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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.

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!

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

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Thank you to everyone who came to NVRC on Sunday afternoon for Cheryl's memorial service.  Over 80 friends and family members filled our meeting room, and over 30 people joined us on Zoom! Speakers included members of Cheryl's immediate family, and many recollections (and some humor!) from her husband, Fred. Staff also shared their memories, as did several other friends who came from far and wide.  Just before the service started, a random FB message appeared on a friend's phone.  "Spread love wherever you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier."  On Sunday, the room was filled with that love.

Donations in Cheryl's memory may be made to the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC). 

Join NVRC's Board and Staff for our Annual Breakfast and Meeting!

Date: Saturday, December 9
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: NVRC, 10467 White Granite Drive, Suite 312, Oakton, VA 22124

Light continental breakfast will be provided. ASL interpreters and captioning are provided.

See the flyer in PDF.

Please RSVP to attend the NVRC Annual Meeting.

with Barbara Eger-Klatt

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Wed. June 14, 2023

10 am to 11 am

NVRC Location
10467 White Granite Drive, Suite 312, Oakton, VA 22124

For seniors who have a balance, health and limit physical issues. The chair yoga is safe for seniors over 50 years old and it is a fun exercise. It is for one hour and you will use the chair. It is suggested to wear comfortable clothes i.e. athletic clothes. If you’re unsure, please ask your primary care physician.

You will learn:

  • How to sit on the chair with spinal alignment (no chairs with wheels)
  • Learn how to meditate with one mudra
  • Understand about diaphragm muscles related to breathing
  • Practice three to ten poses with the chair
  • Compare the difference before and after yoga
  • Brief discussion and/or questions

There are two requirements prior to participating in the yoga class. You need to sign the waiver and service agreement form. If you’re interested, please email Barbara via Barbara.yellowleafyoga@gmail.com, and she will email you the waiver and service agreement form electronically.

See the flyer for more information