The Decibels Foundation

Recreational Day
2025-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Weston Community Center, 20 Alphabet Lane, Weston, MA, 02493, United States
Is your deaf or hard of hearing child between ages 5-10? Following the Success Leadership Camp, the middle school campers will host a fun Recreational Day on Saturday, June 7 for children ages 5-10, at the Weston Community Center in Weston, MA on Saturday June 7, 1-3pm. D/HH middle school students who attended the Success Leadership Camp in Vermont in April will coordinate games for younger children such as Dragon Tail and Red Light & Green Light. They are very much looking forward to this day, and we hope you can join us! Siblings are welcome.
Free for D/HH children and their families. Snacks and refreshments provided.

New England Revolution D/HH Night
2025-06-14 19:30 - 22:30 | Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA, 02035, United States
Boston Children’s Hospital DHH Program will host their annual D/HH outing to the New England Revolution game on Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 pm!
The event is for families of D/HH children seen through Boston Children’s Hospital Audiology, Cochlear Implant Program, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, and/or through the Decibels Foundation. The tickets are made possible at no cost to families with gratitude to The Caroline Bass Fund and The Decibels Foundation.
The event will be ASL interpreted and is wheelchair accessible. If you would like to attend, e-mail dhhpoutreach@childrens.harvard.edu with a list of only your immediate family (please include names of each member) due to the limited number of tickets and your child(ren)’s T-shirt sizes.
BCH will confirm and set aside your tickets and T-shirts then send an e-mail with final details prior to the game.

Film Premiere - "Vital Signs"
2025-06-17 16:00 - 18:00 | 18 Chestnut St, Worcester, 18 Chestnut St, Worcester, MA, United States
‘Vital Signs’ Film Premiere & Panel: Advocating for Deaf Health Access

WHEN? June 17, 2025; 4:00pm – 6:00pm

WHERE? 18 Chestnut St, Worcester, MA
(Free Parking @ 1 Maple Place, Worcester, MA)

ACCESS? Presented in ASL; CART and voice interpreting provided

RSVP: Email melissa.anderson@umassmed.edu

Spectacle Island with DEAFinitely, Inc
2025-06-21 11:30 - 15:30 | MA
DEAFinitely UNITE invites families to join them for an exciting day of dance and art on Spectacle Island! Free ferry tickets and boxed lunches will be provided for families who register. Come experience a variety of hip hop dance forms and art accessible to all ages and abilities. To register, please visit the link below or scan the QR code in the flyer. When visiting the link, first click your communication preference, and then you will be directed to a more detailed registration page.
Register for DEAFinitely UNITE on Boston’s Spectacle Island
Any questions regarding this event should be directed to Jamie Robinson at deafinitelycrew@gmail.com.

Fisher Cats - Deaf Game Night
2025-06-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Delta Dental Stadium, 1 Line Dr, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Hey baseball fans! The New Hampshire Association of the Deaf invites you for a special outing to cheer on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats! Enjoy an unforgettable day filled with thrilling plays, delicious ballpark snacks, and great company. We’re thrilled to offer an exclusive discount on tickets for our community to enjoy America’s favorite pastime together. Don’t miss this chance to experience the excitement of a live baseball game while supporting the Fisher Cats! Gather your friends and family, and get ready for a day of fun, camaraderie, and the crack of the bat. Let’s make some noise and show our support!
June 21, 2025 6:30pm
1 Line Drive, Manchester NH 03101
Tickets $13.50+taxes/fees

Discovery Museum Inclusive Evening
2025-06-28 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join the Discovery Museum for this special free evening for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in our accessible and universally designed Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods while exploring interactive exhibits and participating in hands-on activities. Any family that can benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome at this event; a medical diagnosis is not required.
The Museum will be closed to the general public during the event. Dinner, including a gluten-free option, will be provided. Discovery Woods is closed for evening events in winter.
ASL interpretation may be available upon request; please indicate on the registration form if you would like interpretation at the event. All events are free, but pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Discovery Museum Nature Play Festival
2025-07-11 11:00 - 19:00 | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Have fun, explore, and learn outdoors and inside at Discovery Museum’s free Nature Play Festival! Gather with our community and local businesses to offer immersive nature-based activities throughout our campus including Invasive Plant Papermaking, Mud Kitchen, Bug Hunts, Log and Rock Flipping, and so much more.
Explore the inclusive, accessible, and giant Treehouse and Discovery Woods nature playscape, and take a guided Nature Walk on the conservation land that abuts the campus. The fun will continue indoors with STEM-based galleries and hands-on activities.
Sensory accommodations will include a Take-a-Break tent, an ASL interpreter onsite 11:30am to 3:00pm, and ASL yoga in the early afternoon. As always, there are noise-reducing headphones available to borrow in the lobby.
There will be food, music, and fun as we connect with nature and appreciate the wonderful planet we all call home. Free admission for all. Rain or shine.

