Ohio School for the Deaf Alumni Association

10/17/2026

10/17/2026

They are waiting at the OSDAA office and are ready to meet you on Saturday, October 31st.

See you soon!

10/12/2026

Come join us for a Frightful/Scary Halloween Night at OSDAA!

10/08/2026

OSD Alumni Association hosted the Columbus State Community College Day of Service 2026 at the Ohio School for the Deaf Alumni Association Community Center last Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The event included students, staff and the OSDAA board members: Elwin Babb, Bill Penny, Perry Mott and Richard Penny.

10/01/2026

Dear Members and Friends,

This is a friendly reminder that the deadline to donate or specify the amount you would like to give for the gala is October 3rd.

Please support OSD students by meeting their needs and securing their future.

For questions or to submit your donation, please contact Charisse Heine at [email protected] (see the attachment).

Thank you for your support!

09/28/2026

NOTICE OF PROPOSED MAJOR UTILITY FACILITY AS OF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026.

09/26/2026

The Masquerade Gala flyer has been updated with key details, including the schedule and half-price tickets for students with a valid school ID. Please review the updated flyer and note the ticket payment deadline of Friday, October 9th, so we can finalize the meal headcount.

If you would like a vegetarian or vegan meal, please email your request to [email protected].

Gala Schedule:
o Doors open - 5 P.M.
o Dinner - 6 P.M.
o Gala - 7 P.M.

We, the Ohio School for the Deaf Alumni Association, look forward to your attendance and support for Ohio School for the Deaf students.

09/21/2026

Alumni and friends,

You’re Invited to the Masquerade Gala!

Join us for a fun night of dinner, dancing, and celebration to support a great cause!

The Ohio School for the Deaf Foundation (OSDF) and the Ohio Deaf Association (ODA) are hosting a Masquerade Gala on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Ohio School for the Deaf Alumni Association Community Center for $60 per person. The deadline is Saturday, October 10, 2026. The event will open at 5 p.m.

Payable: Ohio Deaf Association
Mailing Address: Ohio Deaf Association
1945 Fishinger Road
Columbus, Ohio 43221

Your $60 includes:
o Dinner
o DJ and Dancing
o Presentations
o Live/Silent Auctions

There will be a cash bar.

Why your support matters:
OSDF raises funds to provide programs, activities, scholarships, and resources that enhance the education of Ohio School for the Deaf students.
ODA raises funds to support deaf and hard-of-hearing and KODA (Kids of Deaf Adults) youth campers.

It’s going to be a wonderful evening of fun, friends, food, and giving back to our Deaf community.

Grab a mask, dress up, and join us to celebrate! We hope you can join us!

If you will not be able to attend, can you help and support by making a contribution of your choice?

Please let us know whether you’d like to attend or need more information. Contact Elwin Babb at [email protected] or Richard Penny at [email protected].

Thank you for your support and loyalty to OSD students.

09/21/2026

Article from: Cincinnati Enquirer - Sunday, 20 September 2026.

The memoir centers on two sets of brothers a generation apart grappling between the Deaf world and the hearing world. Judge tries to process the cultural and communication differences that defined his family’s relationships and were handed down to his generation.

Follow the link below to view the article: https://cincinnatienquirer-oh.newsmemory.com/?publink=0e77a73d8_135225c

09/19/2026

OSD & OSSB Schools' road plan for the ravine was weighed.
The Columbus Dispatch - 9/19/2026 (three pages)