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July 2024 
Agency Newsletter

Hello!


As we prepare for the fiscal new year ahead, we have some exciting news to share with you!


You will notice on our website, we have a new look. We wanted to update our current website where it is easier to navigate and find information about our agency and services.
DEAF, Inc. Executive Director, Darian Gambrell wears a dark purple shirt and black glasses signing the following sentence on a white backdrop behind her, "You will notice on our website, we have a new look!"

Click here to watch in ASL

We hope you will enjoy using our website and sharing with your network. We thank Ta-Da Studios, a Deaf-owned business, for making this possible.


The other news I wanted to share with all of you is that starting in July our ASL program will offer 1/1 tutoring sessions for those who are interested in receiving tutoring on specific topics. This is a great opportunity for interpreters, families, students, coworkers and more to take advantage of a 30 minute to 1 hour session to improve your skills.


I also want to take the time to thank you for coming to the Goal Getters 5k Walk/Run event. We had such a wonderful time learning how to be healthier and meeting new people. The weather was gorgeous so that was a special treat for us! Thanks again for showing up and spending the morning with us!


As always, thank you for keeping DEAF, Inc. in your heart.

AGENCY NEWS
Group photo from DEAF, Inc.'s Goal Getters 5K Walk/Run. Purple background. Yellow text reads "Thank You!". Goal Getters and DEAF, Inc. logo below it. Text reads "DEAF, Inc. extends our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made our Goal Getters 5k Walk/Run possible! We had a wonderful morning in the beautiful weather, and enjoyed our time together as a community." White box below shows sponsors who made this event possible.

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A white woman in a white moon design decorated shirt signing outdoors about her time during DEAF, Inc’s 5k walk, the caption below her reads, “So this is a cool way to encourage people to go out and walk,”. The red soft rectangle and a white triangle representing play icon is on center of the image.

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A round of applause!


Whew, what a hot day it was on June 1. Thank you all for coming out to our Goal Getters 5K Walk/Run! We are thrilled to share this awesome recap of our 5K, the vendor booths, and, of course, pictures and videos of the runners and walkers. If you attended, see if you can spot yourself. 


DEAF, Inc. extends our heartfelt gratitude to DEAF, Inc. staff, community members, sponsors, vendors, local law enforcement, and volunteers who made our Goal Getters 5K Walk/Run possible! We also had uploaded our pictures of the 5K to an album - check it out and see if you can find yourself!


Thank you again for attending our Goal Getters 5K Walk/Run! Hand waves to everyone for their great accomplishment!

Darian's Surprise Visit to Horace Mann
A group of seven people standing together and smiling. The background features a blue curtain and a large screen. The group includes individuals of varying ages and appearances. In the front row, there are four people: two young men, Darian wearing a pink top, and a young girl in a green shirt. In the back row, there are three people: a man in a white shirt, a woman in glasses and a hoodie, and another young man in a yellow shirt. Everyone appears to be in a joyful and cheerful mood.

On June 4, our Executive Director, Darian Gambrell, visited Horace Mann School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing to celebrate the high school seniors’ graduation. Darian shared life advice and available resources, including services DEAF, Inc. can provide to support their journey after high school, as the graduating seniors shared their future plans with her.

As a parting gift, they received DEAF, Inc. phone stands, which act as a continuing visual reminder that DEAF, Inc. will always be there to support them.

Congratulations Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Class of 2024!

JOB OPENINGS

DBCAN Provider (Signing)

DBCAN Provider (Spoken English)

ASL (American Sign Language) Instructor

EVENTS
A flyer for the DEAF, Inc. Summer Senior Social event hosted by the New Bedford staff. The event is for Deaf, DeafBlind, HOH, and Late-Deafened older adults and seniors. Two illustrated seniors relaxing on a beach, enjoying ice cream. Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 10 AM to 12 PM EST at the New Bedford Office, 888 Purchase St, Bay 1, New Bedford, MA 02740. Parking is $2/hr. For more info or accommodations, contact hello@deafincma.org or 617-505-4823.

