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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T190000
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SUMMARY:Fright Night: A Halloween Party for LGBTQIA+
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/fright-night-a-halloween-party-for-lgbtqia/
LOCATION:Rochester Recreation Club for the Deaf\, 1564 Lyell Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260916T151225Z
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SUMMARY:Legislature Town Hall for the Community
DESCRIPTION:ASL-interpreted \nRSVP: PresidentRoman@MonroeCounty.gov\nYour voice matters\, and we want to hear from you!\nJoin Monroe County Legislature President Yversha Román and Legislators Dave Long\, Rachel Barnhart\, and Santos E. Cruz for a community Town Hall focused on the work happening across Monroe County.\nThis is an opportunity to connect directly with your County Legislators\, hear updates on the work of the Legislature\, ask questions\, share your concerns\, and discuss the issues that matter most to you and your community.\nCome be part of the conversation. Local government works best when the community has a seat at the table.
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/legislature-town-hall-for-the-community/
LOCATION:Irondequoit Public Library\, 1290 Titus Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14617\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T181030Z
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SUMMARY:Birding while Deaf/Hard of Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Presented in ASL \nPlease click on the link to register for the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/birding-while-deaf-hard-of-hearing/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260805T194748Z
CREATED:20260805T194748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T194748Z
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SUMMARY:Come From Away
DESCRIPTION:Open-captioned
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/come-from-away/
LOCATION:JCC\, 1200 Edgewood Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260930T194552Z
CREATED:20260930T194552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T194552Z
UID:3263-1792245600-1792254600@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:Sister Act: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:ASL-interpreted
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/sister-act-the-musical/
LOCATION:Bishop Kearney High School\, 125 Kings Hwy S\, Rochester\, NY\, 14617\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260811T214725Z
CREATED:20260624T202308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T214725Z
UID:1410-1792245600-1792245600@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:Geva Theatre: Topdog/Underdog
DESCRIPTION:captioned
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/geva-theatre-topdog-underdog/
LOCATION:Geva Theatre\, 75 Woodbury Blvd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260921T160323Z
CREATED:20260921T160323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T160323Z
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SUMMARY:Walk with Willow
DESCRIPTION:Certified ASL-interpreting provided throughout the entire event!
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/walk-with-willow/
LOCATION:Times Square Building\, 45 Exchange Blvd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260923T195633Z
CREATED:20260923T165732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T195633Z
UID:3213-1792177200-1792182600@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:NTID Performing Arts - Stories in Motion: A Storytelling Performance with Dack Virnig
DESCRIPTION:Experience a visually engaging ASL storytelling performance that showcases classifiers\, role shifting\, Visual Vernacular\, fingerspelling\, and the use of 3D space.  Ideal for ASL learners\, this event highlights authentic storytelling techniques and the expressive power of visual language.
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/ntid-performing-arts-stories-in-motion-a-storytelling-performance-with-dack-virnig/
LOCATION:NTID – Robert F. Panara Theatre\, Robert F. Panara Theatre\, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr\, Rochester\, NY\, 14623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T183000
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SUMMARY:NTID Performing Arts - Treasures from the Collection: Celebrating a Quarter Century of the Dyer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special anniversary reception as we celebrate 25 years of Dyer!  The evening will include opportunities to explore all three exhibitions\, connect with the Dyer community\, and enjoy special performances by NTID students.
