Hello Fellow Nevadans,

I would like to take time to introduce you to our new staff, Shannon Schmidhammer. She is our new Case Management Specialist working in the Las Vegas office. She will be working closely with our deaf clients and consumers. She hails from the state of Ohio, and earned degrees from Gallaudet University and the Unversity of North Florida. She has immeasureable experiences working with deaf population while serving as vocational rehabilitation counselor. Our staff, Melissa Smith, Christine Stoddard and myself are more than delighted to welcome her on board. Please feel free to stop by our office to meet our new Case Management Specialist Shannon.

Dennis Matthews, Regional Office Supervisor
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center
2881 South Valley View Blvd, #12
Las Vegas, NV 89102

dennis.matthews@deafnevada.org

702-363-3323 V/TTY/VP
702-685-0324 FAX

www.deafnevada.org

Proposals or Implementations of Budget Reduction:

South Dakota School for the Deaf: Campus proposed to be closed, its outreach services left intact.

Kansas School for the Deaf: Proposal $215,000 budget cut, $500,000 in 2010, school closing a possibility

Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind: Implemented 4.4 million dollars budget cut (90 positions cut)

South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind: 1.7 million dollars budget cut

Scranton State School for the Deaf: 10 percent budget cut implemented, proposal of school closing this June

Rhode Island School for the Deaf: $900,000 budget cut proposed.

Missouri School for the Deaf: expected one of the hardest hit, amount of budget cut not established

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind: $820,732 in cuts Veto by the governor announced yesterday.

Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing responsible for operating Governor Baxter School for the Deaf: Proposal of $172,000 budget cut this year, after $500,000 budget cut implemented last year

Utah School for the Deaf: residential placement for 18 students removed, its athletic programs eliminated, and an extended school program reduced.

Iowa School for the Deaf: $152,000 budget cut implemented.

Indiana School for the Deaf 2% budget cut

Georgia School for the Deaf: 2% budget cut, approximately $130,000

California School for the Deaf, Riverside and Fremont Constructions of Career Center, technical education complex, and new dormitories in jeopardy. Budget cut, amount undisclosed this year, 10% budget cut last year

Virginia School for the Deaf, Hampton: To be closed this incoming June.

Idaho School for the Deaf, Proposal of $800,000 cut from 2010 budget.

Mississippi School for the Deaf: proposal of undetermined cut

Commentary: There is some hope. As you can see, FL had a proposal of 820,732 dollars budget cut for its state school for the Deaf and Blind, but the governor vetoed it. If you want to help, please contact the Deaf school(s) and ask how you can help prevent the budget cuts from being implemented. Often contact to the governor of that state is necessary. This would be a good time for you all to flex your civic muscle and contact all your fellow alumni to urge them to contact the governor how important state schools are for Deaf Children. Numbers speak the loudest : the more people they hear from, the more they will reconsider about the budget cuts.

Keep an eye out for the news. There may be more announcements of Deaf school budget cuts.

However, there are several schools extempted from the budget cuts: Ohio School for the Deaf, Kentucky School for the Deaf, Louisiana State for the Deaf, Mississippi Schools for the Deaf More school escaped the pain of budget cuts, but I forgot to write them down as I was focusing on the schools subjected to budget cuts.

When you are in doubt, contact your school and see how you can help.

The list is constantly being edited due to new information.

Hello…

The DHHARC would like to inform the community that we have hired Dennis Matthews for the Las Vegas Regional Office Supervisor position. We had an extensive search and we believe that Mr. Matthews’ experience and skills make him an excellent choice for this position. His starting date is November 10, 2008. If you would like to meet him and congratulate him, please feel free to contact him or walk in our office at any time.

Sincerely,

Edina E Jambor
Executive Director
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy and Resource Center
Email: edina.jambor@deafnevada.org NEW!!!!
999 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
775-355-8994 V/TTY
775-355-8996 FAX
775-333-3333 VP
www.deafnevada.org NEW!!!