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Summer Senior Social for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened Older Adults & Seniors

July 9, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

New Bedford Office
888 Purchase St, Bay 1
New Bedford MA, 02740


Hit the Beach at the New Bedford office for fun summer games. You can make your own ice cream sundae too!


For more information or to request accommodations, contact hello@deafincma.org or 617-505-4823.


(Garage & Street Parking available for $2/hr)
A flyer for ADA Day, celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, hosted by the City of Boston Disabilities Commission. The event is on July 17, 2024, from 12 noon to 2 pm at Boston City Hall Plaza. Join the fun, visit the resource fair, and enjoy music, food, and friends. ASL and CART services are requested, the venue is wheelchair accessible, and accommodations are available at no cost. For more info, contact disability@boston.gov or 617-635-3682.

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The City of Boston ADA Day

July 17, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Boston City Hall Plaza

1 City Hall Square

Boston, MA 02203


The City of Boston ADA Day is an annual event to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. DEAF, Inc. will be there! To learn more about the event, check out their webpage.


Activities include music, food, and a disability resource fair. Disability accommodations, interpretation, and translation services are available at no cost to you. Register to attend!


If you need any of these, please email disability@boston.gov or call 617-635-3682 
A flyer promotes the workshop "You Got Mail! Decoding Email Scams: Tips and Tricks for Staying Safe," hosted by DEAF Inc. It will be held on Zoom Friday, July 26, 2024, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm EST. Topics include identifying scam emails, preventing scams, and understanding their importance. Using the previous Zoom ID, the password is brainfood. Ronald Bergenheim presents the workshop in ASL, and has requested English interpreters. As an image, there is a hand showing different payment methods.

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You Got Mail! Decoding Email Scams: Tips and Tricks for Staying Safe

July 26, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST


How do you know if the email is a scam? Be more aware of how to prevent being scammed. Understand better on why it is important to avoid scam emails.


Click the link to join: www.bit.ly/DEAFIncWellnessWorkshops or enter zoom information below:


Zoom ID: 918 8838 8357

Password: brainfood


Presented in ASL with English interpretation provided.


For more information or to request accommodations, contact: hello@deafincma.org or call (617)-505-4823
A flyer for "Summer Social: Building Bridges Together!" event hosted by DEAF Inc.'s Hard of Hearing & Late-Deafened Committee. Date was originally scheduled for Friday, June 14th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm EST. The event is POSTPONED in red with the new date being Friday, August 9. Event is at the Beverly Farms Library, Beverly Conrad Room, 24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA 01915. Interpreters will be available, and CART has been requested. For more, contact hello@deafincma.org or call (617)-505-4823..

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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


The DEAF, Inc. Hard of Hearing & Late-Deafened Committee is postponing the Summer Social: Building Bridges Together to August 9!

Originally scheduled for this Friday, June 14 , we would love to have you join us at the ASL interpreted 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

We look forward to seeing you there!

DeafBlind Community
Access Network

DBCAN is seeking more

Co-Navigators/Providers!
At the very top is the DEAF, Inc. logo with the title, “WE ARE HIRING: DBCAN Provider (signing). There is a yellow box on the left with job requirements, two the right a dark blue box with job description, and a lighter blue box with benefits. Visit the link to learn more about the position and apply online at www.deafincma.org/jobs
Apply Now!
At the very top is the DEAF, Inc. logo with the title, “WE ARE HIRING: DBCAN Provider (spoken english). There is a yellow box on the left with job requirements, two the right a dark blue box with job description, and a lighter blue box with benefits. Visit the link to learn more about the position and apply online at www.deafincma.org/jobs / A blue background flyer with a strip of a darker blue at the center.
Apply Now!

