The Learning Center for the Deaf (MA)

Raising a deaf or hard of hearing child comes with questions — and you do not have to navigate the journey alone. Through the Badavas Parent Infant Program, families of deaf and hard of hearing children receive support, resources, playgroups, and guidance focused on ASL, communication access, and early learning. 💙

👉 Connect with us at tlcdeaf.org/pip

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Our Interpreting Services team provides professional ASL and Deaf interpreting support across a wide range of settings, including education, medical, behavioral health, business, conferences, and community events. Our interpreters are highly trained, culturally responsive, and committed to ensuring meaningful access for Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind individuals.

Whether you need interpreting for a one-time event or ongoing support, we’re here to help make communication accessible for everyone.

👉 Learn more or request services here: tlcdeaf.org/interpreting

Now hiring: caring, creative, mission-focused professionals ready to make a difference. Come grow with us! 🌟

Learn more and apply: https://www.tlcdeaf.org/careers

Did You Know? ... All staff interpreters in the TLC Interpreting Department are EIPA-qualified in the state of Massachusetts. This means that each staff interpreter has met the state’s qualification requirements and is approved to work independently in the classroom. 📚

This milestone reflects our team’s dedication to maintaining high professional standards and ensuring that students have access to qualified interpreting support in their educational environments. Achieving EIPA qualification requires significant skill, preparation, and commitment, and we are proud of the effort our interpreters have invested in reaching this goal. 🌟

At Walden Community Services, we offer accessible mental health care that honors Deaf culture, supports communication needs, and helps deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and families thrive. 💚

Services include: Outpatient Psychotherapy; Intensive Care Coordination/Family Support and Training; In-Home Therapy and In-Home Behavioral Services; Therapeutic Mentoring, and Support & Stabilization.

Satellite offices in Springfield and Framingham; our staff travels across the state to support households with a Deaf or Hard of Hearing family member.

👉 Reach out and inquire at tlcdeaf.org/wcs

Reminder! Join us Friday Night for ASL Show Night!

Free Community Event! Join us May 15th for ASL Show Night, hosted by TLC's National Honor Society. Doors open at 6:00 PM; show starts at 6:30 PM. We are accepting donations for new or unused clothing for Pathways for Change, Inc.

A big thank you to Sorenson for visiting our school and sharing valuable resources with our Deaf and Hard of Hearing community! Our high school students learned how to use video relay services on everything from TV monitors to tablets and other devices. We truly appreciate your ongoing partnership and support. Thank you,

Spotlight on: Our fabulous Transition Department! 💫 We empower our high school students with real-world internship experiences that build transferable skills and confidence.

One great example is our current internship with TrUe Salon in Framingham ✂.

Evan wanted to explore a career in hair styling, and TLC quickly found a friend in TrUe! Evan has the opportunity to experience hands-on learning, gaining knowledge and tools needed for life after graduation. We appreciate trUe Salon for supporting our internship program and giving students the opportunity to build skills and confidence in a professional setting.