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Deaf Social Groups
55+ Deaf Social Gathering Schedules at South Shore Plaza Food Court in Braintree 3rd Wednesday of each month | 10 am - 2 pm
August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18
Southeast - Cape Cod Deaf Social
Council on Aging (COA) 239 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 In the Cafe room, bring your lunch or take out orders.
After the social, we will take a walk at the canal path. For the summer only, the social will be at Buzzards Bay Park near the restroom and bike path.
No social in July Social dates: August 7, and September 4 |
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You Got Mail! Decoding Email Scams: Tips and Tricks for Staying Safe July 26, 2024 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM EST Zoom
Scams are everywhere, especially online and through emails. Do you know how to keep yourself protected?
Join us on Zoom for our workshop about how to protect yourself from email scams, presented in ASL by Advocate Ronald Bergenheim.
www.bit.ly/DEAFIncWellnessWorkshops Zoom ID: 918 8838 8357 Password: brainfood
English interpreters have been requested. For more information or to request accommodations, contact hello@deafincma.org or call (617)-505-4823.
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New England Homes for the Deaf's 20th Annual Golf Tournament Monday, July 29 | Start Time: 9am EST Beverly Golf & Tennis Club 134 McKay Street Beverly, MA 01915
New England Homes for the Deaf's 20th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, July 29 at Beverly Golf & Tennis Club.
Plenty of food, cash bar, raffle & silent auction
To register to play or to sponsor the tournament, please click this link
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Wellness Workshop: Maintain Your Health All Year Long: Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring July 31, 2024 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm EST Zoom
Presented by Dr. Carolyn Stern on July 31, from 12:30 - 1:30 PM EST, this workshop will teach you about how the seasons can affect you and make you sick. You can learn how to avoid seasonal sicknesses like a cold, fever, flu and more.
www.bit.ly/DEAFIncWellnessWorkshops Zoom ID: 918 8838 8357 Password: brainfood
English interpreters are provided. For more information or to request accommodations, contact hello@deafincma.org or call (617)-505-4823. |
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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.
RSVP at this link. Questions? Email info@masilc.com |
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Pool Program with Easterseals: Collaboration with DCR’s Universal Access Program August 2, 6, 13, 16, 2024| 11:15 am - 6:45 pm EST Bennett Field Pool 1260 Main St., Worcester, MA 01603
Age 13 and Above (Adults)
To register, call Patrick Remy at Easterseals Massachusetts, at (508) 751-6417 or email PRemy@eastersealsma.org
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Our Deaf Survivors Center: Cornhole Tournament August 3, 2024| 1:00 pm EST The School Yard 216 W. Boylston St, #400 West Boylston, MA 01583
Join us for a fun afternoon of cornhole! Prizes await the top three winners, so grab your friends and enjoy delicious food and drinks! We'll also have a bake sale and raffle.
• All skill levels are welcome to join in the excitement!
• Victory goes to the first team to reach 21 points.
• We'll use a double-elimination format, ensuring each team plays at least two games.
• The court setup will be perfect for casual play; please leave personal bags at home.
• Prizes await the first, second, and third-place teams.
Get your tickets at this link.
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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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Upcoming Silent Rhythms events for 2024
Salsa in the Park at Canal District Kendall:
Lessons starting at 6pm. Drive, Walk, Bike or take the T – Just a 5 minute walk from Kendall Square Red Line station, and a 10 minute walk from Green Line with direct connection to North Station. *Weather permitting*
Dancing on the Row at Assembly Row:
Friday August 9, 2024
Friday August 23, 2024
Friday September 6, 2024
Lessons starting at 6pm. *Weather permitting*
Check Silent Rhythms’ Facebook for the details! |
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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.
To register, go to https://www.newenglanddeaf.com/ |
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Deaf/Hard of Hearing Awareness Day at Fenway Save the Date August 25, 2024 | 1:00 pm EST Fenway Park 4 Jersey St Boston, MA 02215
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Awareness Day will be on August 25 at the Boston Red Sox vs. Arizona Dimondbacks game! The National Anthem will be performed in ASL, the pre-game ceremony will be at 1:00pm and the game will start at 1:35 pm.
$5 donated from every ticket will be split between MSAD and ODSC.
More information about tickets coming soon. |
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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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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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New England Deaf Day at Six Flags September 7, 2024 | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm EST
Six Flags New England Amusement Park 1623 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001
Deaf Day Six Flags is making a triumphant return! Go to the Central MA Deaf Night Out Facebook page to get more information! We hope to see you there! |
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Dingo Night September 28, 2024| 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm EST 775 John Quincy Adams Rd Taunton, MA 02780
SSDBL will be selling raffle tickets; $5 hand, $10 elbow, and $20 full length.
Admission is going to be $20 to enter Dingo Night!
Fundraising for the SSDBL New England Bowling Tournament 2025. |
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National White Cane Awareness Day October 15, 2024 | 10 am to 1 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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Our Deaf Survivors Center's 25th Anniversary: Hope, Healing, & Justice Gala October 19 | 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm EST 1 Patriot Place Foxborough, MA 02035
Click here to purchase tickets to the ODSC 25th Anniversary: Hope, Healing, & Justice Gala.
