Deaf Access Services, A program of People Inc.

05/06/2026

Today we recognize and celebrate our interpreters for National Interpreter Appreciation Day.

Your skill, professionalism, and care help make communication possible across languages and cultures every day. Thank you for the vital work you do and the difference you make for the people and communities we serve.

If you see an interpreter today, be sure to thank them.

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04/18/2026

https://www.whec.com/top-news/gov-hochul-announces-american-sign-language-now-included-in-new-yorks-language-access-law/?fbclid=IwZnRzaARQRitleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEerlxhBMSxXbQsD7XMGH5zg0-rIxRjZsqOPGcxlH16p7Op7AjYom-86eom5KY_aem_Dk1u3bSn7Pn0DEPw-58i5Q

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced the inclusion of American Sign Language in the state’s language access law.The announcement was made at the National ASL Day event at RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf in Rochester. The move recognizes ASL as a fully recogn...

04/09/2026

Last Chance! Register for Spring Community ASL Classes!
Registration Closes Saturday, April 11 @ 8pm.
Register today to reserve your spot.

04/09/2026

Last Chance...Spring Community ASL Classes begin soon!
Registration Closes Saturday, April 11 @ 8pm.
Reserve your seat!
https://forms.office.com/r/9nVbEZFiLS

03/09/2026

Spring Community ASL Classes begin soon!

Register today to reserve your spot.
https://forms.office.com/r/9nVbEZFiLS

01/09/2026

Community ASL Classes begin soon - Register today to reserve your spot. https://forms.office.com/r/9nVbEZFiLS

09/29/2025

RIT/NTID is hosting a special event in Buffalo for all of the Bills fans out there. The Big Shot event will illuminate the Bills Stadium in light for a special photo to commemorate the stadium. Interpreters will be provided. Follow the link for additional information and tickets:

RIT’s Big Shot No. 37 to honor 42 years of Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium with a community-powered nighttime photo.

09/18/2025

Shirts at the Buffalo Bisons was a hot sell out, that they are bringing it back for Pre-Orders only!!

The link below will be available up until September 21st!
LIMITED TIME!!

The shirts will be arriving around Early November!

*Pre-order in park or online now through Sunday, 9/21. After 9/21, the shirt will no longer be available to order as I’ll have to send my order in to the vendor Monday. Tees will arrive late October/early November. Customers will be contacted once it arrives to us. Customers can select to have the shirt order shipped to them for a fee (USPS includes tracking), or they can select ballpark pickup for free. Our off-season hours are Tuesday-Friday 11am-3pm for those that choose to pick up instead of having it shipped.

https://buffalobisons.milbstore.com/products/pre-order-buffalo-bisons-royal-alt-asl-tee-arriving-late-october-early-november

People Inc.
Buffalo Club of the Deaf
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
Buffalo Implant Group - WNY Cochlear Implant Support Group
ASL Buffalo
Niagara University ASL
Buffalo Civic Association of the Deaf
St. Mary's School for the Deaf
St. Mary's School For the Deaf Alumni Association, Retirees and Friends

LAST CALL! Item will not be restocked in stores. Secure yours by pre-ordering now. PRE-ORDERS will be taken through 9/21/25 11:59 PM ET TEES ARE EXPECTED LATE OCT/EARLY NOV Customers will be sent tracking information as soon as their orders are ready for shipment or pickup. Any additional in stock i...

09/09/2025

Want to get and purchase this shirt? Deaf Awareness Day will be at the Buffalo Bisons!
September 16th. Purchase your tickets today!
https://www.gofevo.com/event/DAS25

We hope to see you there!!

People Inc.
ASL Buffalo
Buffalo Implant Group - WNY Cochlear Implant Support Group
Buffalo Club of the Deaf
Buffalo Civic Association of the Deaf
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
Empire State Association of the Deaf (ESAD)
Deaf Network of Southwestern NY & Northwestern PA
Deaf Ontario
St. Mary's School for the Deaf

09/04/2025

2025 Deaf Awareness Week local events!!!

September 16th:
Buffalo Bisons Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness Night
To purchase tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/DAS25

September 19th :
Deaf Flag Raising Ceremony at 12pm, at City Hall
Brittney Montgomery and Frank Cammarata (Buffalo Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator The City Of Buffalo)

September 23rd:
Painting with a Twist event,
1054 Union Rd. West Seneca. 6pm to 8pm.
Cost: $42.00 per person
Registration is Limited: Code: PARTY
https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/buffalo-west-seneca/event/4053897/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMeqFZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3MHBJSWhPQVZyS0YzUnd5AR4KrjfxqvsbBwT4xNQxlKlAWtJJZGSyRdklsDZqUW8dBfsLM1igkruxLe1J9Q_aem_bBmyI94jfftNGCXKqem8MA

September 24th:
St. Mary’s School for the Deaf Alumni event 3PM – 7PM

September 26th : Britesmith Brewery on Niagara Street @ 5pm- From ASL Buffalo

September 27th: Buffalo Implant Group - WNY Cochlear Implant Support Group tours of Frank Lloyd Wright House.
$45.00 pp/ $43 Seniors. Limited Spots Available.
3:30pm to 5:30pm. Arrive at 3:15pm.
Meet at 143 Jewett Pkwy.
Payments and information MUST BE GIVEN BEFORE September 19th: Karen Ward: B.I.G:
[email protected]

October 11th &12th: Aquarium of Niagara Deaf Awareness Weekend

Seneca Zoo Deaf Awareness Weekend- Rochester

Pick a painting, invite your friends, and enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic local artists. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation and be ready to come back again.