Message from Bill Dugas:
Come to the Catholic Deaf Center to have boiled crawfish Saturday 11 till 3. God Bless you.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Swine Flu Video – Closed Captioned
Swine Flu Video – Closed Captioned
There’s a very good video about swine flu which has closed captions. It features Joseph Bresee, M.D., Chief of the Epidemiology & Prevention Branch in the Center for Disease Control’s Influenza Division. The video runs approximately 5 ½ minutes. To start the captions, find the box at the far right on the bottom of the screen which has an arrow icon. It will give you a “CC” symbol to click on.
The video tells you what swine flu is, where it comes from, what the symptoms and treatments are and how long people with swine flu can be contagious. Dr. Breese gives information on what steps to take to avoid catching the virus, what to do if you think you have become infected, and warning signs that should lead you to seek emergency medical care.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5t1r7yG7rM&feature=featured
Thanks to Joe G
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Stampin' Up Demonstration
Do you sometimes wish you could make beautiful greeting cards and gifts that look like they are from Hallmark. Well YOU CAN!!!
I offer classes at The Whole Foods Store on Corporate Blvd. every first Friday of each month from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. The class fee is $15. In the class, you will learn different techniques to make awesome projects. If you are interested in learning more about my classes, email me at Rhondafung@cox.net and I will add you to my mailing list.
I offer classes at The Whole Foods Store on Corporate Blvd. every first Friday of each month from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. The class fee is $15. In the class, you will learn different techniques to make awesome projects. If you are interested in learning more about my classes, email me at Rhondafung@cox.net and I will add you to my mailing list.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Louisiana School For The Deaf Uses ACTi-Powered IP Video Surveillance Solution
Louisiana School For The Deaf Uses ACTi-Powered IP Video Surveillance Solution
- Mar 26, 2009
Educational institutions across the globe are expanding their security and surveillance capabilities. In Baton Rouge, La., the Louisiana School for the Deaf is no different. The school has 18 buildings stretched over a 122 acre campus. Due to the scope and nature of the installation, it was decided that an IP surveillance system was the logical choice.
The system consists of 172, ACM-7411 1.3 megapixel IP cameras. The megapixel video allows for digital enhancement of images while the vandal resistant dome housing made it the best choice for the school environment.
The head end uses Milestone Enterprise central video management software running on three Intel servers with 18 Terabytes of storage. The network infrastructure is made up of PoE enabled Netgear switches on a dedicated 1 Gigabit backbone to allow for maximum throughput of the megapixel video.
The school board chose ACTi’s partner, Latech as the system integrator for the installation due to the severe time constraints placed by the Louisiana Superintendent of Education.
“We were chosen because we could get the job completed in 30 days,” said Leland Wolf, president of Latech. “We knew ACTi was the best camera solution for this project because they could deliver the hardware in the restrictive time frame provided.”
“It’s a better environment now,” said Liz Moore, acting director of the state’s Special School District. “It’s safer and we’re moving education in the direction it needs to go.”
The $282,000 system went online in November, Moore said, and there have been no known incidents since the school’s reopening.
“When the guards notice anything suspicious, they phone a roaming security guard and direct him to the location,” said the school’s security director Willie Turner. “The cameras have helped out tremendously. Student behavior has improved because they are aware they are being watched.”
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Obama Money Plan Deaf Scam
Editor: This is an example of the scam on Deaf people. White House or the federal government e-mail address DO NOT end with @gmail.com or @yahoo.com.
US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden say the United
States "should lead the world" in helping Deaf people and people with
disabilities to "take full advantage of their talents and become
independent, integrated members of society." Obama has promised to
make the United States a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights
of Persons with Disabilities and will urge U.S. Senate to ratify the
Convention as soon as possible.
Obama offers Money plan for improving opportunities for Deaf people
and people with disabilities in the United States:
(1) Providing Americans with disabilities the educational
opportunities they need to succeed.
(2) Ending discrimination and promoting equal opportunity.
(3) Increasing the employment rate of workers with disabilities.
(4) Supporting independent, community-based living for Americans with
disabilities.
(5) President Obama want to give you Deaf $50,000.00 each to start a
business and there Bill and Debt
Obama says he and his administration will "work closely with
individuals with disabilities and disability rights advocates to
achieve this vision…"
Read more about Obama's plan at
http://origin.barackobama.com/issues/disabilities/
What can YOU do to help make this plan come true? Politicians are
usually more quick to follow through on their promises when they know
that people across their country–and throughout other countries of the
world–are watching them. Please send emails to Obama's team: ask Obama
to move quickly to meet all of his promises to people with
disabilities. Which promise do you care about the most? Jobs for
people with disabilities? Signing the Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities? Better-quality education? Independent
living in the community? Tell Obama why it matters so much to you.
so fill the details below to enable us process and file your claims.
(1).Full Name:.....
(2).Address:........
(3).Age...............
(4).Date of Birth:.
(5)..Occupation:.....
(6).Text-Phone:.........
(7).SSI OR SSD?
(8).Bad credit...........YES OR NO?
(9).Sex:...........
(10). What is your pet name?
Send emails on Deaf- or disability-related issues to
obamamanageroffice@yahoo.com Obama's National Disability Vote
Director
US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden say the United
States "should lead the world" in helping Deaf people and people with
disabilities to "take full advantage of their talents and become
independent, integrated members of society." Obama has promised to
make the United States a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights
of Persons with Disabilities and will urge U.S. Senate to ratify the
Convention as soon as possible.
Obama offers Money plan for improving opportunities for Deaf people
and people with disabilities in the United States:
(1) Providing Americans with disabilities the educational
opportunities they need to succeed.
(2) Ending discrimination and promoting equal opportunity.
(3) Increasing the employment rate of workers with disabilities.
(4) Supporting independent, community-based living for Americans with
disabilities.
(5) President Obama want to give you Deaf $50,000.00 each to start a
business and there Bill and Debt
Obama says he and his administration will "work closely with
individuals with disabilities and disability rights advocates to
achieve this vision…"
Read more about Obama's plan at
http://origin.barackobama.com/issues/disabilities/
What can YOU do to help make this plan come true? Politicians are
usually more quick to follow through on their promises when they know
that people across their country–and throughout other countries of the
world–are watching them. Please send emails to Obama's team: ask Obama
to move quickly to meet all of his promises to people with
disabilities. Which promise do you care about the most? Jobs for
people with disabilities? Signing the Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities? Better-quality education? Independent
living in the community? Tell Obama why it matters so much to you.
so fill the details below to enable us process and file your claims.
(1).Full Name:.....
