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August 2009
When - Monday, August 17, 2009, 4:30 pm Next free workshop: "Five Common Health Issues You May Not Know" - What pain medicine can do to your kidneys, - New information about vitamin D, calcium, and your bones, - and More! Where - Grand Boulevard Health and Specialty Center 5401 South Wentworth, Chicago (Shopping center at Garfield and the Dan Ryan, I-90/94) Healthy snacks provided. Questions? - DeafAccesshealthclasses@hotmail.com For more information about this program, future programs, and other health resources: www.DeafAccessChicago.com Commission Meeting- when, where & what? August 27, 2009 at UIS (University Illinois of Springfield) beginning at 1:00 p.m. The public may come and watch the meeting OR you are able to view the meeting LIVE on our website. The meeting will be broadcasted live. We will post the "LIVE link" on our website on the morning of the meeting. Step-by-step instructions of how to view our meeting LIVE on the internet will be provided on our website soon!! We will also send out instructions via email alert a few days prior to the meeting. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28th, 2009 Free Hearing Screening at Pontoon Beach Lions Club (Look for a hearing bus) 3674 Hwy 111 Suite C Pontoon Beach, IL 62040 Time: 9 a.m. to 12 noon Do you have or know of loved ones who may have trouble hearing? (Illinois residents - no age restrictions) Please let Angela know so she can inform the Pontoon Beach Lions Club to know how many can attend for a free hearing screening on this date. Or you may call directly at 636-928-4646 for more information. Angela Botz - botz@impactcil.org 618-208-1146 VP We have newest technology at Mount Sinai Hospital for the interpreting services on Friday, August 28th from 11am to 12 pm. Please RSVP with Teri Hedding, Manager of Deaf Access Program at hedt@sinai.org if you are interested.
September 2009
The next IAD Board meeting will be on Saturday, September 12, 2009, from 9am to 5pm at PACE in Urbana, IL. Address: PACE 1317 E. Florida Urbana, IL 61801 The meeting is open to the public. The agenda will be posted on the internet soon. For more information, please contact President JulieAnn Chavez at JulieAnn.Chavez@iadeaf.org or Vice-President Marietta Coufal at Marietta.Coufal@iadeaf.org. ABOUT IAD The Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) was established in 1877 and incorporated in 1905 as a non-profit organization under the laws of the State of Illinois. The Mission Statement: IAD strives to promote advancement of the social, educational, and economic well-being of the deaf and hard of hearing citizens of Illinois. The Vision: IAD advocates for equality, full communication access, and cultural preservation of the deaf and hard of hearing people in Illinois. Deaf Equal Access Fulfilled www.iadeaf.org
October 2009
NAD E-newsletter Register Now for NAD Leadership Training Conference Registration is now open for the Second Annual NAD Leadership Training Conference (NLTC ’09), to be held October 29-November 1, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio at the Hyatt on Capitol Square. The theme of the conference is Conquering Challenges: Leadership Beyond Barriers. NLTC ’09 is geared to individuals seeking to improve their skills for workplace advancement and community engagement. Plenary presentations and breakout session topics will include promoting diversity and sharing of diverse viewpoints, being a change agent, staying on top of leadership trends, mentoring up-and-coming leaders, effective communication, serving on boards and exercising fiduciary responsibility, and capturing the power of blogs and social media. In addition, the program features regional state association and affiliate caucuses. Conference registration is $150 for NAD members and $190 for non-members (membership is included). Registration includes plenary and breakout sessions; conference packet with breakout PowerPoint files on DVD; and opening/dessert reception, two luncheons and closing/dessert reception - which also feature keynote presentations. State association regional and affiliate caucuses will be held prior to and during the conference; the NAD board of directors will also hold its quarterly meeting November 1-2, 2009 at the same location. A special conference guest room rate has been negotiated at the Hyatt on Capitol Square where all conference activities will take place: $82/single plus tax; $107/double plus tax. Learn more [LINK TO: http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=173&qid=151771 ] about NLTC ’09 including preliminary program/schedule, registration, hotel reservations, sample justification letter that you can use to secure workplace coverage for registration and travel expenses, and sponsorship opportunities. -- The National Association of the Deaf 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819 United States Michael K. Berger Region II Representative National Association of the Deaf Invest in Our Future! www.nad.org 50th Biennial NAD Conference Celebrate Our Heritage. Invest in Our Future. July 7-11, 2010 Philadelphia Marriott-Downtown Philadelphia, PA
December 2009
SAVE THE DATE!! SAVE THE DATE!! IDHHC would like to announce that we have decided to do something different this year regarding our Annual Statewide DEAF Finger-Spelling Bee event. Instead of having the event in the springtime which is the traditional date- we will be having it on December 4^th, 2009. The event will be hosted at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield, IL. The competition will begin at 1:30 p.m. The participating schools/competitors will have an opportunity to go on a tour in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum before the competition begins. The Finger-Spelling Bee competition will be for any 5^th- 8^th graders with a hearing loss in the state of Illinois. Please spread the word!
