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🌟🎸 Congrats to our November Employee of the Month, Rachel Koch! 👏💚 Her dedication to the Deaf community and mentorship shines bright! Thank you for being a superstar in our team! YOU ROCK! 🤟💚🎉 #EmployeeOfTheMonth #OurRockstar #DEAFInc #TeamDEAFInc #CommunicationAccess
Rachel Koch, DEAF, Inc.’s November 2026 Employee of the Month, smiles gently in a black DEAF, Inc. polo against a lavender background. Bold green vertical text reads “OUR ROCKSTAR!” Her name and award title appear over her portrait, framed by a green border with the DEAF, Inc. logo below.
November 2, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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🎃👻 BOO! It’s not DEAD… it’s DEAF! 🦇
Time for some Halloween speech therapy! Let’s clear up the spooky mix-up:
💚 DEAF is about identity, language, and community.
💀 DEAD is a whole different story!
Get it right this Halloween! Happy Halloween from DEAF, Inc.! 🎃💚
#HappyHalloween #DEAFInc
A skeleton dressed in a black t-shirt with the word "DEAF" printed on it, seated at a desk in an office. The background features a large, stylized "DEAF" logo with raised hands. There is also a decorative tree branch in the scene, and a sign that reads "VISITORS: PLEASE PRESS CALL BUTTON." A group of people celebrating Halloween. They are gathered together in a festive setting adorned with Halloween decorations, including spider webs and bats. The group consists of both men and women dressed in various costumes, showcasing a fun and playful atmosphere. A skeleton prop is also included in the group, adding to the Halloween theme. The words "Happy Halloween" are prominently displayed at the top.
October 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Explore Buenos Aires through art & ASL! 🤟 Join Deaf docent Aaron Delbruegge for a FREE ASL tour of "Buenos Aires Modern, 1935–1950" at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum! 🎨🗓️ Nov 21, 2026, 11:30 AM. Register here: secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/... #ArtTour #ASL #BuenosAires
ASL Tour: Buenos Aires Modern, 1935–1950, at Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis. Deaf docent Aaron Delbruegge leads the free tour on November 21, 2026, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM. Registration required: secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/event/asltour112126/. Flyer features a nighttime cityscape.
October 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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⚽❤️ What a night at Energizer Park! Proud to celebrate the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind community with @stlCITYsc. Thanks for championing inclusion! ❤️🤟 #AllForCITY #DEAFInc #DeafAwareness #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion
October 16, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Take a peek at some raffle baskets at Pink Wings of Hope’s Wine & Cheese Affair! 🎟️🍷🧀 Sign up by Oct 8! 👉 secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/... Join us on Oct 10 at 6 PM for wine, hors d’oeuvres, and support for those impacted by cancer! 💗 #WineAndCheese #SupportLocal
October 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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Join us for Pink Wings of Hope’s Wine & Cheese Affair! 🍷🧀 Saturday, Oct 10, 6-8 PM at vomFASS on Manchester Rd. Wear pink, bring a friend, and support a great cause! 💗 Register: secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/... #PinkWingsOfHope
September 25, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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🍪🏠 Join us for Breakfast with Signing Santa in our magical Gingerbread Village! 🎄

🗓️ Dec 5, 2026 | ⏰ 9-11:30 AM | 📍 DEAF, Inc.

Free & ASL-accessible for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, & CODA families! 🎁 Register: secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/...
Festive DEAF, Inc. Gingerbread Village flyer for the 11th Breakfast with Signing Santa, Dec. 5, 2026, 9–11:30 AM. Features gingerbread houses, cookies, Santa and reindeer. Includes breakfast, crafts, presents and Santa. Register at secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/event/bss2026/.
September 22, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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What a special day for DEAF, Inc.! 💚 On Sept 12, our DeafBlind Program hosted an SSP training in Columbia, MO. Huge thanks to everyone for their energy & heart! Interested in learning more? Contact us at ssp@deafinc.org. 📧 #DeafBlind #SSPTraining #deafinc
Nine attendees pose outdoors in front of a large horse statue during DEAF, Inc.’s DeafBlind SSP Training on September 12, 2026. The scrapbook-style graphic includes handwritten text and the DEAF, Inc. logo. Collage of DeafBlind SSP training activities showing participants practicing guiding, tactile communication, escalator navigation, and grocery shopping. Some wear dark glasses to simulate limited vision while learning hands-on support techniques.
September 21, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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🚑 On Sept 11th, DEAF, Inc. and WashU trained EMS paramedics on Deaf Awareness, tackling communication barriers & celebrating diverse Deaf identities. Let's make emergency care accessible! Interested? Contact info@deafinc.org. #DEAFInc #DeafAwareness #Accessibility #EMS
September 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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🎃The Great Pumpkin Patch is back, and we’re GLOWING & GROWING! Join DEAF, Inc. for a night of fun celebrating Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind & CODA kids! 🕸️👻

