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State of WI ODHH Newsletter for March 2010 (Includes job listings)
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Installment #499, March - 2010 ODHH Net is being distributed monthly—usually near the 15th of each month. Please submit your events/items by the end of the month for inclusion in the next installment. In this Installment 2010 CENSUS – WHY IT’S IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES The census is a count of everyone in the United States. Both citizens and non-citizens are counted. The U. S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years for the purpose of reapportioning the U.S. House of Representatives. Census data directly affect how more than $400 billion per year in federal funding is distributed to state, local and tribal governments. Census data help guide local planning decisions, including where to provide additional social services, establish senior and child-care centers, build new roads, hospitals and schools, or determine locations for job training centers. That means census data can directly affect the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families by impacting: planning and construction of facilities for people with disabilities, transportation services and needs, community-based health care initiatives and programs. Data collected by the census can improve special services and the quality of life for people with disabilities in their communities. Households will receive a census form in March 2010 either in the mail or delivered by hand. For more information about the 2010 Census, visit http://2010.census.gov/2010census/. Be Counted but know your rights: A US Census worker who knocks on your door will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag and a confidentiality notice—ask to see their identification before answering any questions; DO NOT give your social security number, credit card, or banking information—a Census worker will not ask for that information; you do not have to answer anything about your financial situation; Census employees will NOT ask for donations; NO ACORN worker should approach you saying they are taking the census. ACORN was GRASSROOTS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT: CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS TO EXERCISE POWER IN THEIR LIVES The Grassroots Empowerment Project (GEP) is the only state-wide non-profit organization that is controlled and directed by mental health consumers. GEP exists to help people with a mental illness exercise power in their lives. GEP is funded by the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health and Family Services, and the Bureau of Community Mental Health. Learn more and find resources at www.grassrootspower.org. #499 CAPTEL NEWS Recent enhancements in Captioned Telephone (CapTel) technology make it easy to see captions during your phone calls—no more guessing or asking people to repeat themselves. CapTel service is free to all Wisconsin residents as part of the state Telecommunications Relay Service. There are several ways to tap into this free service: A CapTel phone (two models available); Over the Internet (use your own phone and view captions on your computer’s Internet browser window); "Smart" cell phones (mobile phones with 3G or data access). To learn more go to www.CapTel.com or call 800-233-9130. #499 NAD YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP (YLC) The NAD YLC is a sensational four-week summer camp program for deaf and hard of hearing high school students. The camp provides campers the ability to develop their scholarship, leadership, and citizenship qualities in nature environment. Camper application deadline is March 19; Staff application deadline is March 26. Apply online at www.nad.org/2010ylc. #499 "GET IN THE HEARING LOOP" CAMPAIGN The American Academy of Audiology, on behalf of audiologists, and the Hearing Loss Association of America, on behalf of people with hearing loss announce a collaborative public education campaign, "Get in the Hearing Loop." This is a campaign to enlighten and excite hearing aid users, as well as audiologists and other professionals who dispense hearing aids, about telecoils and hearing loops and their unique benefits. Hearing aids can easily and affordably become wireless receivers for use with telephones and hearing assistive listening systems by adding a telecoil option to the aid. Sixty-nine percent of all hearing aids dispensed in the U.S. today have telecoils. Yet far too few consumers and hearing professional know about or use them. Learn more at http://www.hearinglossweb.com/tech/ald/loop/aaa.htm. #499 "EXPRESS YOURSELF" VIDEO CONTEST Sorenson Communications announces the first-ever "Express Yourself" video contest. You might win $1000! Full contest details and entry form available at www.sorensonvrs.com/express. Entries accepted March 1, 2010 through April 27, 2010. Participants may submit more than one entry. #499 CENTER FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING NAME CHANGE The Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing announces that as of March 1, 2010 it is changing its name to the Center for Communication, Hearing & Deafness. The Center will also be launching an updated website at www.cchdwi.org beginning March 1. The Center is still located at 10243 W National Avenue, West Allis, WI. Although the name is new, the Center for Commmunication, Hearing & Deafness remains steadfast in its dedication to providing unbiased information regarding the full spectrum of communication options for individuals with hearing loss and offering best-in-class services to help children and adults live more active, independent lives regardless of their degree of hearing loss or what method of communication they choose. #499 ACCESS NEWS/UPDATES **The FCC has made it easier to submit a complaint regarding captioning: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/caption.html. #499 ** You now can add captioning to video on YouTube. Simply upload the video and upload the transcript and it will sync the two. More info at http://www.youtube.com/t/captions_about. #499 ** The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and VSA arts present "Nobody’s Perfect" based on the children’s book by Marlee Matlin and Doug Cooney. This play is performed in both American Sign Language and spoken English with Open Captioning. For a behind the scenes tour and interviews with the cast and director in ASL or English with captioning visit: http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/nobodysperfect/. This performance is scheduled for LA CROSSE, WI on March 16 at the Fine Arts Center at Viterbo University, www.viterbo.edu/finearts1.aspx. #499 (Editor’s note: I had difficulty opening the artsedge website and did not find the play in the events calendar on the Viterbo site. Be sure to contact Viterbo directly to confirm performance.) #499 **The Association for Airline Passenger Rights (AAPR) is calling on the Department of Transportation to require commercial air carriers to provide closed-caption or subtitles on all in-flight entertainment for deaf and hard of hearing passengers. AAPR has initiated an online petition at www.flyfriendlyskies.com. #499 **A new website has been developed by the Northeast Texas Public Health District to assist special needs populations in preparing for emergency situations: www.accessibleemergencyinfo.com. Videos with American Sign Language interpretation, audio voice over, and text are provided. Information on this website is free for public use and download. Any organization may link to the website and use the information to inform the public. #499 LEGISLATIVE NEWS – STATE AND FEDERAL ** ** News release on Wisconsin SB 389 