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UID:3387-1757151000-1757161800@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Shared Reading Saturday
DESCRIPTION:The Gallaudet University Regional Center East is hosting a Shared Reading Saturday program on Saturday\, September 6 at the NECC satellite campus in Lawrence\, MA. They will read a book called\, “The Biggest Apple Ever!” by Steven Kroll. There will be free childcare\, activities\, and refreshments.  Each family goes home with a copy of the book and a DVD of the story. The event will be interpreted into ASL\, English and Spanish. For more information\, contact sharedreading@necc.mass.edu
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/shared-reading-saturday-2/
LOCATION:Northern Essex Community College\, John R. Dimitry Building\, 45 Franklin St.\, Lawrence\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Gaullaudet University Regional Center - East":MAILTO:gurc.necc@gallaudet.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025841
CREATED:20250821T192553Z
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UID:3393-1757169000-1757176200@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Critter Weekend at Boston Children's Museum (ASL Interpreted Program)
DESCRIPTION:ASL interpreted Critter Weekend Animal World Experience at the Boston Children’s Museum. There are 2 showtimes available on Saturday September 6 at 2:30pm\, and 3:30pm. \nMuseum general admission is required. Discounted admission may be available for d/Deaf visitors. Please contact Saki Iwamoto at iwamoto@bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/critter-weekend-at-boston-childrens-museum-asl-interpreted-program-2/
LOCATION:Boston Children’s Museum\, 308 Congress St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Saki Iwamoto":MAILTO:iwamoto@bostonchildrensmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025841
CREATED:20250520T184159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184159Z
UID:3207-1757424600-1757435400@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Museum Inclusive Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Come play and explore in the accessible and universally designed Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this special\, free afternoon for visitors who would benefit from a more sensory friendly atmosphere and a limited capacity experience. \nThis event is inclusive: the Museum is open to the public\, but does not schedule any group visits to avoid crowding. All events are free\, but pre-registration is required as space is limited.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/discovery-museum-inclusive-afternoon-5/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025841
CREATED:20250909T220733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T220752Z
UID:3424-1757529000-1757536200@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access\nRegister here – https://fcsn.org/event/br-understanding-the-iep-9-10-25/ \nProvides information about why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important\, how it is developed\, and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are included and measurable goals. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees from our workshop coordinator\, Kristin LaRose\, on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/basic-rights-understanding-the-iep/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025841
CREATED:20250909T221630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T221630Z
UID:3430-1758135600-1758139200@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:The Power of "AND" in Deaf Education
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location\n\n\nSep 17\, 2025\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nZoom \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to deaf education\, it’s not about either/or—it’s about the power of AND!  \nThis upcoming Zoom live event explores why embracing multiple approaches leads to stronger outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing learners. \nJoin Dr. Wyatte Hall as he debunks the myth that using more than one language is harmful. Attendees will discover how rich\, consistent\, and varied language input supports healthy brain development and academic success.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/the-power-of-and-in-deaf-education/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Educators and Professionals,Family Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Clerc Center at Gallaudet":MAILTO:clerc.center@gallaudet.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025841
CREATED:20250913T163209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T163209Z
UID:3463-1758303000-1758313800@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:“Inspired” – Documentary Screening & Community Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by MHBH and MeAD \nWatching the movie (Inspired)\, followed by a panel discussion. Interpreters and CART are available \nCome in person to the Resiliency Center. \nCan’t be present? Come via Zoom. \nQuestions? Need the  Zoom link/registration? Contact Sarah at Sarah.Roller@mainehealth.org \nParking is free; more information on the flyer.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/inspired-documentary-screening-community-discussion/
LOCATION:Maine Resiliency Center\, 184 Main St\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Maine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025841
CREATED:20250909T205615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T205615Z
UID:3403-1758362400-1758369600@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Apple Picking - Plympton MA
DESCRIPTION:This year Boston Children’s Hospital’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program is excited to bring TWO apple picking family outreach events! Families with DHH children are invited to register for ONE of the following apple picking opportunities: \nEvent #1: Sauchuck Farm – Plympton\, MA – Saturday\, September 20th\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm – ticket pickup & cider donuts\nThis event is great for our southern New England families and families with younger-age children\nAdmission includes apple-picking bag and orchard entry\, admission to corn maze/children’s activities and rides\, and cider donuts\n\nEvent #2: Shelburne Farm – Stow\, MA – Saturday\, October 18th\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm – ticket pickup & cider donuts\nThis event is great for families of all ages!\nAdmission includes apple-picking bag and orchard entry\, apple cider and cider donuts\, and one free pumpkin voucher\n\nTo register for one of these events\, please email DHHPOutreach@childrens.harvard.edu with the number of tickets needed for immediate family members\, as well as the ages of the children attending. Due to the popularity of these events\, it may be necessary to place families on a waiting list should we reach capacity. Confirmation emails will be sent to families in the order in which registration requests are received. *Please note\, we will be out of the office from 8/27 – 9/2 and will respond to emails when we return in the order in which they were received.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/apple-picking-plympton-ma/
LOCATION:Sauchuck Farm\, 53 Palmer Road\, Plympton\, MA\, 02367\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
ORGANIZER;CN="BCH Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program":MAILTO:DHHPOutreach@childrens.harvard.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025841
CREATED:20250918T184836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T184836Z
UID:3468-1758366000-1758380400@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Board Game Social
DESCRIPTION:Come\, socialize\, play and have fun!\n\n\n\nSEPTEMBER BOARD GAME SOCIAL – All welcome\, join the fun!\n\nSeptember 20\, 2025\, 11 AM – 3 PM EST\, at DEAF\, Inc. Office\n227 Union St.\, Mezzanine 2\, New Bedford\, MA 02740\n\nEnjoy a variety of fun games and bingo.\n\nIf any questions\, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org. Colorful dice on the bottom right corner.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/board-game-social/
LOCATION:Deaf\, Inc – New Bedford\, 227 Union St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Massachusetts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025841
CREATED:20250909T224817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T224817Z
UID:3450-1758567600-1758574800@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Book Tour: Articulate - A Deaf Memoir of Voice
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes Rachel Kolb—the first signing deaf Rhodes Scholar at Oxford\, recipient of a PhD in English literature from Emory University\, graduate of Stanford University\, and a recent junior fellow in the Society of Fellows at Harvard University—for a discussion of her debut memoir Articulate: A Deaf Memoir of Voice. She will be joined in conversation by Rachel Berman-Kobylarz—a Deaf educator and artist with over 16 years of experience teaching American Sign Language at the college level\, and Principal Lecturer and Curriculum Coordinator at Northeastern University. This event will feature American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. 
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/book-tour-articulate-a-deaf-memoir-of-voice/
LOCATION:Harvard Bookstore\, 1256 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025841
CREATED:20250909T225126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T225231Z
UID:3453-1758738600-1758749400@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: "Deaf Santa Claus" Theatrical Premiere
DESCRIPTION:Deaf Santa Claus\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, September 24\nTime: 6:30 PM (109 minutes)\nLocation: Cinema Salem\nScreen: Theater One\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the theatrical premiere of DEAF SANTA CLAUS with special guests Charles & Kari Graves in attendance! The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director Anthony Mowl. \nWith an uncanny resemblance to the icon himself\, Charles Graves chases his dream of becoming a professional Deaf Santa Claus. Filmmakers chronicle Charles and his family as he attends Santa school and enlists the support of others in an attempt to better provide for his loved ones. \nDirected by Ben Shelton and Anthony Mowl\, the film offers unique perspectives on navigating Deaf and hearing worlds in a story about family\, fatherhood\, and creating new traditions.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/film-screening-deaf-santa/
LOCATION:Cinema Salem\, One East India Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025841
CREATED:20250909T210228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T210228Z
UID:3411-1758880800-1758888000@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Transition Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program \nEarly Intervention to Preschool Transition Workshop at Weston Community Center – Friday\, September 26th\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00am – 12:00 pm\nChildcare\, if needed\, for children ages 1 – 5 will be provided by BCH staff on-site\nMassachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children’s Specialists will share how they can support your family through this transition with specific guidance around:\n\ntransitioning from family-centered to student-centered services\nnavigating the IEP evaluation and creation process\n\n\nEducational Audiologist\, Christine Macdonald\, will present about listening considerations\, classroom acoustics\, and hearing technology in the preschool setting\nRepresentation and information from various Massachusetts specialty education programs for caregivers to become educated on the various schooling options available to DHH children\n\nTo 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).
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/preschool-transition-workshop/
LOCATION:Weston Community Center\, 20 Alphabet Lane\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
ORGANIZER;CN="BCH Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program":MAILTO:DHHPOutreach@childrens.harvard.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025841
CREATED:20250909T221138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T221138Z
UID:3427-1758996000-1759010400@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Building Community Gala
DESCRIPTION:Building Community Gala \nHosted by Federation for Children with Special Needs\nSeptember 27\, 2025\n6 – 10 pm\nBoston Marriott Newton \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur 51st Anniversary Celebration will honor leadership that builds community. \n\nJoin us in celebrating the career & contributions of retiring Executive Director Pam Nourse.\nHear how the Federation continues to stand with families during challenging times.\nLift up new leaders who are building communities where everyone belongs.\nEnjoy dinner\, dancing\, storytelling\, and our silent auction.\nMake a meaningful difference for children\, youth and families.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/building-community-gala/
LOCATION:Boston Marriott Newton\, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue\, Newton\, MA\, 02466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025841
CREATED:20250909T204930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T204930Z
UID:3396-1759057200-1759064400@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Family Popsicle Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:From Massachusetts Hands & Voices: We’d love for our d/Deaf and hard of hearing families to join us for a free Family Popsicle Pop-Up! \nSunday\, September 28 \n11:00–1:00 at The Cove \nAuburndale\, MA \nCome connect with other families\, enjoy a sweet treat\, and spend time together in a welcoming community.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/family-popsicle-pop-up/
LOCATION:The Cove\, 104 W Pine St\, Auburndale\, MA\, 02466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Hands & Voices":MAILTO:chapter@masshv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T025841
CREATED:20250918T185529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T185529Z
UID:3472-1759257000-1759264200@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Sara Nović
DESCRIPTION:DEAF\, Inc. and the Watertown Free Public Library are thrilled to welcome award-winning\, NYT bestselling author\, translator\, and Deaf rights activist Sara Nović to the library for an author talk and book signing. \nASL and CART services will be provided. Books will be available for purchase from All She Wrote Books. \nSara is the author of the instant NYT Bestseller True Biz\, as well as the books Girl at War and America is Immigrants. She holds an MFA in fiction and literary translation from Columbia University\, and is an instructor of Deaf studies and creative writing. She lives in Philadelphia with her family.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/meet-the-author-sara-novic/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Massachusetts
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