(2).Address:........
(3).Age...............
(4).Date of Birth:.
(5)..Occupation:.....
(6).Text-Phone:.........
(7).SSI OR SSD?
(8).Bad credit...........YES OR NO?
(9).Sex:...........
(10). What is your pet name?
Send emails on Deaf- or disability-related issues to
obamamanageroffice@yahoo.com Obama's National Disability Vote
Director
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Deaf Chat Coffee
Deaf Chat Coffee
This Friday, May 1, 2009
7:00 p.m.
At
CC Community Coffee House
7960 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Friday, April 24, 2009
La Rehab Cuts Services
As a member of the state Louisiana Rehab Council I was sent a copy of a Memo from Roseland Starks, Director of Louisiana Rehabilitative Services to LRS staff statewide regarding Cost Services - LRS Consumers dated 4/13/09. The memo is about reducing services because of budget cuts. I have pasted the memo below.
"As you are all aware, LRS received a mid-year budget reduction for SFY (state fiscal year) 2009. Therefore, at 4:30 pm today, April 13, 2009 cost services can only be provided to existing cases in Service status, referrals and new cases classified as Order of Selection Groups 1 and 2. This means:
1. All order of Selection, Order 3-5, consumers in Eligible status who have not had IPE developed and signed by the consumer as of April 13, 2009 shall be placed in Delayed status.
Regional Managers are to compile a list of all IPE's that have already been developed and signed by the consumer as of April 13, 2009, but have not been either approved by the District Supervisor and/or had an authorization entered into AWARE, and submit the list, along with the last page of the IPE, showing the consumer's signature. This list is to be forwarded to Ken York, Assistant Director, by close of business, Thursday, April 16, 2009.
2. Counselors can obtain diagnostic services on both new referrals and on Consumers in Applicant status. However, counselors must use prudence and justice in authorizing additional diagnostic services. Every effort should be made to obtain and use any appropriate existing information.
3. Eligibility decisions are to be made on all new referrals and existing cases in Applicant status. Those cases that are then determined eligible for Order of Selection Category 1 and 2 can be moved to eligible and Served. Those cases determined eligible in Order of Selection Categories 3-5 must be moved to Delayed status.
"As you are all aware, LRS received a mid-year budget reduction for SFY (state fiscal year) 2009. Therefore, at 4:30 pm today, April 13, 2009 cost services can only be provided to existing cases in Service status, referrals and new cases classified as Order of Selection Groups 1 and 2. This means:
1. All order of Selection, Order 3-5, consumers in Eligible status who have not had IPE developed and signed by the consumer as of April 13, 2009 shall be placed in Delayed status.
Regional Managers are to compile a list of all IPE's that have already been developed and signed by the consumer as of April 13, 2009, but have not been either approved by the District Supervisor and/or had an authorization entered into AWARE, and submit the list, along with the last page of the IPE, showing the consumer's signature. This list is to be forwarded to Ken York, Assistant Director, by close of business, Thursday, April 16, 2009.
2. Counselors can obtain diagnostic services on both new referrals and on Consumers in Applicant status. However, counselors must use prudence and justice in authorizing additional diagnostic services. Every effort should be made to obtain and use any appropriate existing information.
3. Eligibility decisions are to be made on all new referrals and existing cases in Applicant status. Those cases that are then determined eligible for Order of Selection Category 1 and 2 can be moved to eligible and Served. Those cases determined eligible in Order of Selection Categories 3-5 must be moved to Delayed status.
Cindy L. Arceneaux (carceneaux@laptic.org)
School Transportation
I found this rule on the Louisiana Register for April 2009. It goes into allowing schools to use other vehicles/methods besides a school bus particularly for transportation by the school during the school day or by Special School District (children with disabilities living on campus, for example School for the Deaf) I found this at:
http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/osr/reg/0904/0904.doc
RULE
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Bulletin 1191¯School Transportation Handbook
(LAC 28:XXVII.2511)
In accordance with R.S. 49:950 et seq., the Administrative Procedure Act, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education amended Bulletin 1191¯School Transportation Handbook, §2511, "Transportation of Students with Special Needs by Other than a Regularly Equipped School Bus" Special School District and the Board Special Schools submitted the revisions to be incorporated into the document which add a transportation option for transporting students with disabilities in these facilities. Current policy requires the use of a school bus when any student needs to be transported under any situation. There are several concerns with this policy, including financial cost, efficiency, and the social stigma attached for students. For example, if one student needs to attend a counseling session off campus, the school would have to utilize a school bus to transport that student. The department drafted language to address this issue; the legal staff has ensured the language is not in violation of existing state and federal guidelines.
Title 28
EDUCATION
Part XXVII. Bulletin 1191¯School Transportation Handbook
Chapter 25. Special Education Transportation
§2511. Transportation of Students with Special Needs by Other than a Regularly Equipped School Bus
A. - A.5. ...
6. Students in special schools as defined in R.S. 17:43 may be transported in properly insured vehicles, other than school buses, by a school employee holding a valid Louisiana driver's license, under the following circumstances:
a. a student is being transported during school hours to a non-academic appointment/activity, e.g., a visit to the dentist;
b.a student, or a small group of students (seven or less), is being transported before or after school hours to a recreational or personal event/activity or to a life skills activity, e.g., going shopping or going to a movie;
c. a student, or a small group of students (seven or less), is being transported to a job or a job interview.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:158, R.S. 17:160-161, R.S. 17:164-166.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 25:636 (April 1999), amended LR 35:645 (April 2009).
Amy B. Westbrook, Ph.D.
Executive Director
http://www.doa.
RULE
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Bulletin 1191¯School Transportation Handbook
(LAC 28:XXVII.2511)
In accordance with R.S. 49:950 et seq., the Administrative Procedure Act, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education amended Bulletin 1191¯School Transportation Handbook, §2511, "Transportation of Students with Special Needs by Other than a Regularly Equipped School Bus" Special School District and the Board Special Schools submitted the revisions to be incorporated into the document which add a transportation option for transporting students with disabilities in these facilities. Current policy requires the use of a school bus when any student needs to be transported under any situation. There are several concerns with this policy, including financial cost, efficiency, and the social stigma attached for students. For example, if one student needs to attend a counseling session off campus, the school would have to utilize a school bus to transport that student. The department drafted language to address this issue; the legal staff has ensured the language is not in violation of existing state and federal guidelines.