from Senator Kedzie: http://www.legis.state.wi.us/senate/sen11/news/press/20100223%20SB%20389%20senate%20passage.htm ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_038005651.html http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=11937719 http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=11935199 http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=211c913a75ed166d7e011c936&id=93c29e2a7c&e=06a56371bc http://www.rrstar.com/communities/x626058904/Former-Loves-Park-employee-to-be-awarded-100-000-settlement http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/checklist.jsp http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=c63235405ddb20a55ad225edc&id=44c2c0a106&e=8c7c781494 http://deafness.about.com/b/2010/02/20/hearing-ceo-of-nad-acceptable.htm http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-02/usmc-dcw022310.php http://www.projo.com/news/content/LAYOFFS_SCHOOL_FOR_DEAF_02-25-10_29HIMOR_v13.3a635e7.html http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/022510dnspohsswim.3bcc914.html http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=c63235405ddb20a55ad225edc&id=e227016c8e&e=8c7c781494 http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/02/making-broadway-accessible-for-the-disabled/ http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/vrs_policies.html http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/subtitles/ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35603880/ns/health-behavior/ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35603880/ns/health-behavior/ SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS/PARENTS/FAMILIES—NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS **John Skjeveland, a Deaf CPA is available to help with your taxes. Please visit www.deafcpa.com for information on the many services available. Contact John directly at 317-493-0771 or john@deafcpa.com. #499 **Moving? Know your special education rights. Learn more in the PACESETTER newsletter at http://www.pacer.org/newsletters/pacesetter/winter10.pdf, page 6. #499 **Fathers and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: New PACER project focuses on their role as partners in prevention. Learn more in the PACESETTER newsletter at http://www.pacer.org/newsletters/pacesetter/winter10.pdf, page 7. #499 **Mental Health and Deafness Resources, Inc (MHDR): A unique, specialized diagnostic, educational, residential and psychiatric inpatient programs serving children and adolescents who are deaf or hard of hearing, or have dual sensory impairments, autism, or other disorders necessitating special communication modes. It is MHDR’s ongoing mission to provide accessible, state of the art mental health and therapeutic academic services to students, ages 3-21, who require or may respond best to visual/manual, total communication or associated training, including children with cochlear implants. MHDR is located in Northbrook, IL. Learn more at www.mentalhealthanddeafness.org. #499 **Outcomes of children with hearing loss project info: http://www.uiowa.edu/~ochl/. This project is being done in neighboring states but ODHH Net readers may be interested in following this project. #499 **Open chat for people with hearing loss every Wednesday: http://www.iamhearingimpaired.com/chat/chat_online.php. Join or sign in as a guest. #499 **2010 Self-Advocacy Series sponsored by Wisconsin FACETS & IndependenceFirst. These workshops are especially for transition-aged students with disabilities, parents, educators and service providers. All sessions held at IndependenceFirst, 540 S 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204. All sessions are free. Session dates are March 16 (Social Skills in the Workplace), March 30 (Healthy Relationships), and April 13 (Youth Leadership) from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. More details at http://www.wifacets.org/events.htm. To register, contact Matthew Zellmer, 414-374-4645; mzellmer@wifacets.org. #499 **A new website for teens with hearing loss has been created by 15-year old Arielle Schacter. The website is designed to provide teens with hearing loss up to date information on hearing issues and a forum for teens to use as a social connector to meet other teens with hearing loss. Find "Best friends for life minus hearing" at http://bf4life-hearing.weebly.com. #499 **Wisconsin School for the Deaf Summer Program Registration available at www.wsd.k12.wi.us. This year WSD will be offering the following summer camps: Basketball, Outdoor Exploration, Driver Education (non-WSD students only), Transition (non-WSD students only) and Astrophysics. #499 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES—NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS **2010 Transition Program Webinars: www.nextsteps.peatc.org. All webinars are free and begin at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. #499 **Exploration by Design: How Stuff Works 2010 – a three-day immersion experience for students with disabilities who are interested in science, social sciences, technology, engineering and math. Campers can attend one of two sessions; session one takes place at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, July 20-22 followed by session two at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, July 27-29. Online registration begins March 1. Details available at http://stemmidwest.org/default.asp?contentID=596. #499 **Gallaudet University Masters of Social Work Program – School Social Work Specialization Scholarships available! Applications are now being accepted for academic year 2010-2011. For more information please visit website at http://socialwork.gallaudet.edu/Social_Work/MSW_Program/School_Social_Work_Grant/About_The_Grant.html. #499 **Deaf Initiative in Technology (DiiT) 2010 Summer Workshop Series: http://www.rit.edu/diit. Workshops offered relating to Business, English, Engineering, Graphic Communication, and Information Technology. Discounts apply if register by April 1. #499 **College-bound deaf and hard of hearing high school sophomores and juniors who are interested in learning about careers in art, business, computers, engineering and science can attend Explore Your Future (EYF), a summer career exploration program offered at Rochester Institute of Technology. Two sessions are scheduled for summer 2010: July 17 – 22 and July 24 – 29. Cost is $650 and includes everything except spending money and transportation. To apply online, go to http://www.rit.edu/NTID/EYFDD. #499 JOB OPPORTUNITIES—NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS Be sure to visit your county Job Center for job opportunities. Many Job Centers offer free workshops to assist job seekers. To find the Job Center nearest you, go to http://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/directory/. Information for workers is available at http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/. A listing of Job Fairs is posted at http://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/jobfairs/. Disability Navigators are available at all Job Centers to assist job seekers with disabilities. A Disability Navigator may cover several Job Centers in a geographic area. Contact a Job Center in your area to find who the Disability Navigator is for that Center and how to contact and/or set up an appointment. **Various Employment Listings: http://www.deafdigest.com, check both Blue and Gold Editions. Published weekly. **HireSignLanguage (http://www.hiresl.com) is the latest job board site operated by ASL MEDIA, LLC (http://www.aslmedia.com). HireSignLanguage is the most flexible job board for both job seekers and employers. It boasts more features than any other deaf-related job board with tools to make job searching increasingly more efficient. ** Customized