(Bernel Davis) Kenner - Kenner police say a 58 year old deaf woman was struck and killed by a freight train Saturday night around 7 'clock.
It happened near the intersection of Taylor and Kenner as the train was headed west. Police say the conductor rang the whistle to warn the woman, but the woman was hearing impaired. She was hit and died on the scene.
Family members tell Fox 8 her name was Cynthia Tuckson, and that she was walking home from her job as a part time furniture saleswoman.
They say Tuckson loved keeping busy with two jobs and cooking for her family. They say she crossed the tracks every day, and could usually tell a train was coming from the vibration. However the distraught family is upset there are no crossing arms at Taylor and Kenner, and believe that would have been an effective visual warning for Tuckson.
Family members and neighbors on the scene say this stretch of track has a history of train wrecks because of the lack of crossing arms at some intersections.
In the meantime, Kenner police will continue investigating the circumstances with the assistance of railroad police.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Hurricane Preparedness in Bayou Parishes
Four Trainings on Hurricane Preparedness in Bayou Parishes
Hate the thought of evacuating with the kids again?? Does just the
image of a hurricane stress you out?? Have questions about special
needs and other evacuation assistance?
Let the LA Family to Family Health Information Center help you...
De-Stress Your Family Evacuations
There's nothing like evacuating for a hurricane with your family...
Laughter really is the best medicine!
Presenter Karen Scallan will take humorous look at Family Hurricane
Evacuations as she provides helpful tips and tricks for taking the
stress out of packing, traveling and cutting costs when evacuating.
Representatives from your parish will also present on your parish's
evacuation plans, assisted evacuation procedures and evacuation and
sheltering for individuals with special needs.
Join us for a fun and informative session....
SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS
RSVP KAREN SCALLAN AT 1-800-331-5570
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2009
6:30-8:30PM
ST. CHARLES PARISH WEST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY
105 Lakewood Drive, Luling, LA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2009
6:30-8:30PM
ST. JAMES PARISH HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION ROOM
1645 Lutcher Avenue
Lutcher, LA 70071
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2009
6:30-8:30PM
ST. JOHN LIBRARY
2920 HWY 51
Laplace, LA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2009
6:30-8:30PM
TERREBONNE PARISH MAIN LIBRARY
151 Library Drive,
Next to the Houma Civic Ctr.
Houma, LA
(NOTE: When you call to RSVP - ask for special accommodation - sign language interpreter)
Hate the thought of evacuating with the kids again?? Does just the
image of a hurricane stress you out?? Have questions about special
needs and other evacuation assistance?
Let the LA Family to Family Health Information Center help you...
De-Stress Your Family Evacuations
There's nothing like evacuating for a hurricane with your family...
Laughter really is the best medicine!
Presenter Karen Scallan will take humorous look at Family Hurricane
Evacuations as she provides helpful tips and tricks for taking the
stress out of packing, traveling and cutting costs when evacuating.
Representatives from your parish will also present on your parish's
evacuation plans, assisted evacuation procedures and evacuation and
sheltering for individuals with special needs.
Join us for a fun and informative session....
SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS
RSVP KAREN SCALLAN AT 1-800-331-5570
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2009
6:30-8:30PM
ST. CHARLES PARISH WEST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY
105 Lakewood Drive, Luling, LA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2009
6:30-8:30PM
ST. JAMES PARISH HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION ROOM
1645 Lutcher Avenue
Lutcher, LA 70071
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2009
6:30-8:30PM
ST. JOHN LIBRARY
2920 HWY 51
Laplace, LA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2009
6:30-8:30PM
TERREBONNE PARISH MAIN LIBRARY
151 Library Drive,
Next to the Houma Civic Ctr.
Houma, LA
(NOTE: When you call to RSVP - ask for special accommodation - sign language interpreter)
Wilson Leo LeBlanc
Wilson Leo LeBlanc
Wilson Leo LeBlanc Wilson Leo LeBlanc, age 75, was born September 6, 1933 in Morse, Louisiana to Joe and Electa LeBlanc. He died July 20, 2009 in Groves, Texas. He graduated from the Louisiana School for the Deaf and was very active in the Deaf Community. He was also an active member of the Catholic Deaf Church in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was a shoe cobbler and enjoyed working with leather. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dallas LeBlanc and a sister, Marie Trahan. He is survived by his son, Sal LeBlanc and his wife Susan of Twenty-Nine Palms, California; daughters, Jenny Moore and her husband Chris, Sr. of Bridge City, Texas and Kim Hunt and her husband Peter of Beaumont, Texas; brothers, Wilton LeBlanc (twin) and Prevert Lee LeBlanc of Louisiana; sisters, Joyce Myers of Beaumont, Texas, Betty LeJune, Eula Plaslance, Anna Crochet, Viola LeBlanc of Louisiana and Earline Menard of Vidor, Texas and 8 grandchildren and many close family members and friends. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Margaret LeBlanc of Lumberton, Texas and long time companion, Audrey Edgley of Lake Charles, Louisiana. There will be a gathering for family and friends on Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 pm at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the Grammier- Oberle Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Nathan Keating officiating. Committal service will be held at 12:30 pm, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Highland Memory Gardens, 6325 Common Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jacob Allen Hunt, Matthew Adam Hunt, Jeremy David Hunt, Bryan James Hunt, Christopher Aaron Moore, Jr. and Justin Wilson LeBlanc. Services are under the direction of Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home, Port Arthur, Texas.