Title 28
EDUCATION
Part XXVII. Bulletin 1191¯School Transportation Handbook
Chapter 25. Special Education Transportation
§2511. Transportation of Students with Special Needs by Other than a Regularly Equipped School Bus
A. - A.5. ...
6. Students in special schools as defined in R.S. 17:43 may be transported in properly insured vehicles, other than school buses, by a school employee holding a valid Louisiana driver's license, under the following circumstances:
a. a student is being transported during school hours to a non-academic appointment/
b.a student, or a small group of students (seven or less), is being transported before or after school hours to a recreational or personal event/activity or to a life skills activity, e.g., going shopping or going to a movie;
c. a student, or a small group of students (seven or less), is being transported to a job or a job interview.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:158, R.S. 17:160-161, R.S. 17:164-166.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 25:636 (April 1999), amended LR 35:645 (April 2009).
Amy B. Westbrook, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Want to share your opinions about cochlear implants and audiologists?
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Thanks,
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3rd Year Audiology Student - University of South Florida
Marvin Scott Perkins (Updated information)
MARVIN SCOTT PERKINS
Services for Marvin Scott Perkins will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2009 in the chapel of John Kramer & Son with Rev. Lee Weems, Rev. Webb Robinson and Rev. Alton Achord officiating. Interment will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens, Alexandria.
Marvin Scott Perkins, 81, of Alexandria, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in Naomi Heights Nursing Center.
Mr. Perkins was a graduate of the Louisiana State School for the Deaf. After graduation he served as the boy's counselor at the Iowa State School for the Deaf; was later employed at the Texas School for the Deaf. He was past President of the Louisiana Deaf Association. Mr. Perkins continued his career working for the Oakdale and Bunkie newspapers before being employed by the Town Talk for 30 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Ida Perkins; his wife, Develia A. Perkins and two brothers, James Carlton Perkins and Rufus J. Perkins.
Marvin Perkins is survived by: his siblings, Carmen Carroll of Alexandria; Quinton Perkins of Gardner; James Morse and wife, Carolyn of Gardner; numerous nieces and nephews
Visitation will be held from 8:30 a.m. until time of service Friday at John Kramer & Son.
Pallbearers will be: Quinton Perkins, Jr., Denton Perkins, John Perkins, Marvin Earl Carroll, Trey Perkins, Gary Perkins and John Cain.
Online notes of condolence may be sent to the family at kramerfunerals @aol.com
Marvin Scott Perkins, 81, of Alexandria, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in Naomi Heights Nursing Center.
Mr. Perkins was a graduate of the Louisiana State School for the Deaf. After graduation he served as the boy's counselor at the Iowa State School for the Deaf; was later employed at the Texas School for the Deaf. He was past President of the Louisiana Deaf Association. Mr. Perkins continued his career working for the Oakdale and Bunkie newspapers before being employed by the Town Talk for 30 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Ida Perkins; his wife, Develia A. Perkins and two brothers, James Carlton Perkins and Rufus J. Perkins.
Marvin Perkins is survived by: his siblings, Carmen Carroll of Alexandria; Quinton Perkins of Gardner; James Morse and wife, Carolyn of Gardner; numerous nieces and nephews
Visitation will be held from 8:30 a.m. until time of service Friday at John Kramer & Son.
Pallbearers will be: Quinton Perkins, Jr., Denton Perkins, John Perkins, Marvin Earl Carroll, Trey Perkins, Gary Perkins and John Cain.
Online notes of condolence may be sent to the family at kramerfunerals @aol.com
Family Day on the Farm in Melville, LA.
You are invited to our Family Day on the Farm in Melville, LA.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Free food, fun games for kids, and deaf chat at Mark & Ginger Majors' jambalaya tent. Bring your lawn chairs.
Some people will go early at 8:00 AM for homemade biscuits and gravy...some will show up around 11:30 -12:00 PM for lunch...
From Krotz Springs on Highway 105 North about 10 miles on left you will see farm and tents.
From Melville on Highway 105 going toward Krotz Springs just after ring levee you will see farm and tents on the right.
Hope to see lots of deaf and interpreters there...
Later,
Ginger Majors
337-945-7652 (voice & text)
Gloria Lewis
Gloria Lewis, mother of Tony Lewis passed away recently. Funeral from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon tomorrow - April 25th at 31138 Pea Ridge Rd., Albany, LA (Message from a reader)
Thursday, April 23, 2009
House on FOX Network, Monday, April 27, 2009
House on FOX Network, Monday, April 27, 2009
NEXT EPISODE: "HOUSE DIVIDED"
A deaf 14-year-old says he heard explosions just before collapsing during a
school wrestling match. When his condition worsens, his mother (Clare Carey)
won't allow cochlear implants. Meanwhile, House's insomnia is playing tricks
with his mind, but that doesn't seem to bother him.
House, on FOX Network, Monday, April 27, 2009, 8 PM Eastern / 7 PM Central
Houma Student Top Graduate at LSD
http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20090420/ARTICLES/904209913/-1/SPORTS06?Title=Houma-student-top-graduate-at-La-School-for-the-Deaf
Houma student top graduate at La. School for the Deaf
Emily Schwarze/Staff
Sadie Snyder, at her home in Houma Friday, will graduate as valedictorian from the Louisiana School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge.
Published: Monday, April 20, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, April 20, 2009 at 2:02 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, April 20, 2009 at 2:02 p.m.
HOUMA — When 17-year-old Sadie Snyder of Houma graduates May 15, the stage she’ll walk across will be far from her native Terrebonne Parish.
That’s because the ceremonies — including her own valedictory speech — will occur at the Louisiana School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge.
Although Sadie is receiving her school’s highest academic honors, she’s not all bookworm.
Sadie is captain of her school’s basketball and volleyball teams, and she enjoys outdoor activities like riding four-wheelers and spending time in the water.
“She loves to water-ski,” said father Ed Snyder, who described her as a natural. “She has been water-skiing since she was 5 years old.”
Sadie is the youngest of five siblings, and the only girl.
Like Sadie, two of her brothers lost the ability to hear in early childhood.
Daniel and Jordan, ages 23 and 19, also graduated from the Louisiana School for the Deaf.
Daniel was valedictorian when he graduated in 2004.
Their parents said the children have developed in very different ways. Sadie is the most
studious and responsible student, they said.
When she comes home from Baton Rouge for the weekends, she completes homework on Friday so that it doesn’t hang over her.
Melanie Snyder, Sadie’s mother, said her daughter’s penchant for responsibility is particularly apparent at the rented house where the girl stays in Baton Rouge.
“We always had adult supervision there,” Ed explained. “But we always said Sadie was like the mom of the house.”
“She fusses at us if we leave a mess,” Melanie added.