Self-Employment Toolkit: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/pdf_files/self_employment_customized_toolkit.pdf. #499 **Teaching Specialist Position, American Sign Language Program, University of Minnesota. This is a 9-month, Professional Academic appointment. For complete position description, requirements, and application instructions go to https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1268338718626. #499 **Intervenor to work with DeafBlind children & youth. An Intervenor works one-to-one with deafblind children/youth in their homes and community assisting them to become as independent as possible. DeafBlind Services of Minnesota is currently seeking applicants for positions in Itasca County and Winona County. Please go to www.visionlossresources.org for job description and application details. Go to "About Us" tab and "Employment at VLR." Application deadline has been extended to March 31. #499 CALENDAR: EVENTS/SAVE THE DATES/WORKSHOPS ** ** **Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Interpreted Shows: www.foxcitiespac.com. **University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Forum & Artists Series: http://www.uwec.edu/activities/forum/index.htm; http://www.uwec.edu/activities/artists/index.htm. All Forum events will be signed for the deaf and hard of hearing. Artist series events may/may not be interpreted depending on the performance. Assisted listening devices and large print programs are also available upon request. For information about these or other accommodations for special needs, please call 715-836-4833. ** Commonweal Theatre, Lanesboro, MN Interpreted Performances: www.CommonwealTheatre.org. Patrons in need of interpreter services will receive a 50% discount on all tickets courtesy of the Commonweal and VSA arts of Minnesota. **Listing of Minnesota performances presented in ASL or Captioning available at www.vsaartsmn.org/theater.html, www.accesspress.org, www.mrid.org, and www.TCDeaf.com. #493 **March 13, 2010: La Crosse Social Deaf Club St. Patrick’s Potluck beginning at 4:30 p.m. Bring your own beverage and games. La Crosse Community Policing Center, 713 St. James Street, La Crosse, WI 54603. #497 **March 15, 2010: Cutting-Edge Inclusion Fair – an informational day for people with disabilities ages 18+ who are interested in attending a post-secondary institution and their family, friends or others who work with them; 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Edgewood College campus in Madison. Details are available at http://www.edgewood.edu/events/cuttingEdge/default.asp. #499 **March 17, 2010: "Celebrating Partnerships" – 1st Integrated Employment Network event; 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Great Wolf Lodge, Wisconsin Dells, WI. For more information and to register visit http://tiny.cc/IENetworkMtgMarch201057. #499 **March 19, 2010: PEPNet iTransition conference presented by Ann Gronlund, PEPNet Outreach Specialist, Center for Sight & Hearing, Rockford, IL. Held at the Renaissance Schaumberg Hotel, 1551 N Thoreau Drive, Schaumberg, IL 60173; 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Conference is FREE; lunch provided. The conference is intended for teachers, school counselors, VR/VESID counselors, transition specialists and other professionals who provide support for deaf and hard of hearing students making decisions regarding life after high school in your area. Sponsored by NTID Pre-College Outreach and PEPNet. For more information and/or to register go to: http://www.ntid.rit.edu/prospective/itransition/. #499 **March 20, 2010: FutureQuest, a day of information and discussion for parents of deaf and hard of hearing students and students themselves to help prepare for life after high school. Held at the Renaissance Schaumberg Hotel, 1551 N Thoreau Drive, Schaumberg, IL 60173; 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For more information and/or to register go to www.rit.edu/NTID/FutureQuest. $499 **March 20, 2010: Professional development series for ASL Interpreters in Eau Claire: "ASL/English: Interpreter Skill Development" taught by Patty Gordon. Sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW-Extension. RID CEUs are available. For program series details and/or to register please visit http://www.uwec.edu/ce/education/ASLinterpreter/index.htm or call 715-836-3636 or toll-free 866-893-2423. #497 (Program note: As of March 8 only 6 people are registered for this workshop. This is your last chance to register for program to be held! Don’t miss out on this opportunity for a professional development opportunity in Northwest Wisconsin! #499) **March 24 -26, 2010: 2010 Rehabilitation & Transition Conference: Today’s challenges, tomorrow’s Choices at the American Club, Kohler, WI. See agenda and descriptions online: http://members.rfw.org/. #499 **March 27, 2010: "How to Visualize Classifiers and Spatial Features in ASL" workshop for interpreters presented by Alisha Bronks; sponsored by PIE. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Wheaton Franciscan St. Joseph Room, 10101 S 27th Street, Franklin, WI. Cost for workshop is $65.00 (continental breakfast beginning at 8:15 a.m. and lunch included); ITP students $50.00. Workshop presented in ASL—some knowledge required but appropriate for students, interpreters, and teachers of ASL. RID CEUs available. Please contact the PIE office to receive a copy of the flyer at piecoordination@pieinc-wi.com or cjgoeldner@yahoo.com. #498 **March 27, 2010: "Keys to Success Conference"- providing resources and information for parents, caregivers, educators and service providers of children with special needs ages 3 – 21; held at Osceola Middle School, 1029 Oak Ridge Drive, Osceola, WI. Workshops include: Navigating the Special Education Maze, Positive Supports During Middle & High School, Mental Health, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum, IEPs, Positive Behavior Supports for Early Childhood & Elementary Ages, Life After High School. This conference is presented free to parents or teachers of children in the CESA #11 school districts. A $10.00 fee will be charged for participants outside of CESA #11 or in Minnesota. Call, mail or email registration to Barb Garling, CESA 11, 225 Ostermann Drive, Turtle Lake, WI 54889; 715-986-2020 Ext 2168; barbg@cesa11.k12.wi.us. Sponsors include Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative, WI Facets Parent Resource Center, CESA 11 Parent Liaisons and Area School Districts; 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. #499 **March 30, 2010: Wisconsin School for the Deaf (WSD) and Midstate Independent Living Consultants (MILC) present "The Sign Song Dancers" at 1:30 p.m., Ben Franklin Junior High School, 2000 Polk Street, Stevens Point, WI. The Sign Song Dancers are a performance group that travels to different public schools throughout the state of Wisconsin, signing and dancing to music. The performers are Deaf and Hard of Hearing High School students at the WI School for the Deaf in Delevan, WI. They come from all over the state and are a diverse group. It is an interactive performance that lasts approximately 45 minutes and is great exposure to Deaf Culture. You will have the opportunity to see and interact with successful deaf students. This event is FREE to the public. #497 **March 31, 2010: "K-12 Dialogue Series: A K-12 Interpreter’s Journey – Conversation with Kathy Randolph" WebShop. This WebShop is a must for anyone wanting to better understand what it is like to be in the shoes of an interpreter working in the K-12 arena, or in need of some encouragement to forge ahead. Where: in the comfort of your own home! 