What: “Theatre in the Sky with Bernard Bragg†One Man Show

When: Friday, November 14th, 2008 Time : 7:00 pm—9 pm

Where: College of Southern Nevada -Charleston Campus, 6375 W. Charleston Ave., Las Vegas, NV - Building D - Room 101

Who can attend: Both hearing and deaf voice interpreter provided

Cost: $12.00—General Admission
$10.00—CCDDC Members, Senior Citizens, ASL Students and Children

Sponsored by CSN ASL Dept. and ASL Club ~ Proceeds goes to Clark County Democratic Deaf Caucus

Who is Bernard Bragg?
One of the founders in the 1960’s of the Tony-award winning National Theater of the Deaf (NTD), a deaf actor, director,playwright, lecturer, and internationally
recognized as a leader in the deaf entertainment industry. For more info visit-www.bernardbragg.com

To purchase tickets - Contact - Denny Voreck - 866– 265-5035
Norma Lea Chrismon - 866-276-0790 Annette Loader - 866 - 891– 0362

what about death or baby or wedding or anykind of an announcement???

What You Need to Know About the DTV Transition
– A Closed Captioned ASL Video Series –

Part 1: Overview of the DTV Transition
Part 2: What You Need to Know
Part 3: Closed Captioning and the DTV Transition

Additional Information

The Board of Directors of NVAD is very pleased to announce the appointment of Edina Jambor as our Executive Director of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center (DHHARC).

After an extensive national search, we are excited to have selected Ms.Jambor to lead DHHARC to provide services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers of Nevada. The Board is very delighted to have Ms. Jambor’s knowledge, dedication and enthusiasm brought into the organization. Ms. Jambor’s successes in the community involvement to work together on projects, were critical to the Board’s final decision. Ms. Jambor has contributed to collaborate with the school districts of the state of Nevada on Deaf Education issues. She has developed and met the strategic goals and objectives for the social services of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers.

Ms. Jambor has work for DHHARC as Regional Office Supervisor for 2 years. She has dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and American Studies and dual Master of Arts degrees in Sociology and Social Psychology. She is currently a Ph.D Candidate in Social Psychology due to be completed in 2009.

The Board of Directors want to thank Laura Daviton for her role as interim Executive Director after Gary Olsen’s departure in August 2007. Ms. Daviton who has broad experience in managing non-profit organization was highly complemented during the Board of Directors' meeting last Friday evening for her extreme dedication and hard work to ensure a smooth transition for our new executive director. Again, thank you Ms. Daviton for your well done job for the last 14 months, your work is very much appreciated by the Board of Directors. Ms. Daviton will resume her original Office Manager position effective October 16, 2008 when Ms. Jambor officially starts as Executive Director.

A congratulatory can be email to Edina Jambor jambor@dhharc.org and Laura Daviton davitonl@dhharc.org

Yours in Partnership always,
Jana Vickers
Chair
Nevada Association of the Deaf

The Sparks/Reno American Sign Language Meetup Group


What’s an interesting issue we’ll discuss? Learning to communicate with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing communities will open new worlds–for you and for others!
Join in the fun!

Anyone and everyone welcome!

When and Where:

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 6:30 PM - 3rd Wednesday of each month!!!
Starbucks, Sparks , NV 89431

Come Join the 2nd Annual Accommodation Fair for Deaf and Hard of Hearing on October 23rd at 11 am to 2 pm at UNR.

President Emeritus of Gallaudet University I. King Jordan will be at Nightingale Concert Hall at UNR on Wednesday, Oct 10th at 7 pm.

There is a great need for quality education for our hearing impaired children. Lake Mead Christian Academy is addressing the need by starting a Deaf Christian Education Program for 2nd thru 4th grades. (1st and 5th will be considered if space is available) Subjects will be taught in English and Sign to have a better comprehension of subject matter. Due to the commitment of a small class size, space is extremely limited. The program will be designed as a multi-ability classroom giving all students the opportunity to excel and learn. The students will enjoy a smaller class size for a more focused learning experience. This program will start with the new academic year of 2007/2008. Applications for enrollment are available on the website www.lmca.org . You may contact the program director Charlotte Courson ccourson@lmca.org with any questions.

