BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hands & Voices of New York - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hands & Voices of New York X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hands & Voices of New York REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232039 CREATED:20260131T012701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T002540Z UID:9256-1771873200-1771876800@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Parent Support - Virtual Event - February 2026 DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nParent Support – Virtual Event\n\n\n\nSupporting Your Child Through Educational Transitions\n\n\n\nVirtual Event: \n\n\n\nYou may have met Karen and Steve at the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Game at Yankee Stadium\, or at one of our other family events! As parents themselves\, they are always ready to offer support and encouragement to other parents on the journey of raising their deaf or hard of hearing child. \n\n\n\nJoin Karen and Steve at our February virtual parent support meeting for their insights on supporting their daughter Amara in her educational transitions all the way from early intervention\, through ACCESS-VR\, college graduation from RIT/NTID\, and landing her dream job last year. Includes time for discussion and Q&A. \n\n\n\nSteve and Karen Engel are founding board members of Hands & Voices of New York. Steve is a musician\, and guitar instructor. He serves as Zone Chair and President of the Chatham Lions Club. Karen is a retired Special Education teacher for the Hudson City School District\, and a member of Alpha Delta Kappa. She is also a board member for Columbia County ARC\, and a member of their Guardianship Committee. Together the Engels serve on the Foundation Board for the Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf and the Albany Medical Center Patient and Family Advisory Council. They are passionate about supporting families with children who are deaf/hard of hearing\, and creating outreach opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required: Register link the virtual event \n\n\n\nor use the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Monday\, February 23 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmLocation: OnlineHave Questions?Contact Hands & Voices of NY:Email: handsandvoicesny@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n“What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/parent-support-virtual-events-february-2026/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/HVNY_Virtual_Parents_Feb2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232039 CREATED:20260107T213604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T214906Z UID:8978-1768503600-1768507200@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Parent Support - Virtual Events - January 2026 DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nParent Support – Virtual Events\n\n\n\nFoundations of Auditory-Verbal TherapyPractical Parent Principles\n\n\n\nVirtual Event: \n\n\n\nJoin us from 7-8 pm on Thursday\, January 15 for a virtual presentation introducing the basic premises of AVT with Pamela Talbot M.Ed\, CCC-SLP\, LSLS-AVT\, C.E.D. Certified LSLS-AVT\, followed by an open discussion with time for your questions. \n\n\n\nPam is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Teacher of the deaf specialized in listening and spoken language development. She has dedicated her career to working with families with children with hearing loss\, training therapists and lecturing at the international level. As a certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist\, Pam strongly believes that\, regardless of the habilitative choice\, parents are the child’s first and best teachers for developing communicative competency. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required: Register link the virtual event \n\n\n\nor use the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, January 15 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmLocation: OnlineHave Questions?Contact Hands & Voices of NY:Email: handsandvoicesny@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n“What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/parent-support-virtual-events-jan2026/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-07-at-4.03.53-PM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232039 CREATED:20251113T034013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T172312Z UID:8734-1766221200-1766228400@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Holiday Party 2025 (Albany\, NY) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nHoliday Party\n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce the date for our annual Holiday party at Bring on the Spectrum. \n\n\n\nWe wanted to give everyone a big heads up since we know the holiday season can be especially busy. \n\n\n\nCome play in the indoor sensory gym. Do holiday crafts and meet signing Santa!! \n\n\n\nOur party will be Saturday December 20th from 9 AM until 11 AM.  Registration is critical because the space can only hold so many people and our Signing Santa will need plenty of time to make toys for all the children.  \n\n\n\nSo please sign up using the link below or the QR code on the attached invitation.  We’ll send out some reminder emails as we get close to the date as well!  \n\n\n\nRegistration is required and space is limited! Register for Holiday Party \n\n\n\nor use the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, December 20th Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 amLocation: Bring On the Spectrum71 Fuller Rd #6Albany\, NY 12205Contact Us:Phone: (518) 364-9657 \n\n\n\n\n“What Works for Your Child is What Makes the Choice Right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/holiday-party-2025-albany-ny/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/HV-BOTS-Party-1220.