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Central Time; Cost is $50. For details and/or to register go to www.leadershipinstitute.biz and roll over the "Upcoming Live WebShops" link. Scroll to "March 2010" and click on WebShop title. #499 **April 3, 2010: Dart Tournament Event, Stone Toad Bar & Grill, 1109 South Oneida Street, Menasha, WI sponsored by Fox River Valley Association of the Deaf. Sign up/warm up starts at 3:00 p.m.; tournament starts at 4:00 p.m.; $10/person; Admission is free. Contact info: FRVAD75@yahoo.com. #499 **April 7 – 10, 2010: 11th Annual National White Privilege Conference (WPC11) at the La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI. This is the closest the conference has been to the Midwest in years. Initial registration deadline was March 5. Check the website: www.uccs.edu/~wpc/. #499 **April 8, 2010: Deaf Awareness Exposure Forum at UWM. Info at www.ssa-deaf.com. #499 **April 9-10, 2010: "Creating Dynamic Equivalence in Interpretations – How to Expand and Zigzag" workshop at Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, WI presented by Kevin Williams. Workshop is scheduled Friday, April 9, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 10, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Workforce Learning Solutions Building Room #138. Course #10-533-100, Class #67181. Cost is #113.50. To register: call NTC at 1-888-NTC-7144 or 1-715-675-3331, Ext 4940 or register online at http://www.ntc.edu/gettingstarted/registration.htm. #498 (Update this installment: registrations are still being accepted.) **April 10, 2010: La Crosse Social Deaf Club Easter Potluck beginning at 4:30 p.m. Bring your own beverage and games. La Crosse Community Policing Center, 713 St. James Street, La Crosse, WI 54603. #498 **April 10, 2010: Deaf Mentor Training, Steinhafel’s Community Room, Waukesha (I94 and F); 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. This training is for deaf people who either are mentors for interpreters or want to be one. Recommended for people who will be attending the ASL Weekend on April 30 – May 2. Cost is free. RSVP to Katie Voss, katielvoss@gmail.com. Flyer available at http://www.wisdeaf.org/wp/2010/02/24/deaf-mentor-training/. #499 **April 10-11, 2010: The NIC Interview: Aim High presented by Austin W. Andrews at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2200 East Kenwood Bouldvard, Room 240, Milwaukee, WI 53211; 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. both days; $150/person; Presented in spoken English. Register and pay online: www.awtiproductions.com , click on "Events" tab. Registration deadline is April 2. Space is limited to 50 participants. #499 **April 11, 2010: "Narnia" a musical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis Novel, The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe presented by the Children’s Theater of Madison at the Overture Center. The 2:00 p.m. performance will be interpreted in ASL. For more information go to http://www.ctmtheater.org. #499 **April 15, 2010: CDHH Annual Gardens Luncheon, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at The Astor Hotel, 924, E Juneau, Milwaukee, WI. Guest speaker this year will be Arlena Schott, host of the TV program "Garden Wise." **April 15 – 18, 2010: TERPexpo, Minneapolis, MN. Details at www.terpexpo.com. #494 **April 17, 2010: "Re-defining Deaf" presented by Ryan Commerson, MA: Culture Studies; Sponsored by MN Loon ASLTA. 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Anoka Ramsey Community College, 11200 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433; Cost: $40 (lunch on own); RSVP to Damon Johnson, mnloonasltavp@gmail.com. This workshop presented in ASL only. Access flyer at http://www.aslta.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65:minnesota-loon-aslta&catid=39:member-chapters&Itemid=74. Move curser over "Professional Development" in top navigation bar, click on "Workshops." #499 **April 19, 2010: Transition Expo 2010, Lincoln Center, 1519 Water Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481; 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.; sponsored by Portage County Transition Advisory Council. Guest speaker: Ken Hess from Social Security. The purpose of this event is to inform students with disabilities, parents/guardians of children with disabilities, school personnel, advocates, and others who work with students who have disabilities about the many local agencies available to provide support for students with disabilities after high school. #499 **April 23 – 25, 2010: Pink Deafies + Retreat, Confidence Learning Center, East Gull Lake, MN (15 minutes West of Brainerd). Pink Deafies is a Deaf Women breast cancer survivor support group. Pink Deafies welcomes ALL Deaf women, friends, and family to join the second Pink Deafies Retreat in MN. Details, registration information, and flyer available at http://www.tcdeaf.com/events/20100227pinkdeafies. Deadline to register is April 5. #499 **April 23 – 25, 2010: A Weekend with Robyn Dean, Harper College, Palentine, IL. Sessions: "Introduction to Demand Control Schema," "Decision-Making using the Demand-Control Schema," and "Interpreting in Mental Health Settings: A Practice Profession Approach." Register for one, two, or three sessions. For workshop details and registration information go to http://www.ilrid.org/pdf/Robyn-Dean_registration.pdf. #499 **April 29, 30, 2010: Circles of Life – Wisconsin’s Annual Conference for Families & Providers in Stevens Point, WI. The morning of the 29th is a pre-conference. The brochure and registration are available at http://www.wfv.org/circle. Registration deadline is April 2. **April 30, 2010: Professional development opportunity, "Listening for Life: Techniques and Strategies for Optimal Listening and Spoken Language Outcomes" sponsored by CDHH. Presented by Warren Estabrooks, President and CEO of WE Listen International, Inc. Location TBD . Watch this space for updates or go to www.cdhh.org. #497 **April 30 – May 2, 2010: ASL Weekend at Wisconsin Lions Camp, Rosholt, WI. Save the Date flyer: http://www.wisdeaf.org/wp/2009/11/24/asl-weekend-save-the-date/. ASL Weekend is seeking presenters. Please see flyer and contact Katy Schmidt at katymschmidt@gmail.com. A "Call for Presenters" flyer is available on the WAD website. Volunteers are also needed to help. Contact Scott Baughman for more information at sbaugh@charter.net. ASL Weekend Retreat is open to any interpreters/ASL signers, ASL students, parents of Deaf child, Deaf, and CODA’s. No voice is allowed during this event and is an ASL zone. #496 **May 1, 2010: Professional development series for ASL Interpreters in Eau Claire: "ASL Interpreting…and More: How to Interpret the Paperwork, Navigate the Process, and Find Support" taught by Julie O’Brien and Kristin Scheibe. Sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW-Extension. RID CEUs are available. For program series details and/or to register please visit http://www.uwec.edu/ce/education/ASLinterpreter/index.htm or call 715-836-3636 or toll-free 866-893-2423. #497 **May 8, 2010: La Crosse Social Deaf Club Pizza night beginning at 4:30 p.m. Bring your own beverage and games. La Crosse Community Policing Center, 713 St. James Street, La Crosse, WI 54603. #498 **May 14-16, 2010: "Teen Getaway Weekend" for ALL high school students with hearing loss at Mt. Morris Camp and Retreat Center, Wautoma, WI. Transportation to the event will be provided from many locations. Here’s your chance to meet new friends, learn from adult role models, and HAVE FUN! For more information, go to http://www.wesp-dhh.wi.gov/wesp/out_teengaw.cfm. Sponsored by Wisconsin Educational Services Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. #498 **May 15, 2010: ASL Film "Gerald" at JR Gerrits Middle School, 545 South John Street, Kimberly, WI 54136. Admission is $11; net proceeds benefit FRVAD. For tickets/info email Faye Peters, frvad75@yahoo.com. View flyer at http://www.wisdeaf.org/wp/2010/01/21/asl-film-gerald-kimberly-wi/. #498 **May 16, 2010: Walk4Hearing in Wisconsin at Veteran’s Park on the Milwaukee Lakefront. Gather for this 5K Walk at 9:30 a.m., walk at 10:00 a.m. Go to www.walk4hearing.org to form a team, join a team, or pledge to a team. Sponsors, volunteers, and WALKERS are needed! #493 (updated #499). **June 17-18, 2010: Professional development series for ASL Interpreters in Eau Claire: "In the NIC of Time! Preparing for the NIC Interview Exam" taught by David Evans. Sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW-Extension. RID CEUs are available. For program series details and/or to register please visit http://www.uwec.edu/ce/education/ASLinterpreter/index.htm or call 715-836-3636 or toll-free 866-893-2423. #497 **June 17 – 20, 2010: HLAA National Convention at Hilton Milwaukee City Center and Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI (Yes—that’s correct—Wisconsin!). Convention details available at http://www.hearingloss.org/convention/index.asp. #494
