The Decibels Foundation

My Child has Hearing Loss, Now What? - Webinar
2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | MA
The Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program is hosting a webinar with Dr. Michelle Hu (Mama Hu Hears), “My Child has Hearing Loss, Now What?” This webinar will be held on March 11th at 7PM. Registration is required. This webinar is focused on parents with children birth-three, but all are welcome.
Receiving a hearing loss diagnosis for your child can feel overwhelming, confusing, and isolating. This session is designed to meet parents exactly where they are, offering clarity, reassurance, and practical guidance for the early stages of the journey.

Led by pediatric audiologist and deaf adult Michelle Hu, this session blends professional expertise with lived experience. Michelle will share her personal story growing up as a DHH child, becoming an audiologist and being on both sides of the clinic. She will answer questions about what to expect after diagnosis, how to make sense of next steps, and how to support their child with confidence and care. Parents will leave feeling less alone, more informed, and better equipped to advocate for their child. This is a supportive, judgment-free space for questions, big feelings, and real-life concerns.

Board Game Social
2026-03-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Deaf, Inc – Salem, 35 Congress St, Suite 220, MA, 01970, United States
Come, socialize, play and have fun!

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

March 14, 2026, 12 PM – 4 PM EST, at DEAF, Inc. Office
35 Congress St, Suite 220
Salem, MA 01970

Enjoy a variety of fun games and bingo. Snacks and drinks provided

If any questions, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org.

Board Game Social
2026-03-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Deaf, Inc – New Bedford, 227 Union St., New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
Come, socialize, play and have fun!

NEW BEDFORD BOARD GAME SOCIAL – All welcome, join the fun!

March 21, 2026, 12 PM – 4 PM EST, at DEAF, Inc. Office
227 Union St, Mezzanine 2
New Bedford, MA 02740

Enjoy a variety of fun games and bingo. Snacks and drinks provided

If any questions, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org.

Discovery Museum Inclusive Evening
2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us with free admission during special hours for families and groups that would benefit from a limited capacity, sensory friendly visit. During these events, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding, ADA-compliant environment. Extra steps are also taken for the comfort of our visitors including a designated Take-A-Break Space.
All events are free, but pre-registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open 4 – 6 weeks prior to the event date. Please check our website to register.
Visit when the Museum is closed to the public. Dinner (including a gluten-free option) provided.

ASL Game Night at CCCBSD
2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 | The Children’s Center for Communication, 6 Echo Ave, Beverly, MA, United States
Mar 21, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
School-age kids, teens, and families
📍 The Children’s Center for Communication, 6 Echo Ave, Beverly, MA
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UNHSP Parent Forum
2026-03-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Worcester State University Student Center, 486 Chandler St, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
The Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program is hosting an event for parents with deaf and hard of hearing children. This is an opportunity for parents to meet and ask questions regarding services and learn from each other. This year the event will be held at Worcester State University on March 28th. The day will run from 9-4. An agenda and detailed information will be sent to registrants. The event is free; breakfast and lunch will be included. Childcare stipends will also be sent to families after the event.

Navigating the Path to ASL-Based Educational Services
2026-03-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Harvard University Science Center, 1 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA, United States
Harvard ASL Program presents a panel discussion night for parents of children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Join for an evening of conversation with parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children as they share their experiences navigating educational systems, advocating for language access, and making decisions about ASL and school.

Board Game Social
2026-04-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Deaf, Inc – Lawrence, 370 Merrimack St, Suite 205, Lawrence, MA, 01843, United States
Come, socialize, play and have fun!

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

April 4, 2026, 11 AM – 3 PM EST, at DEAF, Inc. Office
370 Merrimack St., Suite 205, Lawrence, MA 01843

Enjoy a variety of fun games and bingo.

If any questions, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org.

Discovery Museum Inclusive Afternoon
2026-04-07 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-05 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-02 13:30 - 16:30 | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us with free admission during special hours for families and groups that would benefit from a limited capacity, sensory friendly visit. During these events, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding, ADA-compliant environment. Extra steps are also taken for the comfort of our visitors including a designated Take-A-Break Space.
All events are free, but pre-registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open 4 – 6 weeks prior to the event date. Please check our website to register.
Visit while the Museum is open to the public, but we do not schedule any group visits to avoid crowding.

Acton Storytime
2026-04-08 09:30 - 10:30 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St, Acton, MA, United States
For our annual Make Waves with Decibels awareness week, we’re teaming up with local public libraries to bring your family storytimes featuring books that celebrate the Deaf and hard of hearing community!

No matter how you communicate, there’s a seat (and a story) for you. Come discover some new characters and adventures!

