Advocacy, Resources, and Education Services (ARES)

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Contact Information

DEAF, Inc.
Contact: Carol Hilbinger , Director of Independent Living Services
Email Address: info@deafinconline.org
Phone: 617-254-4041 xTTY/V
Alternate Phone: 800-886-5195 xTTY/V
Fax: 617-254-7091

215 Brighton Avenue Allston, MA 02134
Area Served: Boston

Map Location Advocacy, Resources, and Education Services (ARES)

Narrative

DEAF, Inc. encourages and empowers Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Late-Deafened people to lead independent and productive lives. We offer a full package of programs and services in a supportive community space. It is linguistically and culturally accessible for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Late-Deafened people from diverse ethnic and cultural populations.

Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened people can find a range of useful programs and services in a Deaf-affirmative, supportive community space. All our services are linguistically and culturally accessible for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and Late-Deafened people. They use many different communication modes and have different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Service Types

  • Adult Education
  • Disability Awareness
  • Job Placement
  • Nutrition
  • Socialization Activities

Insurances Accepted

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CIGNA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United Healthcare

Program Type

  • Advocacy
  • Aging
  • Assistive Technology and Equipment
  • Communication
  • Independent Living

Populations Served

  • Blind
  • Deaf
  • DeafBlind
  • Developmental Disability
  • Hard of Hearing

Ages Served

  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Languages Spoken

  • American Sign Language

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Public Transportation
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Sign Language

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service, MassHealth, Medicare