** June 19-20, 2010: Professional development series for ASL Interpreters in Eau Claire: "It Requires More than Skill! Preparing for the NIC Performance Exam" taught by David Evans. Sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW-Extension. RID CEUs are available. For program series details and/or to register please visit http://www.uwec.edu/ce/education/ASLinterpreter/index.htm or call 715-836-3636 or toll-free 866-893-2423. #497 **June 20-23, 2010: National ADA Symposium, Hyatt Regency, Denver, CO. As session details, activities, and registration options develop, they will be posted at www.adasymposium.org. Developments and updates will also be posted on Twitter, www.twitter.com/ADASymposium. #492 **June 26, 2010: Metro of Chicago Deaf picnic, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Rd (Rt 56), Aurora, IL 60502-9743. Admission is free; food & refreshments on sale starting at 11:00 a.m.; rain or shine – shelter available. More info at http://n-ski.com/MCDP/MCDP_Picnic.html. #499 **June 27 – July 2, 2010: 9th Annual WI Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) – a FREE program for high school students with disabilities who would like to take part in a unique and fun week-long leadership development program. YLF 2010 will be held on the Edgewood College campus in Madison, WI. Application deadline is March 1, 2010. The YLF is a competitive process. Application materials available at http://wsti.org/ylc.ylf.php. Please note that the page says 2009 but if you click on the actual application link, it is for 2010 YLF. #498 **July 4 – 30: Midwest KODA Camp. For information visit http://kodacamp.wordpress.com/. #499 **July 6-10, 2010: 50th Biennial NAD Conference-Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Marriott. Check out the schedule, find out who is going, learn about local attractions, and much more at http://www.nad.org/philly. **July 25 – 27, 2010: National Summit on Disability Policy 2010: ADA 1990 – 2010 Retrospective and Future Policy Directions, Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC. For details, go to http://www.neweditions.net/ncd2010/index.html. #494
** October 14, 2010: Professional development series for ASL Interpreters in Eau Claire: "Mental Health Interpreting: A Holistic Model" taught by Arlyn Anderson. Sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW-Extension. RID CEUs are available. For program series details and/or to register please visit http://www.uwec.edu/ce/education/ASLinterpreter/index.htm or call 715-836-3636 or toll-free 866-893-2423. #497 ** October 15, 2010: Professional development series for ASL Interpreters in Eau Claire: "Peer Support and Consultation for Interpreters Working in Highly Charged Settings" taught by Arlyn Anderson. Sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW-Extension. RID CEUs are available. For program series details and/or to register please visit http://www.uwec.edu/ce/education/ASLinterpreter/index.htm or call 715-836-3636 or toll-free 866-893-2423. #497
CHECK OUT THESE SITES FOR MEETINGS, EVENTS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, CLASSES, ISSUES AND INFORMATION, ADVOCACY, AND MUCH MORE:
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA): www.asha.org/default.htm; (BHI): www.betterhearing.org; The Better Hearing Institute is a not-for-profit corporation that educates the public about the neglected problem of hearing loss and what can be done about it. New to their site (7/09) is a seven topic mega-blog that offers the latest hearing health news and provides a forum for people to discuss hearing concerns and personal stories and challenges. : www.wesp-dhh.wi.gov/ provides a variety of programs and services to students who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind, their families and the educational teams and school districts that serve them, regardless of the student's educational placement or communication modality. A WESPDHH Outreach newsletter is available on their website.REMINDERS: SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS/PARENTS/FAMILIES
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**D/HH Birth-6 Western Regional Coordinator announcement: Joy LaMartina has been hired as the Western Regional Services Coordinator as part of the Birth to 6 D/HH ARRA Pilot. Joy has a background in speech and language pathology and has worked with d/hh children in Birth to 3 as well as school districts. During these experiences, she has provided sign language instruction, parent training and language enrichment to Birth to 3 and early childhood students to facilitate their development. Additionally, Joy has knowledge and experience in working with a variety of agencies who support d/hh individuals and individuals with disabilities. Joy will be housed at CESA 10 office in Chippewa Falls and will be working collaboratively with Birth to 3 Programs, School Districts, CESAs in the Western Region, audiologists, private providers, and additional community resources. She will also be collaborating with providers in Minnesota who provide services to children and families in WI. Initially she will be resource mapping services and providers to develop "Teams of Experts" in the Western Region to provide Best Practices for d/hh and children with combined vision and hearing loss and their families. Eventually she will move into a role in working directly with Services Coordinators and School Case Managers in providing coordination for these services. Joy brings a level of enthusiasm and excitement that will support the success of this pilot project. Welcome Joy to the Birth to 6 Redesign Team! #498
**Visit the Parent Leadership Hub web page of the SPDG website at http://www.wispdg.org/pl.html for current and archived weekly updates and for other information and resources. Weekly email at http://www.wispdg.org/pl/e-news.html. #498
**FREE Speechreading classes for older adults (age 60+) to be held in Franklin beginning February 25, West Allis beginning March 2, and Oconomowoc beginning April 20. Each class consists of eight 1-hour sessions covering basic speechreading techniques, strategies for preventing communication breakdowns, effective use of assistive listening technology, and much more! These classes are available through a grant from Home Instead Senior Care Foundation. Details are available at http://www.cdhh.org/calendar_event.php?content_id=190. #498
The Wisconsin Youth, Information, Training and Resource Center, a project of WI-FACETS has created a Facebook Group. This is the online gathering place for youth with disabilities to network, share ideas, and receive regular updates about our project activities and available resources. To find the page go to www.facebook.com and search groups "Wisconsin YITRC" to join the page. Wisconsin YITRC wants to see your profiles, pictures, interests, causes and events. If you do not have a Facebook account but are interested in starting one and might need some help, please contact Chad Murphy-Price at CMurphy@wifacets.org. The group is open to anyone with a disability so if you have friends or know youth who may be interested in joining the group please feel free to pass this information to them. #498**