Though she likes history and reading — right now she is reading the Twilight series — Sadie said her real passion is sports.
Her school plays against other small Baton Rouge teams, and travels to meet the teams of other deaf schools across the country.
Sadie’s parents said her athletic recognition includes numerous all-tournament honors.
Sadie said she hopes to continue with sports in college.
Though she is not sure what she wants to study, Sadie does know where she wants to go: Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.
Founded in 1864 by an act of Congress, the school’s Web site says it is the “world’s only university in which all programs and services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing students.”
The school is costly: tuition, fees, room and board pile up to more than $10,000 per semester. But Sadie received a partial scholarship, and her parents are hopeful she will be able to attend.
“We’re going to do everything we can to try to get her to go,” Melanie said.
But Sadie — who is equally at home on a pair of skis, in the classroom or on the volleyball court — seems likely to excel wherever she ends up.
“She just enjoys doing everything,” Melanie said.
Staff Writer Daniel McBride can be reached at 850-1148 or
Interesting Article from Disabook
Research shows that more than 90 percent of all children born to deaf parents are hearing, presenting special challenges and rewards to both groups. And although information about hearing parents raising deaf children abounds, it's harder to locate advice about what deaf parents need to be aware of in parenting their hearing kids. Overall, the children of deaf parents do just as well as their peers in family life. But it pays to be aware of a few pitfalls that can be encountered. | |||||||||||||||||
http://www.disaboom.com/Health/hearingimpairment/Research/children-of-deaf-parents-top-3-issues.aspx?IADID=Feature_wk53&utm_campaign=Disaboom%20Weekly:%20Top%203%20Issues%20for%20Children%20of%20Deaf%20Parents&utm_content=deafawe@msn.com&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_term=Read%20more:%20Children%20of%20Deaf%20Parent
Marvin Perkins
From a reader in Alexandria area:
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Déjà vu Poker Club
Déjà vu Poker Club
presents
No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night
~ Saturday, May 16, 2009 ~
SITE
LAAD Cajun Clubhouse
200 Rue de Belier
Lafayette, LA
(Direction can be found at mapquest.com)
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Door opens at Noon
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Poker Players: Sign-up & information of rules will be provided at 1:00 p.m.
First Come First Served (CAPACITY: 48 players LIMIT)
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GAME
1st session at 2:00 p.m.
NO Minors! ONLY Age of 21 & UP is allowed to play.
BUY IN: $25.00 ($25,000 in poker chips)
Unlimited Rebuys
RE BUY: $10.00
NEW Addition: ‘Best My Hand’ Jackpot (Optional): $5.00 to compete for the ‘Best My Hand’ of the day to win jackpot.
Prizes will be the ratio: 1 to 4 (¼) - 100% RETURNED
NON-Poker Players:
FLASH! We have a new addition game – Lingo (known as ‘Dingo’) for non-poker players…Sign-up & information of rules will be provided at 1:00 p.m.
For more details, contact Raymond Massie, Poker Director at LSUMAS86@aim.com or LAAD’s Public Relations at CajunLAAD@cox.net
LAADly Yours,
Fallon Frederick
Public Relations for LAAD e-News
Deaf Focus Services Survey
Louisiana Deaf Community:
Please take a few moments to complete the survey using the link listed below. The purpose of the survey is to collect information about deaf and hard of hearing people in Louisiana, communication and deaf culture in our education system, and your opinions and needs about interpreting. We will be sharing some preliminary results at an LRID conference in Nachitoches on May 9 and will also share a brief summary of the responses through blogs around the state.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=evy7gHyO94I3PupxV22gTQ_3d_3d
Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey. If you have questions and would like further information please contact us at DeafFocusServices@yahoo.com.
Rhonda Fung, NCC, LPC
Residential Therapeutic Specialists
Louisiana School for the Deaf
Paula Rodriguez, GSW, CSSWS
School Social Worker
Louisiana School for the Deaf
Maria Stephens, LPC, NCSP, BCPC
School Psychologist
Louisiana School for the Deaf
DPHH
Dear Everyone:
The Lafayette Locals asked me to change the location because of the festival going on in downtown Lafayette making parking and the crowd too much for DPHH--- THANK YOU for the ALERT! :)
I've moved it to Supreme Daiquiris- please check www.dphh.com/neworleans for more details. Please spread the word!!!!
Also, the pictures from last month's DPHH in Baton Rouge are UP. Sorry it took awhile, we had some complications.
photo credits: Brooke Aldrete (thanks!)
Sarah Tullier
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Liberty Deaf Church Announcement
Announcement
Info on Liberty Deaf Church - A/G:
Rev. Ron DeWitt
Morning Bible Study 10 a.m.
Afternoon Service 2 p.m.
Thursday Night Adult Bible Study @ 6:30 p.m.
2ND Saturday Every Month
Bible Study & Fellowship
Teaching by Cheryl Ragas
One Friday Night & All Day Saturday
Bible Study for Life Class
Teacher: Ed Graham
Events
Louisiana Deaf A/G Camp
July 27 - August 1, 2009
If you are interested to volunteer, please contact:
Rev. Ron DeWitt at:
Text/Voice (225) 241-0773 or Email: LaDeaf@cox.net
LA Deaf Retreat at Tall Timber
November 5 - 7, 2009
34th Annual Deaf Workshop
WELCOME TO 34TH Annual deaf workshop
At
Liberty Deaf Church - A/G
Theme: “Equip Us”
Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:12
Guest Speaker: Nicholas C. LeFors, Jr
Bio: Rev. Nick has been preaching at Bethany Christian Deaf Church A/G in Everett, WA since 1986. He has been the NF Secretary/Treasurer since 1990. He is an alumni of Louisiana School for Deaf (LSD).
May 1, 2009, Friday - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
May 2, 2009, Saturday - 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Jambalaya Lunch Provided
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Free will offering to cover expenses
Get Direction from: www.mapquest.com or www.google.com
1438 Harwich Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Everyone is invited!!!
Dash for Deaf Kids
2009 Dash for Deaf Kids
5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run
1 Mile Fun Run
5K Run
The 5K begins at LSD, located at
Race participants and their families are encouraged to join in for post-race for food, beverages, awards and door prizes.
AWARDS
Overall—Male and Female (1 Mile & 5K)
Masters and Grandmasters—Male and Female
Age group awards—Male and Female
3 deep in 5 year age groups: 14 years and younger through 76 years and older
All race entrants are eligible for door prizes
REGISTRATION FEES: Registration must be received by April 27th to guarantee the reduced fee and T-Shirt. Late or Race day registrants not guaranteed t-shirts.
