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Come and learn how to perform Adult CPR and First Aid entirely taught in ASL by a Red Cross certified instructor. The class is from 9 am – 3 pm and lunch will be provided. The class will be held in Woodbridge at the Prince William County Government Complex in Woodbridge, VA. The training is [...]

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TDI-ALDA 2013 JOINT CONFERENCE BRIEFS May 18, 2013        Issue # 6 Occasional announcements of the Joint Planning Committee  to keep you informed regarding preparations for the TDI-ALDA 2013 Joint Conference   to be held at the Hotel Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 16-20, 2013    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaches!   The deadline for [...]

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Red Robin Restaurant Saturday, June 1, 2013 6:00 PM 13056 Fair Lakes Shopping Center Fairfax, VA 22033 Please RSVP: Contact – Donna Graff. missgraffie@gmail.com Distributed 2013 by Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC), 3951 Pender Drive, Suite 130, Fairfax, VA 22030; www.nvrc.org; 703-352-9055 V, 703-352-9056 TTY, 703-352-9058 Fax. Items in [...]

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Wireless Carriers and Providers of Interconnected Text Messaging Must Send “Bounce-Back” Messages to Consumers Who Text 911 Where the Service is Not Offered On May 17, 2013, the FCC released a Report and Order requiring a “bounce back” message to consumers who try to text 911 where text-to-911 is not available. The FCC’s requirement will [...]

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RATCLIFFE BUILDING, SUITE 203 1602 ROLLING HILLS DRIVE RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23229-5012 Wage Position: WE004 Role: Program Administrative Specialist I   Work Title: VDDHH CapTel Outreach Specialist Location: Henrico   Open To: General Public   Closes: 06/10/13 @ 4:00 PM Pay Band: 4         Minimum Hourly Rate:  $15.07*     Up to 29 hours per week Comments: The Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) is currently recruiting for a wage CapTel Outreach Specialist [...]

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    Saturday , June 1, 2013 – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Northern Virginia Resource Center 3951 Pender Drive, Suite 130, Fairfax, VA 22030 Proceeds to goto 2013 VAD Conference Lunch will be sold Contact Kathy Ferris – Email: Kathyferris07@gmail.com  VP 571-287-8017      

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Better hearing – bionically By Lesley Dobson , 5/13/2013 View a photo of the ‘bionic ear’: http://www.saga.co.uk/health/news/2013/may/the-bionic-3d-printable-ear-424.aspx In a fascinating example of science catching up with fiction, scientists at Princeton University have made an ear in their laboratories that can ‘hear’. And it can detect radio frequencies far beyond the range that we can normally hear [...]

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Two Resources for Veterans with Hearing Loss The Veterans Administration has a Veterans Crisis Line. It is a 24/7 resource for veterans in crisis and their loved ones with a voice hotline, online chat, and text messaging service. The VA recently added a TTY number for individuals using that technology. For a fact sheet to [...]

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VOTE FOR DAWN TO WIN THE “GIVE A BRAND” PROJECT! Deaf Abused Women’s Network (DAWN) has been selected as one of the top three finalists for “Give a Brand!” project by Thinkso organization. Thinkso is a Manhattan-based design firm that rebrands one small nonprofit organization for free. DAWN is eligible to win a full brand makeover including [...]

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ASL Tutoring for All Ages  Toddlers/Children Included  Over 25 Years of Experience in Tutoring Certificate in Tutoring from Gallaudet University  Contact Doreen Solar VP 571-321-6654 DoreenSolar@sprint.blackberry.net Distributed 2013 by Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC), 3951 Pender Drive, Suite 130, Fairfax, VA 22030; www.nvrc.org; 703-352-9055 V, 703-352-9056 TTY, 703-352-9058 Fax. Items [...]

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  Please visit our Sponsor Page to see all of our wonderful Sponsors for this event. Celebrate Communication 2013 is TOMORROW!   It’s here, it’s finally here.  Rain or Shine. We can’t wait to see you all this Saturday. Many thanks to all the hard-working staff, all our Board of Directors and all our volunteers. [...]

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  View the online version   Free captioned simulcast of the Washington National Opera’s production of Show Boat at Nationals Park M&M’S® Opera in the Outfield at Nationals Park Saturday, May 18 at Nationals Park (rain or shine) Gates open at 5 p.m. for “pregame” activities Performance broadcast begins at 7 p.m. Events at Nationals Park will be captioned.  The [...]

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  Will we be seeing another new technology to watch captions in movie theaters?  Unique glasses and ultraviolet light could be the key, according to a video on invisible CAPTIONS. Captions would be viewed with lightweight, half-frame glasses which can be manufactured at low cost. The business plan includes collaboration with Regal Cinemas in Rochester, [...]

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Please visit our Sponsor Page to see all of our wonderful Sponsors for this event. Only 2 Days to Celebrate Communication….. the Premiere Event for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Exhibits you won’t want to miss… Please visit our website for a full list of Exhibitors and Sponsors  Click Here   Communications/Relay Services [...]

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Can’t read this email? click here Please visit our Sponsor Page to see all of our wonderful Sponsors for this event. Only 3 Days to Celebrate Communication….. the Premiere Event for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Exhibits you won’t want to miss… Please visit our website for a full list of Exhibitors and [...]

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