**Marathon County Victim Witness Crime Response Program: Being the victim of a crime can be a devastating experience. Victims are often left confused and fearful, not knowing where to turn for help. Staff in the Marathon County Victim Witness Crime Response Program are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to offer emotional support, information on victims’ rights, information regarding the status of the criminal investigation and referrals to community services. If you are a victim or witness of a crime and need assistance, please contact Jayne Wood, 715-261-7825 or through law enforcement. Interpreters are available if needed. (Editors note: For other Wisconsin Counties, see the Office of Crime Victim Services website at http://www.doj.state.wi.us/cvs/referrals/county.asp?type=. Click on your county for links to services available.) #497
**Girl Scouts for girls with special needs: Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, Inc. has a unique way to reach girls in the Chippewa Valley. Girl Scouts offers a troop designed especially for girls with special needs. This troop gives girls the opportunity to remove barriers that may be keeping them from becoming a Girl Scout. Opportunities offered to girls with a variety of specials needs including wheelchair-bound, non-verbal, autism, Aspergers, Down syndrome, ADD, ADHD, and more. This program is open to all girls, targeting grades 3-7. The cost for the program is $15. This cost includes annual membership dues and program registration fees. Financial assistance is available to any girl that would otherwise be unable to participate. For additional information or questions, contact Kelsie Oswald or Rebecca Rohrman at the Girl Scout Service Center, 715-835-5331 or 888-432-9823 ext 5518 or email koswald@gsnwgl.org or rrohrman@gsnwgl.org. #496
**The Let Them Hear Foundation (LTHF) announced creation of a new Special Education Resource website for parents of children with disabilities and for professional who would like to learn about the special education services that are available to children with disabilities (http://www.letthemhear.org/articles-main.php).
**Hand-N-Hand of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides support and facilitates resources for families with children experiencing hearing loss. Playgroups and parent/community education classes are offered on Monday nights from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., 411 St John Street, Green Bay. Located at the corner of St John St & Jefferson St inside St John’s School. If you have questions about HNH please contact Jenny Geiken at 920-434-6226 or jlgeiken@earthlink.net. Information may also be available at www.hnhnew.org/.
**Touching Families – A Support Group for Parents of Children who are deaf or hard of hearing meets in Eau Claire. For more information please contact Carol Thompson, simplycarol@charter.net; 715-838-9158.
Wisconsin Sound Beginnings (WSB)has hired Connie Stevens as the state’s new Guide By Your Side Follow-Through (GBYS FT) Coordinator. Connie will work with providers and families to address the issue of lost to follow-up. Her efforts will focus on families whose babies are referred for further hearing screening and possibly diagnostic testing, after the initial in-hospital newborn hearing screening. Connie is a WSB Birth to Three Consultant, founding board member of Wisconsin Families for Hands and Voices, former Parent Educator for Shore to Shore, and current GBYS. Contact Connie at 608-266-0917; connie.stevens@dhs.wisconsin.gov. #497REMINDERS: LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
**Interpreting Strategies for Deaf-Blind Students publication developed by Susie Morgan Morrow is now online. These modules are designed for interpreters in the classroom who work with students who are deafblind. They can be accessed at anytime, from anywhere, using your personal username and password. Continuing Education Units can be obtained through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf as an independent study project. For more information regarding credit, check out www.rid.org. To access the free modules, please go to www.osdonline.org and click on the link for Interpreting Strategies for Deaf-Blind Students. Then click on the "Create a New Account" link on the right side of the OSD Online home page to set up your username and password. Once you log in, you will find instructions on how to navigate the site and com;plete the seminar. If you have difficulty accessing the site, please contact Margaret Murphy at Murphy@osd.oh.gov. #498
**Person-Centered Integrated Employment Six Series Training: Many individuals with disabilities have the desire to work. This six-session Training Series is being offered at three locations in Wisconsin. You must attend all sessions at one location in order to receive an Integrated Employment Professional certificate. The target audience for this training includes vendors of employment services for people with disabilities, transition teachers, DVR counselors, MCO and ADRC staff. Sessions begin in March. For details go to http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=2693f2d5-b8a3-477d-8e70-a4a5f9fb2f7f. Training is free but seats are limited. #498
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**NIC Prep Courses all available online. Go to www.terpsavvy.com for details and course information. #497
**The Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE) parent/youth leadership training is the only known program in the country to simultaneously train youth with disabilities in transition ages 15-20 along with their parents. Up to 25 youth and their parents attend 5 weekend sessions throughout a school year to learn effective self-advocacy, communication strategies, and resources and options for students in transition. For the 2010-2011 school year YiPPE is seeking proposals from school districts, communities, parent groups or agencies that would like to host a Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment training. A limited number of YiPPE trainings will be provided. If you have a proposal and/or would like more information about YiPPE, please contact Martha DeYoung, 608-742-8814 Ext 255 or email deyoungm@cesa5.k12.wi.us. YiPPE proposals need to be submitted by March 17, 2011. #496
**The University of Tennessee Rehabilitation Counseling Program is seeking Master’s students to apply for the Deafness Concentration. Funding is available in the form of RSA Traineeships. Students in the Deafness Concentration will pursue 48-hours of coursework in rehabilitation counseling. Other requirements must be fulfilled. Application deadline is April 15, 2010. Admission decisions are made by May 15. For more information contact Patrick L Dunn, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Counselor Education,
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, A523 Bailey Education Complex, Knoxville, TN 37996; Phone 865-974-8013; Email pdunn4@utk.edu. #496
**Signs of Development: Home of WWWorkshops for interpreters at http://www.signs-of-development.org/. New: Signs announces Distance Mentoring! For more information, send an email to mentor@signs-of-development.org. Put "Mentor wanted" in the subject line.
