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

UPLIFTING OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 45 YEARS

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

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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!

Thursday, August 27, 2026 11:00a - 1p.  Join us at Buzzards Pay Park! RSVP by Friday, August 21.
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Accessible walking trails, splash pad, restrooms onsite, free parking.  Games: Cornhole, Jumbo Jenga, Connect Four & More

Buzzards Bay Park, 90 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532  Rain date: Thursday, September 3rd.  To RSVP or request reasonable accommodations, contact Front Desk hello@deafincma.org  617-505-4823.  

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Events

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

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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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We distribute newsletters which contain events and resources that can benefit our community. Sign up and receive reminders to our events!

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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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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 Funders

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