Medicare Part D Updates

Flyer for Medicare Part D education event with Billy Bowman on November 19, 1–3 PM at Middletown Branch Library, Middletown, MD. Presented in ASL.

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:

Medicare Part D with Billy Bowman
Be Ready before Medicare Season ends on December 7th

Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 1:00-3:00 PM

Middletown Branch Library
31 East Green Street
Middletown, MD 21769
301.600.7560

Come to Get:
A Quick Glimpse at the Medicare’s Parts A, B, and C
The Dive into Part D: Prescriptions and the Updates
Information on the changes resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Learn about the next steps before the Medicare season ends on December 7th

FREE 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

Questions or accommodations: info@deafmdcc.org

Scroll, Click, and Repeat – How to Use Social Media in Healthy Ways

Flyer for “Scroll, Click, and Repeat: How to Use Social Media in Healthy Ways” featuring illustrations of people on their phones, along with event date, time, and location.

Come to this workshop to learn these valuable tidbits about your brain health:

What is brain chemistry’s role in creating bonds

What is dopamine’s role in our brains and the social media loop

Learn about serotonin’s role in emotional well-being/mood regulation

How social media connections differ from real-life connections

Ways to keep your brain chemistry healthy

This workshop is by presented by Sharon Duchesneau, Clinical Services, Deaf Counseling Center. Learn more about Sharon here: http:// https://deafcounseling.com/members/sharon-duchesneau/

RSVP today to reserve your spot and receive event updates! This event will be conducted in American Sign Language. All are welcome!
https://www.deafmdcc.org/event-details-registration/scroll-click-and-repeat

“The Five Days” A Movie in ASL with Deaf actors!

Colorful flyer for The 5 Days movie featuring The Maloes and John Maucere in the style of emojis. The flyer Includes details for movie screening times, ticket prices, and venue information.

Squareglow.com hosts The 5 Days, Deaf movie night with the Maloes and John Maucere.

2 pm and 4 pm shows are at the CCBC Theatre (Buy tickets at this link: https://www.deafmdcc.org/event-details-registration/the-5-days)

8 pm – 11 PM: After-party at The Barn (Free admission, but space is limited – first come, first served!)

Don’t miss the chance to hang out with The Maloes and John Maucere, with music by DJ Nico DiMarco!

Contact Squareglow.com with any questions at:

317-550-5280
support@squareglow.com

ASL Interpreted Maryland U.S. Senate Debate

Join this virtual event for an ASL-interpreted debate between Maryland U.S. Senate candidates, Angela Alsobrooks (D) and Larry Hogan (R), as they discuss issues that matter most to the disability community.

Date: October 22, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Virtual Event – Registration required

This debate is designed to be accessible and inclusive, with American Sign Language interpretation available throughout. Don’t miss the chance to hear directly from the candidates on topics that impact people with disabilities.

MDCC 6-Week ASL Classes

Image of an ASL instructor in a classroom teaching sign language

6-Week ASL Classes

Each basic ASL class for six (6) weeks is provided. The maximum number in a class is 20. 

Time & Location

Once Weekly Oct 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – Nov 06, 2024, 7:15 PM

Tuesdays, ASL 1a: 6 pm

Tuesdays, ASL 1a: 7:15 pm

Wednesdays, ASL 1a: 6 pm

Wednesdays, ASL 1b: 7:15 pm

Common Market
927 West 7th Street
Frederick, MD 21701

Visit deafmdcc.org to register. Please contact ASL@deafmdcc.org if you have any questions about this ASL course.

ASL Funfest

Flyer for the “ASL FunFest” by the Maryland Deaf Community Center on September 21, 2024, at Frederick Community College. Features include performers, magic show, food trucks, vendors, sponsors, ASL storytelling, and activities for kids. Visit www.deafmdcc.org for updates. Contact Donna DiMarco at donna.dimarco@deafmdcc.org for questions

Hosted in collaboration with the ASL and ITP programs.

FEATURING:
Performers
Magic Show
Food Trucks
Vendors
Sponsors
ASL Storytelling
Activities for Kids

September is the month of Deaf Awareness
September 23rd is the day to celebrate International Sign Language Day and International Week of the Deaf

If you have questions, contact donna.dimarco@deafmdcc.org