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/ntid-performing-arts-deaf-creators-festival/
LOCATION:NTID – Dyer Arts Center\, 52 Lomb Memorial Drive\, Rochester\, NY\, 14623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:When Communication Breaks Down\, Safety Breaks Down (virtual webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nDeaf community members\, Interpreters\, Deaf interpreters\, community members\, law‑enforcement personnel\, and policy leaders will participate in a structured\, three‑hour community forum examining how communication breakdowns impact safety\, civil rights\, and operational decision‑making during police and school‑based encounters. Through guided discussion\, lived‑experience sharing\, and cross‑sector dialogue\, participants will analyze real‑world patterns of misidentification\, communication collapse\, and interpreter‑coordination gaps that affect Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, DeafBlind\, DeafDisabled\, and DeafPlus individuals. \nInterpreters will explore the implications of communication‑access failures on constitutional compliance\, evidentiary integrity\, and trauma‑informed practice. The forum includes facilitated discussion\, a Slido word‑cloud activity\, and two community polls that surface shared priorities and operational needs. By the end of the session\, interpreters will have a deeper understanding of the communication‑centered safety issues that shape public‑safety encounters and the professional responsibilities interpreters hold when working in high‑liability environments \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be able to: \nCommunication Access & Misidentification\n\nIdentify communication collapse indicators in Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, DeafBlind\, and DeafDisabled individuals during high‑stress encounters.\nDifferentiate communication breakdown from behavioral escalation using case‑based examples shared during the forum.\nAnalyze misidentification patterns (e.g.\, signing interpreted as aggression\, silence interpreted as defiance) and describe their impact on safety.\n\nInterpreter Roles\, Ethics & Operational Boundaries\n\nExplain the legal and ethical boundaries of interpreters and Deaf interpreters in public‑safety settings.\nDescribe the operational differences between educational interpreters and legally qualified interpreters in crisis\, detention\, questioning\, and witness/victim interactions.\nEvaluate interpreter‑integration challenges across dispatch\, schools\, agencies\, and law‑enforcement units.\n\nConstitutional & ADA‑Aligned Practice\n\nIdentify communication‑access obligations under ADA\, constitutional requirements\, and public‑safety protocols.\nAssess how communication failures affect evidentiary integrity\, including interviews\, statements\, and documentation.\n\nTrauma‑Informed & Safety‑Centered Approaches\n\nRecognize trauma‑collapse behaviors and explain how they affect communication access.\nDiscuss visual stabilization strategies used by officers and interpreters to reduce escalation.\n\nCross‑Sector Collaboration\n\nIdentify shared priorities across community members\, interpreters\, Deaf interpreters\, law enforcement\, and policy leaders.\nPropose communication‑centered solutions that strengthen safety\, access\, and trust during public‑safety encounters.
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/when-communication-breaks-down-safety-breaks-down-virtual-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://deafrochester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Community-Forum.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T235959
DTSTAMP:20260804T195843Z
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UID:2669-1792108800-1792367999@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:RIT/NTID Brick City Homecoming
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URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/rit-ntid-brick-city-homecoming/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260925T201716Z
CREATED:20260925T201716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T201716Z
UID:3225-1792060200-1792065600@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:Central NYC Ballet's Beauty and the Beast
DESCRIPTION:FREE Tickets for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Members! \nEnjoy a special performance of Beauty and the Beast presented by the Central New York City Ballet on Thursday\, October 15\, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Syracuse\, NY. \nThis accessible performance includes: \n✅ ASL interpreters \n✅ Voice narration \n✅ Meet the dancers during a Q&A session after the show \nTickets are FREE for Deaf and Hard of Hearing attendees for this show only. \nInterested in attending? Contact Gigi Murphy at gigimurph@comcast.net to reserve your tickets. \n  \nCan’t make the October 15 performance? All performances on October 10-11 and October 17-18 will also include ASL interpretation and voice narration. \n🎟️ Purchase tickets for those performances at: https://cnyballet.com/
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/central-nyc-ballets-beauty-and-the-beast/
LOCATION:CNY Ballet Black Box Theater\, Spencer Street Studios\, 932 Spencer St\, Syracuse\, NY\, 13204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T153000
DTSTAMP:20261002T200320Z
CREATED:20261002T200320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T200320Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Communities During Disasters (Zoom webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/2JzlydzeQxqcTUI9DLMS-w#/registration \n\n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us for a virtual event on:\n\n\n\n\nLanguage Access to Emergency Communications: A conversation on equitable access to life-saving information and community partnerships.\n\n\n\n\nWhat would it take to ensure everyone can access critical information when disaster strikes? Join our panel of experts as they explore barriers and opportunities to strengthen multilingual and ASL emergency communications to help protect every community during disasters.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Experts:\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDANIELLA RUNYAMBO\n\n\n\n\nCo-Executive Director\, Programs & Community Impact\n\n\n\n\nat Refugee Community Partnership\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMANJUSHA (MANJU) P. KULKARNI\n\n\n\n\nExecutive Director of AAPI Equity Alliance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDR. MARY ANGELICA PAINTER\n\n\n\n\nResearch Associate at the Natural Hazards Center\,\n\n\n\n\nUniversity of Colorado – Boulder\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMAX SHTERNGEL\n\n\n\n\nAssistant Attorney General of the Environmental\n\n\n\n\nProtection Bureau\, Office of the New York Attorney General\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSHERI BADGER\n\n\n\n\nSenior Communications Specialist at King County Office of\n\n\n\n\nEmergency Management\, Washington\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVANCE TAYLOR\n\n\n\n\nChief of the Office of Access and Functional Needs\,\n\n\n\n\nCalifornia Governor’s Office of Emergency Services\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive ASL\, Spanish\, and Chinese Mandarin interpretations \n\n\n\n\nwill be available for attendees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease forward this invitation to others who\n\n\n\n\nmay be interested in attending.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by the Multistate Assistance for Public Service Leadership and Excellence (MAPLE) Initiative at Vermont Law and Graduate School.\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions or technical issues\, please contact MAPLE@vermontlaw.edu.
