Maryland Association of the Deaf

Jennifer Kalis: Hi! This video is coming to you from the MDAD/PCRID Happy Hour, which happens every month. We’ve had a fantastic time tonight, haven’t we, Dina?

Dina Raevsky: Oh yes! I’ve enjoyed myself immensely! MDAD/PCRID Happy Hour happens on the second Friday of every month. We’ve been coming here to Dave & Busters regularly, but will potentially change locations — wherever the mood (and your suggestions) take us.

Jennifer: I’d guess there are probably 30-40 people here tonight! Nice crowd!

Dina: It really is the perfect size. Sometimes when there are too many people it just gets crowded and overwhelming, but this is a great number: a nice balance of people you already know with plenty of new folks to meet, and still quite cozy. Oh, let’s explain the purpose of these events. You want to tell them, Jennifer?

Jennifer: Sure! The goal is really to bring the deaf community and the interpreting community together. That way we can get to know each other better, build bridges between us, and generally enhance our relationship.

Dina: It’s also a great chance for those involved in either the interpreting community or the deaf community to network with one another. Networking is the buzz word for the night!!

Jennifer: That’s right! Hope to see you at the next MDAD/PCRID Happy Hour!

Dina: See you there!

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