For all older adults and caregivers in Massachusetts who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened
OPEN FORUM
[Three images in a row are shown. First image: an older woman with gray hair sits on the couch at home. Her caregiver is standing next to her, leaning in to show compassion. Both are smiling at each other. Second image: an older man with gray hair sits in a comfortable chair near two large windows. His hands are in his lap and he appears to be contemplative, or perhaps he is just staring into space. On the other side of the room is an empty chair. Third image: three older women are seated at a table with plates of food. Five older men and women stand around the table. All are smiling and gesturing to each other.]
What do our seniors and caregivers need?
How can we support seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias?
How can day programs be more accessible?
Monday, March 17, 2025
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday, March 21, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
[Image description: A computer monitor displays rows of unidentifiable people, indicating a virtual meeting.
Can’t attend? No Zoom access? Contact DEAF, Inc to set up a 1:1 appointment.
https://bit.ly/deafssdpforum
Forum held in ASL with voice interpretation in English.
CART requested.
Contact us for other accommodations by Mar. 10, 2025.
hello@deafincma.org | 617-505-4823 | www.deafincma.org
Project supported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Independence and Aging (formerly Executive Office of Elder Affairs)
Transcript
[The DEAF, Inc. logo appears in white atop a blue background. Then it transitions to a female with curly medium-length blonde hair and glasses, and a long-sleeved polo shirt with the DEAF, Inc. logo.]
Hello!
I’m Jill from DEAF, Inc.
Are you a senior, caregiver, or older adult here in Massachusetts, and are you Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened?
DEAF, Inc. invites you to join us at open forums on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, or Friday, March 21, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM.
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If you’d like to come to the first forum, or the second, or both, you’re welcome to.
So, what are the forums about?
Regarding seniors, caregivers and older adults here in MA, what type of supports do they need?
If a Deaf person has Alzheimer’s or dementia, what services do they need?
And day programs in communities across the state – are they accessible to our population? How can accessibility be improved?
Want to come and join the conversation?
Great! Please register at https://bit.ly/deafssdpforum
Or use your phone camera to scan this QR code [shown at the upper right corner of the screen].
A link will appear on your phone screen. Click on it to open the registration form and you’ll be able to register right there.
[The frame changes to a yellow-ish hue for emphasis.]
Can’t come?
Bummer…. [Jill scuffs her fist onto the palm of her other hand; her face shows disappointment)
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No access to Zoom?
Dangnabbit… [Jill scuffs her fist onto the palm of her other hand; her face shows disappointment]
No worries! Contact DEAF, Inc. to set up a 1:1 appointment. Just call or email us: 617-505-4823 or hello@deafincma.org.
Forums will be held in ASL with voice interpretation in English, as well as CART. If you need other accommodations, please let us know by March 10, 2025.
This project is funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Independence and Aging, which is the new name of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. We are grateful to them.
I look forward to sharing ideas and perspectives with you at the forums on March 17 and March 21!
[Jill gives two thumbs up, then waves]
Bye!