Massachusetts Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program

DCR has released their Universal Access Program summer adaptive recreation schedule. Programming includes hiking, boating, swimming, cycling and golf at DCR properties.

Universal Access Program The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors of all abilities.

An art installation, RIFT: A Sonic Environment for Multi-Timescale Listening by artist Yuval Gurt, opens June 9th at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. This art installation is held in a walkable/wheelchair friendly space, was created with the Deaf community in mind, and is FREE to the public.

Inspired by the landscapes and geological forces of Iceland, RIFT fills the Main Hall of the WaterFire Arts Center with immersive waves of sound, vibration, and light. Through low-frequency sound, vibration, and a water channel running throughout the space, visitors can physically feel and visually experience resonant waves and rippling patterns moving through the space, creating an environment that extends beyond traditional listening. What: RIFT: A Sonic Environment for Multi-Timescale Listening by Yuval Gur
A four-day immersive installation in the 15,000-square-foot Main Hall of the WaterFire Arts Center
Where: 475 Valley St, Providence, RI 02908
When: Opening Experience + Live Musicians: Tuesday, June 9, 5–9 p.m.
Additional Hours: Wednesday, June 10, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thursday, June 11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday, June 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ample free parking

NEW In ASL! -- We are pleased to release an ASL translation of our product "5 Reasons to Say Yes to Assessments in Early Intervention for Your Child who is Deaf/Hard of Hearing".

https://www.handsandvoices.org/fl3/resources/5reasons-assess.html

This FL3 product was made possible through a partnership with the MI Dept. of Health/Lead-K project.

All set up at the Horace Mann School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Family Fun Event! Come by and say hi!

Thanks to all of the families that attended our fun event at the Holyoke Children's Museum!

All set up at the Holyoke Children's Museum!

The Boston Children's Museum is hosting an ASL interpreted Critter Weekend program on June 6th. The program will run at 1PM, 1:40PM and 2:20PM. Admission to the museum is required, but discounted admission may be available for Deaf visitors.

This Saturday!

You’re invited to join us on Saturday, May 9th, from 12:30 – 2:30pm for Rec Day at the Weston Community Center!

Come see the fun activities and games that our talented D/HH middle schoolers planned during this year’s Success Leadership Camp. This event is ideal for D/HH youth and siblings between the ages of 5-10. Participants will enjoy an afternoon of exciting games and activities facilitated entirely by mentor middle schoolers. This event is free for all families and snacks and refreshments will be provided. Outdoor games will take place, weather-permitting.

To register, please email [email protected] with the number and age of child participants and any food allergy or restrictions.

All set up at the Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium (MEIC) Conference.

Come join us on May 16th at the Children's Museum at Holyoke from 4-6PM. Meet other families and learn about resources available to you. The event is free, but registration is required. Email [email protected] to RSVP.