📅 Oct 16, 2026 | ⏰ 6-8 PM CST
📍 DEAF, Inc.
⏳ Register by Oct 5: secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/...
Halloween flyer for DEAF, Inc.’s Great Pumpkin Patch, Oct. 16, 2026, 6–8 PM. Theme: “Glowing and Growing.” Features games, crafts, free candy, and a best costume prize for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and CODA children. Registration required.
September 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Join Deaf docent Angela Botz for an ASL tour of "Growing Deep Roots" at Kemper Art Museum on Oct 3, 2026! Sign up: secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/...

Explore Carolina Caycedo's art & nature's connection. 🤟 #DeafVisualArts #ASLTour #KemperArtMuseum #GrowingDeepRoots #DEAFInc #StLouisArts
September 12, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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A meaningful day at the Saint Louis Zoo! 🦁💛

On Sept. 3, Stephanie Rapp and Dayimon June connected with families at See Like Me, celebrating accessibility, inclusion, and community. Plus, the kids’ excitement over our stickers made our day! 🥰

#SeeLikeMe #DEAFInc
September 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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⚾ 3-5! Join us in celebrating 35 years of Deaf Awareness Day with the St. Louis Cardinals! 🎉

🗓️ Date: Sept 19, 2026
⏰ Pre-Game: 3-5 PM at Ballpark Village
🎟️ Tickets: $35 each!

Details 👉 secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/...

Don't miss out! 🙌 #DeafAwarenessDay #STLCardinals #ASL
September 8, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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☕ Join us on Sat, Sept 26, 10 AM–12 PM at DEAF, Inc. for Coffee & Conversation! Connect with families of Deaf/Hard of Hearing kids (0-7) while the kids play. Register now: secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/... #DeafCommunity #CoffeeChat #FamilySupport
Social Connections: Coffee & Conversation is Sept. 26, 2026, 10 AM–12 PM at DEAF, Inc., 25 E. Frisco Ave. Families with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and CODA children ages 0–7 can connect while kids play. Registration required.
September 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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🚨 ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT! 🚨 Discover hidden treasures at the Missouri Historical Society's Library & Research Center with Deaf Docent Aaron Delbruegge for an exclusive ASL Tour! Register: secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/...

📅 Sept 12, 2026 | 🕐 1PM CST
📍 225 S. Skinker Blvd., St. Louis, MO
Flyer for ASL Tour: Into the Archives, Sept. 12, 2026, 1–2 PM at Missouri Historical Society’s Library & Research Center. Deaf docent Aaron Delbruegge leads a behind-the-scenes ASL tour of rare artifacts, photos and collections. Registration required; limited to 10 visitors.
August 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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🚨 DEAF, Inc. will be closed on Aug 13, 2026, for #GeorgeVeditzDay! 🚨

Let's honor George's legacy by preserving ASL. Learn more about our ASL classes at www.deafinc.org/aslclasses or scan the QR code!

#PreserveASL #LearnASL #DEAFInc
Sepia portrait of George Veditz with text announcing DEAF, Inc. will be closed Thursday, August 13, 2026, in honor of George Veditz Day. A QR code promotes ASL classes, and the DEAF, Inc. logo and website appear at the bottom.
August 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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🎉 DEAF, Inc. is turning 18! 🎂 Thank you for supporting our mission to empower the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. Celebrate with us by donating! Every gift counts! 👉 www.deafinc.org/donate #DEAFInc #Community #Accessibility
Green, black, silver and white birthday graphic celebrating DEAF, Inc.’s 18th birthday. Balloons, confetti, gifts and a candlelit cake surround the DEAF, Inc. logo. Text thanks the community and encourages donations at deafinc.org/donate or through a QR code.
August 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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🎉 Celebrating 35 Years of Deaf Awareness Day with the Cardinals! ⚾ Join us on Sat, Sept 19 for a pregame social from 3-5 PM outside Gate 4. First pitch at 6:15 PM! 🎟️ Grab your tickets: secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/... Let’s show our Deaf pride!
August 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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🚨 CLASSIFIED ACCESS GRANTED! 🚨 Join us for an exclusive ASL Tour: "Into the Archives" with Deaf Docent Aaron Delbruegge at the Missouri Historical Society!