Wilson Leo LeBlanc Wilson Leo LeBlanc, age 75, was born September 6, 1933 in Morse, Louisiana to Joe and Electa LeBlanc. He died July 20, 2009 in Groves, Texas. He graduated from the Louisiana School for the Deaf and was very active in the Deaf Community. He was also an active member of the Catholic Deaf Church in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was a shoe cobbler and enjoyed working with leather. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dallas LeBlanc and a sister, Marie Trahan. He is survived by his son, Sal LeBlanc and his wife Susan of Twenty-Nine Palms, California; daughters, Jenny Moore and her husband Chris, Sr. of Bridge City, Texas and Kim Hunt and her husband Peter of Beaumont, Texas; brothers, Wilton LeBlanc (twin) and Prevert Lee LeBlanc of Louisiana; sisters, Joyce Myers of Beaumont, Texas, Betty LeJune, Eula Plaslance, Anna Crochet, Viola LeBlanc of Louisiana and Earline Menard of Vidor, Texas and 8 grandchildren and many close family members and friends. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Margaret LeBlanc of Lumberton, Texas and long time companion, Audrey Edgley of Lake Charles, Louisiana. There will be a gathering for family and friends on Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 pm at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the Grammier- Oberle Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Nathan Keating officiating. Committal service will be held at 12:30 pm, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Highland Memory Gardens, 6325 Common Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jacob Allen Hunt, Matthew Adam Hunt, Jeremy David Hunt, Bryan James Hunt, Christopher Aaron Moore, Jr. and Justin Wilson LeBlanc. Services are under the direction of Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home, Port Arthur, Texas.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Deville, Laura Belle Domingue
Deville, Laura Belle Domingue
Laura Belle Domingue Deville died peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 16. She was a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Scott, Louisiana. To those who loved her, their lives will never be the same as she was a loving mother, grandmother, loyal friend and advocate.
She was born on October 23rd, 1926 to Lucas and Edith Domingue. She grew up in Duson, LA and graduated from Duson Elementary and then from Scott High School in 1943 at the age of 16. She graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute, now known as University of Louisiana – Lafayette in 1946 graduating in less than three years where she was president of the Girls Club – the largest female organization on campus. She returned to teach at Duson Elementary where she was a 4H leader, who lead the school to many awards and was even their boxing coach.
She met her husband Elliott Deville, who served in the Navy in the South Pacific, through writing letters during World War II as part of the Girl’s Club college project to support the troops. They married in 1950 and settled in Iota, LA where she taught science for two years before starting a family. They were married for 45 years.
In 1952, her first son Glen E. Deville was born deaf. His deafness would help change the course of deaf education in Louisiana. A courageous woman, she researched deafness, learned of special courses, and realizing there was limited services available for deaf children, began a journey to crusade for change. She was a relentless volunteer for the deaf and handicapped individuals and served as an unpaid lobbyist until the State of Louisiana funded and completed the new Louisiana School for the Deaf. She changed laws to better the lives of deaf individuals. She was equally involved with her three hearing children and devoted to her family, supporting all of their interests. Her true gift to us was her unconditional love, and her love was unwavering.
She was proud of being part of what Tom Brokaw called the “Greatest Generation.” In 1958, her husband and brother started a business, and she was integrally involved in the start-up of the business , which is known today as Chem Spray South, Inc. She was the CEO of our family – the Chief Emotional Officer. Though thought of as a homemaker, she was a capable businesswoman and was a partner with her husband in every way.
She cherished her family, was a champion for the rights of deaf people and believed in her Catholic faith. She was an agent of change, fought for the underdog and was steady, dignified, intelligent, tenacious, fair, a fighter, tough, accepting, honest, determined, compassionate, forgiving, witty, and most of all loving.
Laura Belle Domingue Deville left=2 0this world a better place and her spirit lives in all of her children and their spouses, grand children, great grandchildren and the family and friends, who have been so blessed to be loved by this wonderful, loving being. Visitation will take place on Monday, July 20 at Rabenhorst Funeral Home located at 823 Government Street beginning at 2 p.m. with a special memorial service at 6 p.m. A mass will be held on Tuesday, July 21 at 10:00am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grand Prairie, LA, followed by a Catholic burial at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery.
She is survived by her only daughter Karen Anne Deville of Baton Rouge and two sons, Charles Dean Deville and wife Sabrina of Clinton, LA and John Edward Deville and wife Brigitte of Prairieville, LA; daughter -in-law Karen Solet Deville Arabie (wife of the late Glen Deville) of Baton Rouge, LA. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren Kristie, Vera, and Gabriel Deville of Baton Rouge, LA; Dean, Jacob, Robbie, and Katie Deville of Clinton, LA, Scottie Campbell of Baker, Brandon and Christopher Deville of Pineville; Hollie Deville of Prairieville, LA; one great grandson J.E. Deville; five step -grandchildren, Hythem Elsaleh and wife Kimmie, Tee Copler and husband James, Laila Elsaleh, Ahmed Elsaleh, and Sean Elsaleh; eight step great grand children Summer, Noah, Bailey, Aaralyn, London, Abriana, Layton, and Landon. Also survived by two special friends Leola Stevens and Bunnie Cannon.
