Berkshire DHILS - Viability

03/13/2026

Chair Yoga for Strength, Balance & Relaxation

Date/Time: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00PM Eastern

Presenter: Sherri Gjerdingen, Zunity Lifestyle

Chair Yoga for Strength, Balance & Relaxation is a gentle, accessible yoga session designed to support overall wellness for adults of all abilities. Using a chair for support, this class focuses on simple movements and stretches to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and relaxation—without the need to get down on the floor.

Led by experienced instructor, Sherri Gjerdingen of Zunity Lifestyle, this session is ideal for beginners, older adults, and anyone seeking a safe, low-impact way to stay active. Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace while building confidence, reducing stress, and reconnecting with their bodies in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Accessibility: Presented in ASL, voiced in English, and fully captioned

Presented in Partnership With: CSD Accesss & AARP

Registration: Click this link to register

https://csdvirtual.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PNteEI0YSU6P97s5VanRxA

03/13/2026

03/13/2026

The April 15 tax filing deadline is approaching!

BCAC offers FREE Volunteer Income Tax Preparation to help make filing your taxes simple and stress-free. Our IRS-certified volunteers are here to help eligible individuals and families file accurately and get the refunds and credits they deserve.

Learn more or schedule your appointment today by calling 413-418-3668 or 413-418-3685. If we’re unable to answer, please leave a message and a member of our team will return your call within 1–2 business days.📞

03/13/2026

03/13/2026

03/10/2026

03/09/2026

Are you Deaf and tired of HANG-XIETY? 😖 This study could be for you.

WHO CAN JOIN THIS STUDY?
🧏‍♂️ Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled or Hard of Hearing
🤟 Can communicate in ASL
🎂 18 years and older
🍺 Heavy drinking or alcohol problems in the past month
😓 Trauma-related anxiety in the past month

POSSIBLE BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
👩‍💻 12 virtual counseling sessions at no cost to you
🧰 Learning skills to manage trauma and addiction

COMPENSATION:
📋 Earn up to $500 for completing 5 online surveys in ASL throughout the course of the study

INTERESTED? Click on the link: https://bit.ly/SignsOfSafety

If you have other questions, feel free to contact us at signsofsafety@umassmed.edu!

Image Description: [Flyer advertising a research study. The background is light blue. At the top of the flyer, there is an image of a white and black cat sleeping. The cat is wearing a gold party hat and a light blue bow tie. In front of the cat is a glass half filled with what appears to be whiskey. The text overlaying the image reads, “Are you Deaf and tired of…HANG-XIETY? This study could be for you: https://bit.ly/SignsOfSafety.” At the bottom of the flyer is the logo for DeafYES, as well as text that reads, “UMass Chan Medical School IRB .”]

03/08/2026

Want to improve your digital literacy skills? BRPC's AmeriCorps member will be offering free digital literacy classes and tech drop-ins in Great Barrington, Lee, Becket, and Washington through a grant from the Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech. Want to keep up with future classes? Email us at digital@berkshireplanning.org or call 413-442-1521 ext. 33.

03/06/2026

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National Association of the Deaf
Community Forums
Event Line Up

QR code that jumps to registration for forum:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PvgXoaVETOSaI40pXCEOmw #/registration

Accessibility Forum
Wednesday March 11, 2026
8 PM EDT

03/06/2026

See you tomorrow at ! Our friends at Makers on Main will have a large group of artisans and crafters in the adjacent conference room, so be sure to stop by!