Published on September 24, 2009
Leonie Gauthreaux
CHURCH POINT - Funeral Services will be held at11 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2009, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point, for Leonie Gauthreaux, 91, the former Leonie Johnson. Mrs. Gauthreaux, a native and life-long resident of Church Point, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at Magnolia Estates in Lafayette. Monsignor Jefferson J. DeBlanc will conduct the services with interment following in the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Church Point.
Survivors include a son, Larry "Goat" Gauthreaux and wife, Merrilene, of Lafayette; a daughter, Judy Gauthreaux, of Sulphur; a brother, Clifford Johnson, Jr. and wife, Erlene, of Carencro; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman P. Gauthreaux; a daughter, Theresa Gauthreaux; and her parents, Clifford Johnson, Sr. and Leta Latiolais Johnson.
The family requested that visiting hours be observed from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday and continue from 8 a.m. Friday until the time of the services.
A recognized member of the Catholic Deaf Society for over thirty years, Mrs. Gauthreaux was also well-known and respected in her community.
A recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday by Mrs. Erlene Johnson.
Arrangements are being handled by Guidry Funeral Home, Inc.; 219 N. Broadway; Church Point, La. (337) 684-5488.
View the obituary and guest book on-line at guidryfuneralhome.com.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Job Opportunity with CORA - ALERT
Before considering joining CORA, you may want to check out complaints against CORA at the following website:
http://www.complaintsboard.com/bycompany/cora-llc-a159269.html
(Thanks to an anonymous reader who send this information)
http://www.complaintsboard.com/bycompany/cora-llc-a159269.html
(Thanks to an anonymous reader who send this information)
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Job Opportunity with CORA
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES BY RECOGNIZING ABILITIES
CORA IS SEEKING HEARING DISABLED INDIVIDUALS
FOR VIDEO PHONE PILOT PROJECT
CORA is offering a monthly scholarship program to provide training and placement of deaf individuals
to perform remote business-to-business collections work using an interpreter and video phone.
The training fee will be paid by scholarship funds from United States Business Leadership Network for this pilot project..
The training classes are 3 hours per day, 5 days per week from 10 am to 1 pm EST for a total of 90 hours.
At the conclusion of 90 hours training, the candidate/trainee must pass a test to become a CORA employee
and will then be assigned to work performing collections processes for one of our clients..
The training is exactly what it implies...Training...Selected applicants will not be paid to be trained.
They must pass the Final Assessment to become a paid employee.
Enrollment Director
Theresa Bronson
Email resumes to: VPPilot@coraworks.com
www.coraworks.com
CORA IS SEEKING HEARING DISABLED INDIVIDUALS
FOR VIDEO PHONE PILOT PROJECT
CORA is offering a monthly scholarship program to provide training and placement of deaf individuals
to perform remote business-to-business collections work using an interpreter and video phone.
The training fee will be paid by scholarship funds from United States Business Leadership Network for this pilot project..
The training classes are 3 hours per day, 5 days per week from 10 am to 1 pm EST for a total of 90 hours.
At the conclusion of 90 hours training, the candidate/trainee must pass a test to become a CORA employee
and will then be assigned to work performing collections processes for one of our clients..
The training is exactly what it implies...Training...Selected applicants will not be paid to be trained.
They must pass the Final Assessment to become a paid employee.
Enrollment Director
Theresa Bronson
Email resumes to: VPPilot@coraworks.com
www.coraworks.com
Monday, September 14, 2009
NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF BLACK INTERPRETERS, INC.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF BLACK INTERPRETERS, INC.
2010 Biennial Professional Development Conference
“Running with the Vision: Empower. Educate. Excel”
June 24-27, 2010
Sheraton Crescent Hotel ♦ 2620 Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
The NAOBI, Inc. 2010 Conference Committee is currently seeking creative presenters for our 2010 Biennial Professional
Development Conference. Ideal workshop proposals should include cutting edge presentations on:
Educational Interpreting Multi-cultural Interpreting Technology
Video Relay Interpreting Theatrical Interpreting Global Trends
Freelance Interpreting Distance Education Business/Finance
Religious Interpreting RID (CPC, testing, etc.) Cultural Awareness
Legal Interpreting Conference Planning Diversity
Skill Development
All workshop presentations will be three (3) hours or six (6) hours in duration and should focus on subject matter relevant
to the theme: “Running with the Vision: Empower. Educate. Excel!”
All workshop Presenters will receive the following compensation:
Payment of $225 per 3-hour workshop, $450 per 6-hour workshop
Complimentary Workshops Only Conference Registration: workshops, plenary sessions and forums
One (1) night lodging (day of your presentation) and up to $300.00 travel expenses reimbursed
Proposal Submission Process
ALL of the following items must be submitted as a package to the Conference Professional DevelopmentChair by Thursday, December 31, 2009, in order for the presentation to be considered. Incomplete proposal package submissions will NOT be considered. All items (with the exception of the photo headshot) should be submitted in PDF format. (For free PDF conversion, visit https://www.pdfonline.com/convert_pdf.asp)
1. Workshop proposal (1-2 pages), indicating target audience: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or General
2. Outline for proposed workshop (1 page)
3. Summary/Abstract of workshop that can be utilized as a description in the program book (250 words max.)
4. Presenter’s biography (to be utilized in the program book, 250 words max.)
5. RID Continuing Education Activity Instructor’s Form
(go to www.naobi.org and download RID’s Instructor form from the conference tab under Call For Presenters)
6. Current resume
7. Black and White headshot in Jpeg format.
Proposal Submission Options
E-Mail Submission: (preferred) Snail Mail:
Send to: Professional Development Chair (Noah Butler) at The National Alliance of Black Interpreters, Inc.
professional-development-chair@naobi.org
Attn: Mr. Noah Butler, PD Chair
POB 77372
Washington, DC 20013-7372
Complete Proposals will be reviewed by the Program Committee and final selections will be made by January 31, 2010.