**TERPexpo (Denver, New Orleans, Irvine, CA, Providence, RI,
Professional development for ASL Interpreters: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW-Extension is offering one and two-day programs designed for all hearing, working sign language interpreters, those who wish to earn RID National Interpreter Certification, ASL interpreters in mental health, medical, legal/social service, and K-12 settings, and interpreters working in emotionally-charged or stressful settings. Programs currently scheduled: March 20, 2010 – ASL/English: Interpreter Skill Development taught by Patty Gordon; May 1, 2010 – ASL Interpreting…and More: How to Interpret the Paperwork, Navigate the Process, and Find Support taught by Julie O’Brien and Kristin Scheibe; June 17-18, 2010 – In the NIC of Time! Preparing for the NIC Interview Exam taught by David Evans; June 19-20, 2010 – It Requires More than Skill! Preparing for the NIC Performance Exam taught by David Evans; October 14, 2010 – Mental Health Interpreting: A Holistic Model taught by Arlyn Anderson; October 15, 2010 – Peer Support and Consultation for Interpreters Working in Highly Charged Settings taught by Arlyn Anderson. RID CEUs are available for all programs. To register and for complete program descriptions, class locations, course objectives, instructor biographies, and course fees, please visit http://www.uwec.edu/ce/education/ASLinterpreter/index.htm or call 715-836-3636 or toll-free 866-893-2423. #497 Minneapolis, Norfolk): Peter Cook will be presenting "Narrative Development of Personal Storytelling in ASL." Other topics include: "Interpreting and SSP’ing with DeafBlind Consumers," "The Caller Says What? VRS Interpreting," and "Giving Regards to Broadway." CEUs available. All information at www.terpexpo.com. #494**
**The Transition Coalition at University of Kansas’ Special Education Department offers a series of free on-line transition trainings that you can access at any time. Teachers, family members, service providers all are welcome to access these resources. You will need to register and get a password plus to a "pre-test" before starting any module (this is a research project and they have to measure pre/post efficacy). The site is www.transitioncoalition.org.
Fireside Training Series: Ongoing trainings sponsored by Dynamic Communications, Inc and ASL Interpreting Services in Minnesota are designed to help newly certified interpreters or soon to be certified interpreters who want to learn more on a particular area of interpreting. Each month will focus on a different series topic. For more information, go to http://www.aslis.com/home.html and click on "Community Calendar." Classes are held at Dynamic Communications/ASL Interpreting Services Office, 6517 Hunter Rd, Corcoran, MN 55340. Parking is free. This is a home office in a residential area.REMINDERS: JOB OPPORTUNITIES
**Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accommodation Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Job duties: Recommend and facilitate appropriate and effective services for students who are DHH to ensure their access to the physical, educational, and social activities of the University of Wisconsin. The DHH Accommodation Specialist is the primary point person for students, faculty and staff in the delivery of services and accommodations in the classroom. Minimum salary is $37,000. For complete job description, qualifications listing, and application procedures see http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_063796.html. Applications must be received by March 8, 2010. $#498
**Deaf Benefits Specialist: This is a full-time position based in Waukesha, WI. Candidate must be proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) and have excellent English written and expressive communication skills. Must have basic computer skills and be a self-starter who can work independently. Limited statewide and regional travel required. Successful candidate will have knowledge of services and resources available for persons with disabilities, a thorough knowledge of Deaf Culture, and awareness of the social, cultural, and economic needs of deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing persons who use ASL as their primary communication. Knowledge of and experience working with various service providers including public benefits, insurance and/or the legal system desired. Must be able to research and investigate problems, interpret and apply regulations governing eligibility for benefits and maintain accurate and confidential records. Selected candidate will be employed by the Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing under the supervision of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Send resume and cover letter to Executive Director, Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 10243 W National Avenue, West Allis, WI 53227 or via email to dkerr@cdhh.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. #498
**Full time Interpreter with Hiawatha Valley Education District (Winona area). Position is posted at http://www.hved.org/web-content/PDFS/Sign%20Language%20Interpreter.pdf and is open until filled. #498
**Summer Staff: Wisconsin Lion’s Camp, Rosholt, WI. Positions available for male and female counselors, program specialists (swimming, boating, crafts, nature, music & outdoor living, challenge course), healthcare staff (RN’s, LPN’s, graduate nurses and nursing assistants) and other support staff. Anyone 18 years of age or older and interested in a summer experience may apply. Staff and camp applications are available online at www.wisconsinlionscamp.com. #497
**Web Developer (Sioux Falls, SD) for CSD. Job announcement available at http://www.c-s-d.org/default.aspx?pageid=29&jobid=322. Position is open until filled. #497
**On-site Interpreter, Goodwill Great Lakes. This is a permanent 20 hour position covering 3 days per week. Illinois license level Intermediate or higher required. Work with over 50 Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults. If interested in this position, apply online at www.goodwillsew.com. (Click on "Working at Goodwill." This position is Requisition #09-0518 posted 11-18-2009.) #496
**Educational Interpreter, full-time for 2009 – 2010 school year, Lancaster Community School District. This position will assist deaf students in regular education and special education classroom environments, will interpret for and assist students with hearing impairments and implement instructional information for optimum learning experiences. Fluency in ASL skills is a requirement. A Department of Public Instruction 884 Educational Interpreter license is required. Employment application available at www.lancastersd.k12.wi.us. You can also contact Mary R Green, PhD, Director of Instruction and Special Education, 925 West Maple Street, Lancaster, WI 53813; 608-723-2175 Ext 107. #496 (Editor’s note: deadline to apply not posted.)