She was prec eded in death by her beloved husband Elliott Deville, son Glen Elliott Deville, mother and father, Marie Edith Benton and Lucas Domingue; and brother Lucas Domingue Jr.
Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana School for the Deaf Foundation Post Office Box 3074, 2888 Brightside Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 or to Hospice of Greater Baton Rouge9063 Siegen Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
I’m free; don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day;
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close of day.
If parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my times seemed all too brief:
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me.
God wanted me now, he set me free.
Laura Belle Domingue Deville died peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 16. She was a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Scott, Louisiana. To those who loved her, their lives will never be the same as she was a loving mother, grandmother, loyal friend and advocate.
She was born on October 23rd, 1926 to Lucas and Edith Domingue. She grew up in Duson, LA and graduated from Duson Elementary and then from Scott High School in 1943 at the age of 16. She graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute, now known as University of Louisiana – Lafayette in 1946 graduating in less than three years where she was president of the Girls Club – the largest female organization on campus. She returned to teach at Duson Elementary where she was a 4H leader, who lead the school to many awards and was even their boxing coach.
She met her husband Elliott Deville, who served in the Navy in the South Pacific, through writing letters during World War II as part of the Girl’s Club college project to support the troops. They married in 1950 and settled in Iota, LA where she taught science for two years before starting a family. They were married for 45 years.
In 1952, her first son Glen E. Deville was born deaf. His deafness would help change the course of deaf education in Louisiana. A courageous woman, she researched deafness, learned of special courses, and realizing there was limited services available for deaf children, began a journey to crusade for change. She was a relentless volunteer for the deaf and handicapped individuals and served as an unpaid lobbyist until the State of Louisiana funded and completed the new Louisiana School for the Deaf. She changed laws to better the lives of deaf individuals. She was equally involved with her three hearing children and devoted to her family, supporting all of their interests. Her true gift to us was her unconditional love, and her love was unwavering.
She was proud of being part of what Tom Brokaw called the “Greatest Generation.” In 1958, her husband and brother started a business, and she was integrally involved in the start-up of the business , which is known today as Chem Spray South, Inc. She was the CEO of our family – the Chief Emotional Officer. Though thought of as a homemaker, she was a capable businesswoman and was a partner with her husband in every way.
She cherished her family, was a champion for the rights of deaf people and believed in her Catholic faith. She was an agent of change, fought for the underdog and was steady, dignified, intelligent, tenacious, fair, a fighter, tough, accepting, honest, determined, compassionate, forgiving, witty, and most of all loving.
Laura Belle Domingue Deville left=2 0this world a better place and her spirit lives in all of her children and their spouses, grand children, great grandchildren and the family and friends, who have been so blessed to be loved by this wonderful, loving being. Visitation will take place on Monday, July 20 at Rabenhorst Funeral Home located at 823 Government Street beginning at 2 p.m. with a special memorial service at 6 p.m. A mass will be held on Tuesday, July 21 at 10:00am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Grand Prairie, LA, followed by a Catholic burial at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery.
She is survived by her only daughter Karen Anne Deville of Baton Rouge and two sons, Charles Dean Deville and wife Sabrina of Clinton, LA and John Edward Deville and wife Brigitte of Prairieville, LA; daughter -in-law Karen Solet Deville Arabie (wife of the late Glen Deville) of Baton Rouge, LA. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren Kristie, Vera, and Gabriel Deville of Baton Rouge, LA; Dean, Jacob, Robbie, and Katie Deville of Clinton, LA, Scottie Campbell of Baker, Brandon and Christopher Deville of Pineville; Hollie Deville of Prairieville, LA; one great grandson J.E. Deville; five step -grandchildren, Hythem Elsaleh and wife Kimmie, Tee Copler and husband James, Laila Elsaleh, Ahmed Elsaleh, and Sean Elsaleh; eight step great grand children Summer, Noah, Bailey, Aaralyn, London, Abriana, Layton, and Landon. Also survived by two special friends Leola Stevens and Bunnie Cannon.
She was prec eded in death by her beloved husband Elliott Deville, son Glen Elliott Deville, mother and father, Marie Edith Benton and Lucas Domingue; and brother Lucas Domingue Jr.
Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana School for the Deaf Foundation Post Office Box 3074, 2888 Brightside Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 or to Hospice of Greater Baton Rouge9063 Siegen Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
I’m free; don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day;
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close of day.
If parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my times seemed all too brief:
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me.
God wanted me now, he set me free.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Cajun Deaf Club in Tri-Parish Times
http://www.tri-parishtimes.com/articles/2009/07/09/gumbo/177_51_campjuly11.txt
Lafourche Deaf Club hosting annual fundraiser Saturday
By SOPHIA RUFFIN
Lafourche's Cajun Deaf Club welcomes the public to come and enjoy some great food and fun activities at its annual picnic this Saturday in Raceland.
The picnic will be held at the Raceland Lions Clubhouse, 600 Hospital Dr., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for the festivities is $8 for adults and $6 for children. For residents wanting a hot plate meal, as well as to enjoy the festivities, the cost is $12 for adults and $8 for children.
For those residents who just want to come and get a hot meal, the cost is $8 for adults and $6 for children, said club member Rena Lemoine.
