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Community Newsletter January 2026 |
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2025 Holiday PartiesDEAF, Inc. consumers and staff celebrated the holidays in Watertown, Lawrence, New Bedford and Danvers (Salem). Games, food and gifts were enjoyed by all. ASL students from local colleges also participated. |
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Many of those in our community faced challenges and difficulties with SNAP food benefits due to the government shutdown. DEAF, Inc. staff gathered and provided information on food resources, including food bank locations in the Boston, Salem, Lawrence and New Bedford. Supporting people to understand the government shutdown, and how it affected SNAP food benefits. Without SNAP, local food banks were essential to provide food for people and their families. MCDHH Service Navigators were partners in this effort to make sure our communities had food. |
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Nicole Dergosits (Boston/Watertown), Devon Hostetler (Southeast/CapeCod) and Linda Marple (Northeast/Northshore) were recently promoted to Lead Regional Coordinators. They continue their work in their regions and support consumers and staff and are receiving additional advanced training. *Congratulations*
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What's Up Watertown? |
In 2026 our plans include
- MTBA training in Greater Boston area - Workshops such as: -- E-Bikes -- DTA Connect -- Navigating Public Housing Authorities -- and more
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Volunteer Spotlight |
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Aisha Quarles Intern - Watertown Office Framingham State University |
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Hello! My name is Aisha (pronounced Asia). I began my externship back in September 2025. Part of the requirement for my Deaf Studies. Before this, I had very little knowledge of what DEAF, Inc. did. Being here expanded my understanding of what the Deaf community needs and how I can help. I am very grateful for the experience and hope to continue helping the Deaf community in whatever way best supports them.
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DEAF, Inc.'s Education ClassesStart January 2026 |
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DEAF, Inc. Advocacy, Resources, and Education Services (ARES). Education Classes
➜ASL for Deaf ➜ASL for Hard of Hearing ➜English ➜Digital Literacy & Technology ➜Driver's Manual (wait list) ➜Money Management ➜US Citizenship
Register for classes here. Questions? Contact Education |
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DEAF, Inc. OFFICES CLOSED
From 12 noon on Tuesday December 23 Reopening on Monday January 5, 2026
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Image description: A dark blue background. At the top, DEAF, Inc. logo in white. The words December 2025 to the right. Image of a calendar of the month of December 2025 with white outlines and numbers. The dates Dec 15, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31 Jan 1, 2 have the word Closed in neon red. The date Dec 23 has image of a clock showing 12 noon and the word closed in neon red. Text: All DEAF, Inc. offices closed for Holiday Break |
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Salem
Image Description: This flyer is in dark maroon background with texts in white and colorful blocks and dices. On top border, five happy people celebrating with blue, pink, light blue, and green stripes and DEAF, Inc. logo in white. Board Game Social (circled). All welcome, join the fun! 11 AM - 3 PM EST at DEAF, Inc. Office 35 Congress St. Suite 220 Salem, MA 01970. Snacks & Drinks Provided. Enjoy a variety of fun games & Bingo. 2026 - January 17, March 14, May 2. If any questions, please call or email front desk at 6175054823 & hello@deafincma.org.
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New Bedford
Image Description: This flyer is in dark blue background with texts in white and colorful blocks and dices. On top border, five happy people celebrating with blue, pink, light blue, and green stripes and DEAF, Inc. logo in white. Board Game Social (circled). All welcome, join the fun!
11 am - 3 PM EST at DEAF, Inc. Office 227 Union St. Mezzanine 2 New Bedford, MA 02740. Snacks & Drinks Provided. Enjoy a variety of fun games & Bingo. 2026 - January 24, March 21, May 9. If any questions, please call or email front desk at 6175054823 & hello@deafincma.org. |
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Office Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026
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Image description:
Flyer has 2 parts: the left side has an image of the Martin Luther King, Jr. statue with him standing with his arms crossed at his chest with his left hand holding something. The statue is outside with blue skies and clouds in the background.
On the right side is a royal blue background with white text; top: DEAF, Inc. logo in white, below:
Holiday Closure We will be closed Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20. |
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Game Socials Return
February 2026 |
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We wish you to have a wonderful holiday with your family and friends. |
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SUPPORT DEAF, INC. |
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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STAY UP TO DATE WITH DEAF, Inc. |
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Follow us on our social media and website. |
www.deafincma.org |
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Any Questions? Feedback? |
Please contact the front desk at
617-505-4823 or hello@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, 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, Liberty Mutual, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission – Title VII Part B, Sanofi Genzyme, MA Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds, Rockland Trust, Point32Health |
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