For more information about THE 2010 Biennial Professional Development Conference please visit:
www.naobi.org/2010
or e-mail the 2010 Conference Chair, Dr. Rodney Smith at: Conference-Chair@naobi.org or call (877) 626-2487 Ext. 6
2010 Biennial Professional Development Conference
“Running with the Vision: Empower. Educate. Excel”
June 24-27, 2010
Sheraton Crescent Hotel ♦ 2620 Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
The NAOBI, Inc. 2010 Conference Committee is currently seeking creative presenters for our 2010 Biennial Professional
Development Conference. Ideal workshop proposals should include cutting edge presentations on:
Educational Interpreting Multi-cultural Interpreting Technology
Video Relay Interpreting Theatrical Interpreting Global Trends
Freelance Interpreting Distance Education Business/Finance
Religious Interpreting RID (CPC, testing, etc.) Cultural Awareness
Legal Interpreting Conference Planning Diversity
Skill Development
All workshop presentations will be three (3) hours or six (6) hours in duration and should focus on subject matter relevant
to the theme: “Running with the Vision: Empower. Educate. Excel!”
All workshop Presenters will receive the following compensation:
Payment of $225 per 3-hour workshop, $450 per 6-hour workshop
Complimentary Workshops Only Conference Registration: workshops, plenary sessions and forums
One (1) night lodging (day of your presentation) and up to $300.00 travel expenses reimbursed
Proposal Submission Process
ALL of the following items must be submitted as a package to the Conference Professional DevelopmentChair by Thursday, December 31, 2009, in order for the presentation to be considered. Incomplete proposal package submissions will NOT be considered. All items (with the exception of the photo headshot) should be submitted in PDF format. (For free PDF conversion, visit https://www.pdfonline.com/convert_pdf.asp)
1. Workshop proposal (1-2 pages), indicating target audience: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or General
2. Outline for proposed workshop (1 page)
3. Summary/Abstract of workshop that can be utilized as a description in the program book (250 words max.)
4. Presenter’s biography (to be utilized in the program book, 250 words max.)
5. RID Continuing Education Activity Instructor’s Form
(go to www.naobi.org and download RID’s Instructor form from the conference tab under Call For Presenters)
6. Current resume
7. Black and White headshot in Jpeg format.
Proposal Submission Options
E-Mail Submission: (preferred) Snail Mail:
Send to: Professional Development Chair (Noah Butler) at The National Alliance of Black Interpreters, Inc.
professional-development-chair@naobi.org
Attn: Mr. Noah Butler, PD Chair
POB 77372
Washington, DC 20013-7372
Complete Proposals will be reviewed by the Program Committee and final selections will be made by January 31, 2010.
For more information about THE 2010 Biennial Professional Development Conference please visit:
www.naobi.org/2010
or e-mail the 2010 Conference Chair, Dr. Rodney Smith at: Conference-Chair@naobi.org or call (877) 626-2487 Ext. 6
Deja vu Poker Club in Lafayette, LA
ALERT: POKER START AT 12 PM instead 2 PM due to LSU GAME....
Déjà vu Poker Club
presents
No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night
~ Saturday, September 19 , 2009 ~
SITE
LAAD Cajun Clubhouse
200 Rue de Belier
Lafayette, LA
(Direction can be found at mapquest.com)
------------------------------------------------
Door opens at 10 am
---------------------------------------------
Poker Players: Sign-up & information of rules will be provided at 1:00 p.m.
First Come First Served (CAPACITY: 48 players LIMIT)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
GAME
1st session at 12:00 p.m.
NO Minors! ONLY Age of 21 & UP is allowed to play.
BUY IN: $ 50.00 ($ 40,000 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
Déjà vu Poker Club
presents
No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night
~ Saturday, September 19 , 2009 ~
SITE
LAAD Cajun Clubhouse
200 Rue de Belier
Lafayette, LA
(Direction can be found at mapquest.com)
------------------------------------------------
Door opens at 10 am
---------------------------------------------
Poker Players: Sign-up & information of rules will be provided at 1:00 p.m.
First Come First Served (CAPACITY: 48 players LIMIT)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
GAME
1st session at 12:00 p.m.
NO Minors! ONLY Age of 21 & UP is allowed to play.
BUY IN: $ 50.00 ($ 40,000 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
SLU Explore Approach to Improve Deaf Education
Southeastern researchers explore approach to improve deaf education
Contact: Rene Abadie
9/1/09
(1) Susannah Ford, right, teacher at the Louisiana School of the deaf, works with her young students using the LAMBERT system developed by Southeastern education researchers.
(2) Becky Sue Parton and Robert Jason Hancock, researchers at Southeastern Louisiana University, code objects into the computer that will be used to help build the deaf education learning tolls that they will be evaluating. The project, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, engages children in the learning process and serves as a facilitator for teaching American Sign Language.
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HAMMOND -- In a unique approach to deaf education, two members of Southeastern’s education faculty are using technology common in logistics and supply chain management to improve instruction in sign language for young deaf children.
With a $390,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education, assistant professors Robert Hancock and Becky Sue Parton are looking to build on their earlier research that combines radio frequency identification (RFID) technology with common objects in a goal to help deaf children learn American Sign Language (ASL) more efficiently.
The two-year grant was one of six “Steppingstones of Technology” grants awarded by the Education Department nationwide.
Using “physical world hyperlinking,” a term used to describe the process of connecting digital data on a computer and real-world objects, the researchers are constructing an initial set of 500 objects with RFID tags. When waved in front of an RFID reader, the tags – which are really small antennae – trigger a computer to respond with instructional content, such as a video of a human interpreter signing the word and several photos or other images of the object.
“Most parents of deaf children don’t know sign language and unfortunately never learn to be fluent in it,” said Parton, a specialist in deaf education. “That’s why these children tend to fall five or six years behind in language acquisition. We’re hoping this system will enable the children to pick up ASL vocabulary directly, as a supplement to peer and teacher interactions, just like kids use LeapFrog products and similar educational games. We can use this in a classroom environment and also send it home with the children.”
