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2025- ASL Classes for Families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

We are excited to announce that we are re-launching our FREE beginner American Sign Language classes! This six-week course is designed to give families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children foundational ASL skills to communicate within the home and with other members of the Deaf /HH community. Participants MUST email or call Jeanine Byrnes at j.byrnes@taconicresources.org or 845-452-3913 ext. 103 and RSVP by July 23rd, 2025.

When: Every Tuesday – July 29 – Sept. 2, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.
82 Washington Street, Suite 214
Poughkeepsie, NY

Taught by a member of our Deaf community!

Click the image below for a PDF copy of the flyer

image of flyer with ASL class information stated above. click image for a PDF copy

TRI INCLUSION FESTIVAL

June 29, 2022 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us on Wednesday, June 29th as we celebrate disability pride and culture at our first annual TRI Inclusion Festival! Our event will feature an array of accessible, engaging, and fun activities on the beautiful grounds of the Home of FDR National Historic Site!

American Sign Language Interpreters will be provided. Click here to RSVP for our TRI Inclusion Festival!

Participate in:

  • Guided tour of the FDR site grounds with staff rangers
  • Accessible yoga session with Hudson River Yoga owner, Susannah Grange
  • Readings of a children’s graphic book: Jolene – the Disability Awareness Chicken, by author Karen Finnegan
  • A workshop on “Housing Rights are Human Rights” with Kristine Thayer from Westchester Residential Opportunities AND MORE!

Complimentary T-shirts! – First come, first serve

Grab and Go Food!

LOCATION:
The Home of FDR National Historic Site 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, N.Y.

For a copy of the Inclusion Festival Flyer, click here.

Questions? Call us: (845) 452 – 3913

Mandi Sheraden

845-891-6875