Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWSJoin us for the 1st Inaugural RISD Pickleball Tournament Source: Rhode Island School for the ...
06/09/2026

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWS

Join us for the 1st Inaugural RISD Pickleball Tournament

Source: Rhode Island School for the Deaf

1st Inaugural RISD Pickleball Tournament!

Mark your calendar and join us for a fun day of competition while supporting Rhode Island School for the Deaf students and programs.

See flyer for event details and registration information coming SOON.

Look forward to seeing you on the courts!

Leo Gutierrez, MBA
Director of Athletics and After-School Programs
Rhode Island School for the Deaf
1 Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
VP #: 401-859-3565
Text #: 401-602-0766

06/04/2026

RICDHH NEWS

Leadership Transition at RICDHH

RICDHH has posted an important leadership transition announcement. Please read the full statement here:https://cdhh.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur916/files/2026-06/Leadership%20Transition%20at%20RICDHH%20June%204%2C%202026.pdf

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWSA Light That Leads the Way: RISD's 150th Anniversary Gala Source: Rhode Island School for the...
06/04/2026

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWS

A Light That Leads the Way: RISD's 150th Anniversary Gala

Source: Rhode Island School for the Deaf

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWSRISD's 150th Anniversary GalaSource: Rhode Island School for the Deaf Join us on Saturday, No...
06/03/2026

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWS

RISD's 150th Anniversary Gala

Source: Rhode Island School for the Deaf

Join us on Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 5-9 PM at Harbor Lights as we celebrate the past, present, and future of the Rhode Island School for the Deaf!

🌊 Waterfront views
🎵 Deaf DJ & RISD alumnus Kazeem Babatunde
🍽️ Full dinner included
🥂 Hors d’oeuvres & cash bar
🤝 Reconnect with old faces & meet new ones
✨ Plus more throughout the night!

Early bird tickets are $95 until June 15. It’ll go up to $120 after. Grab yours now and celebrate 150 years of RISD with us!

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWS8th Annual Aphasia Awareness Conference Source: Just A.S.K Aphasia Stroke KnowledgePlease sha...
06/02/2026

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWS

8th Annual Aphasia Awareness Conference

Source: Just A.S.K Aphasia Stroke Knowledge

Please share info on 8th Annual Aphasia Awareness Conference!

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWSRISDAA General Meeting – September 5, 2026 Source: Rhode Island School for the Deaf Alumni As...
06/02/2026

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWS

RISDAA General Meeting – September 5, 2026

Source: Rhode Island School for the Deaf Alumni Association

Dear RISDAA Members,

Please join us for the upcoming RISDAA General Meeting on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Rhode Island School for the Deaf Cafeteria.

We encourage all alumni and members to attend. Our agenda includes discussions on current initiatives, committee updates, old and new business, and future plans for the association.

You may review the attached flyer and the meeting agenda via this link: RISDAA General Meeting Agenda 9/5/26 [docs.google.com]

We look forward to seeing you there and welcome you to share this invitation with others.

Best regards,

Tyler Hurteau
Secretary
Rhode Island School for the Deaf Alumni Association (RISDAA)

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWSTomorrow, June 2: Deaf Night at Lippitt House Museum! Source: Lippitt House MuseumDeaf Night ...
06/01/2026

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWS

Tomorrow, June 2: Deaf Night at Lippitt House Museum!

Source: Lippitt House Museum

Deaf Night at Lippitt House Museum!
See the site-specific art exhibition:
On Being American | Contemporary Artworks, Echoes of the Past [preserveri.org]

Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Lippitt House Museum
199 Hope Street, Providence

Join: Dolores Sverdigliozzi, Art Teacher, RI School for the Deaf; Steve Roth, Local Deaf Artist; and ASL Interpreters

FREE

LippittHouse.org [preserveri.org]

See the attached flyer attached, or click here [canva.link].

Questions? Email: [email protected]


What to Expect:
• View the historic Lippitt House Museum
• View the new site-specific, contemporary art exhibit “On Being American”
• Interact with artists Dolores Sverdigliozzi and Steve Roth
• ASL Interpreters
• Virtual ASL history tour option
• Appropriate for high-school students and adults

When You Arrive:
• Street parking is available on nearby streets: Angell, Waterman, Hope, and Cooke.
• Please enter at the Hope Street Door.

Accessibility:
Lippitt House Museum’s main entrance has stairs. An electronic lift is available at a separate entrance—lift operation and Museum access requires staff assistance. Please email [email protected] if you will need this service and to receive parking/drop-off instructions.

RICDHH NEWSWednesday, June 3rd, 6pm IN-PERSON MEETING LOCATION:RICDHH Commissioners’ Special Meeting will be held at Rho...
06/01/2026

RICDHH NEWS

Wednesday, June 3rd, 6pm

IN-PERSON MEETING LOCATION:
RICDHH Commissioners’ Special Meeting will be held at Rhode Island School for the Deaf, One Corliss Park, Providence RI 02908. This meeting is open to the general public. ASL interpreters/CART will be provided.

For more information, please contact RICDHH main office, 401-256-5511 TEL/VP or email: [email protected].

Special Meeting Notice:
https://opengov.sos.ri.gov/Common/DownloadMeetingFiles?FilePath=\Notices\110\2026\558417.pdf

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CDHH Commissioners

David Alves, Chair
Nathan Robinson, Vice Chair
Elizabeth Beach, Secretary
Rainer Randell Jr, Esq., Treasurer
Anthony DiBella
Danielle Loughlin
Kimberly Marthers
Bunmi Osho
Deba Pietsch

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWSLast Shared Reading Saturday Source: RI School for the Deaf
05/27/2026

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWS

Last Shared Reading Saturday

Source: RI School for the Deaf

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWSMonday, June 8, 2026 next HOH Meeting Source: ATELPlease Share!Hard of Hearing Support Group,...
05/27/2026

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWS

Monday, June 8, 2026 next HOH Meeting

Source: ATEL

Please Share!

Hard of Hearing Support Group,
Hosted by the ATEL Program

Join other HOH individuals in a supportive space! This group is designed to encourage connection, shared learning, and mutual support among individuals who are hard of hearing.

This month, “Ask an Audiologist!,” Dr. Rachel Smith, Clinical Associate Professor, Audiology Clinic Director, Au. D, CCC-A, F-AAA will answer your questions on using Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs), remotes, companion microphones, TV connectors, to make communication easier at home, on the road and social settings.

We will also continue our discussion on creating a hearing loss advocacy card that allows you to discreetly and immediately communicate your hearing loss and communication preferences to others, including first responders, medical staff, and service workers.

đź—“ Monday, June 8, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
đź“ŤOSCIL (Ocean State Center for Independent Living),
1944 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI

Address

Dept. Of Adm. Building, One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI
02908

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+14012565511

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