On-going Events
Hi. I am starting a workgroup for people who provide ASL instruction. This includes formal academic institutions, such as high schools and colleges, and other places, such as Deaf mentors or DTHs in Early Intervention, church groups, etc. ASLTA members are welcome although the workgroup is geared towards those who do not have resources such as ASLTA. If interested in participating, please email me at mamasbaum@aol.com Further information and dates will be provided in a separate forum. Thanks Michelle Masbaum American Sign Language Make Medicare Work Videos * Go to www.Deafmd.org you will find videos under the News section * * Four videos approximately 5-8 minutes each * Written script provided below videos for hearing or non-signing people to follow Video One: What is Medicare & Medicaid- Helping the Deaf Community Understand the difference between Medicare & Medicaid. Video Two: The A, B, & C's of Medicare- Understanding the Different Parts of Medicare such as Hospital, Doctor, and Medicare Advantage Plans. Video Three: Medicare, Part D- Understanding Medicare, Part D which provides the medicine prescription coverage. Video Four: Illinois Cares Rx, Low Income Subsidiary (Extra Help), Medicare Savings Program. Date: Every Saturday Name of Event: Classes for Immigrants Where: Northwest Church of Christ 4602 N. Kilbourn Time: 10am -1pm Description of Benefits, Attractions: Deaf Adults Education Access Program offers classes for Deaf & HOH immigrants-American Sign language, Reading Skills, Writing Skills, and Citizenship Preparation Admission Fee: $15.00 per person Contact for Information: Demir Bekiri- 773- 745- 9788VP or Maureen Philbin 312-493-9632v Other Comments: Date: Open Name of Event: Tax Season Where: Jackson Hewitt 717 E. Roosevelt Time: Description of Benefits, Attractions: My name is Steve Trapp I am certified as a professional tax preparer. I am deaf and can communicate in sign language. I will be very happy to help you understand your taxes and to file with IRS. Admission Fee: Contact for Information: 630-495-1099v or SDTrapp@tmail.com Other Comments: Date: Every Friday-Saturday Name of Event: Tri-Lingual Sign Language Classes, Spanish, English, Sign Language Where: LUNES INC 6737 W. 26^th St. Berwyn Time: 5:30-6:30pm/10:00am-11:30am Description of Benefits, Attractions: Admission Fee: Contact for Information: 708-749-9964v or 708-749-9881tty Other Comments: Date: Ongoing Name of Event: Volunteer Sign Language Instructors Wanted in Chicago for a Great Cause Where: The Francis W. Parker School Evening Courses Time: Description of Benefits, Attractions: Teach sign language Admission Fee: Contact for Information: info@parkereveningcousrses.org Other Comments: Date: Every 3rd Saturday Name of Event: Social Events & Conference Where: 7956 S. King Drive- meeting is in the Basement Time: 1-3pm Description of Benefits, Attractions: Admission Fee: Contact for Information: Crystal Schwartz 773-257-2887tty or 773-257-1951 Other Comments: Date: Open Name of Event: Hebrew Seminary of the Deaf Where: Time: Description of Benefits, Attractions: Hebrew Seminary of the Deaf is unique school as we train deaf, hearing, women and men to become rabbis serving Deaf Jewish communities; our students learn Jewish Ethics, thought, religion and history, and gain an in-depth understanding of the Deaf Culture. Admission Fee: Contact for Information: Nona Balk, Hebrewsemdeaf@juno.com or www.hebrewseminarydeaf.org Other Comments: Date: Open Name of Event: Beginner and Intermediate Sign Language Classes Where: Christian Assembly of God, 2929 Bethel Blvd., Zion Time: First Sunday every month Description of Benefits, Attractions: Admission Fee: Free Contact for Information: Marshall Palmer, Sr., Deafcauses@attbi.com Other Comments: Date: Open Name of Event: Deaf Mentor for Hearing Parents Where: Time: Description of Benefits, Attractions: Learn to be a deaf mentor for parents who have deaf or hard of hearing child Admission Fee: Contact for Information: Nancy Scott, Illinois School of the Deaf, (877) 731-8184(TTY/V), (217) 479-4319(TTY/V), or dhsrspd@dhs.state.il.us Other Comments: Date: Open Services Name of Event: Jewish Vocational Services Where: Buffalo Grove Location Time: Description of Benefits, Attractions: JVS provides interpreting services in a variety of settings such as Medical situations, mental health, family education, support groups, interventions, victim assistance, assessments, Medicaid counseling, conventions, etc. Anyone can request an interpreter. JVS also provides other services such as career counseling, job placement, assistance and training, refugee services, college counseling, rehabilitation, etc. Admission Fee: Contact for Information: Micki Baron-Gerstein, Manager of Interpreting Dept Services at 847-392-7916(TTY) or 847-392-7915(V) or 847-392-8269(Fax) or email at mbaron@jvschicago.org Other Comments: There are 10 offices of JVS in the Chicagoland area. To find their location and services, www.jvschicago.org Date: Ongoing Name of Event: Need a mortgage? Want to re-finance? Where: Time: Description of Benefits, Attractions: If you are buying a house or want to refinance, consolidate loans, etc., Cesar Aguilar is a Mortgage Broker who is fluent in English and Spanish, and has a certified sign language interpreter available for any appointments. Admission Fee: Contact for Information: 847-400-5555(V) (Relay calls can be returned via TTY) or email, CesarAguilarCM@aol.com or Fax 847-400-5121. Other Comments: Date: Open Name of Event: Free Testing, treatment and referrals for AIDS awareness. Where: Chicago Dept. of Public Health Time: office hours Weekdays 9am-9pm, weekends 10am-6pm Description of Benefits, Attractions: Admission Fee: Contact for Information: 1-800-AID-AIDS..voice, or 800-782-0423 TTY Other Comments: State of IL AIDS HIV and STD hotline.

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