There will be a “Emergency Preparedness” Workshop on Saturday, June 2 from 10 am
to Noon at 5195 Spectrum Blvd. in Reno.
Presented by Aaron Kenneston, Washoe County Emergency Manager and Gary Olsen,
DHHARC Executive Director.

Come and learn how to prepare for emergencies and see the State of the Art
Emergency Preparedness Center. Emergency responders will be there to answer
your questions. Drink and Refreshments will be provided. Sign Language interpreters will be provided.

For any other special requests or accommodations, please contact Edina Jambor at
775-887-1060 or email her at jambore@dhharc.org. If you need a direction how to
get there, please contact Edina.

DHHARC will host a “Medicare: Part D” workshop on Friday, May 11 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. It was originally scheduled for this Saturday, April 21. Workshop will be at NNCIL Board Room, 999 Pyramid Way in Sparks, Nevada.

Presenter will be Alise Moss Vetica, Volunteer Coordinator of State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

Refreshments and Interpreter will be provided. For special accommodations and other language needs (CART or Foreign Language), please call our office.

RSVP Please!! Call Edina Jambor at 775-887-1060 or email her at jambore@dhharc.org.

Hope to see you there!!

From the Nevada Appeal newspaper:
Jarid Shipley
Appeal Staff Writer, jshipley@nevadaappeal.com
April 15, 2007

Nevada is facing a crisis that is preventing a portion of its population from getting a good education. The problem is based in one of the foundations of education, language.

“California has issued a state emergency because of the lack of qualified sign language instructors and interpreters and while Nevada hasn’t declared it, we are facing an even bigger crisis,” said Cindy Frank, Deaf Studies instructor and program coordinator at Western Nevada Community College.

Frank said the problem most affects school-age children because more than 70 percent of interpreters being used in schools aren’t certified and interpret less than half of what is said correctly to deaf students.

“The deaf children are suffering because of this. A lot of them are graduating without the education or skills they need,” Frank said.

That was one of the focuses of the inaugural Deaf Pride Day at WNCC on Saturday. The event was organized by the college’s American Sign Language Club as a way to bring awareness and support to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

“We were so impressed with the outpouring of support, even from people who don’t know a word of sign language, but wanted to help,” said Julie Balderson, ASL Club president.

The event included a raffle, face painting, games and a 4-H representative with animals on display. The money raised will be used to provide training for interpreters and stipends to allow parents with deaf children to take ASL classes.

Western Nevada Community College was one of the first colleges to offer classes in ASL almost 10 years ago and currently is one of few that offers a two-year degree in Deaf Studies, according to Frank.

American Sign Language is the third most-used language in the United State and Canada, surpassed only by English and Spanish.

Frank said the other purpose of the event was to provide a positive example for deaf children.

“We want to let deaf kids know they are not alone, there’s nothing to be ashamed of and they are not disabled, they just use a different language,” Frank said.

Shannon Archer is a graduate of WNCC’s program and currently serves as an interpreter at Wooster High School.

“I took ASL because I wanted to be a teacher and I thought it would be useful. I found out I loved the language and didn’t really want to teach, so I switched,” Archer said.

Archer said the biggest challenge facing deaf students is their isolation.

“Not being able to communicate with everyone they come in contact with. I’m really the only one, as the interpreter, they can communicate with and because of that they don’t know the little things. They don’t have the incidental hearing to pick up on things like where to buy prom tickets,” Archer said.

Wednesday Snith understands how being deaf can isolate you from others. The 33-year-old is taking advantage of WNCC’s programs to get better at signing.

“It helps a lot, it’s a great program,” Snith said. "I’m learning how to sign better and learning more language. It’s giving me the ability to communicate better.

Snith also had some advice for anyone who meets a deaf person.

“Don’t back off from a deaf person. It’s OK to just introduce yourself, say hello and make a simple gesture,” Snith said.

I mentioned you in my email about the legislative meeting this Friday. I got this information from Denise Phillips with Captions Unlimited of Nevada, Inc.

