Week of Events
American School for the Deaf founded
April 15, 1817 -- Establishment of the first permanent public school in the Western Hemisphere for deaf students, now known as American School for the Deaf, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Laurent Clerc, Dr. Mason Fitch Cogswell and Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet were the school co-founders.
Erastus “Deaf” Smith
Erastus “Deaf” Smith - Born April 19, 1787, near Poughkeepsie, NY. Died November 30, 1837; last home address site: Richmond, TX.Chief scout and spy for a Texas army; Texas’s folk hero. He helped Texas get independence from Mexico. One county in Texas was named "Deaf Smith" after him.
Monday, April 14, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
No events on this day.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
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April 17, 2025 -Silent Supper at Silver Diner Gaithersburg
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April 17, 2025 -ASL Trivia: DC
Silent Supper at Silver Diner Gaithersburg
ASL Bridge / DMV Biweekly silent supper is at Silver Diner. All levels welcome, but please know the ASL alphabet. We will try to sit outside on the patio
ASL Trivia: DC
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. Creating Inclusive Social Opportunities: These events provide inclusive social settings […]
Friday, April 18, 2025
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
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April 19, 2025 -BCAD’s Deaf Night Out
BCAD’s Deaf Night Out
Join the Baltimore City Association of the Deaf for a fun-filled Deaf Night Out! 2025 Deaf Night Out is hosted by the Baltimore City Association of the Deaf monthly. Each event starts at 5 p.m. Venues and dates are: Jan 18: Kooper’s Tavern Feb 15: No Land Beyond Mar 15: James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant Apr […]
Sunday, April 20, 2025
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April 20, 2025 -ASL Brunch on Sundays in Greenbelt – at NEW DEAL CAFE this week (exception)
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April 20, 2025 -ASL Sunday Silent Social at Fairfax’s Wegmans
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April 20, 2025 -ASL Sunday Silent Social at Fairfax’s Wegmans
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April 20, 2025 -ASL Sunday Silent Social at Fairfax’s Wegmans
ASL Brunch on Sundays in Greenbelt – at NEW DEAL CAFE this week (exception)
ASL Bridge / DMV Join our ASL Brunch on Sundays in Greenbelt! All ASL users and learners are welcome. Brunches are alternately held at two restaurants in Greenbelt, both in the same town plaza. ODD WEEKS: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays, we meet at Cedars of Lebanon, 103 Centerway. EVEN WEEKS: 2nd and 4th Sundays, […]
ASL Sunday Silent Social at Fairfax’s Wegmans
ASL Bridge / DMV Whether you're Deaf, HoH, an interpreter, an ASL student, or just want to learn American Sign Language (ASL), we welcome all levels of signers to come join us for an evening of ASL socializing and practice. This event occurs on the first and third Sundays of each month, in the heart […]
ASL Sunday Silent Social at Fairfax’s Wegmans
ASL Bridge / DMV Whether you're Deaf, HoH, an interpreter, an ASL student, or just want to learn American Sign Language (ASL), we welcome all levels of signers to come join us for an evening of ASL socializing and practice. This event occurs on the first and third Sundays of each month, in the heart […]
ASL Sunday Silent Social at Fairfax’s Wegmans
ASL Bridge / DMV Whether you're Deaf, HoH, an interpreter, an ASL student, or just want to learn American Sign Language (ASL), we welcome all levels of signers to come join us for an evening of ASL socializing and practice. This event occurs on the first and third Sundays of each month, in the heart […]