Deaf Identity: A Morpheyes Docuseries Presentation & Panel Discussion

Deaf Identity: A Morpheyes Docuseries Presentation & Panel Discussion

Hosted by Maine Behavioral Healthcare & Maine Association of Deaf.

You are invited to a FREE hybrid documentary screening and community discussion hosted by Maine Behavioral Healthcare and the Maine Association of the Deaf. The event will feature the first episode of Morpheyes Studio’s docuseries “Deaf and…” titled Deaf Identity, followed by a panel discussion with members of the Maine Deaf & Hard of Hearing community. This event will provide ASL interpreters.

Visual Description: The title part has a dark turquoise background as background and white font saying “FREE Hybrid Documentary Screening & Community Discussion” with the MeAD logo on the right side.

“Join Maine Behavioral Healthcare and Maine Association of the Deaf for an evening of conversation as we view the first episode of Morpheyes Studio’s docuseries “Deaf and…” titled Deaf Identity (view trailer). Deaf Identity showcases the many ways of being Deaf and how embracing our different journeys make us stronger as a community. Following the film, a panel of experts will share their insights on Deaf identity and how it impacts the community, families, and caregivers.
Panelists:

Moderators: Maine Behavioral Healthcare and
Maine Association of the Deaf team members
Joshua Hoskins, Deaf Hannaford Center Store
Associate

John Post, VR Counselor with the Deaf, Hard of
Hearing, and Late Deafened in Maine

Deborah Pumarejo-Rivera, Deaf Puerto Rican and
self-employed

Heather Richards-Kretlow, Goodwill Work Support
Specialist

Registration (by Sept. 16th):
IN-PERSON SEATING IS LIMITED – To reserve your
FREE ticket or obtain the ZOOM link, email:
Holly.Cavna@mainehealth.org”

On the right side of the flyer is a photo of six varieties of people mid-signing with a black background and the title says deaf identity. Deaf and…EPISODE ONE” and when/where/what time under the photo.

“Friday, Sept. 20
6–8 pm Doors Open at 5:30
In-person at Holocaust
Human Rights Center of ME
UMaine Augusta
46 University Drive,
Augusta, ME 04330
Free Event Parking
Online via ZOOM
CART & Interpreting provided

MBH logo on the bottom of the flyer

Parking: Proceed on University Drive through the intersection. University Drive will lead you along a curved road to the back of a large parking lot. Parking is available to visitors here.