They will be there providing CART, too . And it will be streamed (captioned) to the Internet as well. It would be great if lots of people logged in to the captioning so the powers that be will realize it’s a need in the community.

To access the streaming captioning on the legislature’s website, go to http://www.leg.state.nv.us/. Go to the right of the page to Live Meetings/Listen View. Then scroll down and find the captioning link under the listing of the meeting. It will open up and you will see text on one side. If you don’t see text, you could have a pop-up blocker blocking the text. So hit CTRL (the control button) at the same time as you hit the captioning link. It will disable popup blockers on that page.

If you have any questions or are unable to access the text, feel free to email denise@captionsunlimited.com or shawn@captionsunlimited.com.

SB 165 – Revises provisions governing the use of interpreters in judicial proceedings for persons with certain disabilities. (BDR 54-650)

SB 473 – Makes various changes concerning the practice of interpreting and the practice of real-time captioning.

(BDR 54-295)

Laura Daviton

Tomorrow you will be reading some real great news, the Legislature has initiated a bill that includes many of our proposals and requests for things such as starting a Pilot/model school program designed to enhance deaf education for our deaf and hard of hearing youngsters. Proposes to appropriated monies to training and bring in deaf educators as well as having mentors and much more. Watch for and read SB 525 tomorrow.

Am sure you are already aware that there is another bill SB 473 in a committee which will reorganize NCAC in ODS and put some focus on interpreters issues.

We got work ahead of us, united we win!

Sincerely
Gary W. Olsen
Executive Director
NVAD/DHHARC

When: 6:45 to 8:30 PM
What: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resource Fair
Where: Las Vegas. UNLV/CSUN Pre-school, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway in the Lynn Bennett Early Childhood Education Center, Multi-Purpose Room.
Contact: agbellnv@cox.net, www.agbellnv.com

Sponsored by: NV Chapter of the Alexander Graham Bell Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, a lifelong resource, support network, and advocate for listening, learning, talking and living Independently with hearing loss.

Time: 11:00 AM
Date: Last Saturday of each month
What: Children’s Stories Interpreted into ASL. Bring your child(ren) to listen and watch different stories told in American Sign Language.
Where: Las Vegas. Borders Bookstore Cafe, 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd at Lake Mead
Contact: DJ at (702) 638.7866, twinkies27@yahoo.com


Current Las Vegas Deaf Events

Time: 7:00 PM
Day: Every Wednesday
Where: Las Vegas. Borders Bookstore Cafe, 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd at Lake Mead Avenue.
What: ASL Social. Come meet and enjoy socializing with many great people, some Deaf and some hearing. You’ll learn new signs and some old signs and have an opportunity to interact with the Deaf Community. We’ve been known to go till closing.
Contact: DJ at (702) 638-7866, twinkies27@yahoo.com

How long can you keep your voice off?

Hi all,
Just a thought to send this ASL V-Blog who are interested about bible...Laura

http://deafinternational.org/2007/02/lux-forum-introduction.html

Marlee Matlin will come to Reno on Monday, February 26th. She will be in “Smart Talk Women’s Lecture Series” at 7:30 pm at Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 So. Virginia St.

“The Roaring Silence” - Deafness has not limited Marlee Matlin who has single-handedly turned obstacles into opportunities. Following her worldwide acclaim and Academy Award for Best Actress for her motion picture debut in Children of a Lesser God, she has gone onto starring roles in an endless list of films, Emmy nominated appearances on The Practice and Seinfeld and recent role on the West Wing. Ms. Matlin stands as an inspiration - as an artist, mother, author and tireless advocate of organizations like the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation and so the World May Hear. Her words of hope will ring loud and clear.

You need to purchase a ticket thru Pioneer Center online at www.pioneercenter.com.

If you have any questions, please contact Pioneer Center.

Mark your calendars for the premier of the first comprehensive film on deaf history - Through Deaf Eyes, to be shown on the Public Broadcasting System (PBS), March 21, 2007. “Through Deaf Eyes” will be broadcast nationally at 9 p.m. ET (check local listings).