The meal consists of fried catfish or meatloaf with jambalaya, green salad, and bread.
Though the name says picnic, food is not the only reason to come out and have a good time. Residents in attendance will be able to play a game of Cotto for prizes.
The club will have an adult and children "parade of gifts" where items donated by local businesses and organizations will be given away to people in attendance.
Event goers will also have the opportunity to bid on some delectable desserts donated by various bakers in the area, and take a chance to win televisions, a laptop, a barbecue pit, a GPS system and more prizes.
The club has a 50/50 cash drawing, plus a $750, a $500 and a $250 raffle giveaway. Lemoine said the club added a surprise raffle drawing this year. The lucky person has to be present at the picnic to win.
Last year's event brought more than 300 people to Raceland. This year, the club expects the numbers to almost double.
The Cajun Deaf Club was started in 1998 to offer social opportunities for deaf people in southern Louisiana. The club presently has 12 members.
Lemoine was born with her hearing, but became deaf at 2 years old after she contracted meningitis. She said she never had a problem fitting in with the hearing children when she was growing.
The 42-year-old Thibodaux native said that's what she wants for the new generation of deaf kids.
"We should all be on equal grounds," she said. "Being deaf doesn't make them any different from the other children. That's why people should take the time out to learn how to sign. That way we can all communicate with each other. No one will be left out."
It is the club's hope to one day build a clubhouse for deaf children and children with deaf parents.
"We would like to have a place where the kids can come for camp," Lemoine said. "We can teach them how to sign, and how to communicate with others just like them."
Lafourche Deaf Club hosting annual fundraiser Saturday
By SOPHIA RUFFIN
Lafourche's Cajun Deaf Club welcomes the public to come and enjoy some great food and fun activities at its annual picnic this Saturday in Raceland.
The picnic will be held at the Raceland Lions Clubhouse, 600 Hospital Dr., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for the festivities is $8 for adults and $6 for children. For residents wanting a hot plate meal, as well as to enjoy the festivities, the cost is $12 for adults and $8 for children.
For those residents who just want to come and get a hot meal, the cost is $8 for adults and $6 for children, said club member Rena Lemoine.
The meal consists of fried catfish or meatloaf with jambalaya, green salad, and bread.
Though the name says picnic, food is not the only reason to come out and have a good time. Residents in attendance will be able to play a game of Cotto for prizes.
The club will have an adult and children "parade of gifts" where items donated by local businesses and organizations will be given away to people in attendance.
Event goers will also have the opportunity to bid on some delectable desserts donated by various bakers in the area, and take a chance to win televisions, a laptop, a barbecue pit, a GPS system and more prizes.
The club has a 50/50 cash drawing, plus a $750, a $500 and a $250 raffle giveaway. Lemoine said the club added a surprise raffle drawing this year. The lucky person has to be present at the picnic to win.
Last year's event brought more than 300 people to Raceland. This year, the club expects the numbers to almost double.
The Cajun Deaf Club was started in 1998 to offer social opportunities for deaf people in southern Louisiana. The club presently has 12 members.
Lemoine was born with her hearing, but became deaf at 2 years old after she contracted meningitis. She said she never had a problem fitting in with the hearing children when she was growing.
The 42-year-old Thibodaux native said that's what she wants for the new generation of deaf kids.
"We should all be on equal grounds," she said. "Being deaf doesn't make them any different from the other children. That's why people should take the time out to learn how to sign. That way we can all communicate with each other. No one will be left out."
It is the club's hope to one day build a clubhouse for deaf children and children with deaf parents.
"We would like to have a place where the kids can come for camp," Lemoine said. "We can teach them how to sign, and how to communicate with others just like them."
DPHH in Lafayette, LA on July 11, 2009
Next DPHH
Dix Almost Famous Daiquiris
Saturday, July 11, 2009
101 Liberty Ave
Lafayette, LA 70508
Website
Dix’s is a great place with fun food, and a variety of drinks ranging from beer, daiquiris to cocktails— Come join us around 8pm or so until the wee-wee hours!
Dix Almost Famous Daiquiris
Saturday, July 11, 2009
101 Liberty Ave
Lafayette, LA 70508
Website
Dix’s is a great place with fun food, and a variety of drinks ranging from beer, daiquiris to cocktails— Come join us around 8pm or so until the wee-wee hours!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The Advocate News about Tate Tullier
Photographer honored as trailblazer in deaf community
By PAM BORDELON
Advocate staff writer
Published: Jul 6, 2009 - Page: 1D
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Tate Tullier was 12 years old when he borrowed his mother Ida Tullier’s camera and began to take portraits of his younger cousin and friends. The St. Amant native said he was inspired by the ones he saw in magazines and desired to emulate them. So began what has evolved into a lucrative career as a professional photographer.
Tullier made the decision to follow his dream after graduating from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., in 2003. He briefly worked as a recruiter for the university before successfully pursuing a professional photography career in New York City.
This past Father’s Day, Tullier, who is deaf, was honored by Purple Communications, one of the nation’s leading providers of text and video relay and onsite interpreting services for the hearing impaired, as one of its “Dream Bigger” campaign’s 10 Trailblazers in the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Trailblazers are “visionaries” who have broken down barriers and/or established new status quos to improve the overall quality of life for all members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
At the June 21 celebration at the Baton Rouge Marriott, Brandon Arthur with Purple Communications presented Tullier with a $1,000 donation to his chosen charity — the Louisiana School for the Deaf. But the school could receive $10,000 if Tullier is chosen as Trailblazer of the Year, which will be announced in Washington, D.C., this October. All he needs to do is garner the most votes.