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232039 CREATED:20251205T015057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T015442Z UID:8856-1765630800-1765638000@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Holiday Rock 2025 (Syracuse\, NY) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nHoliday Rock with Gemini Sky\n\n\n\nGet ready to rock around the holidays with Gemini Sky! Whole Me\, Inc. is hosting the Holiday Rock with GeminiSky event. \n\n\n\nWe hope you’re free next Saturday! We’d love for you to join us for an afternoon full of accessible music\, fun activity stations\, light refreshments\, and good times for all ages! \n\n\n\nThis is a great event for families with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. \n\n\n\nSpread the word to your friends and family!This is a collaborative event presented by Whole Me\, Hands & Voices of New York\, & New York State Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program (NY EDHI) \n\n\n\nPlease register by December 8th to attend!Holiday Rock with Gemini Sky \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, December 13th Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmLocation: 990 James StreetSyracuse\, NY 12205 URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/holiday-rock-2025-syracuse-ny/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/holiday-rock.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232039 CREATED:20251123T212807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T213519Z UID:8790-1765620000-1765620000@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Inclusive Story Time 2025 (Mamaroneck) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nInclusive Story Time\n\n\n\nJoin us for an inclusive reading of I Deaf-initely Can by rhett_the_heeler followed by crafts\, education\, and friends. \n\n\n\nThis is a welcoming space for all children\, D/deaf\, hard of hearing\, and all languages! Book will be in ASL by a Deaf adult and in Spoken English. \n\n\n\nFor families with children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing to meet and exchange resources. Bring your little ones and siblings to meet other families and play and make new friends.  \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by Hands & Voices of NY and New York EHDI. Hands & Voices of NY is dedicated to supporting families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing without a bias around communication modes and methodology. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required and space is limited! Register for Inclusive Story Time \n\n\n\nor use the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, December 13th Time: 10:30 amLocation: Mamaroneck Public Library District136 Prospect AveMamaroneck\, NY 10543Contact us:Torri Ann Woodruff-Gautherin Email: tawg@uconn.edu \n\n\n\n\nOur events are also open to professionals who work with D/HH kids as well as D/HH adults who resonate with the Hands and Voices mission:“What Works for Your Child is What Makes the Choice Right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/inclusive-story-time-2025-mamaroneck/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Hello_Lab_Dec132025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232039 CREATED:20251127T031049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T031422Z UID:8838-1765101600-1765108800@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Holiday Party 2025 (Rochester\, NY) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nHoliday Party\n\n\n\nOur Holiday Party will be on Sunday\, December 7th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Nazareth University located at 4245 East Ave\, Rochester 14618 in the York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute. \n\n\n\nThis is a great chance for families and kids to connect and some holiday fun! This event is for families with children who are deaf/hard of hearing as well as professionals that work with deaf/hard of hearing kids. \n\n\n\nFamilies must register for this free event sponsored by NY EHDI and Hands and Voices of NY. Space is limited and we want to ensure that as many children who are deaf/hard of hearing can attend. Please be mindful of this when registering your child/family. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required and space is limited! Register for Holiday Party \n\n\n\nor use the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, December 7th Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pmLocation: Nazareth UniversityYork Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute4245 East AveRochester\, NY 14618 Contact Us:Kristin BergholtzPhone: (585) 260-7627Email: kristin@canalsidespeech.com \n\n\n\nSamantha TaylorPhone: (607) 742-474Email: samantha@olivespeechtherapy.org \n\n\n\n\n“What Works for Your Child is What Makes the Choice Right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/holiday-party-2025-rochester-ny/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/holiday-party.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232039 CREATED:20251113T032600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T210849Z UID:8727-1763665200-1763668800@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Parent Support - Virtual Events-Nov2026 DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\n\n\n Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nParent Support – Virtual Events\n\n\n\nFAQs of Microtia/Atresia with Meredith Berger\n\n\n\nVirtual Event \n\n\n\nIn honor of Microtia Awareness this November\, we invite parents to an hour of education and support around Microtia and Atresia with Meredith Berger\, MS Ed and Hands & Voices of NY parent member Abbey Longyear. Come meet other parents of children with Microtia/Atresia in a safe and welcoming space. Hear answers to FAQs\, discuss navigating services and connecting to community. \n\n\n\nMeredith Berger is the Director of Clarke School New York\, a leader in the field of early intervention for children who are deaf and hard of hearing\, and a parent of a child with bilateral microtia/atresia. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required: Register link the virtual event \n\n\n\nor use the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, November 20 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmLocation: OnlineHave Questions?Contact Hands & Voices of NY:Email: handsandvoicesny@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n“What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/parent-support-virtual-events-2/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-12-at-10.20.32-PM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232039 CREATED:20251012T192255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T194723Z UID:8642-1761247800-1761251400@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Parent Support - Virtual Events DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nParent Support – Virtual Events\n\n\n\nBrag One & Bring One\n\n\n\nVirtual Event \n\n\n\nBring a win and share a struggle with other parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Hosted by our board member Kelsey Govel! \n\n\n\nKelsey joined the Hands and Voices New York Board in Fall 2023. As both a parent and professional member\, she serves as a speech-language pathologist and AAC Specialist at Wildwood School\, aiding students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Kelsey has a son\, Jude\, with bilateral profound hearing loss due to cochlear malformation. Jude is bimodal\, using a cochlear implant and a hearing aid. After benefiting from Hands and Voices’ support\, Kelsey joined to help families navigate their journey\, especially early on. She resides in Albany with her husband\, three kids\, and dog. In her spare time\, she enjoys running\, hosting\, and visiting Schroon Lake. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required: Register link the virtual event \n\n\n\nor use the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, October 23 Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pmLocation: OnlineHave Questions?Contact Hands & Voices of NY:Email: handsandvoicesny@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n“What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/parent-support-virtual-events/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/virtual-events.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232039 CREATED:20250918T021955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T022222Z UID:8588-1760265000-1760272200@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Family Apple Picking 2025 (Highland\, NY) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nFamily Apple Picking\n\n\n\nFor families with children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing to meet\, exchange resources\, and have fun! Bring your little ones and siblings to meet other families for apple picking. Each family can pick a complimentary bag of apples and we’ll enjoy cider donuts at the end of the outing! \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by Hands & Voices of NY and New York EHDI. Hands & Voices of NY is dedicated to supporting families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing without a bias around communication modes and methodology. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required and space is limited! Register for HVNY Family Apple Picking \n\n\n\nor use the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, October 12th Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pmLocation: DuBois Farms209 Perkinsville RdHighland\, NY 12528Contact Dan:Phone: (631) 525-2352Email: dan.stern553@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\nOur events are also open to professionals who work with D/HH kids as well as D/HH adults who resonate with the Hands and Voices mission:“What Works for Your Child is What Makes the Choice Right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/family-apple-picking-2025-highland-ny/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/10-12-25_HandsVoices_event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232039 CREATED:20250906T020607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T192550Z UID:8459-1760176800-1760184000@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Pumpkin Picking and Fall Fun 2025 (Akron) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPumpkin Picking and Fall Fun\n\n\n\nWe welcome families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing\, as well as community providers\, to join us for a fun morning! Includes a hayride to the pumpkin patch\, any pumpkin from the patch\, a pony ride for kids\, a corn maze\, and snacks! \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by Hands & Voices of NY and New York EHDI. Hands & Voices of NY is dedicated to supporting families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing without a bias around communication modes and methodology. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required and space is limited! Register for HVNY Pumpkin Picking and Fall Fun \n\n\n\nor use the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, October 11th Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pmLocation: Akron Acres12607 Stage RdAkron\, NY 14001Contact us:Lindsay Vanvolkinburg Phone: (716) 523-6470Email: Lvanvolkinburg@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\nOur events are also open to professionals who work with D/HH kids as well as D/HH adults who resonate with the Hands and Voices mission:“What Works for Your Child is What Makes the Choice Right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/pumpkin-picking-and-fall-fun-2025-akron-ny/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/new-HV-oct-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130500 DTSTAMP:20260430T232039 CREATED:20250605T210908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T235105Z UID:8213-1758978300-1758978300@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Yankees D/HH Awareness Games - Sept 27 DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nYankees Stadium Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Days\n\n\n\nThis year the Yankees are hosting two Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Days at Yankee Stadium.  \n\n\n\nTuesday September 23rd @ 7:05 PM\, New York Yankees vs. White Sox \n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 27th @ 1:05 PM\, New York Yankees vs. Orioles \n\n\n\nUse promo code H&VNY to purchase special event tickets! \n\n\n\nPurchase tickets at the link: Buy Yankees Tickets \n\n\n\nOr use the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach Special Event Ticket includes: \n\n\n\n\nA New York Yankees Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Hat\n\n\n\n$15 New York Yankees Food & Beverage Voucher\n\n\n\n$5 donation to Hands & Voices of NY\n\n\n\n\nFor families that would like to meet at the game on the 27th\, Karen and Steve Engel are coordinating and can be contacted at theengels@taconic.net. We suggest contacting Karen and Steve if you’d like to purchase tickets in the same section as other families to meet and watch the game together. \n\n\n\n\n“What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/yankees-d-hh-awareness-games1/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Yankees-DHH-Days-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T190500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T190500 DTSTAMP:20260430T232039 CREATED:20250605T210410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T235128Z UID:8182-1758654300-1758654300@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Yankees D/HH Awareness Games - Sept 23 DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nYankees Stadium Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Days\n\n\n\nThis year the Yankees are hosting two Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Days at Yankee Stadium.  \n\n\n\nTuesday September 23rd @ 7:05 PM\, New York Yankees vs. White Sox \n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 27th @ 1:05 PM\, New York Yankees vs. Orioles \n\n\n\nUse promo code H&VNY to purchase special event tickets! \n\n\n\nPurchase tickets at the link: Buy Yankees Tickets \n\n\n\nOr use the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach Special Event Ticket includes: \n\n\n\n\nA New York Yankees Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Hat\n\n\n\n$15 New York Yankees Food & Beverage Voucher\n\n\n\n$5 donation to Hands & Voices of NY\n\n\n\n\nFor families that would like to meet at the game on the 27th\, Karen and Steve Engel are coordinating and can be contacted at theengels@taconic.net. We suggest contacting Karen and Steve if you’d like to purchase tickets in the same section as other families to meet and watch the game together. \n\n\n\n\n“What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/yankees-d-hh-awareness-games/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Yankees-DHH-Days-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232039 CREATED:20250909T002519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T002802Z UID:8478-1758448800-1758456000@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Outdoor Adventure 2025 (Honeye Falls\, NY) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nJOIN US FOR AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE\n\n\n\nWe welcome families with children who are deaf or Hard of hearing\, as well as community providers to join us for a fun morning of exploring and connecting! Resources will be shared and snacks will be provided! \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by Hands & Voices of NY and New York EHDI. Hands & Voices of NY is dedicated to supporting families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing without a bias around communication modes and methodology. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required! Click this to register for HVNY Outdoor Nature \n\n\n\nor use the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, September 21st Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pmCost: FreeLocation: Wild Wings Nature Center & Mendon Ponds Fairy Trail27 Pond RdHoneoye Falls\, NY 14472Contact us:Kristin Bergholtz Phone: (585) 260-7627Email: kristinbslp@gmail.com \n\n\n\nSamantha Taylor Phone: (585) 340-7287Email: samantha@olivespeechtherapy.org \n\n\n\n\nOur events are also open to professionals who work with D/HH kids as well as D/HH adults who resonate with the Hands and Voices mission: \n\n\n\n“What Works for Your Child is What Makes the Choice Right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/outdoor-adventure-2025-honeye-falls-ny/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Wild-Wings-and-Fairy-Trail-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232040 CREATED:20250828T154033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T160515Z UID:8452-1757235600-1757242800@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Fall Apple Picking 2025 (Altamont\, NY) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nFall Apple Picking\n\n\n\nJoin us for a beautiful fall day of apple picking\, farm animals\, and complimentary cider and donuts. This event is sponsored by Hands & Voices of NY and New York EHDI. \n\n\n\nApple picking meet up at the PYO hut. \n\n\n\n** The farm moves the pick your own hut so look for the sign from Altamont Road telling you where to go for the PYO hut.