Marlborough, MA, September 30th, 2026. Free Conference. The Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services presents Promising Practices for Deaf Services 2026
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast
Deaf World/Silent Simulation Experience 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks – Sarah Peterson, DDS commissioner
9:45 AM – 11:45 AM Keynote Speaker – Language Deprivation – Dr.Wyatte Hall
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM Networking/Break
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:20 PM BEING MICHELLE (Film Screening). An award-winning feature documentary about a deaf woman with autism who survived incarceration and abuse.
2:20 PM – 3:15 PM Panel Discussion. DR. Gabriel Lomas, Ph.D Danielle Lamy, LCPC Deaf Outreach
ASL Interpreter provided. If additional accomodations are needed, please email aavram@workinc.org
RSVP is REQUIRED
