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photo flyer for the Infinite Legacy and NVRC Zoom discussion about organ donation.

Join Infinite Legacy and NVRC for an inspiring Zoom discussion about saving lives as an organ donor.

Learn about how our community can make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Date: Thursday, April 18
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Presenters: Hayden and Audrey

ASL interpreters and CART are provided.  See the Saving Lives as an Organ Donor flyer in PDF for more information and click here to register and get the Zoom link.

flyer for the webinar Effective Communication: What About Sign Language Interpreters? with Karen Brimm

Date: Wednesday, March 27
Time: 7 - 8 PM
Presenter:  Karen Brimm, M.A., RID ED:K-12, VDDHH

The topic will cover the following:

  • The definition of a "qualified interpreter" and an overview of the interpreting profession in Virginia
  • Information and resources for finding or asking for interpreter services for various settings including court, the DMV, the public school system, and others
  • Tips and best practices for working with sign language interpreters

ASL interpreters and CART are provided.  See Effective Communication: What About Sign Language Interpreters? flyer for more information and register to get the Zoom link.

Jeremy Smith, one of our NVRC Board members, is being recognized for his powerful and effective advocacy on behalf of the DeafPlus community in Virginia and beyond! These awards are presented at Gallaudet University during the annual Charter Day Awards Reception, which this year will be held on Saturday, April 6 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Peikoff Alumni House.

Click on the button below to purchase tickets for the Charter Day Awards Reception.

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State Delegate Kathy Tran (D), Virginia House District 018, has proposed an amendment to provide funding for the fiscal impact of House Bill 982.  This Bill directs the Board of Medical Assistance Services to amend the state plan to include a provision for payment of medical assistance for all medically necessary (i) adult hearing screenings, (ii) audiological examinations; (iii) initial purchases or replacements of hearing aids up to $1,500 per year, and (iv) hearing aid batteries, up to 60 batteries per year.

To show your support for this amendment, please contact your legislator at the Virginia General Assembly and be sure to refer to "Item 288 #62, Del. Tran, HB Medicaid Coverage for Adult Hearing Screenings, Exams and Hearing Aids."

Not sure who your legislator is?  Visit Virginia House of Delegates Membership.

flyer for 9-1-1- Overview presentation

911 Overview and Particular Methods Used for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Calls

Date: Tuesday, March 5
Time: 7 - 8 PM
Presenter: Steve McMurrer, ENP, 911 Information Systems Division Chief, Fairfax County VA 911

This presentation will give an overview of the Fairfax County 911 Center and how it is organized, along with a brief discussion of how 911 operations staff handle different types of calls today.  A glimpse of future technologies will also be presented.

ASL interpreters and CART are provided.  See 911 Overview flyer for more information and click here to register to get the Zoom link.

Join NVRC's Bonnie O'Leary and Debbie Jones for their three-part Zoom series: “I Can’t Hear You!”

This FREE Zoom series will be presented over 3 weeks:

Part I - Wednesday, February 21, 7 PM
Do I Have a Hearing Loss? What Can I do About it?

Part II - Wednesday, February 28, 7 PM
“Techie Stuff” to the Rescue!

Part III - Wednesday, March 6, 7 PM
Living with Hearing Loss

Captioning will be provided for each presentation. If you need additional accommodations, please contact Cheryl Gault at cgault@nvrc.org.

Click below to register for each of the presentations you wish to attend:

Register for Feb 21 - Do I Have a Hearing Loss? What Can I do About it?
Register for Feb 28 - “Techie Stuff” to the Rescue!
Register for Mar 6 - Living with Hearing Loss

Click here to download "I Can't Hear You" flyer

NVRC is a non-profit. No sales are ever involved.


NVRC film fest 2024 with ReelAbilities

Location: NVRC in partnership with Service Source, 10467 White Granite Drive, Oakton, VA 22124

Resource Fair: 1–1:30 PM and 3:30–4 PM

Film: 1:30 PM

Discussion: 3 PM

BEING MICHELLE

80 Min | ASL/English | US | 2022 | Documentary | Dir. Atin Mehra

The astonishing story of a woman who survived incarceration in a system that refused to accommodate her needs as a deaf person with autism. Michelle’s trajectory changed when she met Kim Law, a blind life coach who teaches in the prison. A story of redemption, this award-winning film is about the bonds between two women committed to thriving in a broken system and forging a path to healing.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxFaXDDefec

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The flyer contains the information and DSSC logo about DSSCP: the date is from jan 9 through april 30 2024.

We are excited to announce new dates for the Deaf Seniors Stay Connected Program (DSSCP)!

Starting on January 9 and ending on April 30, 2024, every Tuesday from noon to 1 PM.

Each weekly session will have a different topic to discuss in ASL. Come join us and meet new people!

View the ASL video for more information from the moderator, Barbara Eger-Klatt

Register to Deaf Seniors Stay Connected Program sessions

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Jeremy Smith

Jeremy Smith, an NVRC board member, has been selected 2023 Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion and Equality Award!  The award will be presented at an annual awards ceremony on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Pkwy., Rooms 200/206, Fairfax, VA 22035.

See the flyer for more information about the award ceremony.  Please RSVP (appreciated, but not required) to Ann.Kim@fairfaxcounty.gov if you plan to attend.

Updated: Here are photos from the ceremony!

Happy new year to our nvrc community! Big text that read, "Annual Letter 2023" with fireworks in the background

Click here to RSVP for NVRC Annual Meeting & Breakfast


Highlighted moments of NVRC in 2023:

Thank you to everyone who donated to NVRC during our #GivingTuesday campaign!

We did not reach our goal, but you helped us raise $960 towards keeping NVRC connected so we can continue to serve our Communities!

#GivingTuesday is a once a year, global day of generosity, but NVRC needs your support year-round!

As we head into the Season of Giving, please keep NVRC on your list for Holiday Giving!

#ThankYouWednesday