UPLIFTING OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 45 YEARS

Dedicated to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Late-Deafened Lives in Massachusetts.

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UPLIFTING OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 45 YEARS

Dedicated to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Late-Deafened Lives in Massachusetts.

Serving Massachusetts regions

Boston

Hyannis

Lawrence

New Bedford

Salem

A magenta background with a magenta and yellow strip that reads, “NEW ASL Tutoring”. Below is a pic of a black woman with glass and cream color shirt signing “one on one" towards a mac laptop in an office space with deep pink letters hovering over her that read, "Q, Z, E" in English and ASL.
A magenta background with a magenta and yellow strip that reads, “NEW ASL Tutoring”. Below is a pic of a black woman with glass and cream color shirt signing “one on one" towards a mac laptop in an office space with deep pink letters hovering over her that read, "Q, Z, E" in English and ASL.

Introducing ASL Tutoring

DEAF, Inc. now offers paid virtual tutoring sessions for anyone who wants to improve their ASL skills through one-on-one consultation.

Available Categories (with at least 30 topics you can select and customize to meet your goals and needs):

  1. ASL Numbers & ASL fingerspelling
  2. ASL Comprehension, ASL conversation, and English to ASL Translation
  3. Depicting Verb (Classifiers)
  4. Workplace
  5. Scheduling
  6. Residence & Communities and My Place
  7. Fun Times
Sign up for a tutoring session today!
Header on top right has a white DEAF, Inc logo with blue text. Blue background with dark pink banner with white text announcing “Spring 2025 Semester Schedule.” The next line reads “via Zoom” with a black logo of Zoom. Below is a blue banner in the dark pink banner with white text reads: Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm EST April 16 – June 18: ASL 2 Units 5-7 Thursdays 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm EST April 17 – June 19: ASL 1 Units 1, 3, & 4 Another pink banner with white texting reads “Learn more about our ASL Program:” Then a blue banner in the pink banner in white lettering reads: www.deafincma.org/asl asl@deafincma.org (617) 505-4823 On the left top corner has a photo of a smiling young woman with light brown skin, curly hair and glasses, wearing a denim shirt, sitting in an indoor setting and signing a letter "F" with her right hand. Below the picture in dark pink background in white text reads: “Registration NOW OPEN!” Below is an image of a QR code and Deadline: April 15, 2025 underneath is a link in white text: https://bit.ly/4bmZfdL. On the bottom left there is a pink banner with white text that reads “The semester runs for 10 weeks and the classes meet once a week from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm EST on Zoom.”

ASL Spring 2025
Semester Schedule

The semester runs for 10 weeks & the classes meet once a week from 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST on Zoom.

Deadline for registration for the ASL
classes is April 15, 2025

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Header reads in bold black and pink text "THE 7 WONDERS OF ASL" underneath, April 12, 2025 8 am - 6 pm; a gold ribbon in the top right corner reads "EARLY BIRD SPECIAL" Join us for a transformative day of immersive ASL learning! With seven interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and expert guidance, you'll elevate your ASL skills and deepen your understanding of Deaf culture & performances by Jeremy Lee Stone & DEAFinitely, Inc TOPICS: ASL in Stem, Non manual markers, Protactile, Jeopardy, Translation and More! On the left side: General Admission: $150 | CEUs: $175 Final day for early bird rates: March 28 Register Now Picture of a QR code and the link: bit.ly/ASLEarlybird More information: ASL@deafincma.org On the right side: Breakfast and lunch included Watertown Middle School Free parking Picture of Jeremy Lee Stone, a light brown-skinned man with curly hair, wearing dark-rimmed glasses and a mustard long-sleeved buttoned shirt, signing “New York.” Below Jeremy Lee Stone’s picture reads: Special Guest: Jeremy Lee Stone At the bottom: logos of Roche Bros. and Eastern Bank and a white DEAF, Inc. logo with blue lettering on the bottom right corner.

ASL IMMERSION
The Seven Wonders of ASL

Join us for a transformative day of immersive ASL learning! Enjoy seven interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and expert guidance. You will elevate your ASL skills and deepen your understanding of Deaf culture.

Early Bird Registration ends March 28

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Register Now!

Events

Community events happen often both virtually and in-person. See what events are coming up!

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April 5, 2025: Lawrence Board Game Social

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April 5, 2025: Lawrence Board Game Social

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April 5, 2025: Lawrence Board Game Social

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April 5, 2025: Lawrence Board Game Social

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April 5, 2025: Watertown Board Game Social

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April 5, 2025: Watertown Board Game Social

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Apr 2025
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April 5, 2025: Watertown Board Game Social

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Apr 2025
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April 5, 2025: Watertown Board Game Social

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May 2025
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May 3, 2025: Salem Board Game Social

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03
May 2025
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May 3, 2025: Salem Board Game Social

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May 2025
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May 3, 2025: Salem Board Game Social

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May 2025
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May 3, 2025: Salem Board Game Social

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ACCESS, AWARENESS, AND ACHIEVEMENT

We love what we do

Founded in 1977, DEAF, Inc. is the only Massachusetts community-based, multi-service nonprofit run by and for Deaf (Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened) adults.

We offer educational programs; health literacy, access and support services; independent living programs, information and referrals; advocacy; and accessibility services in a Deaf-affirmative environment.

People come to DEAF, Inc. to develop skills, learn about the benefits and services available to them here and in the wider community to improve their health, develop their economic stability and personal independence in order to become fully participating members of the larger community through education, employment, and community and political involvement.

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Blue DEAF, Inc. banner with Todd and Nayo at Peabody’s Health & Wellness Expo at Northshore Mall on March 30th, the two are standing at the table with the DEAF, Inc. logo draped over it. The table has flyers, T-shirts and items introducing others to DEAF, Inc. You can see people in the background, advertising other organizations.
WORK WITH US

Join a team committed to making a difference!

DEAF, Inc. has full-time, part-time, and contractual opportunities for a wide variety of roles and responsibilities. We look forward to meeting you!

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Darian-a black deaf woman with short curly hair, glasses and silver earrings, wearing a turquoise blouse with a navy blue cardigan signing “continues” with a light grey background.

45 Years Going Strong!

Since 1977, we have been committed to creating inclusive environments with our diversity lens always at the forefront. We want to grow our services locally and throughout the state. Your support of our programs would help with training, workshops, and much more for our consumers.

Thank you in advance for your generous donation!

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Our Thanks to Sponsors

Your support makes our work at DEAF, Inc. possible. Thank you!