Boston Organizations Subsidize Clear Masks for Boston Residents
Boston Lyric Opera and Costume Works Inc. have formed a partnership to manufacture and make available clear face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.For those who are Boston residents and part of the deaf and hard of hearing community, these masks are available at a subsidized rate of $13 thanks to support from the Boston Resiliency Fund. This includes all people who interact regularly with members of the deaf and hard of hearing community as well.
Find more information and get your mask here: https://blo.org/facemasks/And don’t forget to advocate for yourself! Ask for clear masks – especially at medical appointments.
Accessibility is getting better in Massachusetts. Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) has helped produce a series of accessible videos encouraging folks to wash hands, avoid groups etc.