Grand Opening of Deaf Community Home at Springfield College
The Deaf Community Home at Springfield College, located at 35 Colchester Street, celebrated its grand opening on Friday, August 19, with a special ribbon cutting ceremony featuring project participants.
The ribbon cutting ceremony featured Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper; CEO and President of the Center for Human Development Jim Goodwin; Massachusetts State Senator Eric Lesser; State Representative Angelo Puppolo; Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commissioner Heidi Reed or Deputy Commissioner Patricia Ford; Department of Developmental Services Commissioner Elin Howe or Deputy Commissioner Larry Tummino; and Co-founder and Project Leader of the Springfield College Deaf Group Home Collaboration Betsy Davison.
Through a partnership with Springfield College and the Center for Human Development, the home will fill a void in the community by offering much-needed services to this underserved population. At the home, deaf individuals with intellectual disabilities will engage in services, socialization, employment, recreation, and leisure activities.