As he explained in an e-mail, “It certainly is an honor to be chosen as one of Purple Communications’ 10 trailblazers in the deaf community … I tell people that I much prefer to be behind the scenes when it comes to my work, but the charity portion of this campaign was enough for me to get involved. I get a chance to donate $10,000 just because I have an awesome job. All of you locals — go vote for me and LSD’s kids for their after-school program at this link — http://www.purple.us/Pages/dreambigger_tb_detail.php?id=9.”
By PAM BORDELON
Advocate staff writer
Published: Jul 6, 2009 - Page: 1D
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Tate Tullier was 12 years old when he borrowed his mother Ida Tullier’s camera and began to take portraits of his younger cousin and friends. The St. Amant native said he was inspired by the ones he saw in magazines and desired to emulate them. So began what has evolved into a lucrative career as a professional photographer.
Tullier made the decision to follow his dream after graduating from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., in 2003. He briefly worked as a recruiter for the university before successfully pursuing a professional photography career in New York City.
This past Father’s Day, Tullier, who is deaf, was honored by Purple Communications, one of the nation’s leading providers of text and video relay and onsite interpreting services for the hearing impaired, as one of its “Dream Bigger” campaign’s 10 Trailblazers in the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Trailblazers are “visionaries” who have broken down barriers and/or established new status quos to improve the overall quality of life for all members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
At the June 21 celebration at the Baton Rouge Marriott, Brandon Arthur with Purple Communications presented Tullier with a $1,000 donation to his chosen charity — the Louisiana School for the Deaf. But the school could receive $10,000 if Tullier is chosen as Trailblazer of the Year, which will be announced in Washington, D.C., this October. All he needs to do is garner the most votes.
As he explained in an e-mail, “It certainly is an honor to be chosen as one of Purple Communications’ 10 trailblazers in the deaf community … I tell people that I much prefer to be behind the scenes when it comes to my work, but the charity portion of this campaign was enough for me to get involved. I get a chance to donate $10,000 just because I have an awesome job. All of you locals — go vote for me and LSD’s kids for their after-school program at this link — http://www.purple.us/Pages/dreambigger_tb_detail.php?id=9.”
Position Announcement at LA School for the Deaf
LSD ES10
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Rev 11/2008
TITLE: ASL Communication Specialist 1,2,3
Position #
G 15, 17,18
Reports to : Coordinator, Sign Language and Interpreting Services
SUPERVISES: NA
Professional Responsibilities:
Employee must be able to perform these assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the
safety/security of others.
INSTRUCTION AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
1. Provides sign language instruction, general and specialized curriculum, in a class, small group, or individual setting.
2. Develops and presents workshops on a variety of topics, related to Deafness and American Sign Language (ASL).
3. Provides training to pre-service and existing Sign Language instructors.
4. Exhibits understanding of handicapped children and their needs, especially the hearing impaired children served by the school.
5. Maintains a positive relationship with parents; the general public including the deaf community; professional associations; local and
state agencies.
6. Maintains an appropriate student-adult relationship.
7. Respects the individual worth and dignity of each student.
ADMINISTRATION
1. Sets-up an ASL lab: researches available materials and resources, makes recommendations for purchases, oversees the operation
of the lab, etc.
2. Serves as lead person in the development of general and specialized Sign Language curriculum.
3. Co-coordinator of ASL Mentorship Program.
4. Develops plans of action for Sign Language learners to address weaknesses identified by the SCPI/SLPI.
5. Implement school system policies and school philosophy and program.
6. Exhibits knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws.
7. Demonstrates appropriate and effective office management.
8. Demonstrates ability in planning, organizing, and implementing.
9. Uses time effectively.
10. Exercises good judgment in decision making.
11. Maintains complete and accurate records.
SIGN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT AND INTERPRETING
1. Serves as a member of the SCPI Team as an interviewer and/or rater.
2. Interprets in a variety of settings, as assigned.
3. Prepares timely reports on the progress of assigned responsibilities.
4. Maintains confidentiality of information in accord with legal requirements.
OTHER DUTIES
1. Displays dependability in attendance and punctuality.
2. Exhibits professional ethics.
3. Exhibits initiative.
4. Demonstrates appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.
5. Exhibits willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement.
6. Assumes responsibility for professional growth.
7. Recognizes and follows established communication channels.
8. Participates in school-sponsored activities.
9. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in area of responsibility.
Must possess human relations, planning, organizing and coordinating skills to perform related office functions, such as meeting the public,
communicating with professional and administrative staff, other school personnel, parents, members of the deaf community and others in a
school setting and to develop and implement special projects. Must possess excellent writing skills (some technical) and computer skills.
Must become a LSD approved driver and be willing to work a flexible work schedule with the core time being 8:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Physical Activity Level Some work is performed in physically comfortable position with little or light physical effort, and some work
requires moderate effort. Lifting thirty to forty pounds may be required and brief periods of heavy muscular exertion may be required.
