Berkshire DHILS - Viability

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Warming & Cooling Centers Find cooling and warming centers across all Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire Counties in Massachusetts.

NEW RESOURCE!

Ni****ne Anonymous Meeting for the Deaf in ASL

A 12-Step Recovery Program of Mutual Support for those who want to stop smoking or live free of ni****ne in any more.

No cost!
Ongoing, join at anytime.
You only need to bring a desire to stop using ni****ne.

Mondays at 8pm Eastern time (5pm Pacific time)
Zoom = 896 8510 7977

Contact = 430-307-2518 (Christine J Sweeney)

The Department of Children and Families will host a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Foster Care Info Session on September 26, 2024 from 6-8pm on Zoom, in partnership with .

Please find the ASL version of this event flyer in the QR code or link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxOs9lC4mKY

At this session, attendees will be able to learn more about becoming Foster or Adoptive Parents for children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or are Children of Deaf Adults.

To RSVP, email [email protected]

New URL and QR code - please use this.

Buy your tickets at:

https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Deafhard8

Come and join us to support MSAD and ODSC!

If you have questions please contact Lori Siedman at [email protected]

APPLY NOW!!!

FUNDAMENTALS: Access and Support for Deaf People in Mental Health Settings

TRAINING TOPICS:
• Mental health experiences of diverse Deaf people
• Services through an intersectional lens
• Language deprivation
• QPR su***de prevention
• Columbia Su***de Severity Rating Scale
• Lived experience panel!

WHEN? November 8, 9, and 10, 2024
WHERE? Southbridge, MA
WHO? Mental health providers and interpreters
HOW MUCH? FREE!
CEUs will be offered.

APPLY NOW! https://forms.gle/dt8LP5zrbCdyYrGdA
Deadline = August 8, 2024

This training was made possible by TTI funding from SAMHSA and NASMHPD.
Questions? [email protected]

ASDAA is hosting 5th annual cookout on August 10th! The deadline to register is on Aug 3rd! Come and socialize with us!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mRNQIKYYNjM4vYpRX7OECQkiW-PQlu62/view?usp=drive_link

Here's an updated Therapist list, share and reach out if needed.

Therapists for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Directory_Nov_28_2023.pdf

Update - NAD COR/Proposed Priorities

Click here for more info- https://massdeaf.org/?p=80801

Update from NAD - Chicago

Click here for more info- https://massdeaf.org/?p=80794

Do you use a wheelchair for mobility and want to know if a location is accessible? Well, there is an App for that!
Roll Mobility available for download on Apple devices and Android

https://www.rollmobility.com/

As July begins, our team at wishes you a happy ! This month, we honor the diversity, history, achievements, challenges, and collective pride shared by people with disabilities, across all backgrounds.

Stay tuned for our special Coffee Chat vlog premiering this month featuring a conversation between 's own Commissioner Sotonwa and Disability Law Center Staff Attorney Alison Fondo, as they explore the many dynamics around disability laws and the cultural advancements being made for and by persons with disabilities in Massachusetts.

Shared on behalf of our partners:

Join the Wild Ivy Social Justice Network of Wildflower Alliance and the Disability Law Center Inc. July 18, 2-3:30 PM, for a webinar on Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communication access rights. Legal experts will explore how to advocate for yourself in an emergency and ask questions in a supportive learning environment. Alison Fondo, a Deaf attorney from , will be speaking about working with law enforcement and communication access rights in emergencies. ASL/CART will be available. Please refer to the flyer below for more information.

Register Now: http://tiny.cc/DHHAccess

As celebrates DeafBlind Awareness Week, our team recognizes the unique contributions, challenges, and strengths of the DeafBlind community members across Massachusetts and beyond.

We encourage you to revisit this interview with 's own Referral Specialist Lori Siedman. Lori's personal story as a DeafBlind community advocate is inspiring to say the least, and we're grateful she was able to share her journey in this interview, presented by our friends at Massachusetts Commission for the Blind.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O62Kh9-7op4

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/9BbcmT2ZW6A6EVkk/

General Meeting.

Information on time and location will be provided soon.

Flier has a bright Pink back ground with Dark Raspberry Font, Black Font, and the Date of the meeting is posted with a Purple/ Blueish color with white Font.

Next to the Agenda is a color orange picture of the calendar with a clock on it.

Flier says:
Western Massachusetts Association for the Deaf, Inc.
Presenting.
MEETING.
Sept 28th.
OUR AGENDA.
• MEET NEW MEMBERS
• NOMINATION TO BE AN OFFICER.
• LISTEN TO THE COMMUNITIES' FEEDBACK OR CONCERN.

Questions and Concerns.

Contact [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/qMKR4suLhPbZEC4V/

Brewery Flier!
Back ground is light Yellow with dark Yellow Font and Black Font
the middle have a spilled Beer from the Glass filled of Beer
Flier reads:
July 13th
Deaf Social Day Brewery
Come join us to the social at the Tree House Brewery.
129 Sturbridge RD Charlton, MA.
@ 12:00 PM Rain or Shine Event

This Thursday at 5:30 PM (EST), will be hosting its rescheduled Statewide Advisory Council Meeting on Zoom. Please register in advance for this meeting via the link below!

Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMucuipqjguGNfLizfoLlqYMx2_dpKGqx3J

https://fevo-enterprise.com/Deafhard8

[06-23-2024 PM] A Tornado Watch has been issued for central, western and northeastern Massachusetts until 8 PM this evening.

Any storms that develop this afternoon/evening will bring the risk of damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes. Make sure to have a way to receive warnings, especially if you've got any outdoor plans today.

Happy Juneteenth!
Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news of freedom - two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Juneteenth is a time for reflection, education, and celebration of African American culture and resilience. It reminds us of the ongoing struggle for equality and the importance of continuing to work towards a more just society.
To learn more about the significance of Juneteenth and its history, check out the National Museum of African American History and Culture's resource page. They offer in-depth information, historical context, and ways to commemorate this important day.

https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth

How do you plan to observe Juneteenth this year?

https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth

This Thursday at 5:30 PM (EST), will be hosting its Statewide Advisory Council Meeting on Zoom. Please register in advance for this meeting via the link below!

Register here: https://bit.ly/3z8hYur

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2024/06/18/911-system-down-across-massachusetts/

Please, be aware the 911 is down currently. Hopefully it will be back up soon.

911 System Down Across Massachusetts The 911 phone system in Massachusetts went down Tuesday afternoon, and officials advise residents to call precincts or go to a fire box in the meantime.