Advocacy, Resources, and Education Services

Boston Pride
A group of four people are at an outdoor event booth representing DEAF, Inc. The booth is covered with a blue tablecloth featuring the DEAF, Inc. logo and the words "EST. 1977." The table displays various informational materials, promotional items, and a colorful prize wheel. The people are smiling.

Our Community Engagement Coordinator, Nayo, and three Advocates (Liz, Nicole, and Todd) attended Boston Pride on June 8. Over 600 people came to our booth. We enjoyed talking to everyone who came, connecting with the community, and sharing the resources and services we provide. Thank you to everyone who came!

Bristol County Celebration of Seniors event
The image shows two female Lead Advocates standing behind a booth for DEAF, Inc. Both are wearing navy blue polo shirts with the DEAF, Inc. logo. The booth has a blue tablecloth with the DEAF, Inc. logo. The table displays brochures, pens, notebooks, and other promotional items. A basket of small items is in the center. Behind them is a banner for Advanced Home Care. The setting is the Bristol County celebration of Seniors held at White's of Westport.

Tabatha and Devon, two of our Lead Advocates, attended the Bristol County Celebration of Seniors event at White's of Westport on June 14. They were there to join the celebration and learn about Bristol County’s seniors. They had a great time interacting with the seniors and other organizations and look forward to next year's celebration.

Prostate Cancer: You Want To Put Your Finger WHERE?


Presented By: Dr. Jason Rotoli
The image shows a split screen of a presentation. On the left side, a slide displays a humorous image of an elderly man wearing glasses and a hat, looking surprised. The slide reads, "You Want To Put Your Finger Where?!?" by Dr. Jason Rotoli from the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center. On the right side, is Dr. Rotoli, a bald man, in a beige room he is wearing a black polo shirt is mid-sign, likely explaining or presenting the slide content.
The image shows a split screen of a presentation. On the left side, a slide shows normal and cancerous cells using illustrations. It explains that normal cells grow normally, while cancer cells exhibit uncontrolled growth, variations in size and shape, larger nuclei, disorganized chromosomes, and form clusters without boundaries. The slide is titled "What Is Cancer (Look Like)?" On the right side, Dr. Rotoli, in a dark polo, is mid-sign likely explaining the slide content.
A Zoom screenshot of two men. On the top Dr. Rotoli is in a dark polo shirt, his hands clasped just below frame. Below him an elderly man wearing a hat and a striped shirt, The man is mid-sign. The two individuals appear to be engaged in a video call or presentation, with Dr. Rotoli possibly listening or responding to the elderly man's points.

We truly enjoyed having Dr. Jason Rotoli return for "Prostate Cancer: You Want To Put Your Finger WHERE?" on June 18 from 12:45 - 1:45 PM EST on Zoom. We learned so much about the anatomy of the prostate, prostate cancer, how to get tested, and how we can stay healthy by exercising, eating a good diet, and going to the doctor. Thank you so much for your presentation and answering our questions!


This event was made possible by Massachusetts COVID-19 Community Grants.

Care for Your Feelings


Presented By: ARES Advocate Liz Olson
A Zoom screenshot on the left is a screen that says "Who Do I Talk To?" with a list beneath. Three pictures of various hats and the DEAF, Inc. logo are in each corner. On the right are Zoom squares with Liz Olson in a dark blue polo and glasses; they're mid sign on the top, and an ASL interpreter dressed in black with pink glasses on the bottom.
A Zoom screenshot on the left is a screen that says “Helpful Tools” with a list beneath. Images of various things are on the screen. The DEAF, Inc. logo is in the lower right corner. On the right are Zoom squares with Liz Olson in a dark blue polo and glasses; and an ASL interpreter dressed in black, mid sign is on the bottom.
A Zoom screenshot on the left is a screen that says "Therapists/ Providers/ Agencies" with a list beneath. To the right is a picture of a clay person with the word welcome near it. The DEAF, Inc. logo is in the lower right corner. On the right are Zoom squares with Liz Olson in a dark blue polo and glasses on the top and an ASL interpreter dressed in black with pink glasses on the bottom.