📅 Sept 12, 2026 | 🕐 1 PM CST
📍 225 S. Skinker Blvd., St. Louis, MO
⚠️ Only 10 spots!
Register: secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/...
Flyer for ASL Tour: Into the Archives on September 12, 2026, 1–2 p.m. CST at the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center. Led in ASL by Deaf docent Aaron Delbruegge, this exclusive behind-the-scenes archives tour explores hidden collections. Registration required. Limit 10 visitors.
July 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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🚨TOMORROW! SIGN-UP NOW! 🚨 Join Deaf docent Angela Botz for an ASL-guided tour of two exhibitions at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis on July 23 at 5:30 PM. Register: secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/...

📅 July 23, 2026 | 🕠 5:30 PM CDT | 📍3750 Washington Blvd, St. Louis
Flyer for an ASL Tour at CAM on July 23, 2026, from 5:30–6:30 PM CT. Deaf docent Angela Botz leads a sign language tour of two exhibitions: Endless Sunshine by Andrea Carlson and And I Saw New Heavens and a New Earth featuring Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore. Registration required.
July 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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🍷🧀 Join us for the 11th Annual Pink Wings of Hope Wine & Cheese Affair! Support Deaf, HH, & DeafBlind individuals affected by cancer. Register: secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/...

📅 Oct 10, 2026 | ⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 vomFASS STL, Maplewood, MO
🎟️ $25 pp
Flyer for the 11th Annual Pink Wings of Hope Wine and Cheese Affair on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, 6–8 p.m. CST at vomFASS STL, Maplewood, MO. Tickets are $25 and include wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres. Fundraiser supports Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind people affected by cancer.
July 15, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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🌟 Congrats to our Rockstar of the Month, Devon Whitmore! 🌟 Your dedication to inclusivity & support for the Deaf community is inspiring. Thank you for making a lasting impact! 🤟💙 #DEAFInc #RockstarOfTheMonth #Inclusion
DEAF, Inc. Employee of the Month graphic for July 2026. Features a professional portrait of Devon Whitmore in a black DEAF, Inc. polo shirt. Vertical text reads “Our Rockstar!” and text across the image reads “Devon Whitmore, Employee of the Month, July 2026.” DEAF, Inc. logo displayed at bottom.
July 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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🇺🇸✨ Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a Deaf lens! Join Tim Smith for an ASL tour of St. Louis at the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum on July 18, 2026, from 1–2 PM CDT. Discover local service stories & history! Register now: secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/... 🤟 #DeafHistory #ASL #StLouisHistory
June 29, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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In observance of #Juneteenth, DEAF, Inc. will be closed on June 19, 2026. This day honors the end of slavery & celebrates the resilience of Black Americans. We'll resume normal hours on June 22. ❤️🖤💛💚 #FreedomDay #BlackHistory #DEAFInc #Community #CelebrateTogether
DEAF Inc. closure notice for Juneteenth. Text reads: “Will Be Closed Friday, June 19, 2026 in Honor of Juneteenth.” Design features red, gold, green, and black colors, layered profile silhouettes, raised fists, and the phrase “Reflect. Honor. Celebrate. Together.”
June 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Join us for an ASL-guided tour of thought-provoking exhibitions at the Contemporary Art Museum STL on July 23 at 5:30 PM! Free but registration is required: secure.qgiv.com/for/deafinc/... Explore "Endless Sunshine" & "And I Saw New Heavens and a New Earth" in sign language!
Flyer for ASL Tour at CAM, St. Louis, July 23, 2026, 5:30–6:30 pm. Features Deaf docent headshot, two exhibits: “Endless Sunshine” by Andrea Carlson and “And I Saw New Heavens and a New Earth” by Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore. Registration required with link and sponsor logos.
June 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM