April 30, 2013 in Community Events, Families
Due to popular demand, Imagination Stage has added a second ASL interpreted date for The Magic Finger at on Saturday, May 4th at 1:30 pm. This story is based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name.
April 9, 2013 in Community News, Families
Camps for deaf and hard-of-hearing teenagers are planned this summer at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, where they will get hands-on experience building computers or other high-tech devices, learn which college majors and careers may be best suited for them and meet other campers from around the country while enjoying recreational activities.
Explore Your Future, a six-day career awareness program for college-bound high school sophomores and juniors who are deaf or hard of hearing. Students experience college life, enjoy hands-on activities and get a taste of real world careers in the fields of art, business, computing, engineering, health sciences and science. Two sessions of the camp are being offered this year: July 13-18, or July 20-25, 2013. Deadline to apply is April 30.
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April 1, 2013 in Community News, Families, Research
From University of Miami 3/26/2013
www.miami.edu
Children with cochlear implants who receive positive and emotional support from their mothers develop language skills at a faster rate, almost “catching up” to children with normal hearing, according to a study by a University of Miami psychologist.
“I was surprised that maternal sensitivity had such strong and consistent effects on oral language learning,” said Alexandra L. Quittner, lead investigator of the study and director of the Child Division in the Department of Psychology in UM’s College of Arts and Sciences. The results of study, one of the largest and most representative on the effects of parenting on young deaf children who wear cochlear implants, are published in the Journal of Pediatrics.
“The findings indicate that pediatric cochlear implant programs should offer parent training that facilitates a more positive parent-child relationship and fosters the child’s development of autonomy and positive regard,” Quittner said.
Her study investigated the role of parental behavior in language growth for deaf children. Maternal sensitivity was measured in videotaped interactions with the child and defined as the degree to which a mother expressed positive regard and emotional support of the child.
The study included 188 children, ages five months to 5 years of age, with severe to profound hearing loss. In addition to analyzing the effects of maternal sensitivity on language development, the study also looks at the impact of cognitive and language stimulation. Parent-child interactions observed and coded included free play, puzzle solving, and an art gallery task with five posters mounted at different heights on the walls of the playroom.
The largest improvements in language development were observed in children whose parents displayed high sensitivity; Language stimulation was also an important predictor of language gains but was most effective when delivered in a sensitive manner. Deaf children with sensitive parents had only a 1 year delay in oral language compared to. 2.5 years among those with less sensitive parents.
Read the rest of the story at: http://www.miami.edu/index.php/news/releases/moms_sensitivity_helps_language_development_in_children_with_hearing_loss/
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March 29, 2013 in Community News, Education & Outreach, Families
Do you have a developmental disability? Are you the parent of a young child with a developmental disability? If you are, or know someone who is, apply for a free training program called Partners in Policymaking.
Topics covered in the sessions include independent living, assistive technology, supported employment, and history of the disability rights movement. Participants practice presenting testimony and learn how to impact the legislative process.
Thirty people across the state will be chosen for this program, which begins in September 2013 and concludes in May 2014. During this period, participants attend eight two-day sessions, from Friday afternoon and to late Saturday afternoon, in Richmond, Virginia. Lodging, meals, training, and transportation (plus individual accommodations such as personal care attendants and interpreters) are paid for by the program.
Apply by April 30. If you have questions, please contact Rachel Loria at 800-846-4464 or Rachel.Loria@vbpd.virginia.gov.
Thanks to Fairfax Area Disability Services
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March 26, 2013 in Community Events, Community News, Families
CONTACT: Susan Boswell
202-204-4687
sboswell@agbell.org
Conference Explores a New Paradigm for Delivering Services
to Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Topics include Diversity, Telepractice, and Literacy
Washington, D.C. – March 25, 2013 – The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) will hold its 2013 Listening and Spoken Language Symposium in Los Angeles, Calif., July 18-20 at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza.
With a theme of “Delivering Quality Services to Families” the conference is designed to provide professionals who serve families and children who are deaf and hard of hearing with the latest strategies and research in facilitating listening and spoken language development.
March 18, 2013 in Community Events, Community News, Families
Summer Communication program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
At Camp SHARP, Gallaudet’s Speech, Hearing, Aural Rehabilitation Program, deaf and hard of hearing preschool children have fun while developing their spoken language and listening skills. Speech language pathologists support the campers’ spoken English skills while reinforcing sign language skills during child-centered, play-based activities. Skill areas addressed include speech, listening, expressive and receptive language, and literacy. The summer services will be offered from June 17 to August 2, 2013. Services and session availability are contingent upon the number of children enrolled.
Please contact -
Andrea Handscomb
Phone: 202-448-6967
email: campsharp@gallaudet.edu
Download Flyer - Camp SHARP flyer
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March 14, 2013 in Advocacy & Access, Community News, Families
Individuals Interested in Serving on VDDHH Advisory Board Sought
Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
March 13, 2013
TO: INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS
FROM: RONALD L. LANIER
SUBJECT: CANDIDATES FOR VDDHH ADVISORY BOARD
The Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) is working with the Secretary of the Commonwealth to identify individuals interested in serving on the VDDHH Advisory Board. The VDDHH Advisory Board meets four times a year, on the first Wednesday of February, May, August and November. Meetings usually run from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and focus on discussions of VDDHH programs and services or issues affecting consumers who are deaf and hard of hearing that might be addressed by the agency. The Board also follows the activities of the General Assembly, commenting on legislation when it impacts the agency or Virginians who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Board members are typically appointed for four-year terms. According to the Code of Virginia, the VDDHH Advisory Board has slots for 9 members – four persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, four professionals in a related field, and, one parent of a deaf or hard of hearing child. Currently, there are three (3) upcoming vacancies on the Board. One position available on the Board is for a parent of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing; the second position is for a professional in a field related to deafness; and the third is for a consumer who is hard of hearing.
Anyone interested in being appointed should complete an online application form on the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s web site: www.commonwealth.virginia.gov. This page includes detailed information about the appointment process.
For more information contact me at 1-800-552-7917 V/TTY.
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February 14, 2013 in Community Events, Community News, Families
Free Tax Preparation on February 23rd!
| For the seventh year in a row, Deloitte LLP is providing free tax preparation for low-to-middle-income individuals and families on Saturday, February 23. Eligible participants are those who make up to $51,000 in 2012. Trained tax professionals will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on a first come, first serve basis, and childcare is provided on-site. Pre-registration is available but not required by calling (703) 324-7280. LEARN MORE at http://www.volunteerfairfax.org/individuals/vita.php
WHO: Individuals and families who made less than $51K in 2012. WHAT: Deloitte will participate in its seventh free Community Tax Day with the Fairfax County Department of Family Services and Volunteer Fairfax. This IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (“VITA”) program offers free assistance with 2012 Federal tax returns for households with a total income of $51,000 or less. Free food and onsite childcare is available to participating families. For more information, please visit www.nvacash.org. WHEN: Saturday, February 23 WHERE: Fairfax SkillSource Center – Annandale Heritage Center HOW: To reserve your spot, call 703-324-7280; TTY 711. Walk-ins are also welcome. Please feel free to forward to your clients, family, friends, coworkers and houses of worship or anyone else that may benefit. Thank you for your help getting the word out about the Free Community Tax Day on February 23! |
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February 14, 2013 in Community News, Disability Law, Education & Outreach, Families
Thanks to Leslie Prince, VDDHH, 2/13/2013
HB1344 (Bell) The House version of the Deaf Child’s Bill of Rights has been approved (vote 40-0) by the Senate with an amendment (changes Individualized Education Program to individualized education program). It has been sent back to the House for a vote on the bill with this amendment.
SB1097 (Hanger) – This Senate version was reported from the Committee on Education on a vote of 22-0. A final vote in the House is expected today.
This bill may need to be conformed to (made to match) HB1344 as amended by the Senate.
At this point, there are no votes against either bill in the House or the Senate.
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February 11, 2013 in Community News, Families
Childbirth Classes in ASL by Deaf Mother, Certified Bradley InstructorPregnant? Come learn about natural childbirth using the Bradley Method. Classes will prepare you and your partner for labor and birth.
Topics include nutrition, exercise, creating a birth plan, the stages of labor, birth and postpartum.
Heather Kendrick, instructor, is a Deaf mother of 5 children, all born naturally. She is the only Deaf AAHCC certified Bradley instructor in the nation. Classes are taught in American Sign Language.
If you are due in May, June, July or August this is the class for you
The 12 week series of classes will begin the 3rd week of February.
Contact Heather for more information: Heather@thekendricks.org
Check out Heather’s website: http://www.bradleybirth.com/heatherkendrick
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February 8, 2013 in Advocacy & Access, Community Events, Community News, Families
Providing Access to Healthcare
proudly presents
Me? An Advocate
Empowering Parents to successfully navigate advocating for their child with a disability
in medical, educational and community settings.
