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Board of Directors

DEAF, Inc. acknowledges retiring Board of Directors members Janice Hoffman, Kevin Nolan, Jr. and George Balsley, and wishes to thank them for their service. Janice served on the Board from 2004 and completed her term as Board President. Kevin Nolan, Jr. served since 2007 and was Vice President when he retired from the Board at the end of April. George Balsley, who served on the Board previously, came back to serve again in early 2006 and served as Clerk for part of his tenure. Tom Keydel, former Board Treasurer, succeeds Janice Hoffman as the new Board President, and Larry Stephen succeeds Kevin Nolan, Jr. as Vice President. We also welcome new Board members Charlotte Cathro (Treasurer), Stephanie Clark, Lu Traina and Karen Keefe, and thank our other Board members, Mike Gardener, Diana Goldfarb (Clerk), Kim Lapine, and Greg Munro.

Youth Services Now Available at DEAF, Inc.

Programs and services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth are now available at DEAF, Inc. Our Independent Living Program introduced the Youth Education Program, Youth Leadership and Transition Planning for Youth, and Project HOPE has been reaching out to Deaf youth offering health information workshops, exercise classes, and case management. Contact info@deafinconline.org for information about these exciting opportunities for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Senior Services Continue to Grow

Senior Independent Living Services, introduced at DEAF, Inc. in 2008, continues to grow. DEAF, Inc. visits area senior centers to educate staff and reach out to Deaf and Hard of Hearing seniors. For information on services available or to set up an appointment or presentation, contact dhils@deafinconline.org.

Vibrant Lifestyles for Seniors

With funding from the Tufts Health Care Foundation, Project HOPE has begun offering health and nutrition workshops, cooking classes and exercise classes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing seniors in the Greater Boston area, the North Shore (in collaboration with New England Home for the Deaf) and on the South Shore, in our New Bedford and Taunton offices. Response has been strong. For more information on health workshops, case management support, and exercise and walking groups for seniors, contact projecthope@deafinconline.org.

Thanks to Our Community of Support

DEAF, Inc. is a community-based, consumer-let 501(c)3 nonprofit. We depend on the support of the community to keep our Deaf-accessible services available to Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened people statewide. We sincerely appreciate donations made by individuals and wish to thank you for your commitment and support. We also sincerely appreciate the support of private, family and corporate foundations and businesses that help fund our independent living programs, health workshops and exercise classes, case management services, DeafBlind Provider services and accessibility services. Thanks to everyone who supported DEAF, Inc. services and events over the past two years: Allston/Brighton-Boston College Community Fund, The Boston Commission on Affairs of the Elderly, The Boston Evening Clinic, Bank of NY Mellon Charitable Giving Program and the Arthur F. Blanchard Trust, Boston Office of Jobs and Community Services, Boston Private Bank, Boston Public Health Commission, Bushrod H. Campbell and Adah F. Hall Charity Fund, Clipper Ship Foundation, Community Development Block Grant/EDIC, Genzyme Corporation, MAC AIDS Fund, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, McCarthy Family Foundation, Rantoul Foundation, Tufts Health Plan Foundation, and all the generous individuals, friends, and donors of DEAF, Inc. Special thanks to Michael Gardener, Esq. and the law firm of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.

DEAF, Inc. to Provide IL Services in 3 Out of 5 Regions

Last year, the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) reduced the number of regions served by Deaf and Hard of Hearing Independent Living Service (DHILS) providers from 10 regions down to 5 larger regions. The MCDHH selected DEAF, Inc. to provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing Independent Living Services for 3 of the 5 regions: the Northeast, Greater Boston, and Southeastern Massachusetts, including the Cape Cod and the Islands. DHIL services are now available to Deaf youth, ages 14 – 22, as well as adults and seniors. In addition to regular DHILS, DEAF, Inc. now offers youth leadership services (ages 14-22), and job readiness skills development for youth (ages 14-22), and emergency preparedness (ages 14 and up).

