Gallaudet University Regional Center - East

06/18/2026

GURC-East Holiday Closure Notice

GURC-East will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2026.

We appreciate your understanding and wish you a meaningful Juneteenth.

06/18/2026

Hello followers,

This page is moving! In an effort to expand the GURC’s reach and better connect with larger deaf and hard of hearing audiences, the content you're accustomed to seeing on this page will now be posted on the main Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center account.

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05/21/2026

Are you ready for Memorial Day? Check out these Memorial Day signs in ASL.

Nancy and Kenny are back to teach some Memorial Day related words. ...

05/07/2026

Register today for our monthly Fingerspelling Our Way To Reading training!

Thursday, May 21 - Friday, May 22
8 Training Hours
$160
Registration in bio

This evidence-based supplementary literacy program is designed for deaf and hard of hearing children in kindergarten to 2nd grade. The 8 hour curriculum is spread across two professional development days.

05/07/2026

You’re invited to join us on Saturday, May 9th, from 12:30 – 2:30pm for Rec Day at the Weston Community Center!

Come see the fun activities and games that our talented D/HH middle schoolers planned during this year’s Success Leadership Camp. This event is ideal for D/HH youth and siblings between the ages of 5-10. Participants will enjoy an afternoon of exciting games and activities facilitated entirely by mentor middle schoolers. This event is free for all families and snacks and refreshments will be provided. Outdoor games will take place, weather-permitting.

To register, please email [email protected] with the number and age of child participants and any food allergy or restrictions.

05/02/2026

GURC–East mourns the passing of its former Administrative Assistant, Sherrie A. Carroll, who served in the role for 12 years (2003–2015). We are deeply grateful for her dedicated service and unwavering support of GURC–Northeast (now GURC–East) at NECC. She will be greatly missed.

04/28/2026

Some exciting summer programs for DHH youth at Gallaudet! Check them out!

04/28/2026

Register today! This is not to be missed!

Deaf and hard of hearing children achieve better language outcomes when they are immersed in rich, accessible language environments.

The next live event in our “Power of ‘AND’ in Deaf Education” series underscores how access to sign language, either alone or in addition to spoken language, often unlocks a child’s full developmental potential.

Register today at https://clerc.cc/May13-ZoomEvent!

🗓️ May 13
⌚ 7-8 pm EST
💻 Zoom Live Event

04/21/2026