Traditionally deaf children learn sign language by coupling objects in a classroom environment with simple drawings to depict the corresponding signs. This also usually involves intensive teacher guidance, Parton explained.
“We recognized that technology could provide a valuable and viable component of deaf education,” she added.
In an earlier pilot project, Parton and Hancock developed LAMBERT (Language Acquistion Manipulatives Blending Early-childhood Research and Technology), a small-budget effort that involved the development of a set of 25 frequently used words for children in the three to four-year-old range. Working with pre-schoolers at the Louisiana School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge, they used simple concrete nouns as the basis for 15 to 20-second multimedia presentations.
“A pre-schooler picks up an object, like a plastic apple, and waves it in front of the RFID reader,” explained Hancock. “This triggers the presentation on a computer screen that includes a video of a human interpreter signing the word with an image of the object superimposed.”
What follows in the next several seconds are three to five photos or clipart images of variations of the object, such as a red and green apple or a male and female lion, a video of an animated character signing the word beside the object, the written English translation for print recognition, and an audio pronunciation for hard-of-hearing children.
“First and foremost, it is very user friendly, both for teachers and students of all functional abilities,” said Susannah Ford, a teacher at the Louisiana School for the Deaf who has used the pilot version for the past six months. “A simple touch of a card activates the program, and this grabs the students’ attention. The video and graphics are varied, colorful and animated, and the children love that.”
“In our pilot study, the kids rotated to various stations to play with the toys,” Parton explained. “We were amazed at how quickly they picked up the process due to their age. Their teacher showed them in a group how to use the toys, and the kids picked it up immediately. You could see their noticeable excitement as they used the various objects, and often they would sign along with the video because they were familiar with most of the vocabulary.
“Children learn by exploring their surroundings, usually through play,” she added. “In this project, it’s obvious the children were engaged in the learning process and interacted with the objects in a natural way. The technology became a facilitator, not a distracter.”
“It’s a hands-on approach, which is truly the best way for deaf students to learn and acquire language,” Ford added.
The new version will allow the output to be projected onto a Smart Board rather than on individual monitors to foster a more collaborative, group-oriented teaching environment. Parton and Hancock are also in the process of installing the system on smaller, more portable laptops, which would be available for students to take home.
“The mobile kits would allow students and parents to be able to acquire sign language together in the home,” Ford added. “The parents are quite excited about this. They love the portability and feel that it’s a great learning tool that can compete with the TV and computer games that often grab their children’s attention.”
In addition to the project at the Louisiana School for the Deaf, the program is also being tested around the state with parents who have deaf children who do not attend the school.
Parton and Hancock also are evaluating the possible expansion of vocabulary to include words other than nouns.
“We believe this will spawn a debate on what is the best reinforcements we can use in the videos,” said Hancock, who was named Post Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators in 2007. “The technology and its use in this setting is so new that there are a lot of areas that need refinement. Right now we’re still at the very basic stage of answering the question, ‘Is this really going to help?’ We have a very strong feeling that it will.”
Contact: Rene Abadie
9/1/09
(1) Susannah Ford, right, teacher at the Louisiana School of the deaf, works with her young students using the LAMBERT system developed by Southeastern education researchers.
(2) Becky Sue Parton and Robert Jason Hancock, researchers at Southeastern Louisiana University, code objects into the computer that will be used to help build the deaf education learning tolls that they will be evaluating. The project, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, engages children in the learning process and serves as a facilitator for teaching American Sign Language.
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HAMMOND -- In a unique approach to deaf education, two members of Southeastern’s education faculty are using technology common in logistics and supply chain management to improve instruction in sign language for young deaf children.
With a $390,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education, assistant professors Robert Hancock and Becky Sue Parton are looking to build on their earlier research that combines radio frequency identification (RFID) technology with common objects in a goal to help deaf children learn American Sign Language (ASL) more efficiently.
The two-year grant was one of six “Steppingstones of Technology” grants awarded by the Education Department nationwide.
Using “physical world hyperlinking,” a term used to describe the process of connecting digital data on a computer and real-world objects, the researchers are constructing an initial set of 500 objects with RFID tags. When waved in front of an RFID reader, the tags – which are really small antennae – trigger a computer to respond with instructional content, such as a video of a human interpreter signing the word and several photos or other images of the object.
“Most parents of deaf children don’t know sign language and unfortunately never learn to be fluent in it,” said Parton, a specialist in deaf education. “That’s why these children tend to fall five or six years behind in language acquisition. We’re hoping this system will enable the children to pick up ASL vocabulary directly, as a supplement to peer and teacher interactions, just like kids use LeapFrog products and similar educational games. We can use this in a classroom environment and also send it home with the children.”
Traditionally deaf children learn sign language by coupling objects in a classroom environment with simple drawings to depict the corresponding signs. This also usually involves intensive teacher guidance, Parton explained.
“We recognized that technology could provide a valuable and viable component of deaf education,” she added.
In an earlier pilot project, Parton and Hancock developed LAMBERT (Language Acquistion Manipulatives Blending Early-childhood Research and Technology), a small-budget effort that involved the development of a set of 25 frequently used words for children in the three to four-year-old range. Working with pre-schoolers at the Louisiana School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge, they used simple concrete nouns as the basis for 15 to 20-second multimedia presentations.
“A pre-schooler picks up an object, like a plastic apple, and waves it in front of the RFID reader,” explained Hancock. “This triggers the presentation on a computer screen that includes a video of a human interpreter signing the word with an image of the object superimposed.”
What follows in the next several seconds are three to five photos or clipart images of variations of the object, such as a red and green apple or a male and female lion, a video of an animated character signing the word beside the object, the written English translation for print recognition, and an audio pronunciation for hard-of-hearing children.