** \n\n\n\nCider and donuts meet up will be at the picnic tables near Simon the Donkey (to the right of barn). \n\n\n\nRegistration is required for this event to allow for the budget to be used effectively. Register for HVNY Fall Apple Picking \n\n\n\nor use the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, September 7th Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 amLocation: Indian Ladder Farm342 Altamont RdAltamont\, NY 12009Cost: Free event sponsored by Hands & Voices of NY and New York EHDI \nContact us:(518) 364-9657 \n\n\n\n\n“What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/fall-apple-picking-2025-altamont-ny/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Hands-and-Voices-Apple-Picking-9_7_25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232040 CREATED:20250820T024944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T030431Z UID:8443-1756029600-1756029600@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Playground Meet-up 2025 (Cheektowaga\, NY) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSummer Playground Meet-up\n\n\n\nNew York Hands & Voices along with NY EDHI are hosting a playground meet-up. \n\n\n\nCome join us for a morning of fun\, play and socialization! \n\n\n\nMeet other families and care-givers of children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing! \n\n\n\nOur events are also open to professionals who work with D/HH kids as well as D/HH adults who resonate with the Hands and Voices mission “What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” \n\n\n\nSnacks and drinks provided! We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nFor more info\, contactLindsay Vanvolkinburg atLvanvolkinburg@gmail.com \n\n\n\nPhone:(716) 523-6470 (call or text) \n\n\n\nFamilies must register prior to the event using the link: Playground Meetup or QR Code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, August 24thTime: 10 AMLocation:Stiglmeier Park Playground810 Losson RdCheektowaga\, NYCost: Free event sponsored by Hands & Voices of NY and New York EHDI URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/playground-meet-up-2025-cheektowaga-ny/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NEW-aug-25-playground-meet-up-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232040 CREATED:20250711T023931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T200859Z UID:8298-1754218800-1754229600@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Summer BBQ 2025 (Highland\, NY) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSummer BBQ At Tony Williams Park\n\n\n\nHudson Valley Hands & Voices invites families with children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing to meet\, connect\, enjoy outdoor games\, and have refreshments at our 2025 summer BBQ event. Activities are geared for young children but all ages are welcome! . \n\n\n\nThis event is also open to professionals who work with D/HH kids as well as D/HH adults who resonates with Hands and Voices mission. ASL interpretation will be provided. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required\, Click here: HVNY Summer Event or scan the QR code to sign up! \n\n\n\nFor more info\, contact Andrea Grieco at andreaegrieco@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, August 3rd Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pmLocation: Tony Williams ParkS Riverside RdHighland\, NY 12528Cost: Free event sponsored by Hands & Voices of NY and New York EHDI \n\n\n\n\n“What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/summer-event-2025-highland-ny-2/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/HVNY-Summer-Highland2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232040 CREATED:20250606T025800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T215528Z UID:8225-1752310800-1752318000@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Summer Kickoff 2025 (Colonie\, NY) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSummer Kickoff 2025 At The Playground\n\n\n\nHands & Voices of NY and New York EHDI are excited to bring you our next Capital Region Event for families with children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. \n\n\n\nCome play and learn some summer safety tips! \n\n\n\nSnacks and juice provided! \n\n\n\nPlease see attached invitation and register by July 6th using the link: Register for HVNY Summer Kickoff \n\n\n\nor the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, July 12th (Rain Date: Saturday\, July 19th)Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 amLocation: Cook ParkShambrook PkwyColonie\, NY 12205(Next to the Frank A Leak Ampitheather)Cost: Free event sponsored by Hands & Voices of NY and New York EHDI \n\n\n\n\n“What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/8225/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/HV-Playground-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232040 CREATED:20250611T014729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T203250Z UID:8246-1751194800-1751205600@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:ASL Storytime at Play Haven (Kingston\, NY) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nASL Storytime at Play Haven\n\n\n\nWe are thrilled that Cathi Conticello and Gail Mitchell\, both Deaf Mentors with the Shared Reading Project\, will be hosting an ASL story time on June 29th\, 11am-2pm at Play Haven in Kingston! This free event is for families with young Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children but all ages are welcome. We will have food\, drinks\, and space to connect with each other! \n\n\n\nGreat for families who are just starting to learn ASL with their deaf or hard of hearing child. All signing levels welcome. \n\n\n\nThe Shared Reading Project (SRP) is a highly acclaimed\, research-based program that teaches hearing parents and caregivers how to effectively read to their young deaf and hard of hearing children. The SRP aims to strengthen the literacy and language skills of deaf and hard of hearing children through exposure to accessible language\, extensive mentorship from Deaf individuals\, and family support. \n\n\n\nRegister here: ASL Storytime at Play Haven \n\n\n\nOr use the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, June 29thTime: 11:00 am – 2:00 pmLocation:Play Haven \n402 Albany AvenueKingston\, NY 12205Cost: Free event sponsored by Hands & Voices of NY and New York EHDI \n\n\n\nContact: For more info contact Andrea at andreaegrieco@gmail.com or text (845) 527-1265 \n\n\n\nOur events are also open to professionals who work with D/HH kids as well as D/HH adults who resonate with the Hands and Voices mission “What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/asl-storytime-at-play-haven/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-ASL-Story-Time.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232040 CREATED:20250612T202355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T203604Z UID:8255-1750498200-1750505400@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Playground Meet Up (Pittsford\, NY) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nCome Join Us Playground Meet Up\n\n\n\nWE WELCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING TO JOIN US FOR A FUN MORNING OF PLAY AND CONNECTING! RESOURCES WILL BE SHARED AND SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED! \n\n\n\nPlease see attached invitation and register to join using the link: Register for Playground Meet Up at the Kreag Road Park \n\n\n\nor the QR code: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, June 21 Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 amLocation: Kreag Road Park555 Kreag RoadPittsford\, NY 14534Cost: Free event sponsored by Hands & Voices of NY and NYS EHDI \n\n\n\n\nHANDS & VOICES IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING WITHOUT A BIAS AROUND COMMUNICATION MODES OR METHODOLOGY. \n\n\n\n“WHAT WORKS FOR YOUR CHILD IS WHAT MAKES THE CHOICE RIGHT” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/playground-meet-up-pittsford-ny/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kreag-Rd-Park-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232040 CREATED:20250318T204418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T214145Z UID:8053-1743343200-1743350400@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Ice Cream Social (Alden\, NY) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nIce Cream Social\n\n\n\nWe welcome families with children (0 to 13 yrs) who are deaf or hard of hearing to join us for an ice cream sundae\, socialization and fun! \n\n\n\nThe event is free\, but space is limited and we want to ensure that as many children who are deaf/hard of hearing can attend. \n\n\n\nPlease be mindful of this when registering. Families must register using this link  or QR Code prior to the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact: Lindsay VanvolkinburgEmail: Lvanvolkinburg@gmail.comPhone: (716) 523-6470 (call or text) \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, March 30thTime: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmLocation:The Pink Cow- Momma Cow’s Treat Emporium 13119 BroadwayAlden\, NY 14004 \n\n\n\nThe event space is in the plaza behind The Pink Cow Ice Cream Shop\, between Save-A-Lot and the US Postal Service. \n\n\n\nCost: Free event sponsored by Hands & Voices of NY\, Hearing Loss Association of America (Buffalo)\, and New York EHDI. URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/ice-cream-social/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/HVNY-ice-cream-social-event-flyer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232040 CREATED:20250227T023818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T214313Z UID:7880-1743246000-1743253200@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Day at the Zoo (Syracuse\, NY) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDay at the Zoo\n\n\n\nFamilies with children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing are invited to meet\, connect\, and exchange resources while the young ones have an opportunity to mingle. \n\n\n\n\nPlay and Learn Session\n\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\nWalk around the zoo.\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited and RSVP is required. \n\n\n\nEmail: cclark@wholemeinc.com \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, March 29thTime: 11:00 am – 1:00 pmLocation: Rosamond Gifford Zoo \, 1 Conservation Pl\, Syracuse\, NY 13204Cost: Free event sponsored by Whole Me\, Inc.\, Hands & Voices of NY\, and New York EHDI \n\n\n\n\n“What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/day-at-the-zoo/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Day-at-the-Zoo-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232040 CREATED:20250222T201000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T023824Z UID:7874-1743240600-1743247800@handsandvoicesny.org SUMMARY:Mid Hudson Discovery Museum (Poughkeepsie \, NY) DESCRIPTION:Download Image\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMid Hudson Discovery Museum\n\n\n\nJoin Hands & Voices at the Mid Hudson Discovery Museum. \n\n\n\nHudson Valley Hands & Voices invites families with children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing to meet\, connect\, and enjoy sacks\, drinks\, and a science demo together! \n\n\n\nThis events is also open to professionals who work with D/HH kids as well as D/HH adults who resonate with Hands & Voices Mission. ASL interpretation will be provided! \n\n\n\nRegistration is required and space is limited. For more info and to RSVP contact Dan: \n\n\n\ndan.stern553@gmail.com or (631) 525-2352 \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, March 29thTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 amLocation: Mid Hudson Discovery Museum \, 75 North Water Street\, Poughkeepsie NYCost: Free event sponsored by Hands & Voices of NY and New York EHDI \n\n\n\n\n“What works for your child is what makes the choice right.” URL:https://handsandvoicesny.org/event/mid-hudson-discovery-museum/ CATEGORIES:Hands & Voices of New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://handsandvoicesny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Mid-Hudson-Discovery-Museum.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR