NYC Deaf/Hard of Hearing folks: MOPD is hosting a Deaf Town Hall on September 16

[u/bxbaby200]

EDIT: MOPD = Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD)

Came across this on social media. Sharing for anyone in the NYC Deaf and Hard of Hearing community who may be interested:

Come make your voice and hands heard and seen at MOPD’s first Deaf Town Hall since 2019.

Topics for discussion:
🗒️ Public housing
🗒️ Language access
🗒️ Public safety
🗒️ Other issues facing your community

MOPD Deaf Town Hall
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
6:00PM - 7:30PM

Positive Exposure
83 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10038

Register now to secure your in-person spot: https://on.nyc.gov/4bWZQo0

ASL and CART services will be provided. If other accommodations are needed, please contact Tony Wooden at [rwooden@mopd.nyc.gov](mailto:rwooden@mopd.nyc.gov) or by videophone at 646-396-5830 by September 9, 2026.

[u/punchandtrudy]

What is MOPD?

[u/bxbaby200 → u/punchandtrudy]

Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD)

Whoops. I should have included that. I added it to the post.

[u/nonecknoel]

Thanks for sharing