To learn more about the Gala, go to the ODSC website! |
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Worcester Deaf Club: SAVE THE DATES 2024
Arts & Craft Bazaar November 9, 2024 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EST Schwab Athletic Center The Learning Center School for the Deaf 848 Central St, Framingham, MA 01701
Admission will be FREE and interpreters will be provided!
A Christmas Party December 8 | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST American Legion Post 414 158 Boston Post Rd Sutton, MA 01590
Deaf Santa Claus is coming to town and interpreters will be provided! |
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Especially for Me - Special Evenings: Evening for Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind November 23, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST Discovery Museum 177 Main Street (Route 27) Acton, MA 01720
Visit when the museum is closed to public. Dinner (including gluten-free options) provided!
During these events, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding, ADA-compliant environment.
Pre-registration required at https://bit.ly/EFMatDiscovery
Email fun@discoveryacton.org with any questions. |
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Happy 50th Anniversary, SSI! |
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This year, the Social Security Administration celebrates 50 years of administering the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The SSI program provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits.
Visit the SSA blog to learn more about this milestone. |
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Deaf Cycling Group |
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A Facebook group for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened people who like Cycling. Hearing ASL users are welcome. Group meet-ups for rides and information sharing.
Click this link to join/learn more! |
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The pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) is a traffic control device that enhances pedestrian safety at midblock crossings and uncontrolled intersections on higher-speed roadways. It features a beacon head with two red lenses positioned above a single yellow lens.
This infographic explains how you can follow these lights appropriately for the safety of everyone. To learn more about this, check out this website. |
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ASL SPACE: TGWS (Thank God We're Sober) |
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All meetings are in Eastern Standard Time (EST) ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN (ANYONE IS WELCOME) SUNDAY 7pm to 8:15pm
RECOVERY DHARMA ID - 942 608 395 65; PW 009060 MONDAY 1pm to 2pm*
ALL RECOVERY MEETING ID 627 244 220; PW 010149 7pm to 8pm
DUAL RECOVERY ANONYMOUS ID 951 0728 5190; PW KL123 TUESDAY 7pm to 8pm
N.A. MEETING ID 188 837 193; PW 003465 THURSDAY 12pm to 1pm
AL-Anon/Discussion ID 597 893 497; PW 011461 7pm to 8pm All Recovery discussion MEETING - (OPEN) ID - 627 244 220; PW 010149 FRIDAY 1pm to 2pm* ALL RECOVERY MEETING- ID 627 244 220; PW 010149
* Time change
TGWS recongizes that there is not just one pathway to recovery. Our common purpose is to create a safe and supportive environment for all who wish to find freedom from addiction. Please be mindful of this recent update and share. Thank you. |
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Emergency Preparedness Videos |
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For more information on how you can prepare for an emergency, watch these ASL videos from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) available on YouTube.
You can also look at the Disaster Preparedness and the Deaf Community handbook in full. |
There are many important tips to keep ourselves safe if we find ourselves in the middle of a natural disaster.
To read more details and tips about natural disasters, go to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Hurricane Preparedness pages to learn more. |
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Need Support? Reach out to DeafLEAD |
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All of Us Data Shows the Power of Social Support to Prevent Depression |
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The Impact of Social Support on Mental Health
Having social connections helps people cope during hard times. But are some types of social support more beneficial for mental health than others? And who gains the most from it? These questions may reveal new ways to enhance mental health.
Researchers used data from the All of Us program to examine three types of social support during the COVID-19 pandemic:
- Emotional and informational support: Having someone to confide in.
- Positive social interaction: Enjoying time with others.
- Tangible support: Receiving practical help.
The study found that the more types of social support participants had, the lower their risk of depression. Those with all three types were six times less likely to be depressed than those with only tangible support.
To read more about the study, you can look at the All of Us website. |
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information |
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For more information on how this impacts you directly, consult your healthcare provider. |
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How to Identify Poison Ivy |
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Social Security Information |
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Social Security Video Connect |
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With Social Security Video Connect, you can meet with a Social Security representative for Medicare, benefit applications, overpayments, redeterminations, U.S. citizen no-change replacement Social Security cards, and U.S. citizen date of birth changes. To use this service, your clients need access to a Microsoft Teams compatible device (desktop, laptop, tablet, or smart phone with a web camera).
Your clients can request a video appointment by contacting their local Social Security office or calling 1-800-772-1213 between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
What do you need? Desktop, laptop, tablet, or smart phone. A device with a web camera.
Zoom? No, SSA uses Microsoft Teams.
How? Contact local Social Security office Or call 1-800-772-1213 (Between 8am - 7pm, Monday-Friday)
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Social Security Retirement Benefits |
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Disability Insurance Facts |
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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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Please contact the front desk at 617-505-4823 or frontdesk@deafincma.org. |
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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