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Serving Massachusetts regions
Boston
Hyannis
Lawrence
New Bedford
Salem
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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):
- ASL Numbers & ASL fingerspelling
- ASL Comprehension, ASL conversation, and English to ASL Translation
- Depicting Verb (Classifiers)
- Workplace
- Scheduling
- Residence & Communities and My Place
- Fun Times
Events
Community events happen often both virtually and in-person. See what events are coming up!
ASL 2024 Fall Semester Registration
Jump start your ASL acquisition today with our most recent semester of ASL Classes.
For Limited Time: ASL 2024 Summer Classes for Children (Age 9-12)
Is your child 9-12 years old and wants to learn ASL? We have the perfect opportunity for them!
Our virtual ASL 1 class is taught by Syd Ahmed, a Deaf instructor with experience teaching children. The class runs from July 10th to the 31st. Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM EST. Registration ends on July 2nd.
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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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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Our Newsletter, Straight To Your Inbox!
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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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!
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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!
Our Thanks to Sponsors
Your support makes our work at DEAF, Inc. possible. Thank you!