“First and foremost, it is very user friendly, both for teachers and students of all functional abilities,” said Susannah Ford, a teacher at the Louisiana School for the Deaf who has used the pilot version for the past six months. “A simple touch of a card activates the program, and this grabs the students’ attention. The video and graphics are varied, colorful and animated, and the children love that.”
“In our pilot study, the kids rotated to various stations to play with the toys,” Parton explained. “We were amazed at how quickly they picked up the process due to their age. Their teacher showed them in a group how to use the toys, and the kids picked it up immediately. You could see their noticeable excitement as they used the various objects, and often they would sign along with the video because they were familiar with most of the vocabulary.
“Children learn by exploring their surroundings, usually through play,” she added. “In this project, it’s obvious the children were engaged in the learning process and interacted with the objects in a natural way. The technology became a facilitator, not a distracter.”
“It’s a hands-on approach, which is truly the best way for deaf students to learn and acquire language,” Ford added.
The new version will allow the output to be projected onto a Smart Board rather than on individual monitors to foster a more collaborative, group-oriented teaching environment. Parton and Hancock are also in the process of installing the system on smaller, more portable laptops, which would be available for students to take home.
“The mobile kits would allow students and parents to be able to acquire sign language together in the home,” Ford added. “The parents are quite excited about this. They love the portability and feel that it’s a great learning tool that can compete with the TV and computer games that often grab their children’s attention.”
In addition to the project at the Louisiana School for the Deaf, the program is also being tested around the state with parents who have deaf children who do not attend the school.
Parton and Hancock also are evaluating the possible expansion of vocabulary to include words other than nouns.
“We believe this will spawn a debate on what is the best reinforcements we can use in the videos,” said Hancock, who was named Post Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators in 2007. “The technology and its use in this setting is so new that there are a lot of areas that need refinement. Right now we’re still at the very basic stage of answering the question, ‘Is this really going to help?’ We have a very strong feeling that it will.”
Saturday, September 12, 2009
DPHH in New Orleans, LA on September 12, 2009
This DPHH
Pat O'Brien's
Saturday, September 12, 2009
718 Saint Peter Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
hurricanes, grasshoppers, beer, daiquiris….and especially good southern FOOD… Pat O’s never fails us- see you there, say…. 7ish, or you may want to come earlier if you want to sample their entrees.
Pat O'Brien's
Saturday, September 12, 2009
718 Saint Peter Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
hurricanes, grasshoppers, beer, daiquiris….and especially good southern FOOD… Pat O’s never fails us- see you there, say…. 7ish, or you may want to come earlier if you want to sample their entrees.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Online Survey about Sign Language Interpreter Personality
WASLI is committed to the development of the sign language interpreting profession worldwide
(The WASLI Executive Board has given permission to Karen and Jemina for this research study to be sent to its contact listing and database)
Dear Interpreter
We are inviting people to participate in an international online survey about signed language interpreter personality. The study is open to deaf and hearing signed language interpreters. The purpose of the research study is to investigate the general disposition of signed language interpreters by analyzing their responses to specific questions drawn from existing reliable and valid psychometric tools used to measure personality. These findings will then be evaluated in relation to various occupational performance data. The study will compare findings across several countries.
The study is being conducted by Karen Bontempo and Jemina Napier at the Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. The project is supported by a Macquarie University Linguistics Graduate Research Scheme Grant. The Australian based research team can be contacted on telephone: +61 298 508 756; text: +61 414 801 717; fax: +61 298 509 199; email: karen.bontempo@students.mq.edu.au or jemina.napier@ling.mq.edu.au. The study is being conducted in collaboration with Laurence Hayes and Vicki Brashear at the Department of ASL and Interpreter Education; and Jerry Palmer at the Department of Psychology, Eastern Kentucky University, USA. The US based research team can be contacted on telephone: +1 859 622 4966; or fax: +1 859 622 5919; or email: laurence.hayes@eku.edu.
The online questionnaire needs to be completed before 30 September 2009.
All information gathered in the course of this research is de-identified by the anonymous online completion of the questionnaire. Individual responses therefore are confidential. Participation in the study is of course voluntary, and participants can withdraw from the survey even if they complete all questions simply by not taking the final step of “submitting” their survey responses by clicking on "done" on the last page of the survey.
The URL for the survey is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=aM8VGCVSQ4foJwygvY4THw_3d_3d
We would be very grateful of your participation in the study, and please feel free to forward this information to your colleagues.
Thank you in anticipation.
Regards,
Karen & Jemina
Karen Bontempo & Jemina Napier
Department of Linguistics
Macquarie University
Email: karen.bontempo@students.mq.edu.au
(The WASLI Executive Board has given permission to Karen and Jemina for this research study to be sent to its contact listing and database)
Dear Interpreter
We are inviting people to participate in an international online survey about signed language interpreter personality. The study is open to deaf and hearing signed language interpreters. The purpose of the research study is to investigate the general disposition of signed language interpreters by analyzing their responses to specific questions drawn from existing reliable and valid psychometric tools used to measure personality. These findings will then be evaluated in relation to various occupational performance data. The study will compare findings across several countries.
The study is being conducted by Karen Bontempo and Jemina Napier at the Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. The project is supported by a Macquarie University Linguistics Graduate Research Scheme Grant. The Australian based research team can be contacted on telephone: +61 298 508 756; text: +61 414 801 717; fax: +61 298 509 199; email: karen.bontempo@students.mq.edu.au or jemina.napier@ling.mq.edu.au. The study is being conducted in collaboration with Laurence Hayes and Vicki Brashear at the Department of ASL and Interpreter Education; and Jerry Palmer at the Department of Psychology, Eastern Kentucky University, USA. The US based research team can be contacted on telephone: +1 859 622 4966; or fax: +1 859 622 5919; or email: laurence.hayes@eku.edu.
The online questionnaire needs to be completed before 30 September 2009.
