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).
15th Annual Deaf Awareness Day at 6 Flags
Deaf Awareness Committee is hosting the Fifteenth Annual Deaf Awareness Day on August 7, 2010 on Saturday at 6 Flags New England in Agawam, MA.
Stavros DHILS in Springfield has 6 Flags tickets. We have the best value for combo before July 24, 2010. You can purchase the tickets at Stavros DHILS, 262 Cottage Street in Springfield during business hours from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please click the attachments for the flyers below.
August 7, 2010
6 Flags 15th Annual Deaf Awareness Day
August 17, 2010 Pittsfield Town Forum
MCDHH, AD-LIB and WMAD/HI are hosting a Pittsfield Town Forum with MCDHH Commissioner Heidi Reed regarding programs, services and issues of importance to adults and children who are Deaf, hard-of-hearing and late deafened at the City Council Chambers at Pittsfield Town Hall at 70 Allen St. ASL and CDI interpreters, CART and assistive listening systems have been requested. For other accommodations, please contact MCDHH no later than July 30, 2010.
You can contact Pam Korzec at MCDHH to register or if you have any questions: Pam.Korzec@state.ma.us or 413 455 6427 (TTY/voice); 413 301 0915. Flyer below has more details and a map showing location of forum.
August 17, 2010
Pittsfield Town Forum
Stavros DHILS Workshops
We present many workshops, events and trainings for those in the DHILS community. All Stavros DHILS events start at 5 pm and end at 7:30 pm.