Deaf Awareness Week Rochester NY Schedule 2025

Have an event to add? Email it to deafawarenessweekrochester@gmail.com

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
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ACCES-VR WORKSHOP BY LOUIS LABRIOLA

Rochester Recreation Club for the Deaf, 1564 Lyell Ave., Rochester
2:30 to 3:40 pm

Learn about the five core services.

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COME LEARN ASL AND DEAF CULTURE

Monroe Community College, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, Room 9-146
6 to 8 pm

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Rochester Recreation Club for the Deaf, 1564 Lyell Ave., Rochester
6 to 7 pm

Learn about the five core services.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
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DEAF ROCHESTER KITCHEN – OPEN HOURS

Rochester School for the Deaf, 1545 St. Paul St., Rochester
9 to 11 am

Community food pantry. Enter through the school campus entrance near the soccer field.

https://www.rocdeafkitchen.com

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DEAFBLIND DINNER AND SOCIAL

Bill Gray’s, 1225 Jefferson Road, Rochester NY 14623
5 to 9 pm

This is open to the public. You are welcome to join us for sign language and pro-tactile. Let’s get together for chat, share our experiences, culture and resources. Have a good time and meet new people.

MENU: https://billgrays.orderexperience.net/billgrays/menu

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ROCHESTER DEAF ROTARY CLUB PRESENTS GUEST BARTENDERS’ FUNDRAISER

McGinny’s on the River, 2246 East River Road, Rochester NY 14623
5 to 7 pm

No need to buy tickets, just come for the fun! Questions? Contact mich14559@yahoo.com or jhaynes28@gmail.com.

https://www.deafrotary.org

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CHILL & CHAT

Sager-Stoneyard Pub, 46 Sager Dr., Rochester
6 to 10 pm

“Save water, drink beer”

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
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DEAR (Deaf Elders Around Rochester) WEEKLY SOCIAL

Rochester Recreation Club for the Deaf, 1564 Lyell Ave., Rochester
9 am to 3 pm

Anyone is welcome!  First-time visit at DEAR will be free admission.  Member will be $2 and Non Member will be $5.  Come and enjoy!!

https://www.rochesterdeafclub.org/d-e-a-r

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BLUE CARPET PREMIERE

Rochester Recreation Club for the Deaf, 1564 Lyell Ave., Rochester
1 to 1:30 pm

Alzheimer’s Disease educational video in ASL.

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ASL KARAOKE

ROAR, 621 Culver Road, Rochester
8:30 to 11 pm

Get ready to groove all night!

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
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OPEN HOUSE AT LEGACY AT CLOVER BLOSSOM

100 McAuley Dr., Rochester
10 to 11:30 am

Event by Deaf Senior Services Coalition. This tour is for deaf older persons in the Rochester, NY area. Learn about Legacy at Clover Blossom’s housing and service options.

RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/DSSCevents

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS / BREAKING THE BARRIER

Rochester Recreation Club for the Deaf, 1564 Lyell Ave., Rochester
6 to 8 pm

Gain awareness of the challenges.

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ASL CLIMB DAY

Central Rock Gym, 725 Averill Ave., Rochester
6 to 8 pm

$18 includes admission and rental gear, pay at the door.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
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BLACK TIE GALA EVENT

RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W. Henrietta Road, Henrietta
5:30 to 10:30 pm

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CODA HAPPY HOUR

Spotted Octopus Brewing, 56 South Union St., Rochester
7 pm

An opportunity for local CODAs to gather and connect, come join and invite others! Non-CODAs are welcome as well 

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
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“HIM” WITH OPEN CAPTIONS

Roc Cinema, 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester

Open captioned. Theater has hearing loop available for every movie and event.  Plays captions on all Saturday movies that are scheduled between 1pm-4pm.

https://roccinema.com

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
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DEAF ROCHESTER KITCHEN – OPEN HOURS

Rochester School for the Deaf, 1545 St. Paul St., Rochester
1 to 3 pm

Community food pantry. Enter through the school campus entrance near the soccer field.

https://www.rocdeafkitchen.com

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See You Next Year!

DAW 2026 dates — Sept. 21-27, 2026

Start planning now!

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