September 2023 Newsletter |
September 2023 Newsletter |
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Sammie loves taking care of her children, which include a teenager, 2 puppies, and 3 cats! Being outdoors, lounging in their backyard, hiking, and going to beaches are ways they love to spend time together. Outside of work, Sammie enjoys floral arrangement as her passion. She believes everyone should do what they love and what makes them happy. Keep in mind, it is ok to ask for help.
This September, find something that makes you passionate and enjoy your time with the people around you! |
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From the Executive Director |
From the Executive Director |
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Hello!
It was so great to see you all at our Farewell 215 event! We had so much fun reflecting on 46 years of DEAF, Inc. Much laughter and joyous tears were shared among the attendees.
Several individuals recounted fond memories of the former sections within the old building, which had been utilized and shared with another company in the past. |
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Others also shared memories of when MA RELAY was still around and we used to have TTYs!
I am grateful once again, for your varied participation in this event. To those who couldn't join us in person, your efforts to engage through visits, emails, or calls were truly appreciated. It reminds us here at DEAF,Inc. of the profound significance of DEAF, Inc. within the Massachusetts community and everywhere else.
Guess what! I want to let you know about another exciting event coming up. It will be our, “Hello 50 Open House!” This is an opportunity for you all to stop by our new office and get familiar with the area. We look forward to you stopping by on September 20th from 4pm to 7pm. The address is :
As always, thanks for loving DEAF, Inc and here is the information for you to donate. |
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Click here to watch in ASL |
Hello!
It was so great to see you all at our Farewell 215 event! We had so much fun reflecting on 46 years of DEAF, Inc. Much laughter and joyous tears were shared among the attendees.
Several individuals recounted fond memories of the former sections within the old building, which had been utilized and shared with another company in the past.
Others also shared memories of when MA RELAY was still around and we used to have TTYs!
I am grateful once again, for your varied participation in this event. To those who couldn't join us in person, your efforts to engage through visits, emails, or calls were truly appreciated. It reminds us here at DEAF,Inc. of the profound significance of DEAF, Inc. within the Massachusetts community and everywhere else.
Guess what! I want to let you know about another exciting event coming up. It will be our, “Hello 50 Open House!” This is an opportunity for you all to stop by our new office and get familiar with the area. We look forward to you stopping by on September 20th from 4pm to 7pm. The address is: 50 Hunt Street Suite 200, Watertown, MA.
As always, thanks for loving DEAF, Inc and here is the information for you to donate. |
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Thank you for coming our 215 Farewell Party! |
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DEAF, Inc. is touched to see many old and new faces at our Farewell 215 party on Wednesday, August 9!
We are truly grateful for the opportunity to reminisce about all the wonderful moments shared at 215 Brighton Avenue. We know that while the office building served our community very well for 45 years, our next chapter at 50 Hunt Street in Watertown will bring us more prosperity and expansion for our organization and our community!
Onwards and upwards!
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Join us for the grand opening of our new Watertown Office! |
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Hello 50!
Join us for a celebration of our new location and the start of a new chapter for DEAF, Inc. Limited availability, so do not miss out on appetizers and a chance to support this amazing organization. EST. 1977 and going strong, we can't wait to see you on September 20, 2023, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at 50 Hunt Street, Suite 200 in Watertown, MA.
Don't forget to RSVP!
RSVP for this event |
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Staff Appreciation Day |
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On Monday, DEAF, Inc. Board hosted Staff Appreciation Day to thank staff for their hard work and dedication. What a fun day with delicious food, games, kayaking and laughter! |
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DEAF, INC. EVENTS |
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ProTactile Workshop September 6, 7, and 8, 2023 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm EST
September 6 & 7 location: 50 Hunt Street, Suite 200, Watertown, MA
September 8: Holy Cross (Address TBA)
DeafBlind consumers and providers will learn about ProTactile language using those principle in working with DeafBlind: Copresence | 4 Hands | Mapping PAT - Prompt, Adopt, and Touch
Additionally, you will be doing some hands on activities to learn how to apply the principle working with DeafBlind people. |
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ProTactile workshop will be taught by 4 DeafBlind instructors:
Jonathan LeJeune - Massachusetts Lesley Silva–Kopec – New York Rhonda Voight-Campbell – New York Jason Herberea - Ohio
If you are interested in participating in this workshop, please RSVP through dbcan@deafinconline.org by August 25th.
For providers who RSVP for September 8, you will be paid for the training.
If you need a voice interpreter, please request your accommodations by August 25, 2023.
You will have a 90 minutes lunch break, so please bring your own lunch.
Touch you there! |
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Happy Plants, Healthy You with Jude Haverington September 7, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST 215 Brighton Ave, Allston
In this interactive workshop, we will cover the following:
• How plants support our mental and physical health
• How to care for houseplants and succulents • Propagation (creating new plants from stem cuttings)
Brown thumbs and green thumbs are welcome. All participants will receive TWO plants to take home plus giveaways! Limited seats available so register soon!
Reserve your seat |
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Why is Mental Health Important? September 15, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST
Explore the importance of mental health from 11 am to 1 pm EST at our workshop "Why is Mental Health Important?". Join us at the Thomas Crane Public Library in Quincy, MA, or from the comfort of your home via Zoom.
Hosted with Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) and North Suffolk Community Services (NSCS), we are advocating for mental health awareness and well-being. Let's make a difference together. |
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Happy Plants, Healthy You with Jude Haverington September 27, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST 50 Hunt Street, Suite 200, Watertown 02472
In this interactive workshop, we will cover the following:
• How plants support our mental and physical health
• How to care for houseplants and succulents • Propagation (creating new plants from stem cuttings)
Brown thumbs and green thumbs are welcome. All participants will receive TWO plants to take home plus giveaways! Limited seats available so register soon!
Reserve your seat |
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DeafBlind Community Access Network (DBCAN) |
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BASH HOUR
WHERE? Freedom Trail in Boston, MA 02108
WHEN? August 29, 2023 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Please look out for DBCAN’s announcement in your emails for the meeting point location. Freedom Trail in Boston is a 2.5 miles historical route! Come and enjoy the history!
Touch you there! |
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BASH HOUR
WHERE? Belkin Lookout Farm 89 Pleasant St, Natick, MA 01760
WHEN? September 20, 2023 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Happy Fall!!! Come enjoy apple picking with us!! They have picnic tables, food, drinks, and games for you to enjoy! Bring cash for any shopping or food/drinks and apple picking too!
Touch you there! |
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BASH HOUR
WHERE? Davis Farmland 145 Redstone Hill Rd, Sterling MA 01564
WHEN? October 21, 2023 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Come and enjoy the corn maze and other things! Bring cash in case for food and drinks!
Touch you there! |
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Support Groups for DeafBlind and Providers |
For anyone who needs an interpreter for any group meeting, please email Jonathan and/or Courtney at dbcan@deafinconline.org to request an interpreter at least 1‐2 weeks before the date. |
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DeafBlind Support Groups |
Held virtually every first Wednesday of each month. |
To enter zoom, please click here. |
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For August, we decided to put it on hold due to the outrageous traffic of the Summer Tunnel’s closure. A lot of us will be stuck in traffic sitting and sitting, so let’s wait till after Labor Day!
September 6, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST & 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST
October 4, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST & 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST
November 1, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST & 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST
December 6, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST & 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST |
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Provider Support Groups |
Held virtually every second Wednesday every two months. |
To enter zoom, please click here. |
August 8, 2023
6 pm - 7 pm EST |
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Advocacy, Resources, and Education Services |
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FALL 2023 ASL SEMESTER
Registration Closes September 5! |
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Click the flyer above to enlarge. |
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Click to watch the video |
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SUPPORT DEAF, Inc. |
Take this opportunity to support DEAF, Inc. with a voluntary donation!
Any amount helps us! The Proceeds will be used to expand our services and advocacy for our community.
Your dontation will be confidentail. You will not be denied services if you choose not to donate. |
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Any Questions? Feedback? |
Please contact the front desk at
617-505-4823 or frontdesk@deafinconline.org. |
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, 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, MA COVID-19 Community Grants, USCIS Innovations in Citizenship Grant, HealthCare for All, MassHealth, Association for the Relief of Aged Women of New Bedford |
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.png "Blue background. Header at top with DEAF, Inc. logo in white. Diagonal shapes in purple, green, and pink show various people in cheering poses. Yellow text reads “Happy Plants, Healthy You” with white text reading “with Jude Haverington”. Yellow oval shape below shows black text reading “Thursday, September 7, 2023, 5:30 pm - 8 pm”. White body text below reads “In this interactive workshop, we will cover the following: how plants support our mental and physical health, how to care for houseplants and succulents, propagation (creating new plants from stem cuttings), build your own little plant to take home!” A circular picture of Jude smiling in front of plants, wearing a tie-dye shirt. White text next to it reads “Jude is Deaf and owns The Silent Seed, a tropical plant shop in Newburyport, MA, where he cares for over 40,000 plants. Jude loves being surrounded by nature and plants daily and looks forward to sharing his passion with you.” Yellow oval shape with black text reads “Presented in ASL. Drinks and refreshments provided. What you need to bring: you, you, and yourself” Pink oval shape below it with white text reads “All participants will receive TWO plants to take home! Plus giveaways!” Yellow oval at bottom reads “Deadline to register: September 1” Yellow oval shape reads “www.linktr.ee/deafincma” Yellow text at bottom reads “Funded by Massachusetts COVID-19 Community Grants”. Green plants are surrounding the flyer in all corners.")