**Program Coordinator – Sports & Rec, Duluth, MN: Courage Center Duluth is happy to announce the expansion of services in the Twin Ports. Candidates interested in applying for the new program coordinator position should follow the link to the position description on the Courage Center website. http://www.couragecenter.org/ContentPages/coordinator_sportsandrec_duluth.aspx. (Editor’s note: Advertising for the position began on October 9; no deadline to apply given in ad.) #494
**CSDVRS is hiring! Find out about available job opportunities with CSDVRS at http://csdvrs.com/about/jobs.aspx for the job listings.
**Various positions available with Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (GLAD). All available positions are regular, full-time, non-exempt, full fringe benefits unless otherwise noted. All positions open until filled. For a listing of available positions, requirements, and application instructions go to www.gladinc.org. Click on "Job Opportunities" at the top of the homepage.
**Free database of job candidates with disabilities seeking employment now available. For information go to http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/odep/ODEP20090290.htm. #488
For more information on ODHH:
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/sensory/
To request inservice training, contact an ODHH Regional Coordinator:
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/sensory/Staff/stafflisting.htm
To apply for TAP:
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/sensory/TAP/TAP.htm
Send submissions of announcements, articles, and other information to:
Carolyn Small
Carolyn.Small@wisconsin.gov
Fax: 715-836-2535; Write: CAROLYN SMALL at top of cover sheet or announcement
• Wisconsin Kids of Deaf Adults (WIKODA): www.wikoda.blogspot.com Support and activities for children who have Deaf parents.
• Wisconsin Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (WisRID): www.wisrid.org is the site for state information and events; www.rid.org is the national site.
ASHA is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. Click on "The Public" for resources. more than 127,000 members and affiliates
• Association of Late Deafened-Adults Inc. (ALDA): http://www.alda.org/index.php; ALDA’s mission is to support the empowerment of late-deafened people. ALDA-Southern Wisconsin
meets in Janesville. Chapter contact is Jessica Congdon, mjcongdon@sbcglobal.net; Blackberry email jcongdor@sprint.blackberry.net; 1-866-207-4503 Home VP.
• Audiology Online: www.audiologyonline.com; Source of news, information, training and education offerings (live E-seminars, recorded courses, text-based courses) from many manufacturers of hearing aids, cochlear implants, batteries, etc. Many courses are free.
• Better Hearing Institute
• Center for Communication, Hearing & Deafness (CCHD): www.cchdwi.org; Provides comprehensive programs and services that enhance communication and promote independence. Located in West Allis, WI. Also home of UniversaLink. (Formerly Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – CDHH).
• DAWN (Disability Advocates Wisconsin Network): www.dawninfo.org; Provides current information on state disability issues, state budget, legislative activity, national disability issue links. Hearing aid legislation is currently included in their "Take Action" box.
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Alliance (DHHA): www.dhha-wi.org; Provides opportunities for leadership and personal growth within the Signing (Deaf) community while respecting culture, language, and a visual environment.
• Deaf Bilingual Coalition (DBC): www.deafbilingualcoalition.com; Promotes the basic human right of all deaf infants and young children to have access to language and cognitive development through American Sign Language (ASL). National organization website at www.dbcusa.org.
• Deaf Empowerment (DE): www.deafe.org; Provides services among Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in the Fox River Valley area of Wisconsin.
• Disability Law Lowdown website: www.ASL.DisabilityLawLowdown.com. ASL podcasts that allows subscribers to see native Deaf speakers signing the show’s content. For the fastest viewing the ASL podcasts are available on YouTube at www.youtube.com/disabilitylawlowdown. Disability Law Lowdown is provided by the Disability Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC).
• Hearing Healthcare: www.healthyhearing.com for helpful information on hearing aids, hearing loss, cochlear implants, tinnitus, and more.
• Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA): www.hlaa-wi.org is the site for information on state chapter meetings and events; www.hearingloss.org is the national site. HLAA-WI publishes a quarterly newsletter that is sent out electronically. You do not have to be a member of HLAA to receive the newsletter. However, we need your name and e-mail address. If you wish to receive our publication, please contact Brenda at bjoyhlaa@charter.net.
• Let Them Hear Foundation (LTHF): www.letthemhear.org provides hearing services for underprivileged American youth; education, insurance advocacy for cochlear implants, and research.
• National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD): www.nidcd.nih.gov/index.asp; Provides research information, health information & topics, news & events including information on communication methods and devices for people with hearing loss.
• PACER Center: www.pacer.org; The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.
• Postsecondary Education Programs Network (PEPNet): www.pepnet.org is a national network of regional centers providing resources, information, in-service training, and expertise to enhance educational opportunities for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families.
• Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute (SVRI): www.svri.uwstout.edu/; Provides solutions to positively impact the future of persons with disabilities and others in the community
through education, research, and services. Archived newsletters and publications from SVRI may be available on their website.
• U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA): www.fda.gov/default.htm; Provides consumer health information. Enter topic in "Search" engine.
• Video Relay Services Consumer Association (VRSCA): www.vrsca.org; A communication forum for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and hearing persons who use Video Relay Services (VRS).
• Wisconsin American Sign Language Teachers Association (Wisconsin ASLTA): www.wiaslta.org is the site for information for the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Sign Language Teachers Association. ASLTA is the only national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching of ASL and Deaf Studies at all levels of instruction.
• Wisconsin Association of the Deaf (WAD): www.wisdeaf.org is the site for information on state chapter meetings and events; www.nad.org is the national site. Click on "Read the WADNet Post" for information, community events, interpreted worship schedules, captioned movies, job openings, and more.
• Wisconsin Educational Services Program Deaf and Hard of Hearing Outreach (WESPDHH Outreach)
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