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SUMMARY:DEAF INC VIRTUAL OPEN FORUM
DESCRIPTION:For all older adults and caregivers in Massachusetts who are De
 af\, DeafBlind\, Hard of Hearing\, or Late-Deafened\n\nOPEN FORUM\n\n[Thre
 e images in a row are shown. First image: an older woman with gray hair si
 ts on the couch at home. Her caregiver is standing next to her\, leaning i
 n to show compassion. Both are smiling at each other. Second image: an old
 er 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 h
 e is just staring into space. On the other side of the room is an empty ch
 air. Third image: three older women are seated at a table with plates of f
 ood. Five older men and women stand around the table. All are smiling and 
 gesturing to each other.]\n\nWhat do our seniors and caregivers need?\n\nH
 ow can we support seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias?\
 n\nHow can day programs be more accessible?\n\nMonday\, March 17\, 2025\n\
 n4:30 PM - 6:00 PM\n\nFriday\, March 21\, 2025\n\n12:00 PM - 1:30 PM\n\n[I
 mage description: A computer monitor displays rows of unidentifiable peopl
 e\, indicating a virtual meeting.\n\nCan’t attend? No Zoom access? Conta
 ct DEAF\, Inc to set up a 1:1 appointment.\n\nhttps://bit.ly/deafssdpforum
 \n\nForum held in ASL with voice interpretation in English. \n\nCART reque
 sted. \n\nContact us for other accommodations by Mar. 10\, 2025. \n\nhello
 @deafincma.org | 617-505-4823 | www.deafincma.org\n\nProject supported by 
 the Massachusetts Executive Office of Independence and Aging (formerly Exe
 cutive Office of Elder Affairs)\nTranscript\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/wat
 ch?v=DqMGod-R-MA\n\n[The DEAF\, Inc. logo appears in white atop a blue bac
 kground. Then it transitions to a female with curly medium-length blonde h
 air and glasses\, and a long-sleeved polo shirt with the DEAF\, Inc. logo.
 ]\n\nHello!\n\nI’m Jill from DEAF\, Inc.\n\nAre you a senior\, caregiver
 \, or older adult here in Massachusetts\, and are you Deaf\, DeafBlind\, H
 ard of Hearing\, or Late-Deafened? \n\nDEAF\, Inc. invites you to join us 
 at open forums on Monday\, March 17\, 2025 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM\, or Fr
 iday\, March 21\, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. \n\n[Zoom logo appears at
  the upper right corner of the frame.]\n\nIf you’d like to come to the f
 irst forum\, or the second\, or both\, you’re welcome to.\n\nSo\, what a
 re the forums about?\n\nRegarding seniors\, caregivers and older adults he
 re in MA\, what type of supports do they need?\n\nIf a Deaf person has Alz
 heimer’s or dementia\, what services do they need?\n\nAnd day programs i
 n communities across the state – are they accessible to our population? 
 How can accessibility be improved?\n\nWant to come and join the conversati
 on? \n\nGreat! Please register at https://bit.ly/deafssdpforum\n\nOr use y
 our phone camera to scan this QR code [shown at the upper right corner of 
 the screen].\n\nA link will appear on your phone screen. Click on it to op
 en the registration form and you’ll be able to register right there.\n\n
 [The frame changes to a yellow-ish hue for emphasis.]\n\nCan’t come?\n\n
 Bummer…. [Jill scuffs her fist onto the palm of her other hand\; her fac
 e shows disappointment)\n\n[The frame changes color again\, this time to a
  blue hue\, also for emphasis.]\n\nNo access to Zoom?\n\nDangnabbit… [Ji
 ll scuffs her fist onto the palm of her other hand\; her face shows disapp
 ointment]\n\nNo worries! Contact DEAF\, Inc. to set up a 1:1 appointment. 
 Just call or email us: 617-505-4823 or hello@deafincma.org.  \n\nForums wi
 ll 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. 
 \n\nThis project is funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Indepe
 ndence and Aging\, which is the new name of the Massachusetts Executive Of
 fice of Elder Affairs. We are grateful to them. \n\nI look forward to shar
 ing ideas and perspectives with you at the forums on March 17 and March 21
 !\n\n[Jill gives two thumbs up\, then waves]\n\nBye! \n
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