Interpreting/ and transliterating require extended use of the upper body muscles and fine motor movements of the hands. Physical
requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Rev 11/2008
TITLE: ASL Communication Specialist 1,2,3
Position #
G 15, 17,18
Reports to : Coordinator, Sign Language and Interpreting Services
SUPERVISES: NA
Professional Responsibilities:
Employee must be able to perform these assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the
safety/security of others.
INSTRUCTION AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
1. Provides sign language instruction, general and specialized curriculum, in a class, small group, or individual setting.
2. Develops and presents workshops on a variety of topics, related to Deafness and American Sign Language (ASL).
3. Provides training to pre-service and existing Sign Language instructors.
4. Exhibits understanding of handicapped children and their needs, especially the hearing impaired children served by the school.
5. Maintains a positive relationship with parents; the general public including the deaf community; professional associations; local and
state agencies.
6. Maintains an appropriate student-adult relationship.
7. Respects the individual worth and dignity of each student.
ADMINISTRATION
1. Sets-up an ASL lab: researches available materials and resources, makes recommendations for purchases, oversees the operation
of the lab, etc.
2. Serves as lead person in the development of general and specialized Sign Language curriculum.
3. Co-coordinator of ASL Mentorship Program.
4. Develops plans of action for Sign Language learners to address weaknesses identified by the SCPI/SLPI.
5. Implement school system policies and school philosophy and program.
6. Exhibits knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws.
7. Demonstrates appropriate and effective office management.
8. Demonstrates ability in planning, organizing, and implementing.
9. Uses time effectively.
10. Exercises good judgment in decision making.
11. Maintains complete and accurate records.
SIGN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT AND INTERPRETING
1. Serves as a member of the SCPI Team as an interviewer and/or rater.
2. Interprets in a variety of settings, as assigned.
3. Prepares timely reports on the progress of assigned responsibilities.
4. Maintains confidentiality of information in accord with legal requirements.
OTHER DUTIES
1. Displays dependability in attendance and punctuality.
2. Exhibits professional ethics.
3. Exhibits initiative.
4. Demonstrates appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.
5. Exhibits willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement.
6. Assumes responsibility for professional growth.
7. Recognizes and follows established communication channels.
8. Participates in school-sponsored activities.
9. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in area of responsibility.
Must possess human relations, planning, organizing and coordinating skills to perform related office functions, such as meeting the public,
communicating with professional and administrative staff, other school personnel, parents, members of the deaf community and others in a
school setting and to develop and implement special projects. Must possess excellent writing skills (some technical) and computer skills.
Must become a LSD approved driver and be willing to work a flexible work schedule with the core time being 8:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Physical Activity Level Some work is performed in physically comfortable position with little or light physical effort, and some work
requires moderate effort. Lifting thirty to forty pounds may be required and brief periods of heavy muscular exertion may be required.
Interpreting/ and transliterating require extended use of the upper body muscles and fine motor movements of the hands. Physical
requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Violence in the Lives of Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Announcement of the New Special Collection:
Violence in the Lives of Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
June 2009
* For a printer-friendly version of this announcement with live links, please click here: http://new.vawnet.org/Assoc_Files_VAWnet/DeafCollectionAnnouncement.pdf
This new Special Collection offers information regarding the experiences and needs of individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and victims/survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. The purpose of this collection is to: 1) increase knowledge and understanding of Deaf culture, 2) provide resources to assist helping professionals in direct service work with Deaf individuals, and 3) highlight best practices.
This collection was prepared by staff of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence in consultation with Gretchen Waech, and with guidance from the National Cross-Systems Advocacy Network, a national partnership among advocates, persons with disabilities, Deaf persons, and others from the disability rights and anti-violence movements. The former executive director of Deaf Iowans Against Abuse and the Justice for Deaf Victims National Coalition, Gretchen Waech is a proud Deaf woman and adult child of hearing parents with particular expertise on the intersection of domestic and sexual violence and the Deaf culture.
Access this Special Collection at: http://new.vawnet.org/category/index_pages.php?category_id=966
Key Areas:
* Deaf Culture: Definitions, History, and Inclusion
* Myths & Realities
* Audism: Oppression in the lives of Deaf individuals
* Language & Communication
* Etiquette
* Accommodations: Accessibility and Interpreters
* Best Practices: Use of Interpreters and Working with Deaf Victims/Survivors
* Training Tools
* Organizations providing services to Deaf Victims/Survivors
* Bibliography & Additional Resources
Violence in the Lives of Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
June 2009
* For a printer-friendly version of this announcement with live links, please click here: http://new.vawnet.org/Assoc_Files_VAWnet/DeafCollectionAnnouncement.pdf
This new Special Collection offers information regarding the experiences and needs of individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and victims/survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. The purpose of this collection is to: 1) increase knowledge and understanding of Deaf culture, 2) provide resources to assist helping professionals in direct service work with Deaf individuals, and 3) highlight best practices.
This collection was prepared by staff of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence in consultation with Gretchen Waech, and with guidance from the National Cross-Systems Advocacy Network, a national partnership among advocates, persons with disabilities, Deaf persons, and others from the disability rights and anti-violence movements. The former executive director of Deaf Iowans Against Abuse and the Justice for Deaf Victims National Coalition, Gretchen Waech is a proud Deaf woman and adult child of hearing parents with particular expertise on the intersection of domestic and sexual violence and the Deaf culture.