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/protecting-communities-during-disasters-zoom-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T143000
DTSTAMP:20261002T201856Z
CREATED:20261002T201454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T201856Z
UID:3273-1791550800-1791556200@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:Listening Session: Voting Processes (ASL-interpreted)
DESCRIPTION:Join in on a listening session where Commissioner Jackie Ortiz and Commissioner Peter Elder from the Monroe County Board of Elections (BOE)\, will be presenting on Voting process and bilingual inspectors but more importantly\, they will be listening to the LEP (Limited English Proficiency) and Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities and their voting experiences to hopefully learn and make improvements to the process.  *This is your chance to share ideas/thoughts and maybe your own experiences with the voting process.\n\nThe BOE has requested that we open this space to all public\, so we have created a dedicated Zoom link that will require participant registration: https://ibero-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/k5Z6Tw45Q2W5dizIgu7c8A \n\nText from flier:\nIBERO American Action League\, Inc.\nMonroe County Language Access Coalition event\nHosted by Ibero-American Action League\nYour Vote\, Your Language\, Your Voice\nA community forum on bilingual election inspectors and the voting process – open to all Monroe County residents.\nDate: Friday\, October 9\nTime: 1:00PM – 2:30PM\nWhere: Virtual – via Zoom\n\nWhat We’ll Cover\n\nWhat a bilingual election inspector is\, and how the role supports voters at the polls\nRequirements for language access at polling sites under New York State’s Voting Rights Act\nAn open floor for community members to raise questions or concerns about the voting process\n\nGuest speakers: \nMonroe County Board of Elections Commissioners Jackie Ortiz and Peter Elder will join us to speak directly on bilingual inspectors and voter access. \nA representative from the New York State Attorney General’s Office and regular participant in MCLAC (Monroe County Language Access Committee) monthly meetings\, will also be present. \nThis is a conversation on voting access\, not a political debate.  We’re here to talk how the voting process works and how it can work better for Limited English Proficient and Deaf community members. \nMCLAC is the only coalition in New York State advocating for both Limited English Proficient and Deaf communities.  All are welcome to attend.  ASL Interpreters will be present. \nQuestions?  Camila & Marlene: MCLAC Co-Leads  ibero.language@iaal.org \n 
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/listening-session-voting-processes/
CATEGORIES:Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T223000
DTSTAMP:20260811T213223Z
CREATED:20260811T213223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T213223Z
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SUMMARY:BOOP! The Musical
DESCRIPTION:ASL-interpreted
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/boop-the-musical-2/
LOCATION:West Herr Auditorium Theatre\, 885 East Main St.\, Rochester\, NY\, 14605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T202345Z
CREATED:20260925T202345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T202345Z
UID:2724-1791486000-1791493200@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:Sorenson Community Chat
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a Deaf Community Chat with Wendy Adams\, Sorenson Chief Relationship Officer. Be part of a meaningful conversation — connect with community leaders\, share your experiences\, and influence the future of communication accessibility. \nPlease RSVP!
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/sorenson-community-chat/
LOCATION:Preservation Beer Company\, 75 N Main St.\, Fairport\, NY\, 14450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T213106Z
CREATED:20260811T213106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T213106Z
UID:2811-1791118800-1791133200@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:BOOP! The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Captioned
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/boop-the-musical/
LOCATION:West Herr Auditorium Theatre\, 885 East Main St.\, Rochester\, NY\, 14605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260925T203359Z
CREATED:20260925T203359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T203359Z
UID:3233-1791108000-1791115200@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:Hands & Voices NY/NYS EHDI: Pumpkin Farm
DESCRIPTION:This is a great chance for families and kids to connect\, have some fall fun and pick out a pumpkin! This event is for families with children who are deaf/hard of hearing as well as professionals who work with deaf/hard of hearing kids. \nFamilies must register for this free event sponsored by NYS EHDI and Hands & Voices of NY. *See photo for more information. \nPlease fill out this form to register!  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please reach out to Kristin Bergholtz (585-260-7627; kristin@canalsidespeech.com) or Samantha Taylor (607-742-4749; samantha@olivespeechtherapy.org)! \nOnce registered\, you will receive more details closer to the event! \nHands and Voices mission: “What works for your child is what makes the choice right.”
