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Community Events

Looking to get involved or connect with others in the d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing community? This page highlights upcoming events from partner organizations and community groups across the state. While these are not hosted by Massachusetts Hands & Voices, we share them to help families, professionals, and allies stay connected, informed, and engaged. Be sure to check with the event host for full details and registration.

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Project Echo 6-Session Learning Collaborative
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7:00 PM
Cultural Connections Class
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6:00 PM
Dialogue with Dads
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Access and Support for Deaf People in Mental Health Settings - Massachusetts State Association of the Deaf
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Access and Support for Deaf People in Mental Health Settings - Massachusetts State Association of the Deaf
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Access and Support for Deaf People in Mental Health Settings - Massachusetts State Association of the Deaf
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Caregiver Circle - Resilience in the Everyday
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Cultural Connections Class
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Cultural Connections Class
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Dialogue with Dads
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Women Self-Defense Class in ASL
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*Community and non-sponsored Massachusetts Hands & Voices events do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Hands & Voices.

  • Project Echo 6-Session Learning Collaborative
    Project Echo 6-Session Learning Collaborative
    Multiple Dates
    Oct 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Virtual Event - See Flyer to Register
    Oct 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Virtual Event - See Flyer to Register
    It Takes a Village: provider Partnerships to Support d/Deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) Children and Their Families - an AAP ECHO program
  • Cultural Connections Class
    Cultural Connections Class
    Multiple Dates
    Oct 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Virtual
    Oct 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Virtual
  • Dialogue with Dads
    Dialogue with Dads
    Multiple Dates
    Oct 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Framingham, Framingham, MA, USA
    Oct 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Framingham, Framingham, MA, USA
  • Access and Support for Deaf People in Mental Health Settings - Massachusetts State Association of the Deaf
    Access and Support for Deaf People in Mental Health Settings - Massachusetts State Association of the Deaf
    Oct 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – Oct 26, 2025, 12:00 PM
    Wellsworth Hotel, 14 Mechanic St, Southbridge, MA 01550, USA
    Oct 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – Oct 26, 2025, 12:00 PM
    Wellsworth Hotel, 14 Mechanic St, Southbridge, MA 01550, USA
    The event will take place on October 24, 25, and 26, 2025, at the Wellsworth Hotel in Southbridge, MA. The flyer lists mental health providers and interpreters as attendees. Registration costs $200 for breakfast and snacks, and $300 for a full meal plan, including lunch.
  • Especially for Me Sensory-Friendly Halloween
    Especially for Me Sensory-Friendly Halloween
    Oct 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Oct 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Discovery Museum
  • Caregiver Circle - Resilience in the Everyday
    Caregiver Circle - Resilience in the Everyday
    Oct 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Zoom
    Oct 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Zoom
  • Nov 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence St, Worcester, MA 01604, USA
    Nov 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence St, Worcester, MA 01604, USA
    Ages 11 and up
  • Shared Reading Saturday
    Shared Reading Saturday
    Nov 15, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    NECC, John Dimitry Building, 45 Franklin St, Lawrence, MA 01840, USA
    Nov 15, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    NECC, John Dimitry Building, 45 Franklin St, Lawrence, MA 01840, USA
    Gallaudet University Regional Center at NECC
  • Especially for Me Evening
    Especially for Me Evening
    Nov 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Nov 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Discovery Museum
  • Especially for Me Morning for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and KODA visitors
    Especially for Me Morning for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and KODA visitors
    Nov 17, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Nov 17, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Discovery Museum
  • Especially for Me Inclusive Afternoon
    Especially for Me Inclusive Afternoon
    Nov 18, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Nov 18, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Discovery Museum
  • HELLO Inclusive Storytime!
    HELLO Inclusive Storytime!
    Nov 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    New Bedford Main Library, 613 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
    Nov 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    New Bedford Main Library, 613 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
  • Caregiver Circle - Overcoming Bias
    Caregiver Circle - Overcoming Bias
    Dec 01, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Zoom
    Dec 01, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Zoom
  • Especially for Me Inclusive Afternoon
    Especially for Me Inclusive Afternoon
    Dec 02, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Dec 02, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Discovery Museum
  • Caregiver Circle - Deaf Identity
    Caregiver Circle - Deaf Identity
    Jan 05, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Zoom
    Jan 05, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Zoom

*Community and non-sponsored Massachusetts Hands & Voices events do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Hands & Voices.

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