All information gathered in the course of this research is de-identified by the anonymous online completion of the questionnaire. Individual responses therefore are confidential. Participation in the study is of course voluntary, and participants can withdraw from the survey even if they complete all questions simply by not taking the final step of “submitting” their survey responses by clicking on "done" on the last page of the survey.
The URL for the survey is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=aM8VGCVSQ4foJwygvY4THw_3d_3d
We would be very grateful of your participation in the study, and please feel free to forward this information to your colleagues.
Thank you in anticipation.
Regards,
Karen & Jemina
Karen Bontempo & Jemina Napier
Department of Linguistics
Macquarie University
Email: karen.bontempo@students.mq.edu.au
2010 Census Cautions
(EDITOR'S NOTE: When filling out for the Census, please do write down ASL as the primary language in your household)
2010 Census Cautions
2009-09-08 11:29:00-04
2010 Census Cautions -- Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers
We all know about being careful, but a reminder never hurts.
Subject: 2010
Census Cautions
Good Advice.... please take a few seconds to read this.. pass on to your family, friends and
neighbors....
Conversation: 2010 Census Cautions
Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau
(BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a
victim of fraud or identity theft.
The first phase of the 2010
U..S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of
households across the country.
Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in
the United States and will gather information about every person living at
each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.
The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census
worker and a con artist???
BBB offers the following advice:
** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have:
1. a badge,
2. a handheld device,
3. a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice
4. Ask to see their identification and their
badge before answering their questions.
These will probably be strangers... However, you should never invite
anyone you don't know into your home... do not allow them into your home,
outside is just fine!!!
** Census workers are currently
only knocking on doors to verify address information.
Do not give your Social Security number,
credit card or banking information to anyone,
even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.
While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information,
such as a salary range, it will not ask for Social Security, bank account,
or credit card numbers nor will employees solicit donations.
Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in
person at home.
However, they will not contact you by Email, so be on the
lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census..
Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are
supposedly from the U.S.
Census Bureau.
For more advice on avoiding
identity theft and fraud, visit
http://www.bbb.org/
2010 Census Cautions
2009-09-08 11:29:00-04
2010 Census Cautions -- Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers
We all know about being careful, but a reminder never hurts.
Subject: 2010
Census Cautions
Good Advice.... please take a few seconds to read this.. pass on to your family, friends and
neighbors....
Conversation: 2010 Census Cautions
Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau
(BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a
victim of fraud or identity theft.
The first phase of the 2010
U..S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of
households across the country.
Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in
the United States and will gather information about every person living at
each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.
The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census
worker and a con artist???
BBB offers the following advice:
** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have:
1. a badge,
2. a handheld device,
3. a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice
4. Ask to see their identification and their
badge before answering their questions.
These will probably be strangers... However, you should never invite
anyone you don't know into your home... do not allow them into your home,
outside is just fine!!!
** Census workers are currently
only knocking on doors to verify address information.
Do not give your Social Security number,
credit card or banking information to anyone,
even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.
While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information,
such as a salary range, it will not ask for Social Security, bank account,
or credit card numbers nor will employees solicit donations.
Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in
person at home.
However, they will not contact you by Email, so be on the
lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census..
Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are
supposedly from the U.S.
Census Bureau.
For more advice on avoiding
identity theft and fraud, visit
http://www.bbb.org/
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Free Books for those who live in St. Charlres Parish
United Way of St. Charles Board of Directors approved the expansion of its Success By 6® program to include the Imagination Library.
The Imagination Library is a United Way of St. Charles program that provides any child, age birth to five, a FREE book every month.
The only requirement for this program is that the children must reside in St. Charles Parish and must be between the age birth to 5 years old. The books will be age appropriate and sent directly to the child's house.
United Way of St. Charles is currently accepting registrations for the Imagination Library. To register, call 985-331-9063.
United Way of St. Charles Success By 6® program works to provide high quality, early learning opportunities for children to prepare them to be successful when they start school.
For more information, call Kacy at 985-331-9063 or visit www.uwaysc.org.
The Imagination Library is a United Way of St. Charles program that provides any child, age birth to five, a FREE book every month.
The only requirement for this program is that the children must reside in St. Charles Parish and must be between the age birth to 5 years old. The books will be age appropriate and sent directly to the child's house.
United Way of St. Charles is currently accepting registrations for the Imagination Library. To register, call 985-331-9063.
United Way of St. Charles Success By 6® program works to provide high quality, early learning opportunities for children to prepare them to be successful when they start school.
For more information, call Kacy at 985-331-9063 or visit www.uwaysc.org.
2009 Louisiana Job Fairs
2009 Louisiana Job Fairs
Sponsored by Louisiana Medicaid Infrastructure Grant
Lead Agency: Louisiana Rehabiliation Services
Below is a list of the 2009 Louisiana Job Fairs. If you receive social security benefits, you can register on-line or by phone to attend one of the Work Incentives Seminar Events to learn about work incentives. See below for WISE Event Registration information. Don't forget to visit www.work-pays.org for additional employment related information.
2009 LOUISIANA JOB FAIRS for persons with disAbilities
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus, # 2732
1578 W. Hall Ave.
Slidell, LA. 70458
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Business and Career Solutions Center
4250 5th Ave.
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church
1204 Crabapple Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118-4097
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Eastbank Regional Library
4747 W. Napoleon Ave.
Metairie, La 70001
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Heymann Performing Arts Center
1373 S. College Road
Lafayette, LA 70503-290
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Monroe Civic Center
401 Lea Joyner Expressway
Monroe, LA 71201
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m.
City of Pineville, Main Street Community Center
708 Main Street
Pineville, LA 71360
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Louisiana Technical College
3250 N. Acadian Thruway East
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Evergreen Cajun Center
4695 W. Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
WISE Event REGISTRATION
Please register on-line at:
www.socialsecurity.gov/work/wise.html
or by calling 1-877-743-8237 (V/TTY)
Sponsored by Louisiana Medicaid Infrastructure Grant
Lead Agency: Louisiana Rehabiliation Services
Below is a list of the 2009 Louisiana Job Fairs. If you receive social security benefits, you can register on-line or by phone to attend one of the Work Incentives Seminar Events to learn about work incentives. See below for WISE Event Registration information. Don't forget to visit www.work-pays.org for additional employment related information.
