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SUMMARY:Parent Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the Massachusetts Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program’s annual Parent Forum! Join on March 22nd at Framingham State University. Attend for all or part of the day. The event is free\, and childcare stipends are available. Register here: https://forms.gle/BMvwc7r5BEstQwyu9
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/parent-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Framingham State University\, 100 State Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program":MAILTO:sarah.stone@state.ma.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T133000
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UID:2846-1741095000-1741105800@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/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T170000
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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 pre-registration is required as space is limited.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/discovery-museum-evening-for-deaf-blind-or-deafblind/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T090000
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SUMMARY:Shared Reading Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join Rhode Island School for the Deaf and Gallaudet University Regional Center East for Shared Reading Saturday! \n\nLearn to read to your child in American Sign Language using the 15 Principles of Reading to Your Deaf Child\nArts & Crafts related to the book theme\nFood & Drinks provided for all attendees\nFamilies will leave with a FREE copy of the book\n\nThis month’s book is Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/shared-reading-saturday/
LOCATION:Rhode Island School for the Deaf\, 1 Corliss Park\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T110000
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UID:2926-1739876400-1739883600@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Hands & Voices Golf for Teens (RI)
DESCRIPTION:Hands & Voices invites d/Deaf and hard of hearing teens to play a round of golf and connect at Top Golf in Cranston\, RI\, on Tuesday\, February 18\, from 11 am – 1 pm.  RSVP by by filling out the registration form.  If you have any questions\, contact angels@rihandsandvoices.org.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/hands-voices-golf-for-teens-ri/
LOCATION:Top Golf\, 120 Sockanosset Cross Rd\, Cranston\, RI\, 02920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hands & Voices Rhode Island":MAILTO:angels@rihandsandvoices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T133000
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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 3 showtimes available on Saturday February 15 at 1:30pm\, 2:10pm\, and 2:50pm. \nMuseum general admission is required. Discounted admission may be available for Deaf visitors. Please contact Saki Iwamoto at iwamoto@bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/critter-weekend-at-boston-childrens-museum-asl-interpreted-program/
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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UID:1383-1736879400-1736884800@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Transitioning to High School (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Transitioning to High School: Support and Tips for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students and their Families\nTuesday January 14\, 2025\n6:30-8pm \nTopics include:\n– academic\, social\, and extracurricular differences between middle school and high school\n– helpful strategies to adjust to high school\n– preparations for family/student prior to the transition to high school \nEmail Susan at susan.gibbons@childrens.harvard.edu or Charlotte Mullen at charlotte.mullen@childrens.harvard.edu for the Zoom link. Captioning will be available.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/transitioning-to-high-school-virtual/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Gibbons":MAILTO:susan.gibbons@childrens.harvard.edu
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UID:1389-1736496000-1736528400@decibelsfoundation.org
SUMMARY:DEAFinitely Dance
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to sign and dance! Please join us on Saturday\, January 25 in the auditorium at Nevins Memorial Library as Boston Children’s Hospital welcomes DEAFinitely Dance for a performance and workshop for families and children of all ages. As a Boston based non-profit\, the youth and leadership of DEAFinitely represent multi-lingual\, cultural\, racial\, and socio-economic diversity. Through its Performance Crew\, Deaf Youth Council mentoring program\, and mental health initiatives\, DEAFinitely is changing perspectives and putting American Sign Language and Deaf culture in the forefront of diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and accessibility. \nEnjoy an uplifting and moving performance by the Performance Crew followed by an interactive workshop where children and families will receive dance instruction enhanced by incorporating ASL in to the movements. No prior dance experience is required\, just bring an open mind and comfortable dancing shoes. This event is ideal for children ages 5 – 18 but can still be enjoyed by all ages. Doors will open for the performance at 11:45\, and the performance will begin at 12:00. Lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the workshop\, around 12:45/1:00. \nPlease email DHHPOutreach@childrens.harvard.edu to register for the event. Please include the total number of attendees and ages of children.
URL:https://decibelsfoundation.org/event/deafinitely-dance/
LOCATION:DEAFinitely Dance\, Nevis Memorial Library 305 Broadway\, Methuen\, MA\, 01844\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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