Meet people in Greater Boston who are interested in communicating with people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The group has two purposes. First is a support group/social group for Hard of Hearing (HOH) people to meet each other, attend subtitled/…

“ Artistic Director of Southeast New England Film, Music & Arts ”

“ 31 year old female living in Boston, Massachusetts looking for kindred spirits. ”

“ I'm a freelance writer specializing in grant proposals, and a Creative Memories consultant. I am married w/ a 5 year old son with autism. I am hard of hearing. I enjoy boardgames (mostly Euro), scrapbooking, reading/writing fiction and nonfiction. ”

“ im just looking to get back in to the community went to bsd boston school ”

“ Hi, I'm Leah and I'm between Davis and Ball Squares. I would love to meet up with a group that likes to have fun and laugh and relax together. I'm a pyrotechnician and a teacher. I like to play games, watch tv and movies, and read. TTYS! ”

“ I am interested in learning more about deaf culture and enhancing my signing skills. I have taken a couple classes years ago, but still remember a fair amount. I am also interested in meeting folks in recovery of mental illnesses. ”

“ Hi! I have studied SL for 3 years and am new to Vegas, so I'm excited to find this group. Unfortunately, I work until 9 most nights, but hopefully I can make an event at some point. ”

“ ASL practice in Quincy, MA ”

“ I am a hearing person, never signed before. I am learning to sign the alphabet. I want to learn ASL and practice on a regular basis, am able to make a long term commitment. This fall, I hope to enter the Northeastern?s ASL program ”

“ I'm taking up American Sign Language to become an interpreter and looking to meet others who are just as passionate about learning the language. Please email if you're willing to help a beginner. ”

“ I love climbing! I try to go three times a week and currently climb at Metro Rock. ”

“ hello! ”

“ Hi. I took two short ASL classes over the summer. There is a third in the spring so I'm trying to keep practicing, and also learn for my own interest. I'll also be volunteering at the Deaf Catholic Ministry here in Boston, though haven't started yet. ”

“ HI, I am learning ASL and would love to meet up with other people and practice. Anyone interested in practicing in the waltham area, let me know ! ”

“ I'm Hard of Hearing because Neuro-Fibro-Matosis type 2 - (NF2) for short. ”

“ Hi! I've been studying ASL on my own for the past year and recently started working with a tutor. I'm looking forward to signing with other meetup members and attaining greater fluency. Thanks to my friend Annie for inviting me to join! ”

“ Hi everyone, I am excited to find this group! I just started taking ASL classes a couple of months ago. I have met a friend who is deaf and I want to be able to learn more ASL to communicate with her better and also learn more about deaf culture. ”

“ I am not deaf. My husband who suffers from an aphasia that makes it almost impossible for him to find words. He has the concepts, just cannot find words. Lately I've noticed him trying to describe things visually by using his hands (i.e., for checkbo ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I speak fleunt Swedish and would like to maintain my language skills. Plus, jag saknar Sverige. ”

“ I am a hearing mom of an 11 year old deaf boy. I've been taking signing classes for years, but am getting rusty since he's the only one I am signing with. I'd like to meet other adults who sign so that I can build my skills. ”

“ I have just begun my studies of ASL this past summer at NECC. I really loved the class and I would like to keep up and learn more ASL. ”

“ Hi, I'm Janna. I first took ASL as a required foreign language course in college and later fell in love with it. Since transferring to Boston I haven't been able to take any more advanced courses or find ways to keep up my skills and understanding, ”

“ 21 yr old female from Cambridge. Learning ASL for the first time. love meeting new people ”

“ Hi everyone!!! I join this club because I am hard of hearing and I feel ASL is a great tool that I will benefit from in the years to come. I am also interested in meeting new people that are in the same boat as me. ”

“ Hi! I'm hearing, and signed in college with some of my friends who were Deaf. I've fallen out of practice, but I look forward to meeting all of you! ”

“ Aloha! I have a friend who grew up in a deaf family so I know that sign is important to him. To surprise him, I joined sign language classes for a year. It meant a lot to him... but in the process it became meaningful to me. Wanna keep it up! ”

“ Hi my name is Ianna. I'm very shy when it comes to any other language other than english. I love ASL, but I would love even more to be confident when using this language. ”

“ I am the Coordinator of Deaf Catholic Ministries for the Archdiocese of Boston and I am looking for help from interpreters. Here is my contact info: Fr. St. Martin Fr. Jeremy St. Martin 2121 Commonwealth Avenue Brighton, Massachusetts 02 ”

“ I have had fibromyalgia for approx ten years. I would like to meet others with this frustrating condition and learn of any support groups. ”

“ its afi! 'nuff said ”

“ I'm an Australian just moved to the States. I know Australian Sign Language because my sister is deaf (although I'm hearing) and wanted to learn American Sign Language as well. I'm trying to get used to finger spelling with one hand. ”

“ Hi all, My partner is hard of hearing and the hearing aids aren't getting better as fast as his ears are getting bad, so we're trying to learn ASL. Taken a couple classes but need PRACTICE. Persephone ”

“ Hi, my name is Anna. I have recently moved to Brookline, MA from North Carolina and am enjoying the new city. While in college, I took up a great passion in learning sign language and learning about deaf culture. I am really excited to get the opport ”

“ Hi there - I have been learning ASL for three years. I'm teaching it to my young kids and we want to take it to the next level. We are looking for a family who signs or others to sign with. ”

“ Hello! My name is Emily and I learned to sign at Deaf Inc in the early (!) 80's. I worked with the Deaf in Lynn and attended Gallaudet College twice. I sign with my 3 children but have no one else in my life anymore to really communicate with. I LOV ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be fun to have someone to train with. ”

“ Hello, I've always been fascinated by ASL, but I only know how to finger spell and a few words/phrases. I'd like to learn ASL and would appreciate any advice on books and/or courses to start with. ”

“ We need you to get the group started. ”

“ I'm am new to ASL-currently taking a class but need to practice. I am learning because I have a deaf player on the hockey team that I coach. ”

“ I have been doing Mystery Shopping for over 3 years, and would like to connect with others who are also Mystery Shopping. ”

“ Hello, everyone! I'm taking ASL at Northeastern and am interested in interacting with other ASL speakers to improve my skills and meet some cool people. ”

“ I'm so happy to find you! After four years of The Diet, I've got lots of info on recipes/brands/restaurants I'd love to pass on! I'm looking forward to sharing frustrations and successes and the extreme joy of finding a GF donut : ) ”

“ Hi everyone!!! I just moved to the area and I want to brush up on my Marathi! ”

“ Hello! While I am not fluent, I have a solid base in ASL from working with Deaf/HoH employees while I was a manager at Walt Disney World. I hope to improve my skills and use ASL much more frequently! ”

“ I am a Communications Disorders major at Emerson College and I am taking ASL classes. I will try to make the next meeting and I can't wait to meet you all! ”

“ I am interested in meeting others in the area with similar or different interests. I am an acupuncturist and dance instructor. Looking forward to meeting you soon! ”