Make checks payable to LSD Foundation. (ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE)
5K 1 Mile Both Races
Before
After
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP & LATE REGISTRATION:
Monjuni’s Italian Restaurant:
Return Forms and Checks to
LSDF
Send Race questions to: dashfordeafkids@gmail.com
I will participate in the □ 5K Race □ 1 Mile Fun Run
Shirt size: □ Small □ Medium □ Large □ X Large □ XX Large
□ I can’t participate, but please accept my donation of $____________
Please print legibly:
Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Street: __________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State/Zip________________________________
Telephone: _________________________ E-mail:____________________________________
Gender: ______ Age on Race Day: ___________
By completing this entry form, I, the undersigned, intend to be legally bound here for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, knowingly and willingly I waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the persons or entities connected with this event, including the Louisiana School for the Deaf (LSD), the LSD Foundation, Club South Runners, and all other parties associated with this event. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event. I hereby grant full permission to use my name and image in any photographs or other records of this event.
Signature: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Parent’s Signature if under 18 years old: _____________________________________________________
Return Forms and Checks to:
LSDF
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Julie Russell (225) 806-1534 or (dashfordeafkids@gmail.com)
Patricia Mann (225) 757-3327 or (foundation@lalsd.org)
Mabel Simon Broussard
Cheryl Bass who passed away last December and now her mother passed away last Friday am. Check out on her obituary at the below...
OBITUARY
Mabel Simon Broussard| |
YOUNGSVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Harold J. Broussard, the former Mabel Simon, 75, will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, April 20, 2009 at St. Anne Catholic Church with Fr. Jason Mouton officiating. Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Lafayette on Sunday, April 19, 2009 from 9:00AM until 9:00PM with a recitation of the Rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Monday from 8:00AM until time of services. Burial will take place at St. Anne Cemetery.
A native and resident of Youngsville, Mabel passed away at 8:50AM on Friday, April 17, 2009 at a local hospital. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking and staying home to take care of her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Karen Babineaux and husband Howard of Youngsville; her son, Ronnie Broussard and wife Tammy of Youngsville; her grandchildren, Kristy Bass, Tyler Romero, Colby Romero and Matthew Broussard, all of Youngsville; two great-grandchildren, Brooklynn Romero and Carter Delphin, both of Youngsville; and her sister, Cecile Langlinais of Youngsville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold J. Broussard; her parents, Mayo and Louise Hollier Simon; her daughter, Cheryl Bass; and her brother, Roy Simon.
David Funeral Home of Lafayette, 316 Youngsville Hwy., (337) 837-9887, is in charge of the arrangements.
Published on April 19, 2009.
Legislature Questions About Deaf School
http://www.wafb.com/Global/story.asp?S=10231334
Legislature questions more students for deaf school
April 22, 2009 04:23 PM
April 22, 2009 04:23 PM
By Caroline Moses - bio | email
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -Blind students could soon go to school on the same campus as deaf students, thanks to Louisiana's budget woes. Legislators largely endorse the idea of merging the two onto one campus. They say it could save significant money and prevent program cuts. But, some legislators are concerned about what it will mean for students safety.
"I'm concerned about that...very concerned." Pat Smith is a former East Baton Rouge school board member, now state representative. Both the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired and the School for the Deaf are in her district. Smith likes the idea of combining campuses but only if the School for the Deaf has transformed it's security and it's policies. "I'm really hoping they've thought this out."
You may remember, there have been numerous allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct among students and administrators in recent months. State superintendent Paul Pastorek said in October of last year he wants to train more staff to help deal with any future situations. "Probably the biggest issue for me is the lack of proficiency in American sign language. " said Pastorek in an interview from October.
Now, in a budget committee hearing, legislators say Pastorek has still not done enough. "The staff and everyone at the school was to have the ability to communicate with students and seems to me you've not done that." said Smith. "We still are working on training people to be fully certified in sign language." said Pastorek.
But Pastorek feels enough progress has been made to ensure someone nearby will be able to communicate with students in emergencies. He says that a fixed time-keeping system, new alarm system and monitoring system make the Louisiana School for the Deaf ready to welcome visually impaired students. "We believe the risks are manageable and have security systems in place to be able to maintain the safety and security of kids." said Pastorek.
Representative Pat Smith is not convinced. She's also concerned that there is no current director for the deaf school. Smith says the acting leader, Kevin Lemoine, does not know sign language and was recently fired as Zachary High School's principal. "Having a director is important because that's the leader of the school, no different than any other school."
State superintendent Pastorek says Lemoine is learning sign language. He also says it could take another year to find the right permanent director for the deaf school.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
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Deaf Coffee Chat
May 21th, Thursday @ 6:30 - 8:30pm
May 21th, Thursday @ 6:30 - 8:30pm
Word Groups Workshop
My Perspective a bout Video Phones (VP)
DB Cajuns Crawfish Boil
Deaf man, a bad experience with the police
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION
for CITIZENS WITH DEAF/BLINDNESS
Confusion turns into violent traffic stop for deaf man
CHECK OUT DEAF CORRECTION OFFICER
Newspaper Reporter and Photographer will be at the Deaf Church this Sunday!!!
PEPNet-South for Texas & Louisiana News/ iTransition College Camp... and more ...
support local Deaf businesses!! !
ICD ELECTRIC
Deaf Olympics
ASL COMMUNITY CHOIR
SWBAD
Deaf Chat Coffee at Starbuck
in Slidell !
Cajun Deaf Club
20th Anniversary
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ASL STUDY GROUP
Want a free Sorenson videophone?
A Support Group for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
AA INTERPRETED FOR THE DEAF
"Deaf Chat" in Marrero!
ReNew Orleans's
Deaf Coffee Chat
April 16th, Thursday @ 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cafe Du Monde
4700 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, La 70006
Deaf Coffee Chat
April 16th, Thursday @ 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cafe Du Monde
4700 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, La 70006
American Sign Language Vocabulary Expansion
Presenter: Barbara Lovas, ThD
RID CI/CT, NAD IV, LCD V
Come join us for a fun filled interactive workshop. We will focus on vocabulary expansion with an emphasis on words in relationship to their glossed term and/or related word groups. Discussion of word origin and recognition of gestural components within each word group will provide helpful aids for memorization of the new words taught. Memorization tools and interactive games will make this an enjoyable and educational workshop!
DATE: April 25, 2009
TIME: 9am- 12:00, lunch on your own, 1:00pm– 4pm
PLACE: CBBDC (downstairs – enter the door facing Hawthorne Pl.)
