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Massachusetts DeafBlind Awareness Day

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Address

Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Directions 

Overview

“From Infants to Elders: Real Stories…Real Lives”

Organizations and agencies showcase the critical services they provide to children, youth, and adults who are DeafBlind in the Commonwealth. Massachusetts DeafBlind Awareness Day highlights the importance of fiscal resources, programs, and services that enhance the lives of children and adults who are DeafBlind.

Please show your support for children, youth and adults who are DeafBlind throughout Massachusetts by visiting your legislators after the program.

Program

TimeEvent
9:30 A.M.Check-in and Registration (Great Hall, Second Floor)
10:00 A.M.Welcome: Master of Ceremonies, Kerry Thompson
10:10 A.M.

Greetings from Massachusetts Commissioners

Dr. Opeoluwa Sotonwa, Commissioner, Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)

John Oliveira, Commissioner, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)

10:20 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

Panel Presentation: Panel Members share their stories and highlight the vital impact of services on their lives.

  • Katrina Noyes, Mom of Young Child
  • Cam Czubek, Student
  • Lacey Clericuzio, Adult
  • Jesus Valdes Sanchez, Senior
11:00 A.M. - 11:15 A.M.Acknowledgements and Conclude
11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Visit Your State Representatives and Senators! 

Let your legislators know that their support for services makes a major difference in the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind!

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