DEAF, Inc.’s ASL for First Responders Improves Health and Safety

In November, 2008, DEAF, Inc. launched a new training program for emergency medical technicians, hospital emergency room medical personnel, firefighters, police, and others who respond first to emergency calls and crises. “ASL for First Responders" introduces Hearing participants to Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened culture and provides basic ALS language development, focusing on medical and emergency vocabulary. By improving understanding and communication between emergency first responders and Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened people experiencing emergencies, we can improve the overall health and safety of the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened community. After its successful launch, the state recognized the importance of the training and awarded Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for any first responder who successfully completed the ASL for First Responders training. (All first responders are required to complete new CEUs in order to continue providing emergency response services.)

The “ASL for First Responders” curriculum was developed jointly by DEAF, Inc.’s Project HOPE and Adult Education program and is taught by trained Deaf instructors. For information on class schedule and availability, or to register for the next ASL for First Responders, email us at info@deafinconline.org.

ASL CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Classes

In collaboration with the Red Cross, DEAF, Inc. has developed and will offer Red Cross Certification training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automatic External Defibrillation (AED) and First Aid to members of the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened community. The course, which is offered in ASL with an ASL-based certification exam, was designed by DEAF, Inc.’s Project HOPE staff based on the CPR/AED/First Aid Certification training offered to Hearing members of the community by the Red Cross, is expected to be available to the community in late Fall 2010.

Now Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened adults (ages 18 and over) can become certified by learning how to save lives. The ASL CPR/AED/First Aid Certification training teaches how provide emergency resuscitation to someone experiencing a heart attack, what to do if someone is choking, how to treat emergencies like serious cuts and burns, and more. Prepare yourself and improve the safety and health of our community. Contact us at projecthope@deafinconline.org for information on CPR/AED/First Aid Certification training schedules and registration.

2^nd Annual Fall Fundraiser: A Celebration of Deaf Culture – A Success!

On October 19^th, 2009, members of the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened community came together to celebrate Deaf culture. Professor Harlan Lane, Deaf comedienne and rapper Antoinette “Vic” Crosta and DeafBlind comedian and storyteller Jagannath “JAG” Einhorn donated their time and talents by presenting and performing as part of the evening’s program. In addition to the lecture and performances, the event included a fund-raiser silent auction and raffle. We thank our sponsors, Sorenson Communications, Purple Communications and Sprint Relay for their support, and our friends for their support of DEAF, Inc.

In addition we thank local businesses:
Trader Joe’s
Starbucks
Redbones
Borders
Friendly’s
Target
British Beer Company
UNO Chicago Bar & Grill
Chipotle
Café Chew
College of the Holy Cross
Northeastern University
Summer Cottage
Studio Brush
Celebrities for Charity
Boston University
Boston College
Shaw’s
Harvest Catering, Inc.
Advocates Deaf Services
Ipswich Arts Cooperative
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
J. Pace and Sons

On May 1, 2010, DEAF, Inc.’s Board of Directors hosted Casino Night, a spring Fund-Raiser to benefit DEAF, Inc. Held at the spacious and accommodating site donated by City Year Boston, the evening featured card tables, games tables, Roulette, and other games of chance. It made for a great night of socializing and fun. DEAF, Inc. staff and volunteers were trained by Happy Knights, who partially sponsored the tables and games equipment. Guests received chips with which to play, and enjoyed snacks and desserts provided by Trader Joes, members of the Board, and Ellen Budnick-Gross. Top players won gift certificates donated by the Deaf Poker Tour and Capital Grille Restaurant. Boston area’s outstanding interpreters donated their time to help keep the event accessible to all.

DEAF, Inc. thanks our sponsors, our Board of Directors, the amazing interpreter crew, DEAF, Inc. staff, and all our friends who made this first Casino Night a success. We encourage our friends to support those who support DEAF, Inc. -- let our sponsors know that you use their services in part because of their support. Thank you to all!

3^rd Annual Fall Fundraiser – Watch for Details

Planning is well underway for our 3^rd Annual Fall Fund-raiser. The event will be bigger than ever! Watch for details and Save-the-Date information. Don’t miss out!

Are You a DEAF, Inc. Fan?

DEAF, Inc. now has a Facebook page where you’ll see timely news and information about DEAF, Inc., the Deaf community, and our events and services. You can link to Vlogs and other information. Become a Fan today!





