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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.

September 2025
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9:30 AM
Shared Reading Saturday
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1:30 PM
Especially for Me Inclusive Afternoon
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6:30 PM
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
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7:00 PM
The Power of "AND" in Deaf Education
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Apple Picking
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Early Intervention to Preschool Transition Workshop
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Deaf and hard of Hearing Experiences in Healthcare Summit
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9:30 AM
Shared Reading Saturday
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High School to College Transition Workshop
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*Community and non-sponsored Massachusetts Hands & Voices events do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Hands & Voices.

  • Shared Reading Saturday
    Shared Reading Saturday
    Sep 06, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    NECC, John Dimitry Building, 45 Franklin St, Lawrence, MA 01840, USA
    Sep 06, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    NECC, John Dimitry Building, 45 Franklin St, Lawrence, MA 01840, USA
    Gallaudet University Regional Center at NECC
  • ASL Critter Weekend: Wingmasters
    ASL Critter Weekend: Wingmasters
    Sep 06, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Boston Children's Museum, 308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA
    Sep 06, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Boston Children's Museum, 308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA
  • Especially for Me Inclusive Afternoon
    Especially for Me Inclusive Afternoon
    Sep 09, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Sep 09, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Discovery Museum
  • Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
    Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
    Sep 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom
    Sep 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom
    Federation for Children with Special Needs
  • The Power of "AND" in Deaf Education
    The Power of "AND" in Deaf Education
    Sep 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom
    Sep 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom
    Language and the Brain
  • Apple Picking
    Apple Picking
    Sep 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Sauchuck Farm, 53 Palmer Rd, Plympton, MA 02367, USA
    Sep 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Sauchuck Farm, 53 Palmer Rd, Plympton, MA 02367, USA
    This year we are excited to bring you TWO apple picking family outreach events! Families with DHH children are invited to register for ONE of the following apple picking opportunities
  • Especially for Me Autism-Friendly Evening
    Especially for Me Autism-Friendly Evening
    Sep 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Sep 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Discovery Museum
  • Early Intervention to Preschool Transition Workshop
    Early Intervention to Preschool Transition Workshop
    Sep 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Weston Community Center, 20 Alphabet Ln, Weston, MA 02493, USA
    Sep 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Weston Community Center, 20 Alphabet Ln, Weston, MA 02493, USA
    To register for this workshop, please email DHHPOutreach@childrens.harvard.edu. Please include if you will need childcare and the age(s) of the child(ren).
  • Deaf and hard of Hearing Experiences in Healthcare Summit
    Deaf and hard of Hearing Experiences in Healthcare Summit
    Oct 03, 2025, 12:00 AM – 12:05 AM
    Virtual
    Oct 03, 2025, 12:00 AM – 12:05 AM
    Virtual
  • Shared Reading Saturday
    Shared Reading Saturday
    Oct 04, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    NECC, John Dimitry Building, 45 Franklin St, Lawrence, MA 01840, USA
    Oct 04, 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 for Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind
    Especially for Me Evening for Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind
    Oct 04, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Oct 04, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, USA
    Discovery Museum
  • High School to College Transition Workshop
    High School to College Transition Workshop
    Oct 08, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Virtual
    Oct 08, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Virtual
    For deaf and hard of hearing students interested in attending college in the near future
  • Cultural Connections Classes
    Cultural Connections Classes
    Multiple Dates
    Oct 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – Nov 11, 2025, 8:30 PM
    Virtual
    Oct 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – Nov 11, 2025, 8:30 PM
    Virtual
  • Apple Picking
    Apple Picking
    Oct 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Shelburne Farm, 106 W Acton Rd, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    Oct 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Shelburne Farm, 106 W Acton Rd, Stow, MA 01775, USA
    This year we are excited to bring you TWO apple picking family outreach events! Families with DHH children are invited to register for ONE of the following apple picking opportunities
  • 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
  • Guide to Providing Services (GPS) Conference
    Guide to Providing Services (GPS) Conference
    Nov 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    The Learning Center for the Deaf, 848 Central St, Framingham, MA 01701, USA
    Nov 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    The Learning Center for the Deaf, 848 Central St, Framingham, MA 01701, USA
    The Learning Center for the Deaf
  • 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

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

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