2009 LOUISIANA JOB FAIRS for persons with disAbilities
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus, # 2732
1578 W. Hall Ave.
Slidell, LA. 70458
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Business and Career Solutions Center
4250 5th Ave.
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church
1204 Crabapple Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118-4097
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Eastbank Regional Library
4747 W. Napoleon Ave.
Metairie, La 70001
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Heymann Performing Arts Center
1373 S. College Road
Lafayette, LA 70503-290
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Monroe Civic Center
401 Lea Joyner Expressway
Monroe, LA 71201
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m.
City of Pineville, Main Street Community Center
708 Main Street
Pineville, LA 71360
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Louisiana Technical College
3250 N. Acadian Thruway East
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Doors open to public 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Evergreen Cajun Center
4695 W. Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
WISE Event REGISTRATION
Please register on-line at:
www.socialsecurity.gov/work/wise.html
or by calling 1-877-743-8237 (V/TTY)
LADBC Labor Day Picnic
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LABOR DAY PICNIC
Presented by
LOUISIANA ACADIANA
DEAF-BLIND CITIZENS, INC.
(LADBC)
@ Girard Park Pavilion
500 Girard Park Drive
Lafayette, Louisiana
Saturday, September 12, 2009 @ 9:00 AM ‘till 5:00 PM
ADMISSION: $3.00 each member
$5.00 each non-member
$1.00 each child (Ages: 7 to 17)
FREE each child (Ages: 6 and UNDER)
ENTRÉE
Served at NOON
Texas-sized BBQ Hamburger
(or)
Grilled Chicken Burger Dinner
Includes baked beans & chips PLUS one FREE drink
$7.00 each plate
(Pre-order EARLY, PLEASE!)
No Outside Food Brought In
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GRAND PRIZE: GPS, Portable DVD, and TV
~ PARADE of PRIZES ~ 50/50 CHANCE ~ FUN ~
~ GAMES ~ DOOR PRIZES ~ WATERFUN ~
(Bring extra clothes)
>> Play Potto – Win $$Jackpot$$ <<
Pay $1.00 each - Guess any three-digit number
(000 thru 999).
Consider WALK-A-THON?
Make your own donation to join the one-lap (1.25 miles) walk OR sponsor in supporting great cause of the Deaf-Blind community needs…
To register at 9:00 AM; Walk starts @ 10:00 AM
Note: Girard Park has beautiful wide-open park including playgrounds and widened trail-walkpath around its park.
àFREE Water Bottles to all participants!
Contact Angela Lentini and Annie Tu, Co-chairs for more information by e-mail at LADBC1980@gmail.com
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ORDER FORM Deadline: Monday, September 7th
Name:___________________________________
Entrée
Price
Quanity
Total
Texas-Sized Hamburger
$7.00 each
$
Grilled Chicken Burger
$7.00 each
$
Join or Sponsor
Walk-a-thon
Donation
-----
$
Subtotal
$
Make payable & mail directly to:
LADBC
Attn: Annie Tu, Treasurer
409 W. St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
Thank you for your support!
LABOR DAY PICNIC
Presented by
LOUISIANA ACADIANA
DEAF-BLIND CITIZENS, INC.
(LADBC)
@ Girard Park Pavilion
500 Girard Park Drive
Lafayette, Louisiana
Saturday, September 12, 2009 @ 9:00 AM ‘till 5:00 PM
ADMISSION: $3.00 each member
$5.00 each non-member
$1.00 each child (Ages: 7 to 17)
FREE each child (Ages: 6 and UNDER)
ENTRÉE
Served at NOON
Texas-sized BBQ Hamburger
(or)
Grilled Chicken Burger Dinner
Includes baked beans & chips PLUS one FREE drink
$7.00 each plate
(Pre-order EARLY, PLEASE!)
No Outside Food Brought In
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GRAND PRIZE: GPS, Portable DVD, and TV
~ PARADE of PRIZES ~ 50/50 CHANCE ~ FUN ~
~ GAMES ~ DOOR PRIZES ~ WATERFUN ~
(Bring extra clothes)
>> Play Potto – Win $$Jackpot$$ <<
Pay $1.00 each - Guess any three-digit number
(000 thru 999).
Consider WALK-A-THON?
Make your own donation to join the one-lap (1.25 miles) walk OR sponsor in supporting great cause of the Deaf-Blind community needs…
To register at 9:00 AM; Walk starts @ 10:00 AM
Note: Girard Park has beautiful wide-open park including playgrounds and widened trail-walkpath around its park.
àFREE Water Bottles to all participants!
Contact Angela Lentini and Annie Tu, Co-chairs for more information by e-mail at LADBC1980@gmail.com
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ORDER FORM Deadline: Monday, September 7th
Name:___________________________________
Entrée
Price
Quanity
Total
Texas-Sized Hamburger
$7.00 each
$
Grilled Chicken Burger
$7.00 each
$
Join or Sponsor
Walk-a-thon
Donation
-----
$
Subtotal
$
Make payable & mail directly to:
LADBC
Attn: Annie Tu, Treasurer
409 W. St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
Thank you for your support!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
2010 SOUTHWEST BLACK DEAF ADVOCATES CONFERENCE
NEW ORLEANS BLACK DEAF ADVOCATES
“CULTIVATING THE MIND, ENERGIZING THE SPIRIT, AND PROGRESSING THE PEOPLE
WITHIN THE AFRCAN AMERICAN DEAF COMMUNITY”
Welcome to the ...
2010 SOUTHWEST BLACK DEAF ADVOCATES CONFERENCE
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 30 - 31, 2010
Royal Saint Charles Hotel
135 Saint Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
www.royalsaintcharleshotel.com
Hotel Information
The Royal St. Charles Hotel, a contemporary styled boutique hotel, is located
just 1 block from Bourbon Street and the French Quarter. The hotel features
modern amenities and spacious guest rooms and is ideally situated for both the
business and leisure traveler.