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/hands-voices-ny-nys-ehdi-pumpkin-farm/
LOCATION:Blue Barn Acres Farm\, 7051 Cherry St.\, Victor\, NY\, 14564\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260826T004103Z
CREATED:20260826T004103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T004103Z
UID:2983-1791036000-1791046800@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:Rock of Ages (musical)
DESCRIPTION:ASL-interpreted
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/rock-of-ages-musical/
LOCATION:Merry-Go-Round Playhouse/The Rev Theatre\, 6877 East Lake Road\, Auburn\, NY\, 13021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T170000
DTSTAMP:20261002T195758Z
CREATED:20260804T164505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T195758Z
UID:2614-1791021600-1791046800@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:Seneca Park Zoo's Deaf Culture Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Rochester School for the Deaf and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf\, this annual event invites guests of all ages to explore the Zoo while engaging with Deaf culture through interactive experiences\, educational opportunities\, and accessible programming. ASL interpreters will be on site throughout the day\, and many Zoo talks and demonstrations will include interpretation to ensure everyone can fully participate and enjoy their visit. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrograms and activities include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nASL story time with voice interpretation at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.\n“Insider Chats” on red pandas at 10:30 a.m.\, elephants at noon\, alpacas at 1:30 p.m.\, sand hill cranes at 2:30 p.m.\, and baboons at 3:30 p.m.\nAn exploration of backyard birding at the zoo’s Nature Cart\nA station to make your own pinecone birdfeeder\nThree ZooTeen stations throughout the grounds
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/deaf-culture-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Seneca Park Zoo\, 2222 St. Paul St.\, Rochester\, NY\, 14621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seneca Park Zoo":MAILTO:preedsanchez@senecazoo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T233000
DTSTAMP:20260922T181940Z
CREATED:20260922T181802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T181940Z
UID:3158-1790962200-1790983800@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:Rochester Deaf 50+ Hangout
DESCRIPTION:@ Radio Social
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/rochester-deaf-50-hangout-2/
LOCATION:Radio Social\, 20 Carlson Rd.\, Rochester\, NY\, 14610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260928T191205Z
CREATED:20260928T191205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T191205Z
UID:3247-1790942400-1790946000@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:RIT/NTID's ASL Lecture Series presents Editing Deaf Genes: Interdisciplinary Perspectives\, a lecture by Dr. Rachel Mazique
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Mazique for a presentation on Deaf bioethics and genetic selection\, featuring ASL poetry\, film clips\, creative literature\, and international legal frameworks. This talk aims to explore interdisciplinary perspective from humanities to law and bioethics on editing deaf genes and to launch a structured academic dialogue at RIT/NTID as part of RADSCC’s inaugural themed ASL Lecture Series. \nAbstract:\nBringing together literature\, film\, law\, philosophy and healthcare ethics\, this talk will examine Deaf bioethics and the editing of genes that cause deafness from an interdisciplinary perspective. I will present ASL poetry\, a synopsis of a science fiction story\, a clip from a docufiction film\, an English poem by a Deaf poet\, life writings in ASL from a Deaf family\, as well as international legal instruments and laws relevant to Deaf bioethics and genetic selection. Some of the selected pieces of literature and film are responses to reproductive laws and developments in genetic editing\, others predicted the future we currently live in—one in which genetic technologies like gene therapy and CRISPR-Cas9 can edit certain genes that cause deafness. \nDr. Rachel Mazique Bio:\nRachel Mazique\, PhD\, is an assistant professor in the Department of Liberal Studies at NTID. An interdisciplinary humanities scholar and professor of both literature and composition\, Mazique specializes in Deaf literature\, Deaf studies\, disability studies\, as well as composition studies. Her interdisciplinary research includes Deaf bioethics and human rights discourse\, cognitive approaches to literary studies\, as well as writing pedagogy. She teaches a wide range of courses\, including First-Year Writing Seminar\, Critical Reading and Writing\, Deaf Literature\, and Visual Expressions of Deaf Culture to both deaf and hearing students at RIT. \nRegistration:\nNo registration is required to attend. The event is free and open to the public. Interpreters have been requested. \nFor more information\, contact Jeanne Behm\, RADSCC coordinator and ASL instructor\, at jsbnss@rit.edu. \nNTID’s Department of American Sign Language and Interpreting Education is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies level program is offered for .1 CEU at the Some Content Knowledge Level.