College Application Workshop (virtual)
2025-07-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 | MA
Boston Children’s Hospital’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program is offering TWO virtual summer college application workshops facilitated by Harvard University undergraduate student and BCH intern, Carly Gelles. Carly has been involved with the DHH community for the past 6 years and is passionate about making the college application process clearer and less overwhelming. Her workshops will cover a variety of topics including: an overview of the college application process, how to write powerful college essays, how to showcase your extracurriculars while highlighting your unique voice and story, and more! The workshops will take place on Wednesday, July 16 from 7-8pm, and on Monday, August 4, from 6-7pm. To register and receive the zoom attendance link, please email DHHPOutreach@childrens.harvard.edu with your name and which session you would like to attend. Please be sure to include any additional questions you would like submitted to Carly in advance to be covered during the session. ASL interpretation will be provided.

North Shore Children's Museum Family Event
2025-07-18 16:00 - 18:00 | North Shore Children’s Museum, 10 Main St, Peabody, 01960, United States
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at Boston Children’s Hospital invites families of DHH children ages 1-8 to join on Friday, July 18th, from 4-6pm at North Shore Children’s Museum in Peabody for a family outreach event! Come and enjoy the air-conditioned museum and meet up with other families of DHH kids. Dinner will be provided after 75 minutes of exploration and play. This indoor space does have a maximum capacity of 50 people, so please make sure to RSVP for immediate family members only at your earliest convenience. Please email DHHPOutreach@children.harvard.edu and provide the number and ages of children attending and if there are any food allergies/dietary restrictions. ASL interpretation will be provided.

Out To Lunch Festival and Farmers' Market
2025-07-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main Street, Worcester, MA, United States
Out To Lunch Festival and Farmers’ Market
Join for an afternoon of live performances, local food trucks, and lots more at the 2025 Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market, presented by the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District, the City of Worcester, and generous sponsors!
The Market on Wednesday July 23 will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act in honor of Disability Pride Month.

Soccer Clinic for D/HH Youth
2025-07-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Fessenden School, 250 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
The New England Surf Soccer Club and Gallaudet University is hosting a soccer clinic for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youths ages 7 and up on July 25 from 9 am – 2 pm at the Fessenden School fields in Newton, MA. Please register if you are interested in signing your child up.

Spectacle Island Summer Outing
2025-08-09 10:00 - 13:30 | MA
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at Boston Children’s Hospital is hosting an annual family-centered summer outing to Spectacle Island on from 10:00 – 1:30 p.m. Free tickets will be on a first come, first serve basis, and only reserved for immediate family members. If you wish for grandparents or caregivers to join, please let us know. You may bring lunch or purchase food on the island. This is a great opportunity to meet families and have fun swimming, exploring, and playing games!
E-mail dhhpoutreach@childrens.harvard.edu directly if your family would like to attend.

Ask an Audiologist (Virtual)
2025-08-16 09:00 - 10:00 | MA
Join Alison Leschinski, ScD, and Kalie Buchman, AuD, for an in-person Ask an Audiologist coffee chat presented by Boston Children’s Hospital. Parents and caregivers of deaf and hard of hearing children of all ages are welcome. Bring your children and connect with audiologists about habilitation, language development, routine maintenance, and develop a support network with other families. This is a great opportunity to connect with audiologists and other families and discuss habilitation, language development, and routine maintenance.
If you would like to attend, e-mail kalie.buchman@childrens.harvard.edu to receive the link.

InclYOUsion Sports
2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Endicott Park, 57 Forest St, Danvers, MA, 01923, United States
Please join Boston Children’s Hospital’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program for a morning of outdoor sports for all ability levels with InclYOUsion Sports at Endicott Park in Danvers, MA! This event will take place from 10:00 – 12:00 on Saturday, August 23. Children ages 2-10 will cycle though sports stations facilitated by InclYOUsion Sports staff. Children older than 10 will participate in outdoor games facilitated by BCH staff. The event will conclude with a frozen treat and additional snacks and beverages will also be provided. Please email DHHPOutreach@childrens.harvard.edu with ages of children attending to register. ASL interpretation will be provided.

