UR Community Cares is aimed at supporting older adults and individuals who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing. We are partnering with towns and cities across Connecticut to bring our programs to you!
UR Community Cares is developing a new program dedicated to supporting individuals who are hard of hearing and those who live, work, and interact with them every day. Our goal is to provide resources, education, and practical tools that improve communication, reduce isolation, and foster understanding.
NEXT EVENT APRIL 23rd – Register here: https://forms.gle/L9SFtaNf1FTN6maBA
May 6th Event – Register here: https://forms.gle/QMbYTNfh8kpimKVDA
PAST UR HEARING RESOURCES Events
• September 29, 2025 – Being Hard-of-Hearing Aware -Speaker Dr. Suzanne Ondrus
• October 1, 2025 – Human Guide Training by Helen Keller National Center
Helen Keller presented on Human Guide Training, 20 vendors at the resource fair, 3 workshops after the presentation on human guiding
• November 18, 2025 – Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing Community Discussion
Speakers Luisa Gasco-Soboleski, President, Connecticut Association of the Deaf and Janine Katomski, President, HLAA Eastern Connecticut Chapter
• December 5, 2025 –Multiple Speakers w/ ASL interpreters speaking to high school students
Luisa Gasco-Soboleski, President, Connecticut Association of the Deaf, Inc., Manchester Fire Dept. on Fire Safety, Janine Katomski, President, Hearing Loss Association of America – Eastern CT Chapter, Morrison – CT Bureau Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing Director, Independence Unlimited – Melissa Thompson Blind Advocate, Manchester Police Dept. on Community Policing, ASL Interpreters discussed their role and importance of their jobs, career opportunities.
• February 20, 2026 – Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing Community Discussion
Speakers Luisa Gasco-Soboleski, President, Connecticut Association of the Deaf and Janine Katomski, President, HLAA Eastern Connecticut Chapter
Stay tuned as we build this important program, together, we can break down barriers and strengthen connections.
UR Aging Resources Goals:
By empowering both individuals and communities with knowledge and strategies, we aim to create more inclusive environments where everyone can connect with confidence and clarity.
Raise Awareness
Promote Inclusive Communication
Encourage Thoughtful Planning
Development of a Directory
Fundraising for BLind/Low Vision and Hard of Hearing Programs
Workshops and Trainings
Resource Guides
Community Outreach
Technology Demos
Targeting Audiences
Evaluation and Impact
