DEAF & SOBER CURIOUS? (Remote)

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This study may be for you!
WHO CAN JOIN?
– 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? Contact signsofsafety@umassmed.edu
 

Equipment Distribution Program update

Governor Matt Meyer signs HB53 into law.  Red shirt is Eric Morrison, our main sponsor of the bill.  

Going left from Eric is Dave from DDSC, Feta Fernsler - President, Keith Robertson - VP and Elisha Jenkins - DOL/DVR.  Governor Matt Meyer signs HB53 into law.  Red shirt is Eric Morrison, our main sponsor of the bill.  

Going left from Eric is Dave from DDSC, Feta Fernsler - President, Keith Robertson - VP and Elisha Jenkins - DOL/DVR.

Short version: 

Governor Matt Meyer signed HB 53 (EDP) bill last Monday (July 21, 2025). Feta, Keith and Dave were present.  Equipment Distribution Program will be released (updated really) within a year once rules finalized.  More info, contact ODHH, Christina Feil.

 

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Gov Meyer Signs Six Health-Related Measures into Law

 

Governor Meyer Signs Several Health-Related Bills Strengthening Protections for Overlooked Populations