We enjoyed having ARES Advocate Liz Olson present "Care for Your Feelings" on June 21 from 10 - 11 AM EST. We learned about the resources available for mental health support, and how to use them to support our self-care journey. Thank you so much for your presentation and answering questions from community members. We would also like to thank you all for attending.

North Shore Pride
In the background, there is a vibrant outdoor event with numerous people walking and mingling, colorful booths, and festive decorations, including rainbow balloons. The focal point is the DEAF, Inc. booth, prominently featuring a blue tablecloth with the DEAF, Inc. logo and "EST. 1977" in white text. Two representatives, a man and a woman, both in blue DEAF, Inc. shirts, are standing behind the table, smiling. The table displays informational brochures, pins, and other promotional materials
In the background, a lively outdoor festival is visible with various booths, attendees, and rainbow decorations. The focal point is the DEAF, Inc. booth, distinguished by a blue tablecloth with the DEAF, Inc. logo and "EST. 1977" in white text. Two representatives, a man and a woman, both in blue DEAF, Inc. shirts, are standing behind the table, smiling warmly. The table is neatly arranged with brochures, pins, and other informational materials for visitors.

DEAF, Inc. had a fantastic time at North Shore Pride on June 22! Thank you to everyone who came to our booth and celebrated with us!

ASL Program

REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON!
A dark blue flyer with magenta trim on the top right. The top of the flyer says, “ASL Classes I Summer Semester 2024” Below it continues on, “Classes available in both CASUAL and STANDARD paces. Casual classes would be most appropriate for students who are new to ASL and would benefit from activities that would provide an opportunity for practice and repetition. Standard classes are most appropriate for students with a general knowledge of ASL and would prefer an accelerated learning style. (In a light blue box, directly under a picture of people conversing and attached to a laptop showing people in a zoom call.) Most classes are offered virtually. Classes with an asterisk are presented in person.” Lower down in a pink strip the text reads, “CLASS SCHEDULE” followed by, “Registration will close at 5:00 pm (noon) EST on July 1st.” (in the two columns) “MONDAYS/WEDNESDAYS July 8 - August 7 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm ASL 1 (CASUAL) Units 1 & 3 Anna Lim ASL 2 (CASUAL) Units 4 & 5 Kathryn McBeth TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS July 9 - August 8 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm ASL 1 (STANDARD) Units 1, 3, & 4 Nancy Hickey ASL 2 (STANDARD) Units 5, 6, & 7 Kathryn McBeth ASL 1 (CASUAL) Units 1 & 3 Samie McDonald Enroll Now! www.deafincma.org/services/asl/classes” White QR code to left.

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DEAF, Inc. 2024 ASL Summer Semester

Registration Deadline: July 1st, 5pm EST


DEAF, Inc. ASL Classes have returned for the Summer 2024 semester! Check out our offerings and be sure to register before July 1st


Registration closes at 5 pm EST on July 1st, 2024.
Register Now!
A flyer for Virtual ASL 1 Class for Children (Ages 9-12), hosted by DEAF, Inc. Classes are every Wednesday from July 10-31, 2024, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm EST. Registration is at www.bit.ly/deafincaslforchildren, with a deadline of July 1, 2024. The cost is $180 for 4 sessions. The instructor is Syd Ahmed, a Deaf teacher's assistant from Jersey City, passionate about educating others. The flyer features colorful illustrations of children and includes a QR code for more information.

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DEAF, Inc. 2024 ASL for Children Classes

Registration Deadline: July 1st, 5pm EST


Want to introduce ASL to your kids? This is the perfect opportunity! DEAF, Inc. is launching ASL classes for Children! 


Registration closes at 5 pm EST on July 1st, 2024. Let's dive in to the world of ASL!
Register Now!

We Look Forward To Signing With You!
DEAF, Inc. Executive Director Darian Gambrell stands in front of a grey background wearing a light blue shirt and dark blue cardigan

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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.