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DINGO at Salisbury University

DINGO at Salisbury University in Perdue Hall, room 156 on May 8, 2025, 7-9pm, $5 for 10 Dingo cards See QR code/link for more info

Salisbury University’s ASL 201 Class is hosting a DINGO night fundraiser with proceeds going to DILA. The event is being held at SU’s Perdue Hall, Room 156 from 7:00-9:00 on Thursday, May 8th. Cost is $5 for 10 cards and .50 for each additional card. You’ll win some fabulous prizes. Get there early to secure your seat as space will be limited. Event is wheel chair accessible and Deaf Friendly. Please show your support for a worthy cause. DILA greatly appreciate SU Student support. Scan the QR code for more information

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SSP Volunteers Needed for DeafBlind Camp of Maryland

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The DeafBlind Camp of Maryland is holding its one-week residential camp for adults who are deaf and blind on June 7 – 13, 2025.  Campers must be 18 years old or older to attend.

They are in need of volunteers to assist campers throughout the week.  Weekly commitments are preferred, however, part time volunteers are accepted.  Deaf and hearing individuals who are interested may apply.  This is a great way for skilled signers who want to develop their skills to get hands-on experience.  However, there are some positions for non-signers.  Room and board and all activities fees are paid for volunteering.

Learn more about DeafBlind Camp of Maryland and fill out the application.  

 

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GoVoBo Needs Your Voice – Join a Paid Research Study!

GoVoBo Help build a future where speech tech understands every voice Get paid to train speech technology to better recognize and interpret deaf accents sign up below

Speech technology has long struggled to accurately recognize Deaf and hard of hearing voices – but that’s about to change.  GoVoBo is developing AI-driven speech recognition that is more inclusive and needs real-world feedback from our community.

If you are:

  • Deaf or hard of hearing
  • 18+ years old and live in the U.S.
  • A regular speech to text user
  • Someone who struggles with automatic speech recognition accuracy
You may qualify for a paid research study!
  • Compensation for your time
  • A chance to improve new speech technology
  • An opportunity to influence accessibility in AI
Learn more about GoVoBo and sign up today!
 
– Thanks to Northern VA Resource Center (NVRC) updates.
 
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