“Through Deaf Eyes” is a two-hour HDTV documentary for PBS exploring nearly 200 years of Deaf life in America. The film presents the shared experiences of American history - family life, education, work, and community connections - from the perspective of deaf citizens. Interviews include community leaders, historians, and deaf Americans with diverse views on language use, technology and identity. Bringing a Deaf cinematic lens to the film are six artistic works by Deaf media artists and filmmakers.

Outreach partners are the National Association of the Deaf, Gallaudet University, the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology, and California State University-Northridge. As part of the outreach campaign, numerous local organizations, some in association with their public television stations, will mount events and discussions exploring the issues raised in the film.

The film was inspired by the exhibition History Through Deaf Eyes, curated by Jack R. Gannon at Gallaudet University. “Through Deaf Eyes” is a production of WETA Washington, D.C. and Florentine Films/Hott Productions in association with Gallaudet University. The producer is Emmy and Peabody Award winner Larry Hott. The editor is Diane Garey. The writer is Ken Chowder. The executive producers are Karen Kenton and Dalton Delan, WETA. The project director at Gallaudet is Jean Bergey. Senior advisor to the project is Harry G. Lang, professor in the Department of Research and Teacher Education, National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology, and the author of many books on deaf history.

Ever want to create a work of art? Ever want to work with an internationally recognized artist? Well, the 16th Winter Deaflympics EXPO is the place to do both. You and your friends can work side-by-side with renowned Deaf artist Chuck Baird in making a new work just for display at the 16th Winter Deaflympics. Come spend 10 minutes. Come spend 2 days. Whatever time you have, you can have a hand in creating a brand new piece of art work. We supply the materials. You supply the ideas!

When:
Friday, February 2nd, 2007 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday, February 3rd, 2007 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Where:
Salt Palace
Room 155 (located on the north side of the venue)
100 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT

Do not miss out on all of the fun at the Deaflympics EXPO! Register NOW for FREE at www.sorenson.com/deaflympics/expo_register.php.

We look forward to seeing you there!


Eric B. Johnson
16th Winter Deaflympics EXPO Program Director

——
Special thanks to the following EXPO Contributors:
DeafNation, Quest4arts, Utah Association of the Deaf, Christopherson Travel, Cingular Wireless, and BlackBerry

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Need more information about the Deaflympics EXPO?
Visit www.sorenson.com/deaflympics/events.php or send an e-mail to expo@2007deaflympics.com.

Come join us for some Holiday fun and cheer. There is so
much to celebrate as we start a new year! Rejoice with us
and bring your friends as well.

When: December 7th 5 – 8pm
Where: DHHARC – Reno/Sparks Office
999 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431
(NNCIL building)


Hors d’oeuvres (cookies and other holiday munchies) and refreshments will be provided. Come and socialize with friends, play games and laugh with us.

Please RSVP by 12/5/06!!!
Call us at 775.887.1060 (v/tty/vp) or email Edina at jambore@dhharc.org


We are looking forward to seeing you on the 7th!!

Through Deaf Eyes, a two-hour PBS documentary exploring nearly 200 years of Deaf life in America, will air early next year. The film was inspired by the exhibition, History Through Deaf Eyes, curated by Jack R. Gannon of Gallaudet University.

The documentary will air nationally on PBS on Wednesday, March 21 at 9 p.m. ET (check local listings).

The film presents the shared experiences of American history, family life, education, work, and community connections from the perspective of deaf citizens. Interviews include community leaders, historians, and deaf Americans with diverse views on language use, technology and identity.

Bringing a Deaf cinematic lens to the film are six artistic works by Deaf media artists and filmmakers: Wayne Betts, Renee Visco, Tracey Salaway, Kimby Caplan, Arthur Luhn, and Adrean Mangiardi.

Poignant, sometimes humorous, these films draw on the media artists own lives and are woven throughout the documentary. But the core of the film remains the larger story of Deaf life in America – a story of conflicts, prejudice and affirmation that reaches the heart of what it means to be human.

