Resources
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October 2026
Boston Children's Hospital | Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Outreach & Support Services resources
College Transition Workshop
Join us on Tuesday, October 13th, from 6:30-8:00pm on Zoom for our College Transition Workshop. This workshop if for deaf and hard of hearing high school juniors, seniors, and their families who wish to learn more about this important educational transition. Join BCH audiologists and a guest panel of college students and parents to help prepare for a smooth transition to higher education. To register, please email: Elizabeth.EricksonONeill@childrens.harvard.edu
DEAFinitely Dance & ASL Workshops Youth Sponsorships
In continuation with our partnership with DEAFinitely Dance, we are looking to sponsor 5 D/HH youth to participate in the fall DEAFinitely Dance & ASL Workshops. Sponsorship will include:
- payment for participation in all 5 Sunday workshops at the YMCA in Newton, MA (practice dates: 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, & 12/6) and performances.
- stipend for travel costs
To apply for a sponsorship email DHHPOutreach@childrens.harvard.edu with the following:
- child’s age
- confirmation of availability for workshop dates listed above
- short statement about what your child will gain from participation in these workshops
Fall Family Apple Picking Outings at Shelburne Farm
We have just a handful of spots available for our apple picking event at Shelburne Farm on October 17th. This event is for families with D/HH children.
Shelburne Farm, Saturday, Oct. 17, Stow, MA
1. Tickets must be picked up in person between 10:00am-12:00pm. You may enjoy the farm until closing at 5:00pm
2. This event is great for families of all ages
3. Admission includes apple-picking bag and orchard entry, apple cider and cider donuts, and one free pumpkin voucher.
To register please email DHHPOutreach@childrens.harvard.edu with the following:
1. Number of immediate family members attendin
2. Ages of children attending
Cultural Connections ASL Classes for Spanish-Speaking Families
Beginning October 13th, Spanish-speaking families interested in learning ASL can participate in a series of 5 zoom classes and personal tutoring sessions. ASL instruction and learning materials are provided in Spanish. The curriculum is geared towards sign language used with babies, toddlers, and young children. Classes are offered free of charge every Tuesday from 7-8:30pm, October 13th through November 10th. Tutoring sessions will be scheduled with class instructor, Karen Lopez Ambrosio, based on each family’s availability.
Please email: DHHPOutreach@childrens.harvard.edu to register.
Boston Children's Hospital | Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
Community Events resources
Especially for Me
The Discovery Museum in Acton, MA hosts numerous “Especially for Me” events throughout the year where accommodations are provided to increase access to the museum. To register for these free events, visit Especially for Me | Discovery Museum.
Virtual Story Time
The HELLO Lab, in conjunction with several Hands & Voices chapters, are hosting a series of virtual story times featuring texts that highlight and educate about the D/HH
experience. Click the link below to register.
Virtual story time with your favorite authors!
Shared Reading Saturday
Saturday, October 3 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
D/HH families are invited to explore
If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Joffe Numeroff through shared reading, storytelling, and fun activities! Discover interactive ways to read with your deaf or hard of hearing child using American Sign Language (ASL) while building language and early literacy skills together. Enjoy free childcare, hands-on activities, light refreshments, and a pizza lunch.
Each family will receive a free copy of the book and a QR code to access an ASL-signed video of the story.
Click here to register:
Shared Reading Saturday Registration | Inscripción para la lectura compartida del Sábado
Navigating Bias and Services for D/HH Children Workshop
On November 14th, join MA Hands & Voices at the Billerica Public Library in Billerica, MA for a workshop addressing how to navigate bias and services for D/HH children. This workshop will be facilitated by Claire Miller, CCC-SLP, NIC and Larissa Chiulli-Harrison, MD and parent.
Click here to register: Navigating Bias | Massachusetts Hands & Voices
Caregiver Connections with Clarke
This year, Caregiver Connections with Clarke is opening its virtual doors wider! Starting in October, their monthly virtual parent connection group is welcoming families both within and outside of the Clarke community.
Created for parents and caregivers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, Caregiver Connections offers a welcoming space to connect, learn, ask questions, share experiences, and hear from other families who get it. The conversations, guided by a Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) approach, will explore hearing and language topics alongside the everyday joys, questions, and challenges of parenting.
To register, visit: Virtual Event Registration
Needs Assessment Survey for D/HH Students Ages 18-22 Using Spoken Language
Erica Mindell is a speech-language pathologist and Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD) candidate at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. As part of her doctoral capstone
project, she is conducting a needs assessment exploring school-based social communication support for d/Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students who use spoken language. The goal is to better understand the school experiences of DHH students and identify ways
to improve social communication support.
Erica is currently recruiting DHH young adults between the ages of 18 and 22 who use spoken language to participate in a brief and anonymous online questionnaire. The questionnaire
takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Participants may also indicate interest in an optional virtual interview or focus group.
The questionnaire can be accessed here: Understanding Social Communication in School Settings for Students Who Are DHH
ASL Community Night
Join Harvard Women’s Hockey for ASL Community Night on Friday, October 2nd, from 7-9pm. Learn and practice skating with the Harvard Women’s ice hockey team followed by family skate time from 8:15-9pm.
To register click here: Harvard Women's Hockey ASL & Deaf Community Night
Boston College Child Cognition Lab
The Boston College Child Cognition Lab is seeking English-speaking D/HH children in grades K-6 to participate in a study. Sessions are conducted virtually and involve playing fun number games. $10 Amazon gift cards are offered for eligible families. To participate, please visit:
https://tinyurl.com/BCICCL