For more information about InclYOUsion Sports, please visit their website: www.inclyousionsports.com

Shared Reading Saturday
2025-09-06 09:30 - 12:30 | Northern Essex Community College, John R. Dimitry Building, 45 Franklin St., Lawrence, MA, United States
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

Critter Weekend at Boston Children's Museum (ASL Interpreted Program)
2025-09-06 14:30 - 16:30 | Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress St, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
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.
Museum general admission is required. Discounted admission may be available for d/Deaf visitors. Please contact Saki Iwamoto at iwamoto@bostonchildrensmuseum.org.

Discovery Museum Inclusive Afternoon
2025-09-09 13:30 - 16:30 | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
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.
This 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.

Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
2025-09-10 18:30 - 20:30 | MA
Host: MassPAC All-Access
Register here – https://fcsn.org/event/br-understanding-the-iep-9-10-25/
Provides 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.
All 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.

The Power of "AND" in Deaf Education
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
Time & Location

Sep 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Zoom

About the event

When it comes to deaf education, it’s not about either/or—it’s about the power of AND!
This upcoming Zoom live event explores why embracing multiple approaches leads to stronger outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing learners.
Join 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.

“Inspired” – Documentary Screening & Community Discussion
2025-09-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Maine Resiliency Center, 184 Main St, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
Hosted by MHBH and MeAD
Watching the movie (Inspired), followed by a panel discussion. Interpreters and CART are available
Come in person to the Resiliency Center.
Can’t be present? Come via Zoom.
Questions? Need the Zoom link/registration? Contact Sarah at Sarah.Roller@mainehealth.org
Parking is free; more information on the flyer.

Apple Picking - Plympton MA
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Sauchuck Farm, 53 Palmer Road, Plympton, MA, 02367, United States
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:
Event #1: Sauchuck Farm – Plympton, MA – Saturday, September 20th, 2025

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm – ticket pickup & cider donuts
This event is great for our southern New England families and families with younger-age children
Admission includes apple-picking bag and orchard entry, admission to corn maze/children’s activities and rides, and cider donuts

Event #2: Shelburne Farm – Stow, MA – Saturday, October 18th, 2025

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm – ticket pickup & cider donuts
This event is great for families of all ages!
Admission includes apple-picking bag and orchard entry, apple cider and cider donuts, and one free pumpkin voucher

To 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.

Board Game Social
2025-09-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Deaf, Inc – New Bedford, 227 Union St., New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
Come, socialize, play and have fun!

SEPTEMBER BOARD GAME SOCIAL – All welcome, join the fun!

September 20, 2025, 11 AM – 3 PM EST, at DEAF, Inc. Office
227 Union St., Mezzanine 2, New Bedford, MA 02740

Enjoy a variety of fun games and bingo.

If any questions, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org. Colorful dice on the bottom right corner.

Book Tour: Articulate - A Deaf Memoir of Voice
2025-09-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Harvard Bookstore, 1256 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
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.

Film Screening: "Deaf Santa Claus" Theatrical Premiere
2025-09-24 18:30 - 21:30 | Cinema Salem, One East India Square, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Deaf Santa Claus

Date: Wednesday, September 24
Time: 6:30 PM (109 minutes)
Location: Cinema Salem
Screen: Theater One

Join 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.
With 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.
Directed 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.

Preschool Transition Workshop
2025-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Weston Community Center, 20 Alphabet Lane, Weston, MA, 02493, United States
Hosted by Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
Early Intervention to Preschool Transition Workshop at Weston Community Center – Friday, September 26th, 2025

Time: 10:00am – 12:00 pm
Childcare, if needed, for children ages 1 – 5 will be provided by BCH staff on-site
Massachusetts 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:

transitioning from family-centered to student-centered services
navigating the IEP evaluation and creation process

Educational Audiologist, Christine Macdonald, will present about listening considerations, classroom acoustics, and hearing technology in the preschool setting
Representation and information from various Massachusetts specialty education programs for caregivers to become educated on the various schooling options available to DHH children

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).

Building Community Gala
2025-09-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Boston Marriott Newton, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA, 02466, United States
Building Community Gala
Hosted by Federation for Children with Special Needs
September 27, 2025
6 – 10 pm
Boston Marriott Newton

Our 51st Anniversary Celebration will honor leadership that builds community.

Join us in celebrating the career & contributions of retiring Executive Director Pam Nourse.
Hear how the Federation continues to stand with families during challenging times.
Lift up new leaders who are building communities where everyone belongs.
Enjoy dinner, dancing, storytelling, and our silent auction.
Make a meaningful difference for children, youth and families.

Family Popsicle Pop-Up
2025-09-28 11:00 - 13:00 | The Cove, 104 W Pine St, Auburndale, MA, 02466, United States
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!
Sunday, September 28
11:00–1:00 at The Cove
Auburndale, MA
Come connect with other families, enjoy a sweet treat, and spend time together in a welcoming community.