Lawrence Storytime
2026-04-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St, Lawrence, MA, 01841, United States

Dracut Storytime
2026-04-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Parker Memorial Library, 28 Arlington St, Dracut, MA, 01826, United States

Littleton Storytime
2026-04-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Reuben Hoar Library, 35 Shattuck St, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Deaf Athletes in Sports Foundation Hockey 3V3 Charity Tournament
2026-04-11 - 2026-04-12 | Loring Ice Arena, 165 Fountain Street, Framingham, MA, United States
Apr 11 – 12, 2026
All ages welcome
📍 Loring Ice Arena, 165 Fountain St, Framingham, MA
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Shared Reading Saturday
2026-04-11 09:30 - 12:30 | Northern Essex Community College, John R. Dimitry Building, 45 Franklin St., Lawrence, MA, United States
Apr 11, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Young children & families
📍 Northern Essex Community College, 45 Franklin St, Lawrence, MA
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Chelmsford Storytime
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States

Board Game Social
2026-04-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Deaf, Inc – Watertown, 50 Hunt St, Suite 200, Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Come, socialize, play and have fun!

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

April 11, 2026, 12 PM – 4 PM EST, at DEAF, Inc. Office
50 Hunt St., Suite 200, Watertown, MA 02472

Enjoy a variety of fun games and bingo.

If any questions, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org.

Discovery Museum Mask On, Play On!
2026-04-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us with free admission during special hours for families and groups that would benefit from a limited capacity, sensory friendly visit. During these events, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding, ADA-compliant environment. Extra steps are also taken for the comfort of our visitors including a designated Take-A-Break Space.
All events are free, but pre-registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open 4 – 6 weeks prior to the event date. Please check our website to register.
Any family or group who can benefit from a limited capacity, mask-required visit is welcome at this event.

CODA Showing – Cabot Theater
2026-04-14 17:30 - 19:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot St, Beverly, MA, United States
Apr 14, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Tweens, teens & adults
📍 The Cabot, 286 Cabot St, Beverly, MA
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The Learning Center's Signs of Spring Gala
2026-04-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA, 02035, United States
Apr 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Adults / formal event
📍 Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA
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Success Horizon Camp 2026 9th-12th grade
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Hulbert Outdoor Center, 2899 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT, 05045, United States
Is your D/HH child currently in 6th – 12th grade? Are they interested in learning about leadership skills and meeting other peers with hearing loss? This camp program is an excellent opportunity for them!

The program is coordinated by Katie McCarthy, MBA, and Charlotte Mullen, AuD, with Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. There are several seats open at this time for the Success Leadership Camp program for MS students (April 26-28) and the Success Horizon Camp program for HS students (April 24-26). We are accepting only up to 25 students per program so it may fill up quickly! Camp will take place in Fairlee, VT, at the Hulbert Outdoor Center. Families will be responsible for transportation.

The cost is $150 per child. Scholarships are available upon request. Generous funding was made possible through the Caroline Bass Fund and the Decibels Foundation.

E-mail me at katie.mccarthy@childrens.harvard.edu if your child is interested in attending! We will hold a virtual parent/caregiver meeting on Saturday, March 7, and send the registration packets upon confirmation of attendance.

Success Horizon Camp 2026 6th-8th grade
2026-04-26 - 2026-04-28 | Hulbert Outdoor Center, 2899 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT, 05045, United States

Board Game Social
2026-05-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Deaf, Inc – Salem, 35 Congress St, Suite 220, MA, 01970, United States
Come, socialize, play and have fun!

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

May 2, 2026, 12 PM – 4 PM EST, at DEAF, Inc. Office
35 Congress St, Suite 220
Salem, MA 01970

Enjoy a variety of fun games and bingo. Snacks and drinks provided

If any questions, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org.

Board Game Social
2026-05-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Deaf, Inc – New Bedford, 227 Union St., New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
Come, socialize, play and have fun!

NEW BEDFORD BOARD GAME SOCIAL – All welcome, join the fun!

May 9, 2026, 12 PM – 4 PM EST, at DEAF, Inc. Office
227 Union St, Mezzanine 2
New Bedford, MA 02740

Enjoy a variety of fun games and bingo. Snacks and drinks provided

If any questions, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org.

Board Game Social
2026-06-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Deaf, Inc – Lawrence, 370 Merrimack St, Suite 205, Lawrence, MA, 01843, United States
Come, socialize, play and have fun!

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

June 6, 2026, 11 AM – 3 PM EST, at DEAF, Inc. Office
370 Merrimack St., Suite 205, Lawrence, MA 01843

Enjoy a variety of fun games and bingo.

If any questions, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org.

Board Game Social
2026-06-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Deaf, Inc – Watertown, 50 Hunt St, Suite 200, Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Come, socialize, play and have fun!

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

June 13, 2026, 12 PM – 4 PM EST, at DEAF, Inc. Office
50 Hunt St., Suite 200, Watertown, MA 02472

Enjoy a variety of fun games and bingo.

If any questions, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org.

Family Ice Cream Social
2026-09-27 14:00 - 16:00 | NARA Park Pavilion, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Save the date!
The Decibels Foundation’s annual family ice cream social will be Sunday 9/27 2-4pm at the NARA Park Pavilion in Acton MA.
RSVP link coming soon