Presented by
Jillian Anderson
Jillian Anderson is a national certified interpreter and has 
worked in the field since August of 2000, when she graduated with an undergraduate degree in ASL. She has experience as an educational interpreter, a VRS interpreter and trainer, a freelance community Interpreter (medical, community events, religious ceremonies and services), teaching ASL in both formal and informal settings, leading sign choirs and doing private mentoring for new graduates in the interpreting field.
Jillian has 5 children and the oldest two are both deaf, she is passionate about teaching others how to communicate with them and how to advocate for their own children with unique needs. Her husband is an Active Duty Marine and they are currently living aboard Quantico.
When: Saturday March 2, 2013
12:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: FREE
Where: Lorton Community Library
9520 Richmond Highway
Lorton, VA 22079-2124
PLEASE RSVP to shellyjobhelper@yahoo.com or on FACEBOOK
| ASL and Spoken Spanish interpreters will be provided
PLEASE NOTE: Additional accommodations or specialized interpreting needs must be requested by 02/22/2013
Providing Access to Healthcare for the Deaf Community is funded by a grant from the Potomac Health Foundation. |
Beth Klein, Owner
Employment Solutions for Deaf & Hard of Hearing, LLC
866-240-4573 voice
540-242-9177 fax
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February 1, 2013 in Community Events, Community News, Families, Hearing Loss & Deafness
For more information contact
President Jill Moebus VP 571-287-8038 • jmoebus@comcast.net
January 27, 2013 in Community News, Disability Law, Families
UPDATE ON DEAF CHILD’S BILL OF RIGHTS LEGISLATION
On January 24th, the House Education Subcommittee on Students and Early Education discussed the Deaf Child’s Bill of Rights bill (HB1344) At that meeting, the subcommittee voted to recommend reporting the bill with amendments. The amendments change the word “shall” to “may” in lines 15, 17 and 35.
The full Education committee will discuss the bill at its meeting tomorrow, January 28th, at 8:30 a.m. in House Room C. NOTE: This is a time change from the regularly noted 9:00 a.m. start time for this committee. There will be interpreters for this meeting.
The Senate version of this bill, SB1097 is in the Senate Education and Health subcommittee on Public Education which meets on Mondays, 1/2 hour after adjournment at the call of the chair. No agenda is posted for this subcommittee for tomorrow and I have not received notice that this bill will be on the docket in that subcommittee tomorrow.
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January 22, 2013 in Advocacy & Access, Community News, Families
Hearing the sound of the ball coming off your opponent’s racket usually tells you a lot about its trajectory and the shot you will have to play next. Lee Duck-hee would not know about such things. The 14-year-old South Korean has been deaf since birth, which makes his progress in the junior game all the more remarkable.
Lee, who is one of the younger players taking part in the boys’ tournament here at the Australian Open, lost 6-3, 6-3 to Chile’s Christian Garin in the singles yesterday, but is reckoned to have a bright future. He has already won the Under-12 title at the Eddie Herr event in Florida, which is one of the world’s leading junior tournaments, and qualified to play in his first
Grand Slam event here. He has his sights on finishing in the world’s top 10 in juniors this year and at senior level he wants to be world No 1.
“Actually, I don’t care about my disability at any time, and on the court it’s easy to focus on my match because I can’t hear anything,” Lee said yesterday through an interpreter, having lip-read reporters’ questions. “I am really happy to be here for the first time. It’s a really good opportunity to judge my ability against other players in the world. I am really happy and hope to be here next year again.”
Lee, who refuses to make a big issue of his disability and was surprised at the media interest in him, said he prefers not to mention his deafness to opponents or officials, though it can cause problems. There were a number of occasions in yesterday’s match when he was not aware that balls had been called out. Officials were not given specific instructions, but on several occasions Thomas Sweeney, the umpire, used hand signals to communicate his decisions.
See the rest of the story at http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/deaf-teenager-says-disability-can-help-him-reach-the-top-8460937.html.
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January 14, 2013 in Advocacy & Access, Disability Law, Families
HOUSE BILL NO. 1344
Offered January 9, 2013
Prefiled November 20, 2012
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-217.02, relating to special education; children identified as deaf or hard-of-hearing.
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Patron– Bell, Richard P.
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Referred to Committee on Education
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