From I-10 WEST (Airport): Take I-10 toward Westbank (US 90), exit St
Charles/Carondelet Street. Continue to the 3rd light, turn left on Camp Street.
Go through 7 lights, turn left on Common Street. The Royal St. Charles Hotel
is one block up on the right.
From I-10 EAST: Take I-10 toward the "Central Business District" (CBD),
take the Canal Street Exit. At the light take a right on to Canal Street. Go approximately
one mile and take a right on St. Charles Avenue. Take the first
right at Common Street. The Royal St. Charles Hotel entrance is on the right.
Combo Registration:
Member $40.00 until Feb. 5, 2010*
$50.00 until April 5, 2010
$70.00 after July 6, 2010
Non-member $50.00 until Feb. 5, 2010*
$60.00 until April 5, 2010
$80.00 after July 6, 2010
Senior Citizen $35.00 until Feb. 5, 2010*
$45.00 until April 5, 2010
$65.00 after July 6, 2010
*REGISTER EARLY and take advantage of the
EARLY BIRD COMBO … Deadline 02/05/10
Complete this REGISTRATION FORM and mail to: Cynthia LaCour, NOBDA Treasurer 2824 Glenbrook Dr.
Gretna, LA 70056-7910 Please make your check or Money Order payable to NOBDA. Thank You!
Name: ______________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _______________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________
VP or Phone Number: ________________________________
Check One: Member Non-Member Senior Citizen
For more information, contact any of the following individuals …
Tanya Brown, Chairperson (familybrown5@yahoo.com)
Cynthia LaCour, Treasurer (cindylacour@gmail.com)
Ester L. McAllister, Program (elmcallister@cox.net)
Beth Williams, Registration (bethwms@sprint.blackberry.net)
Darius Porter, Program Book (dsport06@yahoo.com)
Anthony J. Aramburo, Logistics (ajaramburo@yahoo.com)
Note:
• The Combo Registration will include -
Program Book, Exhibits, Workshops,
Opening Reception, and Closing Dinner
• Tours of New Orleans will be offered at
an additional cost prior to the conference
• Personal Checks will NOT be accepted
after May 31, 2010
“CULTIVATING THE MIND, ENERGIZING THE SPIRIT, AND PROGRESSING THE PEOPLE
WITHIN THE AFRCAN AMERICAN DEAF COMMUNITY”
Welcome to the ...
2010 SOUTHWEST BLACK DEAF ADVOCATES CONFERENCE
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 30 - 31, 2010
Royal Saint Charles Hotel
135 Saint Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
www.royalsaintcharleshotel.com
Hotel Information
The Royal St. Charles Hotel, a contemporary styled boutique hotel, is located
just 1 block from Bourbon Street and the French Quarter. The hotel features
modern amenities and spacious guest rooms and is ideally situated for both the
business and leisure traveler.
From I-10 WEST (Airport): Take I-10 toward Westbank (US 90), exit St
Charles/Carondelet Street. Continue to the 3rd light, turn left on Camp Street.
Go through 7 lights, turn left on Common Street. The Royal St. Charles Hotel
is one block up on the right.
From I-10 EAST: Take I-10 toward the "Central Business District" (CBD),
take the Canal Street Exit. At the light take a right on to Canal Street. Go approximately
one mile and take a right on St. Charles Avenue. Take the first
right at Common Street. The Royal St. Charles Hotel entrance is on the right.
Combo Registration:
Member $40.00 until Feb. 5, 2010*
$50.00 until April 5, 2010
$70.00 after July 6, 2010
Non-member $50.00 until Feb. 5, 2010*
$60.00 until April 5, 2010
$80.00 after July 6, 2010
Senior Citizen $35.00 until Feb. 5, 2010*
$45.00 until April 5, 2010
$65.00 after July 6, 2010
*REGISTER EARLY and take advantage of the
EARLY BIRD COMBO … Deadline 02/05/10
Complete this REGISTRATION FORM and mail to: Cynthia LaCour, NOBDA Treasurer 2824 Glenbrook Dr.
Gretna, LA 70056-7910 Please make your check or Money Order payable to NOBDA. Thank You!
Name: ______________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _______________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________
VP or Phone Number: ________________________________
Check One: Member Non-Member Senior Citizen
For more information, contact any of the following individuals …
Tanya Brown, Chairperson (familybrown5@yahoo.com)
Cynthia LaCour, Treasurer (cindylacour@gmail.com)
Ester L. McAllister, Program (elmcallister@cox.net)
Beth Williams, Registration (bethwms@sprint.blackberry.net)
Darius Porter, Program Book (dsport06@yahoo.com)
Anthony J. Aramburo, Logistics (ajaramburo@yahoo.com)
Note:
• The Combo Registration will include -
Program Book, Exhibits, Workshops,
Opening Reception, and Closing Dinner
• Tours of New Orleans will be offered at
an additional cost prior to the conference
• Personal Checks will NOT be accepted
after May 31, 2010
P3 Notebook on Sale
Hello everybody....
Let you know that P3 Netbook is on sale for $149.00. Netbook made by Dell. The retail price is 399.00 but Purple sells for $199.00. NOW ON SALE for $149.00!!! If you are interested, contact Juliet Barbin and I will get you the discount code.
Contact me at Juliet.Barbin@purple.us or im me at JulietatPurple.
Let you know that P3 Netbook is on sale for $149.00. Netbook made by Dell. The retail price is 399.00 but Purple sells for $199.00. NOW ON SALE for $149.00!!! If you are interested, contact Juliet Barbin and I will get you the discount code.
Contact me at Juliet.Barbin@purple.us or im me at JulietatPurple.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Time for Action!
