Stavros
Advocates for Independent Living
Deaf and HOH Community Events
We know that it's important to connect with others in the Deaf and HOH community here in western MA. Stavros DHILS sponsors events and advertises other that are all geared for our community. If you know of a community event that will be accessible for the Deaf and HOH crowd, let us know by emailing jwatson@stavros.org or by calling the Stavros office in Springfield (413 781 5555).
Lillian Beard Turns 100!
Lillian Beard, sign language interpreter, addresses the opening ceremonies of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) conference in Philadelphia, August 1, 2009. Watch it here.
Stavros DHILS Workshops
We present many workshops and trainings for those in the DHILS community. All events start at 5 pm and end at 7:30 pm.
November 24, 2009
John Fish from HAP will talk about housing laws and reasonable accommodation.
December 8, 2009
Nadia Martin of New Alliance Bank
December 10, 2009
DHILS community holiday party (snow date 12/15/09)
January 5, 2010
DHILS Annual Open House
January 12, 2010
Susan Demers and Bonnie Kaplan will demo the Sprint Captel 800i
January 26, 2010
Deaf Day preparation, led by Nini Silver of the Disability Policy Consortium (DPC)
February 9, 2010
Deaf Day preparation with Nini Silver, DPC (snow date 2/11/10)
February 23, 2010
2010 Deaf Day--Visit legislators at the State House in Boston to advocate for Deaf issues
My Son Is Deaf, Finally!
Throughly tongue in cheek: Four years later after a hearing son of deaf parents was born, the time was right. His parents felt ready to explore the option and made the decision to go ahead with surgery for him in Brazil. Last week, he had his hearing inactivated indefinitely by removing both cochleae from the ears. He became profoundly deaf like his parents. They have been immensely blessed with the choice they made. Watch the video!