Deaf Access Services, A program of People Inc.

Deaf Access Services, A program of People Inc. Deaf Access Services (DAS) provides services to create a bridge between the Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing communities in Western New York.

Are you…
* A member of the Deaf community in need of a job?
* A business or organization that needs to hire a sign language interpreter?
* In need of support advocating for yourself in the community?
* Hard of hearing or Late-Deafened looking for support?
* Interested in learning American Sign Language? Then Deaf Access Services is the place for YOU! Check out our website at www.wnydas.org to explore all the available services and programs we have for the Western New York community!

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE: Attached and below is information about the show and a poster, would you be able to share it on y...
02/18/2025

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE: Attached and below is information about the show and a poster, would you be able to share it on your page or distribute it among your contacts in any way that seems fit?

Scenes from a Marriage
Captioned performance Thursday 2/20, 7:30pm
Venue: Torn Space Theater - 612 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo, NY 14212
Tickets: $30
Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/scenes-from-a-marriage
Info: https://www.tornspacetheater.com/home/scenes-from-a-marriage/
[shortened link] Bit.ly/sfamtst

A stage adaptation of the classic 1973 film by Ingmar Bergman reveals a nuanced perspective of marriage and a relationship that spans love, parenthood, desire, deception and divorce. Experience the complexity of love and intimacy, the possibility of true connection and understanding, and whether love can survive betrayal and personal transformation in Scenes from a Marriage.
Torn Space Theater

Niagara University is having Disability Awareness Night at NU! February 14th. Take the time to be there and support your...
02/07/2025

Niagara University is having Disability Awareness Night at NU! February 14th. Take the time to be there and support your local hockey team!

Niagara University ASL
Dwyer Arena Ice Complex, Niagara University
Niagara University Purple Eagles
Erie County Office for People with Disabilities
Buffalo Club of the Deaf
Buffalo Implant Group - WNY Cochlear Implant Support Group
Buffalo Civic Association of the Deaf
People Inc.

Sundance Film Festival 2025 will be showing two Deaf film movies online.Nyle DiMarco is the directorhttps://www.instagra...
01/29/2025

Sundance Film Festival 2025 will be showing two Deaf film movies online.

Nyle DiMarco is the director
https://www.instagram.com/nyledimarco/reel/DELD7c_Rrfc/

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1128290338919392

Deaf President Now Movie
January 30 to Feb 3, 2025 Online

https://festival.sundance.org/program/film/675328fc707ccd27440898eb

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
January 30 to February 3, 2025 Online

https://festival.sundance.org/program/film/6753353868b8b75415fe5cfd
Information about Marlee Matlin
Google Search: Type: Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

You need to create an account at the Sundance Film Festival and purchase the movie.
https://festival.sundance.org/sign-in

Please share this with everyone!!

Join us January 23–February 2 for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. See films on the mountain in beautiful Utah or watch from home with on-demand online viewing — the choice is yours!

ASL Winter Class Registration is now open!!Register today!Classes starts in January!
11/15/2024

ASL Winter Class Registration is now open!!

Register today!
Classes starts in January!

Check out ONLINE or IN-PERSON- ASL CLASS-Winter 2025 by People, Inc.!

11/01/2024

Congratulations to our President & CEO, Anne McCaffrey, on receiving this year’s Woman of Distinction Award!

This prestigious honor, awarded at Amherst Chamber of Commerce The Event Celebrating Business Excellence, highlights Anne’s exceptional leadership & dedication. Presented in partnership with the Leadership & Innovation for Trailblazers (LIFT) Women’s Group & sponsored by Bank of America, this award showcases Anne’s impactful contributions to our community & beyond.

Congratulations, Anne!

Great ASL music video from the St. Mary's School for the Deaf students, staff and teachers over the summer. Great job!!!
10/10/2024

Great ASL music video from the St. Mary's School for the Deaf students, staff and teachers over the summer. Great job!!!

There is no claim of ownership to the music used in this video. Dancing My Way, written by by Wyn Starks & Fred Williams, is performed by Wyn Starks. Dancing...

09/27/2024

ASL Buffalo is hosting ASL Happy Hour at Community Beer Works to wrap up Deaf Awareness Week. Take the time to go and stop by and catch up with friends and families with great food and a drink.

Curious on what is happening during Deaf Awareness Week? See the schedule for community events!Bisons Tickets are now on...
09/19/2024

Curious on what is happening during Deaf Awareness Week? See the schedule for community events!

Bisons Tickets are now only purchased at Will Call.

We hope to see everyone at the events!!

Thank you to our community supporters and partners
Aquarium of Niagara
Erie County, NY
Buffalo Bisons
St. Mary's School for the Deaf
Buffalo Club of the Deaf
Buffalo Implant Group - WNY Cochlear Implant Support Group
Buffalo Civic Association of the Deaf
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
People Inc.
Mayor Byron W. Brown
ASL Buffalo

Thank you to Aquarium of Niagara and News 4 WIVB Buffalo for making this happen.Spreading awareness for the Deaf communi...
09/18/2024

Thank you to Aquarium of Niagara and News 4 WIVB Buffalo for making this happen.

Spreading awareness for the Deaf community and being able to make the aquarium event accessible!

We will be on   tomorrow (Wednesday September 18th)! Take the time to see what we have ready for the upcoming events dur...
09/17/2024

We will be on tomorrow (Wednesday September 18th)! Take the time to see what we have ready for the upcoming events during Deaf Awareness Week! Thank you to the Aquarium of Niagara for making this happen and their ongoing support for Deaf Awareness Week.

News 4 WIVB Buffalo




Only two days to buy tickets!!! For Thursday's Deaf Awareness Day!
09/16/2024

Only two days to buy tickets!!! For Thursday's Deaf Awareness Day!

9/19/24 @ 6:05 PM - Deaf Access Services

09/16/2024
09/13/2024

Save The Date!

Join us for the Deaf Flag Raising Ceremony:
Friday, September 20th, 2024 @ 12P!

Location:
Rath Building
95 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14204
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The Deaf flag is a flag that symbolizes the Deaf community & represents an awareness of humanity as inherently diverse, a diversity of peoples & languages on Earth. The design aims for the flag to be a symbol of openness, inclusiveness & union, rather than isolation or segregation.

Curious on taking a few class for ASL? We are teaching ASL at Niagara Wheatfield. It is a four class session from 6pm to...
09/10/2024

Curious on taking a few class for ASL? We are teaching ASL at Niagara Wheatfield. It is a four class session from 6pm to 7:30pm

You can register today!
https://nwcsd.coursestorm.com/course/american-sign-language-intro-to-asl6?search=asl+Irish Classical Theatre

This four-session class will focus on proper hand shapes, sign space, parameter of a sign, alphabet, numbers, introductions, personal information, yes/no questions, basic greetings, and Deaf Culture. No previous Sign Language experience required...

There are still some spaces left for ASL CLASS!! Come join us for the Fall semester!!The link below is the registration ...
09/06/2024

There are still some spaces left for ASL CLASS!!

Come join us for the Fall semester!!

The link below is the registration link and see you then!

Check out ONLINE or IN-PERSON- ASL CLASS- FALL by People, Inc.!

Address

2495 Main Street, Ste 446
Buffalo, NY
14214

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17168331637

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