss strategies for fostering language proficiency, extending beyond university settings to methods applicable before students arrive at Gallaudet University.
REGISTER FOR FREE To attend this webinar, register at
https://bilingualgu.com/webinar/register
REGISTER FOR .15 CEU
To attend this webinar, you may register and pay $30 in advance at
https://bilingualgu.com/webinar/ceu-payment |
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Food Label 101: A Deep Dive Into Food Ingredients Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EST
From mysterious vitamins to nutritional facts, our expert Rochella Jones will guide you through it all. Join us for the 'Food Label 101' workshop and shop with confidence!
This virtual event will be conducted on Zoom:
Zoom ID: 918 8838 8357 Password: brainfood |
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SRS Spring Dates 2024/SRS Fechas Primavera 2024 Dimitri Building, Northern Essex Community College 45 Franklin Street, Lawrence MA
Please come join us during these dates! Por favor, únete a nosotros durante estas fechas!
March 9th | 9 De Marzo
April 6th | 6 De Abril |
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Especially For Me - Evening Event at Discovery Museum Saturday, March 23, 2024 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 177 Main Street (Route 27)
Acton, MA 01720
Join us for this special free evening for children and adults who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired, or DeafBlind and their caregivers. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in our accessible and universally designed Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods while exploring interactive exhibits and participating in hands-on activities.
The Museum will be closed to the general public for this event. ASL Interpreters will be available. Dinner, including a gluten-free option, will be provided.
Advance registration is required. Registration link will be released soon: https://www.discoveryacton.org/visit/ especially-me |
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Goal Getters 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 12 PM DEAF, Inc. Watertown Office 50 Hunt Street, Watertown, MA
Lace-up your sneakers for a day filled with community spirit and movement!
Participants can look forward to an enjoyable experience, whether walking or running, alongside fellow community members. Everyone will receive DEAF, Inc. souvenirs as a token of participation, and refreshments will be provided to keep you energized.
The event goes beyond the 5K with face painting, vendors, and activities, promising a day of fun and engagement.
Register today at bit.ly/5KGoalGetters!
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2024 American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA) Conference May 29 - June 1, 2024 Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center 100 CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303
Join us for the in-person 2024 ADARA Conference on May 29 to June 1, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. This conference is an excellent opportunity to gain new information, share your experiences, and hone your professional skills.
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Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) Workshop May 29, 2024 Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center 100 CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303
This workshop will teach attendees a structured way to assess threats using the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG). The model has many similarities to models used by federal law enforcement. While the CSTAG model is designed for schools, there are many applications of the model in private agencies.
This training is being offered as part of the ADARA conference which is being held May 29th - June 1st, 2024. You are able to register for this in depth training without attending the full ADARA
conference.
Click here for the details.
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HLAA 2024 Convention, Resort-Style! Phoenix, Arizona | June 26 - 29, 2024
Join us in Phoenix for our first resort-style HLAA 2024 Convention at the beautiful Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass. Whether it’s your first convention or the latest of many, you are sure to learn, grow, discover
new technology and connect with hundreds of new and old friends.
Be inspired by General Session keynote speaker Shanna Adamic.
Explore The Emotional Side of Hearing Loss at our Research Symposium. Enjoy the Exhibit Hall, educational workshops, product demos and social events: "Welcome Back Bash" "Celebrate! Awards gala honoring hearing heroes" Discover amenities inspired by the rich culture of the indigenous Gila River Indian Community, which owns this unique resort.
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Cape Cod Deaf Expo
August 23 - 28, 2024 The Emerald Resort Conference Center 35 Scudder Avenue, Hyannis, MA 02601
Mark your calendars for a fun week of events in Cape Cod this August! The Cape Cod Deaf Expo will be on August 23, and will have a week of events following the expo.
Get your hotel and travel plans figured out, as August will be an opportunity to socialize, shop, and enjoy each other's company. |
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COVID-19 Emergency Update |
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See video for an important COVID-19 update.
To read the article in full, click this link.
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IRS Video Tax Tips: Estimated Tax Payments |
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Financial Wellness is how to reflect on our financial health and take proactive steps towards achieving financial stability. We are highlighting a variety of government financial assistance programs that can serve as lifelines during challenging times.
Unemployment Benefits
Losing a job can be a challenging experience. Unemployment benefit programs
provide a financial safety net by helping individuals and their families meet basic needs during a job search.
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) program provides temporary financial
assistance to eligible individuals who are unemployed through no fault of their
own.
American Job Centers offer a range of free services to job seekers including
training, career planning, and connections to job openings and local hiring
events.
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is another
option for unemployed or underemployed households. TANF provides grant
funds to states to provide families with financial assistance and support
services.
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FCC Grants Conditional IP CTS Certification for Global Caption, Inc. and Nagish, Inc. |
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On January 4, 2024, the FCC released two Orders granting applications filed by Global Caption, Inc. and Nagish, Inc., respectively, for certification as providers of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS).
To read the statement in full, click this link. |
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MOD Commissions on Disability info |
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MOD, known as Massachusetts Office on Disability provides information and guidance to help local Commissions on Disability (CODs) get started, understand their role and responsibilities, and reach their goals.
Our new Commissions on Disability webpage includes valuable information for people looking to contact their local COD, start a new COD, or further develop an existing COD in their community. |
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Apply for an iPhone 13 from MassEDP |
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The Massachusetts Equipment Distribution Program (MassEDP) is now offering free iPhone 13s to eligible applicants. The iPhones come pre-programmed with applications based on the applicant’s disability. Applicants must live in Massachusetts, have a permanent disability that affects the use of a phone, and have access to a land line or cellular data service. MassEDP does not provide the cellular data plan.
For information and to apply, contact MassEDP at 1-800-300-5658. |
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Weatherization Assistance Program |
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COVID-19 and Flu Information |
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Vaccinations: What You Need to Know |
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Learn fast facts about the COVID vaccine!
To schedule an appointment, go to mass.gov/CovidVaccine |
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COVID-19 Tests and Treatment |
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Click the flyer above to learn more about how to get free COVID-19 tests |
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Click the flyer above to learn more about how to get a Telehealth appointment and treatment
for COVID-19 |
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MassHealth Redetermination |
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Take this opportunity to support DEAF, Inc. with a voluntary donation!
Any amount helps us! Proceeds will be used to expand our services and advocacy for our community.
Your donation will be confidential. You will not be denied services if you choose not to donate. |
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DEAF, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency funded through government contracts, private funding and donations. This newsletter developed with support from: MA Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, City of Boston’s Office of Jobs and Community Development Block Grant, Executive Office of Elder Affairs, City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission, Cummings Foundation Grant and United Way Massachusetts Bay/Merrimack Valley (in the Greater Attleboro/Taunton Region), Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Coastline Elder Services, Inc., Federal Administration for Community Living, HRiA - MA COVID-19 Community Grants, USCIS Innovations in Citizenship Grant, Massachusetts Service Alliance, HealthCare for All, MassHealth, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission – Title VII Part B, Liberty Mutual, Sanofi Genzyme, Boston Evening Clinic, Bushrod Campbell, Association for the Relief of Aged Women of New Bedford |
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