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SUMMARY:Medicare Part D Updates
DESCRIPTION:During Medicare’s open season\, Medicare beneficiaries can review coverage\, compare options\, and join or change Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. What a perfect time it is to learn from Billy Bowman who will discuss in American Sign Language: \nMedicare Part D with Billy Bowman\nBe Ready before Medicare Season ends on December 7th \nTuesday\, November 19\, 2024\, 1:00-3:00 PM \nMiddletown Branch Library\n31 East Green Street\nMiddletown\, MD 21769\n301.600.7560 \nCome to Get:\nA Quick Glimpse at the Medicare’s Parts A\, B\, and C\nThe Dive into Part D: Prescriptions and the Updates\nInformation on the changes resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)\nLearn about the next steps before the Medicare season ends on December 7th \nFREE event and RSVP (not required but PLEASE do to make sure we have enough chairs): https://www.deafmdcc.org/event-details-registration/medicare-part-d-with-billy-bowman \nQuestions or accommodations: info@deafmdcc.org
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LOCATION:Middletown Branch Library\, East Green Street 31\, Middletown\, Maryland\, 21769\, United States
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SUMMARY:ASL Trivia: DC
DESCRIPTION:Promoting Deaf Culture and ASL: One of the primary goals is to celebrate and promote Deaf culture and ASL. By hosting trivia in ASL\, the organization supports the use and recognition of ASL as a rich\, fully-fledged language and an integral part of Deaf culture. \nCreating Inclusive Social Opportunities: These events provide inclusive social settings where Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals can participate fully without communication barriers. They also offer hearing individuals an opportunity to engage with Deaf culture and learn ASL\, fostering greater understanding and inclusivity. \nEducation and Awareness: Through fun and engaging trivia\, the organization can educate participants about Deaf history\, notable figures in the Deaf community\, and important aspects of Deaf culture\, thereby raising awareness and understanding among a broader audience. \nCommunity Building: Events like ASL trivia nights are excellent for community building\, offering a space for people from the Deaf and hearing communities to come together\, interact\, and form connections in a friendly\, entertaining environment. \nSkill Development: For both Deaf and hearing participants\, these events can be a platform for developing and practicing ASL skills in a fun\, low-pressure setting\, which is beneficial for language learning\, acquisition\, and retention. \nEmpowerment and Representation: By centering events around Deaf culture and ASL\, ASL Trivia empowers the Deaf community\, giving them a platform for visibility and representation in a world where they are often marginalized. \nFollow ASL Trivia: DC at https://www.facebook.com/ASLTriviaDC/ and https://www.instagram.com/asltriviadc/
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/asl-trivia-dc-2-2/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Red Bear Brewing\, 209 M St NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
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SUMMARY:State Board of Sign Language Interpreters (SBSLI) Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is hosting three town hall meetings to discuss community issues and gather feedback. The sessions include both in-person and virtual options\, offering opportunities for participants to share their ideas and suggestions. Meetings will be held on:\n	•	November 10\, 2024 (2 PM – 4 PM) via Zoom (registration required).\n	•	November 22\, 2024 (6 PM – 8 PM) at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden\, Upper Marlboro\, MD.\n	•	December 9\, 2024 (6 PM – 8 PM) at Gateway Maryland\, Baltimore\, MD. \nInterpreters and captioning services are available. For additional accommodations\, contact gov.odhh@maryland.gov.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/state-board-of-sign-language-interpreters-sbsli-town-hall-meeting/2024-11-22/
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