Smart Moves: Real Estate and Financing Strategies for Your Next Chapter

Learn About:
Actionable Insights on Downsizing: Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to determine if downsizing or relocating is the right move for them and practical tips for starting the process. Financing Confidence: Attendees will learn about loan and financing options tailored to their needs and how these can align with retirement planning.Market Savvy: Gain knowledge of current real estate market trends and how to time their buying or selling decisions strategically. Selling Strategies: Learn how to prepare their home for sale, from decluttering to staging, and strategies to maximize their property’s market value.

Black Deaf Experience: A Panel Sharing Stories

Our vision is to host an annual, economically viable celebration of Black culture that attracts people throughout Frederick and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to share, celebrate, and educate the Frederick community about the richness of Black culture.

Aging in Place for Deaf Adults: Strategies for Safe and Independent Living

Flyer for “Aging in Place for Deaf Adults” workshop hosted by Maryland Deaf Community Center. Includes image of an older woman using a walker, two children assisting her, and photo of presenter Daniel Chernoff. Workshop covers home safety, assistive devices, exercises, and medication management. Held in ASL on August 28, 2025, at Urbana Regional Library in Frederick, MD.

MDCC Community Education: Physical and Occupational Therapy

“Aging in Place: Strategies for Safe and Independent Living”

Key takeaways would include:
Home Safety Assessment
Adaptive Equipment and Assistive Devices
Strength and Balance Exercises
Medication Management

Presenter: Daniel Chernoff, MS, OTR/L, Back Home Therapy, Owner

When: Thursday, July 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Where: TBD in Frederick County

Family Storytime with ASL Interpretation

Flyer for Family Storytime at Discoveries: Library at the Mall. Storytime with ASL Interpretation every second Saturday of the month at 10:30 AM. Presented by Anne Arundel County Public Library.

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills. ASL interpretation will be provided.

Las familias con niños pequeños disfrutan de una variedad de historias, canciones, rimas y actividades de movimiento mientras desarrollan habilidades de alfabetización temprana. Se proporcionará interpretación de ASL.

Communication Accessibility Summit

An open oval and a closed oval around a video play icon. Beneath the logo are words, "Accessible Deaf Community Events"

We are excited to share that the Maryland Governor’s Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Telecommunications Access of Maryland, and the Deaf Culture Digital Library will be hosting a 2-day summit during Deaf Awareness Month in September. This year’s theme is Communication Accessibility.  This summit will bring together the deaf community and allies to explore topics and foster discussion around topics that impact the deaf community at large.

The summit will include a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Next Generation 911
  • Modern and emerging technologies
  • ASL interpreting
  • Accessibility features in modern-day devices
  • Communication rights for prisoners
  • Best practices in digital communication accessibility

We want to hear from you to add more topics to the list for consideration and see if you would be interested in participating, whether as a presenter, vendor, or an attendee. We will soon announce a call for proposals where you can submit proposals for a presentation/workshop/session for the summit.

This is an event for the community, and we would love for you to get involved. Involvement opportunities involve:

  • Volunteering
  • Sponsorship
  • Presenting and moderating workshops and lightning talks

We’d love to hear from you, no matter how you’d like to get involved! If you’re interested or have any questions, feel free to reach out. 

BCAD’s Deaf Night Out

2025 Deaf Night Out schedule listing monthly events hosted by the Baltimore City Association of the Deaf. 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 19: Monument City Brewery Company, May 16: The Wine Collective, Jun 21: Ministry of Brewing, Jul 19: Papi’s Tacos, Aug 16: Guilford Hall Brewery, Sep 20: Nick’s Fish House, Oct 18: Crepe Crazy Baltimore, Nov 15: Mt. Washington Tavern, Dec 13: Christmas Village / Hard Rock Cafe
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 19: Monument City Brewery Company

  • May 16: The Wine Collective

  • Jun 21: Ministry of Brewing

  • Jul 19: Papi’s Tacos

  • Aug 16: Guilford Hall Brewery

  • Sep 20: Nick’s Fish House

  • Oct 18: Crepe Crazy Baltimore

  • Nov 15: Mt. Washington Tavern

  • Dec 13: Christmas Village / Hard Rock Cafe

Introduction to Mosaics with Ellen Mansfield: American Sign Language

Get cozy in the nature center as you learn the basics of mosaic art with local artist, Ellen Mansfield. She will show you how to make handshape ILY (I love you) with tiles as you create a one-of-a-kind piece of art to take home at the end of class. All supplies are included. Instructions will be giving in American Sign Language, and a qualified interpreter will be available. Wine will be available during this program. IDs will be checked for anyone wishing to consume wine to ensure participant is at least 21 years of age.