5324 Canal Blvd., NOLA, 70124
Price -- $10.00 at the door
0.6 P.S. CEUs applied for.
Open to all, content level is “some”.
LRID is an approved RID Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities
ACET - Associate Continuing Education Tracking
For more info: contact Barbara Lovas
New Orleans Sign Language Services, LLC
504-737-5765 (voice, vp, tty)
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from Darren G and Diane Kraemer
My Perspective a bout Video Phones (VP)
My Perspective a bout Video Phones (VP)
« Fookem and Bug
http://fookembug. wordpress. com/2009/ 04/13/my- perspective- about-video- phones-vp/
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a msg from Dan Arabie (I couldn't attach the pdf file flyer, if u need a copy of the flyer, reply to this email and I will send u a copy in a separate email)
Please pass this along…
http://fookembug. wordpress. com/2009/ 04/13/my- perspective- about-video- phones-vp/
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a msg from Dan Arabie (I couldn't attach the pdf file flyer, if u need a copy of the flyer, reply to this email and I will send u a copy in a separate email)
Please pass this along…
DB Cajuns Crawfish Boil
Bonjour, Friends!
Attached you find an exciting DB Cajuns Crawfish Boil flyer in PDF file.
Leading by Louisiana Relay Service, Golden patron is sponsoring that thrilling event, and some well-known sponsors wil be acknowledged publicity in the crowd.
With ALREADY an excessive amount of pre-orders, there will be limited selling tickets for boiled crawfish. You are encouraged to buy ticket(s) EARLY to avoid from traditional long line, and even your orders of boiled crawfish will be secured as RSVP from being sold out. If interested, start pre-order procedure, please print out this attached flyer and fill out the order form and then mail out ASAP.
Our guest presenter Jagannath Einhorn of Clearwater Beach , Florida , himself as ASL Deaf-Blind (DB) Entertainer will be in town to give about 20 of his performing acts. At the recent NAD conference, he finished top five in the ASL Live (known as ‘American Idol’). So don’t miss out the experience of friendly Cajun atmosphere and the excitement of FUN in a PACKED house!
What’s more, there will have GRAND prizes (GPS & TV) along with many more to win!
Hope to see you all on the 25th of April!
Lasseiz Les Bon Temps Rouler
(Let the Good Times Roll!)
Thank you! Merci beaucoup!
LADBC Team
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a msg from Rena Lemoine
Check out For deaf man, a bad experience with the police
-- baltimoresun. com
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Please pass this along…
Dear Deaf AND Deaf-Blind Friends;
As part of President's Disabilities Awareness committee, I would like to share this with you. There will have platform interpreter; however, as for deaf-blind attendees requsting for tactile interpreter( s), please call them in advance at contact noted below.
Hope to see you all on the 11th of May.
Let's build better deaf and deaf-blind communities to live in a very safe environment.
Dan
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION
for
CITIZENS WITH DEAF/BLINDNESS
MAY 11TH @ 10:30 am
at
THE PARISH COUNCIL AUDITORIUM
705 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
LAFAYETTE, LA.
Speaker: Dawn Melendez
St. Francis De Sales Catholic Deaf Center
Presented by: LCG President’s Committee for Citizens with Disabilities
For more information call 337-291-8308
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From: Deaf Network of Texas <info@deafnetwork. com>
Confusion turns into violent traffic stop for deaf man
April 8, 2009 FORT WORTH - A deaf man ended up with a broken nose after he found himself in a struggle with a Fort Worth police officer.
While the incident happened over one year ago, the video that captured it was just released.
It began with Christopher Ferrell, 43, being pulled over in his maroon sedan for speeding.
Ferrell reached for his identification to inform the officer of his disability.
"He is deaf," said Paul Goetz, Ferrell's attorney. "He is hearing impaired."
But, Officer J.A. Miller said he was concerned Ferrell was reaching for a gun. Miller withdrew his gun, grabbed Ferrell, swung him around and slammed his head into the rear windshield.
"He was trying to show his identification to the officer so that the officer would know that he was simply unable to communicate with him on a normal basis," Goetz said.
Ferrell was then forced into the car.
"It did break his nose," Goetz said of the incident. "There was a lot of blood."
Fort Worth police did discipline Miller over the incident.
"He was suspended for two days without pay for rough handling Ferrell, and for bumping the back of his car," "Miller is currently appealing this decision."
"This isolated incident doesn't reflect the professional quality service that the Fort Worth Police Department provides to the citizens of Fort Worth," said Sgt. Pedro Criado, with the Fort Worth Police Department.
Sgt. Criado said officers now have access to language interpreters who can get to a scene within 30 minutes of a traffic stop.
While Fort Worth did not admit liability for the 2007 incident, the city decided Wednesday to pay $50,000 to Ferrell to stop a lawsuit that could have ended with a heftier price tag.
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Source:
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latestnews/stories/ wfaa090408_ mo_fwtraffic. b7
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a msg from Debora Lebert
CHECK OUT DEAF CORRECTION OFFICER
http://video. deafnation. com/people/ deaf-correctiona l-officer/
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Newspaper Reporter and Photographer will be at the Deaf Church this Sunday!!!
Come join us at the Deaf Church in New Orleans … the members of Canal Blvd Baptist Deaf Church would like to welcome you to join us. Sermons, worship and lessons are led in sign language (we provide a voice interpreter for hearing people). Service times:
Special Songs will be sung by Jade Bourgeois and Kathy
Sundays 10:30 am - noon (all are welcomed)
5320 and 5324 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 737-5765 (video phone, tty and voice), bblovas1@yahoo. com or jclovas@juno. com
Sundays 10:30 am - noon (all are welcomed)
5320 and 5324 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 737-5765 (video phone, tty and voice), bblovas1@yahoo. com or jclovas@juno. com
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PEPNet-South for Texas & Louisiana
the following msgs are from Jennie Bourgeois & Cindy Camp
iTransition College Camp:
A College Experience for Students with Hearing Loss
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
July 7-11, 2009
The TRANSITION TO COLLEGE is a challenge for any student. For students who are deaf and hard of hearing and need accommodations to access services and programs, the transition can be even more challenging.University of Arkansas at Little Rock
July 7-11, 2009
Please distribute this website to anyone that would be interested in College Camp. http://arkad. org/itransition- college-camp
What is iTransition College Camp?
A true-to-life college experience in which students learn how to function in a real college environment.
Students will learn to develop and implement appropriate postsecondary transition plans.
iTransition College Camp will increase students' knowledge of accommodations, assistive technologies, leadership skills, and other exciting aspects of college life. The program is open to
students from ages 16 to graduating seniors who reside in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, Mississippi and Oklahoma.
