Berkshire DHILS - Viability

01/28/2026

MSAD Community Chat

MSAD will be hosting a Community Chat that is open to everyone — all are welcome!
These sessions focus on community updates, hands-speak matters, sharing ideas, and open conversation.

The Community Chat will be held twice in February:

📅 Sunday, February 8, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM (Eastern Time)

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85299664226

Meeting ID: 852 9966 4226

Join Instructions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/85299664226/invitations?signature=IPwv64aFQr8V86lRdtdhL_YwmcT8ECkfaRgVbav2gp4

📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026

⏰ Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM (Eastern Time)

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86195065800

Meeting ID: 861 9506 5800

Join Instructions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/86195065800/invitations?signature=izWjaTgwIe8-9CSK2BuEq2G9udZDBcH-4BPy1GHH24I

01/26/2026

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CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT
Monday January 26
Due to extreme weather conditions, Viability offices and programs will be closed today Monday January 26.
Residential services will continue normal operations.
All programs and services are expected to resume as scheduled on Tuesday January 27. Stay tuned for updates.

01/20/2026

01/20/2026

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01/17/2026

01/17/2026

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01/16/2026

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01/16/2026

Happy New Year!
ARE YOU DEAF & SOBER CURIOUS? WE ARE STILL RECRUITING!

WHO CAN JOIN THIS STUDY?
- Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled or Hard of Hearing
- Fluent in ASL
- 18 years and older
- Alcohol use in the past month
- Trauma-related stress in the past month

POSSIBLE BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
- 12 virtual counseling sessions at no cost
- Learning skills to manage trauma and addiction
- Earning up to $500 for completing 5 online surveys throughout the course of the study

INTERESTED? Click on the link: https://bit.ly/SignsOfSafety

If you have other questions, feel free to contact signsofsafety@umassmed.edu!

[A flyer for a study titled "DEAF & SOBER CURIOUS?". The flyer is in a light wintry blue with snowflakes in the background. The text is predominantly dark navy blue and highlights eligibility requirements, potential benefits, and screening survey link.
The "WHO CAN JOIN?" section lists criteria including: being Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, or Hard of Hearing; able to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL); having experienced alcohol use and/or trauma-related stress in the past month; living in the United States; and being 18 years or older.
The "POSSIBLE BENEFITS" section lists 12 virtual counseling sessions at no cost and learning skills to cope with trauma and addiction. There is also a monetary incentive: up to $500 for completing five online surveys throughout the study.
Link information is provided: https://bit.ly/SignsOfSafety and a study identification number. A QR code is displayed above the "in ASL" text which provides another way to learn more about the study in ASL.
There is also a logo with text "DEAF YES" next to the email address, and university affiliations and IRB numbers are listed at the bottom.]

01/16/2026

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01/10/2026

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12/20/2025