Access this Special Collection at: http://new.vawnet.org/category/index_pages.php?category_id=966
Key Areas:
* Deaf Culture: Definitions, History, and Inclusion
* Myths & Realities
* Audism: Oppression in the lives of Deaf individuals
* Language & Communication
* Etiquette
* Accommodations: Accessibility and Interpreters
* Best Practices: Use of Interpreters and Working with Deaf Victims/Survivors
* Training Tools
* Organizations providing services to Deaf Victims/Survivors
* Bibliography & Additional Resources
Disaster Food Stamp Pre-Application Program
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
DISASTER FOOD STAMP PROGRAM (DFSP)
PRE-APPLICATION
For more information, call: 1-888-LA-HELP-U (1-888-524-3578)
Low- to moderate-income Louisiana residents may be eligible for Disaster Food Stamp benefits in the event of a natural disaster. Exact eligibility requirements for Disaster Food Stamp benefits are announced at the time of a disaster. Current Food Stamp recipients who are eligible for additional benefits will receive them automatically. However, all low- to moderate-income Louisianans who do not currently receive Food Stamps are encouraged to pre-apply for Disaster Food Stamp benefits online or by phone. Pre-applying will speed the issuance of benefits if a Disaster Food Stamp
Program is activated and the applicant meets eligibility requirements.
After a disaster, applicants will need to visit a Disaster Food Stamp
Program site, show identification and provide or confirm application
information. Applicants will have their eligibility determined at a
Disaster Food Stamp Program site, and will receive benefits if determined eligible.
Pre-apply online at
> www.dss.louisiana.gov or by calling
1-888-LA-HELP-U (1-888-524-3578)
Some things you should know
*The pre-application does not guarantee issuance of benefits
*Eligibility requirements will not be announced until the time of a
disaster
*Pre-applicants will receive benefits only if the parish they reside
in is officially declared part of the DFSP area, and only if they meet the eligibility guidelines
*All low- to moderate-income Louisianans should pre-apply as part of
their routine hurricane season preparations, as anyone in any parish could potentially be eligible for benefits in the event of a disaster
*Applicants will need to visit (or have their authorized
representative visit) a DFSP site to actually apply for DFSP and receive benefits (if determined eligible)
*The benefit of pre-applying is reduced waiting time for
pre-applicant at a DFSP site
Before you apply (on line or by phone) have the following ready:
§ Name, social security number, and birth date for each household
member
§ Parish where you currently live
§ Residential address
§ Net monthly income for each household member
§ Liquid resources for each household member, such as:
o Cash on Hand
o Checking Accounts
o Savings Accounts
o Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
o Money Market Accounts
§ Your Louisiana Driver’s License number, if you have one
§ You will need to select a user ID and password before the
pre-application is submitted
* TO NOT to share your user ID or password with anyone
* You will have to submit an electronic signature at the end of the
pre-application which certifies that all of the information you entered is true and correct to the best of your knowledge
* Ensure that you CLOSE BROWSER after finishing and submitting
pre-application
DISASTER FOOD STAMP PROGRAM (DFSP)
PRE-APPLICATION
For more information, call: 1-888-LA-HELP-U (1-888-524-3578)
Low- to moderate-income Louisiana residents may be eligible for Disaster Food Stamp benefits in the event of a natural disaster. Exact eligibility requirements for Disaster Food Stamp benefits are announced at the time of a disaster. Current Food Stamp recipients who are eligible for additional benefits will receive them automatically. However, all low- to moderate-income Louisianans who do not currently receive Food Stamps are encouraged to pre-apply for Disaster Food Stamp benefits online or by phone. Pre-applying will speed the issuance of benefits if a Disaster Food Stamp
Program is activated and the applicant meets eligibility requirements.
After a disaster, applicants will need to visit a Disaster Food Stamp
Program site, show identification and provide or confirm application
information. Applicants will have their eligibility determined at a
Disaster Food Stamp Program site, and will receive benefits if determined eligible.
Pre-apply online at
> www.dss.louisiana.gov or by calling
1-888-LA-HELP-U (1-888-524-3578)
Some things you should know
*The pre-application does not guarantee issuance of benefits
*Eligibility requirements will not be announced until the time of a
disaster
*Pre-applicants will receive benefits only if the parish they reside
in is officially declared part of the DFSP area, and only if they meet the eligibility guidelines
*All low- to moderate-income Louisianans should pre-apply as part of
their routine hurricane season preparations, as anyone in any parish could potentially be eligible for benefits in the event of a disaster
*Applicants will need to visit (or have their authorized
representative visit) a DFSP site to actually apply for DFSP and receive benefits (if determined eligible)
*The benefit of pre-applying is reduced waiting time for
pre-applicant at a DFSP site
Before you apply (on line or by phone) have the following ready:
§ Name, social security number, and birth date for each household
member
§ Parish where you currently live
§ Residential address
§ Net monthly income for each household member
§ Liquid resources for each household member, such as:
o Cash on Hand
o Checking Accounts
o Savings Accounts
o Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
o Money Market Accounts
§ Your Louisiana Driver’s License number, if you have one
§ You will need to select a user ID and password before the
pre-application is submitted
* TO NOT to share your user ID or password with anyone
* You will have to submit an electronic signature at the end of the
pre-application which certifies that all of the information you entered is true and correct to the best of your knowledge
* Ensure that you CLOSE BROWSER after finishing and submitting
pre-application
DPHH in Lafayette, LA on July 11, 2009
Residents of Lafayette and surrounding cities, our monthly 2nd Friday Dix is going to be cancelled this month due to DPHH in Lafayette will be at DIX's on July 11, 2009. (refer to dphh.com/neworleans )
LAADly Yours,
Fallon Frederick
Public Relations for LAAD e-News
LAADly Yours,
Fallon Frederick
Public Relations for LAAD e-News
Dr. Phil Episode on Deaf-Blind Triplets Added to Captioned Free-Loan Media Program
Dr. Phil Episode on Deaf-Blind Triplets Added to Captioned Free-Loan Media Program
From the Described and Captioned Media Program 6/26/09 http://www.dcmp.org
The last week of June is devoted to the recognition of people who are deaf-blind. Originally intended to pay homage to Helen Keller, the deaf-blind woman who was born this week over a century ago, the week now focuses on increasing public awareness and understanding of deaf-blindness. More than a decade ago, Deaf-Blind Awareness Week became an event officially recognized by the Federal government.