Hello Everyone,
Please check out the following link: http://web.mac.com/beth.henriksen/TDF/Home.html which concerns the Theatre Development Fund's decision to suspend the Interpreting for the Theatre Program.
Interpreters who have attended through out the 12 year span of the program should have received a paper questionnaire and a letter stating that due to funding constraints the program has been suspended while TDF works to determine if the program is valuable and worth continuing to invest in.
Interpreters who are interested, have auditioned, or simply considering attending, please check out the website and complete the appropriate survey.
The website http://web.mac.com/beth.henriksen/TDF/Home.html is a separate entity from the actual program, it is being run by an attendee of the program.
After a few weeks, all comments and testimonials gathered from the website will be forwarded to Sara Aziz, one of the program's coordinators.
Let's work together to keep this valuable resource available to us and which will ultimately impact your local communities!!
Please forward this on to any and all other interpreters you may know.
http://web.mac.com/beth.henriksen/TDF/Home.html
Jennifer Kuyrkendall
Sign Language Interpreter
NIC, LCD IV, ED:K-12
Interpreting for the Theatre - Class of 2009
Please check out the following link: http://web.mac.com/beth.henriksen/TDF/Home.html which concerns the Theatre Development Fund's decision to suspend the Interpreting for the Theatre Program.
Interpreters who have attended through out the 12 year span of the program should have received a paper questionnaire and a letter stating that due to funding constraints the program has been suspended while TDF works to determine if the program is valuable and worth continuing to invest in.
Interpreters who are interested, have auditioned, or simply considering attending, please check out the website and complete the appropriate survey.
The website http://web.mac.com/beth.henriksen/TDF/Home.html is a separate entity from the actual program, it is being run by an attendee of the program.
After a few weeks, all comments and testimonials gathered from the website will be forwarded to Sara Aziz, one of the program's coordinators.
Let's work together to keep this valuable resource available to us and which will ultimately impact your local communities!!
Please forward this on to any and all other interpreters you may know.
http://web.mac.com/beth.henriksen/TDF/Home.html
Jennifer Kuyrkendall
Sign Language Interpreter
NIC, LCD IV, ED:K-12
Interpreting for the Theatre - Class of 2009
Louisiana School for the Deaf, Volleyball Schedule – Fall 2009
Louisiana School for the Deaf
Lady War Eagles
Volleyball Schedule – Fall 2009
Date Time Opponent Location Team
(V/JV)
8/25/09 3:30 p.m. JAMBOREE Home V
8/31/09 5:00 p.m. White Castle Home V
9/9/09 5:00 p.m. Family Christian Away V
9/14/09 5:00 p.m. Family Christian Home V
9/16/09 5:00 p.m. Ascension Christian Away V
9/21/09 5:00 p.m. Bethany Home V
9/23/09 5:00 p.m. East Iberville Away V
9/28/09 5:00 p.m. Southern Lab Home V
10/1/09 5:00 p.m. Christian Life Academy Home V
10/5/09 5:00 p.m. Hosanna Home V
10/12/09 5:00 p.m. Ascension Christian Home V
10/14/09 5:00 p.m. Bethany Away V
10/19/09 5:00 p.m. East Iberville Away V
10/21/09 5:00 p.m. Southern Lab Away V
10/28/09 5:00 p.m. Hosanna Away V
Lady War Eagles
Volleyball Schedule – Fall 2009
Date Time Opponent Location Team
(V/JV)
8/25/09 3:30 p.m. JAMBOREE Home V
8/31/09 5:00 p.m. White Castle Home V
9/9/09 5:00 p.m. Family Christian Away V
9/14/09 5:00 p.m. Family Christian Home V
9/16/09 5:00 p.m. Ascension Christian Away V
9/21/09 5:00 p.m. Bethany Home V
9/23/09 5:00 p.m. East Iberville Away V
9/28/09 5:00 p.m. Southern Lab Home V
10/1/09 5:00 p.m. Christian Life Academy Home V
10/5/09 5:00 p.m. Hosanna Home V
10/12/09 5:00 p.m. Ascension Christian Home V
10/14/09 5:00 p.m. Bethany Away V
10/19/09 5:00 p.m. East Iberville Away V
10/21/09 5:00 p.m. Southern Lab Away V
10/28/09 5:00 p.m. Hosanna Away V
Friday, August 14, 2009
Sorenson VRS Interpreting Center Open House
Hello Everyone!
Sorenson VRS is proud to present:
New Orleans
Sorenson VRS Interpreting Center
Open House
You are invited to the New Orleans Sorenson Video Relay Service (SVRS) Interpreting Center. Please join us for an opportunity to meet Ron Burdett, Vice President of Community Relations for Sorenson Communications. Tours of the interpreting center and light refreshments will also be available.
Date:
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Time:
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location:
New Orleans SVRS Interpreting Center
6620 Riverside Dr.
Metairie, LA 70003
Please RSVP:
Janie Powell at
jpowell@sorenson.com
For more information, Visit: www.sorensonvrs.com
Thank you,
Paul Winfree
Area Specialist - LA & MS
Sorenson Communications
800-918-1882
PWinfree@sorenson.com
www.sorensonvrs.com
Sorenson VRS is proud to present:
New Orleans
Sorenson VRS Interpreting Center
Open House
You are invited to the New Orleans Sorenson Video Relay Service (SVRS) Interpreting Center. Please join us for an opportunity to meet Ron Burdett, Vice President of Community Relations for Sorenson Communications. Tours of the interpreting center and light refreshments will also be available.
Date:
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Time:
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location:
New Orleans SVRS Interpreting Center
6620 Riverside Dr.
Metairie, LA 70003
Please RSVP:
Janie Powell at
jpowell@sorenson.com
For more information, Visit: www.sorensonvrs.com
Thank you,
Paul Winfree
Area Specialist - LA & MS
Sorenson Communications
800-918-1882
PWinfree@sorenson.com
www.sorensonvrs.com
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Kenner Deaf Woman Killed by Train
(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.
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.
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.
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