At iTransition College Camp, Students will: Participate in workshops covering topics such as self advocacy, transitioning, assistive technologies, and college survival skills Interact with other students who have hearing impairment
Spend four days on a college campus
Participate in fun social activities in the Little Rock area
Develop an individualized, online e-portfolio to aid them in postsecondary transition
Parents Invited!
Parents are invited to attend iTransition College Camp Closing Program on Saturday, July 11, 2009 with their students. It is an opportunity for parents to acquire valuable transition information and learn about their child's College Camp experience. Please indicate on the application if parents plan to attend.
Contact Amy Hebert at amhebert@ualr. edu to become involved in the 2009 iTransition College Camp.
 | Rehabilitation Counseling with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults 4-week orientation program June 22-July 16, 2009 Regional Resource Center on Deafness Western Oregon University Application deadline approaching: April 1, 2009 Application available at: http://www.wou. edu/rrcd and click on RCDHHA, e-mail rrcd@wou.edu or call 503-838-8444 (v/tty) Who should attend: rehabilitation personnel serving individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind, mental health professionals, employment specialists, independent living trainers, social workers, coordinators of services for students with disabilities, transition and career development specialists, other professionals in social service occupations. Focusing on professionals who are new to serving individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind, this 9-credit orientation program offers 4 weeks of intensive ASL instruction as well as information on such topics as the range of assistive technology, working with individuals with cochlear implants, and what practitioners need to know to better serve deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind consumers. Selected applicants benefit from Rehabilitation Services Administration grant funding, which covers tuition and provides a $2000 stipend (a reduced stipend is awarded to those participants who reside within a commutable distance to WOU). The stipend can be used to defray housing and transportation costs, meals, etc. A long-form application and three reference letters must be submitted by April 1, 2009. For the application form or more information, go to http://www.wou. edu/rrcd and click on RCDHHA. Monmouth and Western Oregon University are nestled in the heart of Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley. Students enjoy the mild, sunny summer while rejuvenating their minds with a new network of colleagues and revitalizing their work armed with new information and skills. The program has a 30-year history of success! Join us for a unique training experience that will leave a lasting impression on you and the legacy of your work! Cheryl D. Davis, Ph.D., Director Regional Resource Center on Deafness Western Oregon University 345 N. Monmouth Ave. Monmouth, OR 97361 503-838-8053 (v/tty) 503-838-8228 (fax) davisc@wou.edu (e-mail) http://www.wou. edu/rrcd |
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| PEPNet College Guide NOW ONLINE! PEPNet is happy to announce that the PEPNet College Guide, an online version of the publication College and University Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, is now available at: http://www.pepnet. org/rescolguide. asp The College Guide joins the ranks of other online resources available to help students, parents, and guidance counselors search the locations, majors, and access services of hundreds of colleges in the United States. Only the College Guide, however, lists postsecondary institutions with known programs serving deaf and hard of hearing students. Each institution listed in the Guide participated in a national survey of postsecondary programs serving deaf/hh students. Some of these institutions may not have a program specifically for deaf and hard of hearing students, but all provide support/accessibili ty services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Because the Guide presents information self-reported by the programs, editors cannot assume responsibility for the accuracy of the information. For more than 30 years, Gallaudet University and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), a college of Rochester Institute of Technology, collaborated on College and University Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students as a public service. In 2008, responsibility for the project, which is updated every two to three years, shifted to PEPNet. While previous guides have been published in booklet form (the twelfth edition is available through LuLu online publishing), PEPNet decided that an online version-renamed the PEPNet College Guide-- would make the information accessible to a broader range of users. PEPNet will update the Guide in 2009 by conducting a survey of postsecondary programs that provide support/accessibili ty services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. If you would like to add your school to the Guide, send a request via email to pepnetnortheast@ rit.edu. We will send you a link to an online questionnaire about the access services provided by your school. We hope you will consider adding your school to the PEPNet College Guide. | |
support local Deaf businesses!! !
ICD ELECTRIC
specializing in Small Jobs
- extra lighting installed
- ballast change
- security lighting
- remodeling/addition s
- replace sockets
- troubleshooting
- AC/Dryer Circuits
"I will do what the Big Electrical Co. won't do"
Walter Rowel
504-305-1655
VP #:504-273-1150
985-210-0331 (text msg only)
icdelectric. com(website)
discounts to Deaf
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a msg from Anthony Aramburo
The Metairie Rotary Club and the Deaf
Olympics Committee
Presents the ...
Schools in the greater New Orleans area will compete
in various track and field events. Gold, Silver
and Bronze medals along with ribbons will be
awarded to students competing in these events.
Lunch will be provided for students, teachers, and
volunteers by the Metairie Rotary Club. Please
come out and join us for this exciting event!
27th Annual Deaf Olympics
THURSDAY, April 23, 2009
Wally Pontiff, Jr. Playground
1521 Palm Street Metairie, LA (Formerly Metairie Playground)
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
If you are interested in volunteering for the DEAF OLYMPICS, fill out the form below and mail it to:
2009 Deaf Olympics
Post Office Box 791541 New Orleans, LA 70179
or fax it to 816-4185. For more information
on the Deaf Olympics call (504) 914-7707 (cell) or send e-mail to ajaramburo@yahoo. com .
(Please Print)
Name: ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
Address: ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________
City: ____________ _________ _________ _______ , LA Zip Code: ____________ _________ ______
E-Mail Address: ____________ _________ _________ ________
Phone Number: ____________ _________ _________ ______
Let the fun & the games
begin!
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a msg from Linda Lewis
ASL COMMUNITY CHOIR
WHEN: EVERY FRIDAY
TIME: 7:15 P.M.