The Helen Keller National Center reports that there are approximately 70,000 people in the United States who have both hearing and vision loss. Of these 70,000, the only known deaf-blind triplets live in Texas with their mother, stepfather, and older sister.
In 2006, the mother of these triplets, her husband, and his mother appeared on the Dr. Phil show to discuss the trials, anxiety, tribulations, and triumphs associated with raising their young girls.
We are proud to announce that the DCMP has acquired this episode for our free-loan collection. Though the original broadcast was closed-captioned, the DCMP has created versions that feature high-quality open captions and--for the first time in Dr. Phil show history--description. This title is ideal for parents of children who are deaf-blind or for parents or teachers who seek to relate to the experiences encountered by parents of children who are deaf-blind.
NVRC NOTE: To register for the DCMP program, go to http://www.dcmp.org/Register.aspx
. It’s FREE to all K-12 students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind as well as teachers, other professionals, and family members whose use benefits these students.
To order "Silent Darkness," from the DCMP copy the following URL into your web browser:
http://www.dcmp.org/Catalog/titledetail.aspx?TID=6290
Note how equal accessibility--description and captioning--compares with the closed-captioned broadcast of the show. If you feel it's better, get out there and advocate for more accessibility options on TV, DVD, and the internet. Just as each individual makes a difference in the triplets' lives, so, too, does each letter, phone call, and e-mail to media producers, letting them know accessibility makes a difference to you.
You may also want to consider showing your support of children with hearing and vision loss by making a donation to the deaf-blind children's fund established by the family of the triplets by visiting the following URL:
http://deafblindchildren.org/
Thanks to Eli McCowan, Phillip G. Smith and Blaise Delahoussaye
Distributed 2009 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 this newsletter are provided for information purposes only; NVRC does not endorse products or services. This news service is free of charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your email address, or report problems, contact cheppner@nvrc.org
From the Described and Captioned Media Program 6/26/09 http://www.dcmp.org
The last week of June is devoted to the recognition of people who are deaf-blind. Originally intended to pay homage to Helen Keller, the deaf-blind woman who was born this week over a century ago, the week now focuses on increasing public awareness and understanding of deaf-blindness. More than a decade ago, Deaf-Blind Awareness Week became an event officially recognized by the Federal government.
The Helen Keller National Center reports that there are approximately 70,000 people in the United States who have both hearing and vision loss. Of these 70,000, the only known deaf-blind triplets live in Texas with their mother, stepfather, and older sister.
In 2006, the mother of these triplets, her husband, and his mother appeared on the Dr. Phil show to discuss the trials, anxiety, tribulations, and triumphs associated with raising their young girls.
We are proud to announce that the DCMP has acquired this episode for our free-loan collection. Though the original broadcast was closed-captioned, the DCMP has created versions that feature high-quality open captions and--for the first time in Dr. Phil show history--description. This title is ideal for parents of children who are deaf-blind or for parents or teachers who seek to relate to the experiences encountered by parents of children who are deaf-blind.
NVRC NOTE: To register for the DCMP program, go to http://www.dcmp.org/Register.aspx
. It’s FREE to all K-12 students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind as well as teachers, other professionals, and family members whose use benefits these students.
To order "Silent Darkness," from the DCMP copy the following URL into your web browser:
http://www.dcmp.org/Catalog/titledetail.aspx?TID=6290
Note how equal accessibility--description and captioning--compares with the closed-captioned broadcast of the show. If you feel it's better, get out there and advocate for more accessibility options on TV, DVD, and the internet. Just as each individual makes a difference in the triplets' lives, so, too, does each letter, phone call, and e-mail to media producers, letting them know accessibility makes a difference to you.
You may also want to consider showing your support of children with hearing and vision loss by making a donation to the deaf-blind children's fund established by the family of the triplets by visiting the following URL:
http://deafblindchildren.org/
Thanks to Eli McCowan, Phillip G. Smith and Blaise Delahoussaye
Distributed 2009 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 this newsletter are provided for information purposes only; NVRC does not endorse products or services. This news service is free of charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your email address, or report problems, contact cheppner@nvrc.org
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