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/rit-ntids-asl-lecture-series-presents-editing-deaf-genes-interdisciplinary-perspectives-a-lecture-by-dr-rachel-mazique/
LOCATION:NTID\, CSD/SDC 1300/1310\, 52 Lomb Memorial Dr\, Rochester\, NY\, 14623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T185328Z
CREATED:20260928T185328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T185328Z
UID:3240-1790938800-1790942400@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:New York State Library: Beyond the Ballot: Deaf Women\, Citizenship\, and the Fight for Equality (Zoom webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joan Naturale\, Ed.D.\, MLIS\, M.S.Ed.\, is the NTID and Deaf Studies Archives Liaison Librarian at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NTID). \nRegister: https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/17138723 \n*if you cannot attend\, the webinar will be recorder for later viewing.
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/new-york-state-library-beyond-the-ballot-deaf-women-citizenship-and-the-fight-for-equality-zoom-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T235959
DTSTAMP:20260922T183003Z
CREATED:20260922T183003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T183003Z
UID:3169-1790812800-1791158399@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:The Turn of the Screw
DESCRIPTION:ASL-interpreted/captioned \nAdapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the story by Henry James\nOctober 1–4\, 2026 at 7:30pm\nThe Sklarsky Glass Box Theater\nProduced by School of Performing Arts
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/the-turn-of-the-screw/
LOCATION:RIT – Sklarsky Glass Box Theatre\, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr.\, Rochester\, NY\, 14623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T194658Z
CREATED:20260827T194658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T194658Z
UID:2992-1790708400-1790712000@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:Parent Support Virtual Event: Advocating as a Family: Navigating Usher Syndrome & Empowering Self-Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:(Zoom event – please register at the link below) \nIn honor of Usher Syndrome Awareness Day\, we invite parents to an hour of education and support with Pamela Aasen\, M.Ed.\, B.Ed. Join us to meet other parents of children with Usher Syndrome in a safe and welcoming space. \nAs the mother of two young adult sons with Usher syndrome\, Pamela has firsthand experience navigating the challenges and triumphs of raising children with unique needs. She has spent over two decades navigating the complexities of early intervention\, educational accommodations\, and parent-professional partnerships. She works with local\, national\, and international organizations to support parents\, youth\, and young adults. Alongside her husband\, Pam guided her family’s transition from early parent-led advocacy to empowering her sons to become independent self-advocates\, disability community leaders and mentors to others. \nA published author and active community leader\, Pam serves on the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) Foundation Board\, as well as national advisory committees for the Hands & Voices Family Leadership in Language & Learning (FL3) Center and the American Academy of Pediatrics EHDI Provider Education Center. She has written extensively for Exceptional Parent Magazine\, sharing insights on building effective parent-professional partnerships\, fostering self-advocacy in youth\, and empowering families. \nRead from Pam’s article archive
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/parent-support-virtual-event-advocating-as-a-family-navigating-usher-syndrome-empowering-self-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="New York Hands & Voices":MAILTO:handsandvoicesny@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T202500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260811T204042Z
CREATED:20260811T203459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T204042Z
UID:2784-1790454300-1790456400@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:Fowl Play at Fringe
DESCRIPTION:ASL-interpreted
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/fowl-play-at-fringe/
LOCATION:The Little Theatre\, 240 East Ave.\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260823T002526Z
CREATED:20260823T002526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T002526Z
UID:2913-1790451000-1790460000@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:Hairspray - The Musical
DESCRIPTION:ASL-Interpreted
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/hairspray-the-musical/
LOCATION:OFC Creations Theatre Center\, 3450 Winton Place\, Rochester\, NY\, 14623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T213000
DTSTAMP:20260826T002249Z
CREATED:20260826T002249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002249Z
UID:2968-1790451000-1790458200@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:A Night With Janis Joplin (concert)
DESCRIPTION:ASL-interpreted
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/a-night-with-janis-joplin-concert/
LOCATION:D’Youville Kavinoky Theatre\, 320 Porter Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260811T205641Z
CREATED:20260811T205641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T205641Z
UID:2802-1790446500-1790449200@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:RIT Players Presents: When Jack Met Jill
DESCRIPTION:ASL-interpreted
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/rit-players-presents-when-jack-met-jill/
LOCATION:The Little Theatre\, 240 East Ave.\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T171000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260811T205424Z
CREATED:20260811T205424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T205424Z
UID:2799-1790442600-1790445600@deafrochester.com
SUMMARY:RIT Improv
DESCRIPTION:ASL-interpreted
URL:https://deafrochester.com/event/rit-improv/
LOCATION:The Little Theatre\, 240 East Ave.\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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