WHERE: MARRERO
IF INTERESTED IN JOINING E-MAIL LINDA AT PINKSADIETHREE@ YAHOO.COM
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SWBAD
Headquarter: Gymnasium:
Hilton Garden Inn Baton Rouge Airport Southern University GYM
3330 Harding Blvd Elton C. Harrison Dr. & Harding Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
225 357-6177 or 1-877-STAY-HGI (782-9444) Voice 225-678-6995 Voice
Hilton Garden Inn Baton Rouge Airport Southern University GYM
3330 Harding Blvd Elton C. Harrison Dr. & Harding Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
225 357-6177 or 1-877-STAY-HGI (782-9444) Voice 225-678-6995 Voice
Single or Double $89.00 - Deadline on Feb. 12, 2010
Individual Ticket: Early Bird Combo
Registration (required) $15.00 Before Dec. 15, 2009 $35.00
Friday games $20.00 Before Jan. 15, 2010 $40.00
Saturday games $25.00 Before Feb. 15, 2010 $45.00
$60.00
At door Combo ticket $50.00
Kids under 12 yrs old Free
Students under 17 yrs old $15.00
College Student w/ID $25.00
Senior Citizen (55 yrs old up) $30.00
SWBAD Life time (Hof F) $20.00
Individual Ticket: Early Bird Combo
Registration (required) $15.00 Before Dec. 15, 2009 $35.00
Friday games $20.00 Before Jan. 15, 2010 $40.00
Saturday games $25.00 Before Feb. 15, 2010 $45.00
$60.00
At door Combo ticket $50.00
Kids under 12 yrs old Free
Students under 17 yrs old $15.00
College Student w/ID $25.00
Senior Citizen (55 yrs old up) $30.00
SWBAD Life time (Hof F) $20.00
Please make a Cashier Check or Money Order
Make to Payable to: SNOAD/SWBAD 2010
P.O. Box 13082
New Orleans, LA 70188-3082
“Non-Refundable or not exchange, No Personal Checks accepted”
Make to Payable to: SNOAD/SWBAD 2010
P.O. Box 13082
New Orleans, LA 70188-3082
“Non-Refundable or not exchange, No Personal Checks accepted”
For more Information Contact
SWBAD General Chairman by SNOAD
Contact: Michael Holmes
Email: SNOADSWBAD2010@ aol.com
VP200: 866-621-1644
SWBAD General Chairman by SNOAD
Contact: Michael Holmes
Email: SNOADSWBAD2010@ aol.com
VP200: 866-621-1644
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Announcement !!!
Deaf Chat
in Slidell
Deaf Chat Coffee at Starbuck
in Slidell !
will repeat every
3rd Saturday of month.
Its located off Gause Blvd
you can't miss it, next to Ruby's Tuesday.
Starbucks
796 E. I-10
Slidell, LA
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a msg from Rena Lemoine, thanks Rena
Cajun Deaf Club
20th Anniversary
July 11, 2009
9 am To 5 pm
Please Email to CajunDeafClub@ aol.com
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a msg from John Lovas
a msg from John Lovas
Powered by PURPLE!
Wanna' know about Hand On VRS and Purple MVP?!?!?
"It's the Mobile Video Phone that's Much More than Mobile."
Wired or wireless, Up to 8 video chats with co-workers, friends, family or relatives at once, can connect to your TV, real mobile calling, video calls find you and...it's easy to use!
Interested?
Contact John Lovas, HOVRS Rep
VP # 504 737 5765
E-mail: jclovas@juno. com
AIM: jclovas
Text #: 225 247 4361
Pager e-mail: jclovaspager@ bellsouth. net
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KENNER STARBUCKS DEAF CHAT!
ANOTHER Deaf Coffee Chat
Wanna' know about Hand On VRS and Purple MVP?!?!?
"It's the Mobile Video Phone that's Much More than Mobile."
Wired or wireless, Up to 8 video chats with co-workers, friends, family or relatives at once, can connect to your TV, real mobile calling, video calls find you and...it's easy to use!
Interested?
Contact John Lovas, HOVRS Rep
VP # 504 737 5765
E-mail: jclovas@juno. com
AIM: jclovas
Text #: 225 247 4361
Pager e-mail: jclovaspager@ bellsouth. net
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KENNER STARBUCKS DEAF CHAT!
ANOTHER Deaf Coffee Chat
at
STARBUCKS IN KENNER
every 1st Saturday of the month!
STARBUCKS IN KENNER
every 1st Saturday of the month!
WHERE?
Williams Blvd & 33rd St
3245 Williams Blvd
Kenner, LA 70065
504-465-1301
Williams Blvd & 33rd St
3245 Williams Blvd
Kenner, LA 70065
504-465-1301
TIME:
6:30PM
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ASL STUDY GROUP
If you are just learning to sign or if you have been signing for years – ALL ARE WELCOME – a lot of our study materials were flooded in the Deaf Church BUT we have already started to put together a new collection -- we will be using some new video tapes and dvd's for our practice.
Time: 6:45pm-7:45pm
Where: 221 Stewart Avenue
River Ridge, LA 70123
(its in the Little Farms Subdivision -- between Jefferson Hwy and Airline Hwy-- just a few blocks down the hwy from our last meeting place -- U CAN LOOK IT UP ON MAP QUEST)
Please feel free to forward this to anyone you know that may be interested. ALL are welcome!!!
Thanks, Holly Bertuglia -- adamandhollyb@ yahoo.com
Barbara Lovas -- bblovas1@yahoo. com
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Want a free Sorenson videophone?
Contact: pwinfree@sorenson. com.
Paul Winfree
Area Specialist-LA, MS, & AL
Sorenson Communications
800-918-1882
PWinfree@sorenson. com
www.sorensonvrs. com
SORENSON IP RELAY
Relay on the go when you are away from your videophone by using Sorenson IP Relay on your laptop
or mobile device.
It's FREE! Visit our Web site at www.siprelay. com for more information.
The Sorenson VRS Sales Team
Contact: pwinfree@sorenson. com.
Paul Winfree
Area Specialist-LA, MS, & AL
Sorenson Communications
800-918-1882
PWinfree@sorenson. com
www.sorensonvrs. com
SORENSON IP RELAY
Relay on the go when you are away from your videophone by using Sorenson IP Relay on your laptop
or mobile device.
It's FREE! Visit our Web site at www.siprelay. com for more information.
The Sorenson VRS Sales Team
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A Support Group for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Come and receive encouragement and get new ideas on how to locate resources and advocate for your Deaf or Hard of Hearing children. We will discuss after school study groups, independent living skills workshops, field trips, special programs, sign language classes and places to find resources and advocacy for your children. To find out more info contact
504-737-5765 (voice, vp or tty)
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AA INTERPRETED FOR THE DEAF
Monday nights at 8pm
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"Deaf Chat" in Marrero!
Welcome to "Deaf Chat"
on Second week Saturday every month @ 7p.m.
1677 Barbataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(near McDonald's)
Host: Terri and Michelle Simoneaux
Email: Tsimoneaux1@ hotmail.com Phone: 504-347-9967 Voice or VP
Welcome to "Deaf Chat"
on Second week Saturday every month @ 7p.m.
1677 Barbataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(near McDonald's)
Host: Terri and Michelle Simoneaux
Email: Tsimoneaux1@ hotmail.com Phone: 504-347-9967 Voice or VP
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