Executive Director Finalists - Community Event
2025-11-19 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | 160 68th St SW, 160 68th Street SW Ste 140, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548, US
Register for the Community Finalist Event – https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/38LKSZlC6Js9j-_56ImNwQ

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services in Michigan is thrilled to announce two finalists for its Executive Director role. The finalists were selected from a competitive pool of candidates and recommended by the D&HHS Executive Director Search Committee.
The D&HHS Board extends its gratitude to the search committee and to the staff and community members who contributed to this process for their dedication and support.
Community Finalist Event
The D&HHS community is invited to attend finalist presentations and a question-and-answer session on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Community Collaboration Center within the Special Olympics Building, located at 160 68th St SW, Suite 140, Grand Rapids, MI 49548.
Please register to help us prepare for the event – https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/38LKSZlC6Js9j-_56ImNwQ
ASL interpreters and CART captioning will be provided. Attendees will be invited to complete a survey to share feedback on each finalist’s presentation and responses.
Find more information about the finalist and the event on our website – https://deafhhs.org/executive-director-search/

FODHHS Workshop/Social
2025-12-09 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | 160 68th St SW, 160 68th Street SW Ste 140, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548, US
These workshops/socials are available for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing to learn about different topics! Workshops/Socials are on the second Tuesday of the month from 10am-2pm at our building, the Special Olympics Unified Sports and Inclusion Center, on 68th Street in Grand Rapids!
Please park on the West side of the building and follow signs to our office.
Topics change each month. Follow our Facebook page to see more about this month’s topic!
https://www.facebook.com/deafhhs

Signing Santa 2025
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Northview High School, 4451 Hunsberger Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, US
Holiday event with Signing Santa

JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY WITH SANTA!
A fun holiday event for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing children! There will be crafts, games, and take-aways for everyone. Every child will have a chance to Sign with Santa and receive a gift!
This event is FREE to attend. We ask that you please pre-register the children attending so that our elves know how many gifts to have ready!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Time & Date:
Saturday, December 13th, 2025 from 10am-1pm

Location:
Northview High School Cafeteria
4451 Hunsberger Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Questions about the event? Please email Erica Chapin, Community & Partnerships Manager, at echapin@deafhhs.org
Gift donations are being collected for the children at this event. Please contact Erica Chapin at echapin@deafhhs.org for more details on how to make a gift donation. Or, make a direct donation to support the event online at www.deafhhs.org/donate

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2026-01-13 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | 160 68th St SW, 160 68th Street SW Ste 140, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548, US

Community Welcome
2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | 160 68th St SW, 160 68th Street SW Ste 140, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548, US
Join Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services’ Board of Directors for a Community Welcome as we introduce Erica Chapin in her new role as Interim Executive Director.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 1 PM to 2:30 PM at the Community Collaboration Center within the Special Olympics Building, located at 160 68th St SW, Suite 140, Grand Rapids, MI 49548.
The afternoon will include brief remarks from the Board, a short presentation from Erica and time for informal connection and conversation. This gathering is designed to foster relationship-building and community connection in a welcoming, accessible environment.
ASL interpreters will be provided. Additional accommodation needs, including DeafBllind interpreters, must be requested ahead of time. If you need accommodations, please contact Erica Chapin at echapin@deafhhs.org.
Please register to attend the event – https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/b-PWovaRb-72odukxOjicQ

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2026-02-10 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | 160 68th St SW, 160 68th Street SW Ste 140, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548, US

Silent Weekend 2026 - An ASL immersion experience
2026-04-17 16:30 - 2026-04-19 13:00 (America/Detroit) | YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin, 1095 North Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333, Middleville, MI, 49333, US
Voices off, CEU’s, Networking, Workshops, Mentoring, Mingling, Entertainment, etc. You do NOT want to miss out on a fantastic opportunity!

Voices off, CEU’s, Networking, Workshops, Mentoring, Mingling, Entertainment, etc. You do NOT want to miss out on a fantastic opportunity! Come with us to help “Connect our Minds” during this weekend-long event designed to help improve your skills!Prices are :
“Full weekend Student/Deaf” ticket includes overnight stay, workshops, meals, activities, performance. – $190
“Full weekend Interpreter” ticket includes overnight stay, workshops, meals, CEUs, activities, and performance. – $210
“Interpreter Saturday Only” no overnight stay. Ticket includes CEUs, lunch, dinner, activities and performance. – $100
“Interpreter Saturday Workshop Only” no overnight stay, no meals, no afternoon activities. Ticket includes CEUs (TBD pending). – $60
“Saturday Dinner and Entertainment” ticket includes Saturday only dinner and activities, including performance by in-person Deaf performer – $20
Longsleeve t-shirt (TBD) – $20
Cancellation Policy – 50% refund if cancelled by March 20, 2026. After March 20 no refund will be given. Eventbrite fees are non-refundable at any time. D&HHS reserves the right to cancel at any time with a full refund. Mode of communication will be in American Sign Language, for DeafBlind, mobility, and other accommodations, please email JKolhoff@deafhhs.org.
Meals are included with several (but not all) ticket options. Please be sure to select the correct ticket. If you have any questions or need special meals please email jkolhoff@deafhhs.org.

Interpreters and all audiences:
“Sign Olympics” with Brianna Beck and Alex Bono
Back by popular demand! All participants will “compete” with other teams to be the first or the best team to complete all of the stations. Each station will allow opportunity for improving skills in an individual and a team setting. Each team will be able to demonstrate appropriate classifier usage, facial expressions, body language, story-telling skills, signing skills, and teamwork. Judges will compare the skills of individuals and teams to help them improve their abilities and go for the GOLD! This is a combined activity for all levels and all attendees. (CEUs Pending )
Interpreters:
3 days of workshops for up to 1.2 CEUs – TBD
Students:
Workshops without CEUs – TBD
Interpreters and all audiences:
Saturday evening Entertainment with Deaf performer. – TBD
“Sunday Morning Worship” (optional)
Join this optional Christian message with Deaf leader, ****, as he leads in reflection, gratitude, and prayer. (No CEUs Offered)
“Deaf Community Panel” with various Deaf Professionals.
In this workshop we will have discussions led by a team of Deaf and hearing moderators. We will discuss, from the panelist’s perspective, what is expected from both the hearing interpreters and Deaf consumers during a job. The moderators will present various scenarios to the panel, and they will discuss how to handle the situation appropriately from their perspective. Also, what should or could be done differently and if any corrective action should be taken. (CEUs Pending)
