Massachusetts Deaf Senior Citizens
MassDSC is dedicated to identifying and addressing the needs of Deaf seniors through advocacy, education, collaboration, information sharing, and support services that promote their health, well-being, and inclusion.
The purpose of MassDSC is to:
- Plan on identifying the total needs of Deaf* senior citizens.
- Educate the general public about the needs and concerns of Deaf* senior citizens.
- Advocate/develop programs and activities to meet the needs of health, education, caregiving, and social welfare of Deaf Senior Citizens.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other existing senior citizens organizations.
- Present and exchange information to benefit Deaf senior citizens.
- Provide resources and to support individuals who provide care to Deaf senior citizens.
The term Deaf* includes all individuals with hearing loss who identify as Deaf, deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled/DeafPlus, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and Oral Deaf. Detailed definitions of these terms can be found in the glossary at the end of this document.
One early summer day in 2026, MassDSC members enjoyed a social outing at Buzzards Bay Cape Cod Canal Recreation Park.
Photographer: Leslie PierceThe MassDSC Board
2026 - 2028
Lori A. Maynard
Chief Executive Officer
Alan Gifford
Chief Operations Officer
Yvonne Dunkle
Chief Information Officer
Michael Festa
Chief Financial Officer
Catherine Mylotte
Trustee
Thomas Driscoll
TrusteeInformation:
For speaking engagements, please contact Lori Maynard.
For media inquiries, announcements, and event information, please contact Suzann Bedrosian.
For specific queries or direct communication with any member of the Board, please use their individual email addresses listed above.
Thank you!
Upcoming Events and Announcements
Second Annual Meeting — 2026
When: October 26, 2026 at 6:30PM
Zoom Link: Lori Maynard's zoom room
Passcode: StellaEart
Agenda:
Welcome
1 - First annual meeting minutes of 2025 review and approval. Read here: 2025 Annual Meeting Minutes
2 - Officers' Reports
3 - Elections
4 - Old Business:
Bylaws revision for member review is available, link:
Please review the full proposal, including the ASL video explanations, before the annual meeting.
If you have difficulty accessing the above link, contact Suzann Bedrosian, CIO at 1massdsc@gmail.com
Questions about the bylaws’ revisions, contact Yvonne Dunkle, Bylaws Chair at YDunkle@aol.com
5 - New Business
6 - Community Announcements
7 - Adjournment
Not a member? Please sign up with this form, link here: 2026 Membership Form, and invite your friends so everyone can vote! The deadline to join MassDSC is Oct. 16, 2026, to be considered a member at this annual meeting. Please send your form to Yvonne Dunkle, Membership Chair, at ydunkle@aol.com
For questions about this Second Annual Meeting, please contact Lori Maynard, CEO, at loriamaynard@gmail.com
We are looking forward to having you all join us! See you on Oct. 26th!
Warmly,
The Board of Mass Deaf Senior Citizens
Membership Form
Donation to MassDSC
Help support our organization!
Make checks or money orders payable to: Massachusetts Deaf Senior Citizens
Mail to: MassDSC, 3229 Cranberry Highway, Suite #7, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
Thank you for your support in providing workshops, education, and hosting social events.
A sea hardy group of MassDSC members enjoy a Cape Cod Canal boat trip in June during the summer of 2025.
Photographer: Leslie Pierce