Mid-Hudson Interpreter Service

07/22/2026

🚧 Something Exciting is Under Construction! 🚧

We're building more than just a new website—we're creating a digital resource hub designed with our entire community in mind.

At Taconic Resources for Independence, we believe everyone deserves equal access to information. That's why our new website is being developed to meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards, making it easier for people of all abilities to find the resources, services, and support they need.

Here's what you can look forward to:
✨ An accessible, user-friendly experience
✨ Easy-to-navigate information and resources
✨ Improved access on computers, tablets, and mobile devices
✨ A growing library of disability-related resources, programs, events, and community information
✨ A website designed to serve everyone—because accessibility matters.

We can't wait to share it with you and continue making TRI an even stronger resource for individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and our community partners.

Stay tuned... something great is on the way! 💙💚

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07/17/2026

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6 Week ASL Classes! Hosted by our Mid-Hudson Interpreter Service
Every Thursday, July 23rd - Aug 27th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Have you always wanted to learn American Sign Language? Now is the perfect time! Whether you're completely new to ASL or looking to refresh your skills, this beginner-friendly class is a great place to start. Learn in a welcoming environment and build communication skills and confidence! No experience necessary. Perfect for beginners and those wanting a refresher. Learn the basics of ASL.

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Every Thursday, July 23rd - Aug.27th.
Cost: $120.00. Classes will be held at Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.
* 82 Washington Street, Suite 214 * Poughkeepsie, NY
RSVP to Jeanine Byrnes by July 20th, e-mail [email protected] or by calling 845-452-3913 x103.

Meet your teacher, Cassandra Sinnott, [close-up photo image of a white woman smiling, with short blondish hair, wearing a light blue and white striped collar shirt.] "As a Deaf individual with a passion for teaching ASL and sharing Deaf culture with others, my experience includes teaching to law enforcement officers at Gallaudet University and local police departments in Washington, DC. I strive to create a welcoming, engaging environment where students build confidence while learning both the language and the culture".

Copy of the PDF flyer:https://files.constantcontact.com/379d7843801/dc42c9eb-1098-4781-bc07-3bf312da019b.pdf

07/02/2026

Mid-Hudson Interpreter Service is offering in-person beginner ASL classes this summer!
Open to the public, this course is for anyone who wants to start learning American Sign Language for the first time or wants to brush up on what they know.
Classes are 6pm-7:30pm on Thursdays, July 23rd through August 27th. For questions or to RSVP, contact Jeanine Byrnes at [email protected] or at 845-452-3913, ext. 103.


Image description:
flyer for upcoming ASL classes with white background and a muted image of a group of people signing with text to the right that reads “Mid-Hudson Interpeter Service
a program of Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.
*Every Thursday*
July 23rd - Aug 27th
6:00PM - 7:30 PM
6 Week ASL CLASSES Have you always wanted to learn American Sign
Language?
Now is the perfect time!
Whether you’re completely new to ASL or looking to refresh your skills, this beginner-friendly class is a great place to start. Learn in a welcoming, environment and build communication skills and confidence!
* No experience necessary
* Perfect for beginners and those wanting a refresher
* Learn the basics of ASL
* Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30PM
* Every Thursday- July 23 - Aug.27
* Cost: $120.00
Classes will be held at
Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.
* 82 Washington Street, Suite 214 * Poughkeepsie, NY
RSVP to Jeanine Byrnes by July 20th
e-mail j [email protected] or by calling 845-452-3913 ×103”
colum on the left shows a circular image of a blonde woman above text that reads “Meet your Teacher!
Cassandra Sinnott
As a Deaf individual, with a passion for teaching American Sign Language and sharing Deaf culture with others. My experience includes teaching to law enforcement officers at Gallaudet University and local police departments in Washington, DC. I strive to create a welcoming, engaging environment where students build confidence while learning both the language and the culture.”

05/18/2026

May is mental health awareness month! And that can mean different things for different populations. Swipe through our post to find out more!


Image Description
slide 1: a green gradient background with images of vine and flowers with text that reads “May
IS
mental health awareness month!
but what does mental health awareness mean for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing?
swipe to find out” with an arrow pointing right
slide 2: a green gradient background with images of vines and flowers with text that reads “it can mean
awareness that
like other disabled populations, the Deaf/HH are more likely to face mental health risk factors.
nationaldeafcenter.org”
slide 3: “same green gradient background with images of vines and flowers and text that reads it can mean
awareness that
the D/HH have a right to communicate with mental health professionals in a mode that is effective for them.
nad.org”
slide 4: same green gradient background with text that reads “it can mean
awareness that
there are resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, like
DeafLEAD, a 24/7 crisis hotline
VP: 321-800-3323
National Deaf Therapy, a provider of Deaf therapists for clients who use ASL
Nationaldeaftherapy.com
nationaldearcenter.org”

05/02/2026

04/15/2026

Happy National ASL Day 2026, from Mid-Hudson Interpeter Service to you! Swipe through our post to learn more about what today celebrates.

image description
slide 1: text that reads “What is national ASL day? 4/15/2026 swipe for more” on a cream-colored background with repeating images of outlines of hands fingerspelling ASL DAY

slide 2: text that reads “In the US, National ASL Day is a day to celebrate the history of American Sign Language.
The holiday occurs on April 15th of every year, to commemorate the anniversary of the 1817 founding of the American School for the Deaf.” with a historical image of about 50 people in front of the American School for the Deaf

slide 3: text that reads The ASD is the oldest permanent school for the Deaf in America and the birthplace of ASL. Located in Hartford, CT, it is still active today.” with two historical images of a teacher and a few children in front of a chalkboard at the School for the Deaf.

04/10/2026

If you’re interested in adaptive clothing, fashion, or promoting inclusivity and access, check out Marist’s Runway of Dreams fashion show later this month! Friday 4/24 @ 7:00pm in the McCann Gym, Runway of Dreams will be hosting their annual event. For tickets, head over to the link in the bio of the account!

image description: white background with an image of an open red envelope with a white sheet of paper that reads
“You’re Invited!
Runway of Dreams
Annual Adaptive Runway Show
Marist University
McCann Recreational Gym
Friday, April 24th
7 PM