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 to: egraves-harrison@stavros.org or by calling the Stavros office in Springfield (413 781 5555).
Stavros DHILS Workshops/Events
We present many workshops, events and trainings for those in the DHILS community. Most Stavros DHILS events start at 5 pm and end at 7:30 pm.
January 10, 2012
On Tuesday, January 10*, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, please join DHILS for a session to discuss Interpreter Services presented by MCDHH staff. If reasonable accommodations are needed please contact Laurie Tougias or Emily Graves-Harrison 2 weeks in advance at 413 781 555 voice/TTY or 413 304 2411 VP. See flyer below for more details.
*Snow date January 11, 2012.
January 24, 2012
Please join us for DHILS' Annual Open House on Tuesday January 24, 2012* from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Bring your ideas and "wish lists" for programs and future workshops as well as friends and family! Refreshments will be provided.
If reasonable accommodations are needed please contact Laurie Tougias or Emily Graves-Harrison 2 weeks in advance at 413 781 555 voice/TTY or 413 304 2411 VP. See flyer below for more details.
*Snow date is January 25, 2012
February 7, 2012
Interested in learning more about new communication equipment? Join us on Tuesday, February 7, 2012* from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and check out the Sorenson N'Touch and learn how get it on your mobile device. There will be pizza!
If reasonable accommodations are needed please contact Laurie Tougias or Emily Graves-Harrison 2 weeks in advance at 413 781 555 voice/TTY or 413 304 2411 VP. See flyer below for more details.
*Snow date is February 8, 2012.
February 15, 2012
We invite you to sign up for our Valentine Social on February 15, 2012 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Please register BEFORE February 1, 2012 and let us know what dish you'll be bringing!!! You can register by mail (using flyer below) or by calling either Laurie Tougias or Emily Graves-Harrison at 413 781 555 voice/TTY or 413 304 2411 VP.
February 23, 2012
We have another tough budget year ahead of us and we will need all of your help to stop budget cuts to DHILS! Learn how to speak and write to your legislators as well as get ready for our State House trip on March 6th!
We are offering 2 sessions; one begins at 1:30 pm and ends at 3 pm; the second begins at 5:30 and ends at 7 pm. Please RSVP by February 14, 2012; you can mail in the form on the flyer (below) or call Laurie or Emily (numbers below and on flyer).
If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Laurie Tougas or Emily Graves-Harrison two weeks in advance at (413)-781-5555 voice/TTY or (413)-304-2411 VP.