		WHAT'S NEW ??? August 30, 2010 Board of Directors DEAF, Inc. acknowledges retiring Board of Directors members Janice Hoffman, Kevin Nolan, Jr. and George Balsley, and wishes to thank them for their service. Janice served on the Board from 2004 and completed her term as Board President. Kevin Nolan, Jr. served since 2007 and was Vice President when he retired from the Board at the end of April. George Balsley, who served on the Board previously, came back to serve again in early 2006 and served as Clerk for part of his tenure. Tom Keydel, former Board Treasurer, succeeds Janice Hoffman as the new Board President, and Larry Stephen succeeds Kevin Nolan, Jr. as Vice President. We also welcome new Board members Charlotte Cathro (Treasurer), Stephanie Clark, Lu Traina and Karen Keefe, and thank our other Board members, Mike Gardener, Diana Goldfarb (Clerk), Kim Lapine, and Greg Munro. Youth Services Now Available at DEAF, Inc. Programs and services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth are now available at DEAF, Inc. Our Independent Living Program introduced the Youth Education Program, Youth Leadership and Transition Planning for Youth, and Project HOPE has been reaching out to Deaf youth offering health information workshops, exercise classes, and case management. Contact info@deafinconline.org for information about these exciting opportunities for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Senior Services Continue to Grow Senior Independent Living Services, introduced at DEAF, Inc. in 2008, continues to grow. DEAF, Inc. visits area senior centers to educate staff and reach out to Deaf and Hard of Hearing seniors. For information on services available or to set up an appointment or presentation, contact dhils@deafinconline.org. Vibrant Lifestyles for Seniors With funding from the Tufts Health Care Foundation, Project HOPE has begun offering health and nutrition workshops, cooking classes and exercise classes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing seniors in the Greater Boston area, the North Shore (in collaboration with New England Home for the Deaf) and on the South Shore, in our New Bedford and Taunton offices. Response has been strong. For more information on health workshops, case management support, and exercise and walking groups for seniors, contact projecthope@deafinconline.org. Thanks to Our Community of Support DEAF, Inc. is a community-based, consumer-let 501(c)3 nonprofit. We depend on the support of the community to keep our Deaf-accessible services available to Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened people statewide. We sincerely appreciate donations made by individuals and wish to thank you for your commitment and support. We also sincerely appreciate the support of private, family and corporate foundations and businesses that help fund our independent living programs, health workshops and exercise classes, case management services, DeafBlind Provider services and accessibility services. Thanks to everyone who supported DEAF, Inc. services and events over the past two years: Allston/Brighton-Boston College Community Fund, The Boston Commission on Affairs of the Elderly, The Boston Evening Clinic, Bank of NY Mellon Charitable Giving Program and the Arthur F. Blanchard Trust, Boston Office of Jobs and Community Services, Boston Private Bank, Boston Public Health Commission, Bushrod H. Campbell and Adah F. Hall Charity Fund, Clipper Ship Foundation, Community Development Block Grant/EDIC, Genzyme Corporation, MAC AIDS Fund, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, McCarthy Family Foundation, Rantoul Foundation, Tufts Health Plan Foundation, and all the generous individuals, friends, and donors of DEAF, Inc. Special thanks to Michael Gardener, Esq. and the law firm of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. DEAF, Inc. to Provide IL Services in 3 Out of 5 Regions Last year, the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) reduced the number of regions served by Deaf and Hard of Hearing Independent Living Service (DHILS) providers from 10 regions down to 5 larger regions. The MCDHH selected DEAF, Inc. to provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing Independent Living Services for 3 of the 5 regions: the Northeast, Greater Boston, and Southeastern Massachusetts, including the Cape Cod and the Islands. DHIL services are now available to Deaf youth, ages 14 – 22, as well as adults and seniors. In addition to regular DHILS, DEAF, Inc. now offers youth leadership services (ages 14-22), and job readiness skills development for youth (ages 14-22), and emergency preparedness (ages 14 and up). DEAF, Inc.’s ASL for First Responders Improves Health and Safety In November, 2008, DEAF, Inc. launched a new training program for emergency medical technicians, hospital emergency room medical personnel, firefighters, police, and others who respond first to emergency calls and crises. “ASL for First Responders" introduces Hearing participants to Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened culture and provides basic ALS language development, focusing on medical and emergency vocabulary. By improving understanding and communication between emergency first responders and Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened people experiencing emergencies, we can improve the overall health and safety of the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened community. After its successful launch, the state recognized the importance of the training and awarded Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for any first responder who successfully completed the ASL for First Responders training. (All first responders are required to complete new CEUs in order to continue providing emergency response services.) The “ASL for First Responders” curriculum was developed jointly by DEAF, Inc.’s Project HOPE and Adult Education program and is taught by trained Deaf instructors. For information on class schedule and availability, or to register for the next ASL for First Responders, email us at info@deafinconline.org. ASL CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Classes In collaboration with the Red Cross, DEAF, Inc. has developed and will offer Red Cross Certification training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automatic External Defibrillation (AED) and First Aid to members of the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened community. The course, which is offered in ASL with an ASL-based certification exam, was designed by DEAF, Inc.’s Project HOPE staff based on the CPR/AED/First Aid Certification training offered to Hearing members of the community by the Red Cross, is expected to be available to the community in late Fall 2010. Now Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened adults (ages 18 and over) can become certified by learning how to save lives. The ASL CPR/AED/First Aid Certification training teaches how provide emergency resuscitation to someone experiencing a heart attack, what to do if someone is choking, how to treat emergencies like serious cuts and burns, and more. Prepare yourself and improve the safety and health of our community. Contact us at projecthope@deafinconline.org for information on CPR/AED/First Aid Certification training schedules and registration. 2^nd Annual Fall Fundraiser: A Celebration of Deaf Culture – A Success! On October 19^th, 2009, members of the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened community came together to celebrate Deaf culture. Professor Harlan Lane, Deaf comedienne and rapper Antoinette “Vic” Crosta and DeafBlind comedian and storyteller Jagannath “JAG” Einhorn donated their time and talents by presenting and performing as part of the evening’s program. In addition to the lecture and performances, the event included a fund-raiser silent auction and raffle. We thank our sponsors, Sorenson Communications, Purple Communications and Sprint Relay for their support, and our friends for their support of DEAF, Inc. In addition we thank local businesses: Trader Joe’s Starbucks Redbones Borders Friendly’s Target British Beer Company UNO Chicago Bar & Grill Chipotle Café Chew College of the Holy Cross Northeastern University Summer Cottage Studio Brush Celebrities for Charity Boston University Boston College Shaw’s Harvest Catering, Inc. Advocates Deaf Services Ipswich Arts Cooperative Massachusetts Commission for the Blind J. Pace and Sons DEAF, Inc. Casino Night – A Win On May 1, 2010, DEAF, Inc.’s Board of Directors hosted Casino Night, a spring Fund-Raiser to benefit DEAF, Inc. Held at the spacious and accommodating site donated by City Year Boston, the evening featured card tables, games tables, Roulette, and other games of chance. It made for a great night of socializing and fun. DEAF, Inc. staff and volunteers were trained by Happy Knights, who partially sponsored the tables and games equipment. Guests received chips with which to play, and enjoyed snacks and desserts provided by Trader Joes, members of the Board, and Ellen Budnick-Gross. Top players won gift certificates donated by the Deaf Poker Tour and Capital Grille Restaurant. Boston area’s outstanding interpreters donated their time to help keep the event accessible to all. DEAF, Inc. thanks our sponsors, our Board of Directors, the amazing interpreter crew, DEAF, Inc. staff, and all our friends who made this first Casino Night a success. We encourage our friends to support those who support DEAF, Inc. -- let our sponsors know that you use their services in part because of their support. Thank you to all! 3^rd Annual Fall Fundraiser – Watch for Details Planning is well underway for our 3^rd Annual Fall Fund-raiser. The event will be bigger than ever! Watch for details and Save-the-Date information. Don’t miss out! Are You a DEAF, Inc. Fan? DEAF, Inc. now has a Facebook page where you’ll see timely news and information about DEAF, Inc., the Deaf community, and our events and services. You can link to Vlogs and other information. Become a Fan today! Back to top			Back to What's New ???