Mid-Hudson Interpreter Service

May is mental health awareness month! And that can mean different things for different populations. Swipe through our post to find out more!


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slide 1: a green gradient background with images of vine and flowers with text that reads “May
IS
mental health awareness month!
but what does mental health awareness mean for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing?
swipe to find out” with an arrow pointing right
slide 2: a green gradient background with images of vines and flowers with text that reads “it can mean
awareness that
like other disabled populations, the Deaf/HH are more likely to face mental health risk factors.
nationaldeafcenter.org”
slide 3: “same green gradient background with images of vines and flowers and text that reads it can mean
awareness that
the D/HH have a right to communicate with mental health professionals in a mode that is effective for them.
nad.org”
slide 4: same green gradient background with text that reads “it can mean
awareness that
there are resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, like
DeafLEAD, a 24/7 crisis hotline
VP: 321-800-3323
National Deaf Therapy, a provider of Deaf therapists for clients who use ASL
Nationaldeaftherapy.com
nationaldearcenter.org”

Happy National ASL Day 2026, from Mid-Hudson Interpeter Service to you! Swipe through our post to learn more about what today celebrates.

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slide 1: text that reads “What is national ASL day? 4/15/2026 swipe for more” on a cream-colored background with repeating images of outlines of hands fingerspelling ASL DAY

slide 2: text that reads “In the US, National ASL Day is a day to celebrate the history of American Sign Language.
The holiday occurs on April 15th of every year, to commemorate the anniversary of the 1817 founding of the American School for the Deaf.” with a historical image of about 50 people in front of the American School for the Deaf

slide 3: text that reads The ASD is the oldest permanent school for the Deaf in America and the birthplace of ASL. Located in Hartford, CT, it is still active today.” with two historical images of a teacher and a few children in front of a chalkboard at the School for the Deaf.

If you’re interested in adaptive clothing, fashion, or promoting inclusivity and access, check out Marist’s Runway of Dreams fashion show later this month! Friday 4/24 @ 7:00pm in the McCann Gym, Runway of Dreams will be hosting their annual event. For tickets, head over to the link in the bio of the account!

image description: white background with an image of an open red envelope with a white sheet of paper that reads
“You’re Invited!
Runway of Dreams
Annual Adaptive Runway Show
Marist University
McCann Recreational Gym
Friday, April 24th
7 PM

Our ASL movie night is just getting started! Stop by today 11/19 @ 5:00pm for a fun meal and a movie in ASL :)

We’re having another ASL movie night! Stop by on Wednesday 11/19 @ 5:00pm to enjoy refreshments and a movie in ASL!

Image description: movie poster for Beyond The Embers with overlayed text that reads "Movie Night at TRI
Join us as we screen
BEYOND
THE EMBERS
An anthology of four short but bizarre tales loosely tied within an equally hair-raising central story. Follow easygoing but reserved Frank and doomsday prepper Bill- the best buddies and their girlfriends, impish Amy and paranoid new girl Samantha on an overnight hiking trip that ends up being out of this world.
Wednesday, November 19th • 5:00 PM - Mix and Mingle
• 6:00 PM - Movie begins
• 8:30 PM - Event Ends
Refreshments & beverages will be served
PLEASE RSVP BY
11/14
[email protected]
or VP
845-330-2083
LOCATION
Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.
Community Room
82 Washington Street * Suite 202
Poughkeepsie
WWW.TACONICRESOURCES.ORG
ASLFILMS" End of VD

We’re having another ASL movie night! Stop by on Wednesday 11/19 @ 5:00pm to enjoy refreshments and a movie in ASL!

Image description: movie poster for Beyond the Embers with overlaid text that reads “Movie Night at TRI
Join us as we screen
BEYOND
THE
EMBERS
VOL 1
Wednesday, November 19th • 5:00 PM - Mix and Mingle
• 6:00 PM - Movie begins
• 8:30 PM - Event Ends
Refreshments & beverages will be served
PLEASE RSVP BY
11/14
[email protected]
or VP
845-330-2083
LOCATION
Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.
Community Room
82 Washington Street * Suite 202
Poughkeepsie
ASLFILMS”
   

Dutchesss County’s Council on Addiction Prevention & Education is honoring National Take Back Day with a medication drop off in the Poughkeepsie Galleria TODAY, 10/25! Stop buy if you have unwanted meds to dispose of safely!

Don’t forget that TRI’s annual Disability Awareness Fair is coming up THIS WEEKEND! Join us at the Poughkeepsie Galleria. We will have an ASL interpreter available!