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SUMMARY:Shared Reading Saturday
DESCRIPTION:The Gallaudet University Regional Center East is hosting a Shared Reading Saturday program on Saturday\, October 4 at the NECC satellite campus in Lawrence\, MA. 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-3/
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:20251004T170000
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SUMMARY:Discovery Museum Evening for Deaf\, Blind\, or DeafBlind
DESCRIPTION:Join the Discovery Museum for this special free evening for children and adults who are d/Deaf\, hard of hearing\, Blind\, Visually Impaired\, or DeafBlind and their caregivers. Enjoy a fun\, friendly experience in the accessible and universally designed Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods while exploring interactive exhibits and participating in hands-on activities. \nThe Museum will be closed to the general public for this event. ASL Interpreters will be available. Dinner\, including a gluten-free option\, will be provided. \nAll events are free\, but registration is required as space is limited.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/discovery-museum-evening-for-deaf-blind-or-deafblind-2/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T133000
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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-6/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T100859
CREATED:20250909T214849Z
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UID:3415-1759948200-1759955400@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:High School to College Transition Workshop
DESCRIPTION: The Family Education and Advocacy Team (FEAT) within the Boston Children’s Hospital Audiology & DHHP programs is pleased to offer their annual college transition workshop for deaf and hard of hearing students interested in attending college in the near future.\n\nHigh school juniors and seniors and their parents & caregivers are encouraged to attend.  The virtual workshop will be held on Wednesday\, October 8 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.  The flyer is attached in English and Spanish.\n\nInformation regarding housing and classroom accommodations\,  documentation for services\, scholarships\, and resources for D/HH students will be shared during the workshop.\n\nRegister with katie.mccarthy@childrens.harvard.edu and to get the Zoom link and time-ordered agenda prior to the meeting.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/high-school-to-college-transition-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
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:20251011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T100859
CREATED:20251009T153108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T153302Z
UID:3530-1760184000-1760198400@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Board Game Social
DESCRIPTION:Come\, socialize\, play and have fun!\n\n\n\nWATERTOWN BOARD GAME SOCIAL – All welcome\, join the fun!\n\nOctober 11\, 2025\, 12 PM – 4 PM EST\, at DEAF\, Inc. Office\n50 Hunt St.\, Suite 200\, Watertown\, MA 02472\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.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/board-game-social-5/
LOCATION:Deaf\, Inc – Watertown\, 50 Hunt St\, Suite 200\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Massachusetts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T203000
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CREATED:20250703T160900Z
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UID:3354-1760468400-1760473800@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Connections for Spanish-Speaking Families (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Cultural Connections classes for Fall 2025 will be offered virtually from October 14 through November 11 on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. These classes are ideal for Spanish-speaking families who are looking to learn American Sign Language for their 0-5 year old DHH child(ren). To register\, please email DHHPOutreach@childrens.harvard.edu.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/cultural-connections-for-spanish-speaking-families-virtual/
LOCATION:MA
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:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
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UID:3408-1760781600-1760788800@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Apple Picking - Stow 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-stow-ma/
LOCATION:Shelburne Farm\, 106 W. Acton Road\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, 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:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T100859
CREATED:20250703T161101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T161101Z
UID:3358-1761073200-1761078600@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Connections for Spanish-Speaking Families (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Cultural Connections classes for Fall 2025 will be offered virtually from October 14 through November 11 on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. These classes are ideal for Spanish-speaking families who are looking to learn American Sign Language for their 0-5 year old DHH child(ren). To register\, please email DHHPOutreach@childrens.harvard.edu.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/cultural-connections-for-spanish-speaking-families-virtual-2/
LOCATION:MA
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:20251024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T100859
CREATED:20251009T155226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T155226Z
UID:3548-1761325200-1761339600@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Bingo at Willie Ross School for the Deaf
DESCRIPTION:Please join Willie Ross School for the Deaf for a fun-filled Purse Bingo night on Friday\, October 24\, 2025 at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow\, MA! Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Games start at 6:00 p.m. \nThis fundraiser event will have 11 exciting rounds of Bingo with highly sought-after designer purses and bags! \n\n\nRegister here at \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/purse-bingo-fundraiser-4\n\n\n\nWillie Ross School for the Deaf is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; all proceeds will go towards their educational mission.\n\nPosted on behalf of Willie Ross School for the Deaf. Contact Joel Skelton with any questions at jskelton@wrsdeaf.org!
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/bingo-at-willie-ross-school-for-the-deaf/
LOCATION:Twin Hills Country Club\, 700 Wolf Swamp Road\, Longmeadow\, MA\, 01106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Massachusetts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T100859
CREATED:20251009T154546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T154737Z
UID:3544-1761593400-1761598800@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Circle (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Massachusetts Hands & Voices’ very first Virtual Caregiver Circle. \nMonday\, October 27 \n7:30- 9:00pm \nZoom \nASL Interpreters provided. \nCaregiver Circles are welcoming spaces where families raising children who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing can learn\, share\, and connect. This month is focused on everyday resilience—the small ways we adapt\, cope\, and find strength in daily life. \nRegistration
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/caregiver-circle-virtual/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Massachusetts
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Hands & Voices":MAILTO:chapter@masshv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T203000
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CREATED:20250703T161202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T161202Z
UID:3360-1761678000-1761683400@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Connections for Spanish-Speaking Families (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Cultural Connections classes for Fall 2025 will be offered virtually from October 14 through November 11 on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. These classes are ideal for Spanish-speaking families who are looking to learn American Sign Language for their 0-5 year old DHH child(ren). To register\, please email DHHPOutreach@childrens.harvard.edu.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/cultural-connections-for-spanish-speaking-families-virtual-3/
LOCATION:MA
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:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T100859
CREATED:20251009T153821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T153821Z
UID:3541-1761904800-1761912000@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Fun with Deaf\, Inc
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for Halloween?\nDressed up or not\, join for spooky fun games! \nFriday October 31\, 2025 10am-12pm \nDeaf\, Inc New Bedford \n227 Union St\, Mezzanine 2 \nNew Bedford\, MA 02740 \n \n 
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/halloween-fun-with-deaf-inc/
LOCATION:Deaf\, Inc – New Bedford\, 227 Union St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Massachusetts
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