Major funding for Through Deaf Eyes is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS, The Annenberg Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. Private individuals have also contributed to the funding of this project. The extensive outreach campaign is funded in part by Sign Language Associates. Outreach partners are the National Association for the Deaf, Gallaudet University, the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology, and California State University-Northridge. As part of the outreach campaign, numerous local organizations, some in association with their public television stations, will mount events and discussions exploring the issues raised in the film.

A comprehensive Web site, found at www.pbs.org, accompanies the film. The site includes interviews with the deaf filmmakers whose work is featured in the documentary, while also inviting viewers to submit their own stories, photographs, and films. These will become part of the archival collection of Gallaudet University. A companion book is being published by Gallaudet University Press.

Hello,

we just got the information about a new Deaf Social in Reno. It was listed on the DeafNevada listserv. Kristen McPartland let us know about a get-together every third Wednesday of a month at the new Starbucks on North McCarran in Sparks (Office Depot, Quiznos, Petco are in that block). The exact address is 2835 N. McCarran Blvd #103 Sparks, NV 89431. It starts at 6:30pm in the evening and will go to about 10:00pm.

If you have a question, you can email Kristen McPartland at info@silentpeace.com. You may also want to check out httpp://asl.meetup.com/227 for information.

Have a great weekend!
Edina

Hi all

Just for your info.

Disability Awareness Month - Accommodation Fair at UNR on Tuesday, Oct. 24th.

This event is for students, Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, Disability Service Administrators, Parents and Deaf Community members will have opportunities to see accommodation “in action” at exhibit booths.

Have a nice day. Laura

Hi all
I found this article from DeafDigest...good news for our Deaf Community...Keep it up~Laura

Herb Larson...Off-Hand

The broadcast of “Herb Larson...Off-Hand” on KNPB, the PBS station
in Reno, Nevada, was considered by many in the Northern Nevada deaf
community as the biggest thing that’s hit the area since the advent
of captioning.

Herb Larson and his co-host, interpreter Bill Pugin, appeared at a
pre-broadcast press conference in early September and introduced
themselves to the local press and the areas deaf community. Reaction
at that time was extremely positive and many younger deaf people were
being introduced to Herb Larson for the first time, since the
original “Off-Hand” program aired in Los Angeles during the 1980’s.

Reaction to the all-new TV show, from both deaf and hearing audiences,
was overwhelming. The station received dozens of positive phone calls
and e-mails and the station management is now working with Sign City
TV, the shows producers, on expanding the program into a network
series.

Like who did Herb interview? Guests included country singer Lacy J.
Dalton who has started a foundation to save the wild Mustang horses
that are being slaughtered; authoress Calamity Jan Pierson, who writes
books about Nevada ghost towns; and Kenny C. Guinn, the Governor of
Nevada.

Sheldon I. Altfeld, who founded The Silent Network back in 1979,
directed the show; Temma Keatan-Hammond, a local Nevada TV producer,
produced the program; and David H. Pierce, who owns DAVIDEO
Productions, served as Executive Producer, Post Production Supervisor,
and Executive In Charge of Production.

Altfeld and Pierce are the principals of Sign City Television, LLC,
which produces programs exclusively for deaf and hard-of-hearing
audiences.

Hello everyone!

DeafNation Expo is coming to Pleasanton, CA on October 28, 2006!

We have 84+ booths and expect over 4,800 people. If you have any friends
who have not signed up online, please encourage them. www.deafnation.com

Don’t forget DeafNation Charity Golf on Thursday, October 26th and support
Deaf Hope. Sign up online.

Our Event Sponsors are IP-Relay, Sprint, FuseWireless, at&t and DCARA.

Location:
Alameda County Fair
Young California Building
4501 Pleasanton Ave
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Exhibit Hours: 9 am to 6 pm

Cost: FREE ADMISSION

The event includes:
- Exhibitions (FREE)
- Entertainment (FREE)
- Seminars & Workshops (FREE)
- Children’s Activities (FREE)

What’s new at the Expo?

-DeafNation Media Experience
-New John Maucere Show

3rd Wednesday of each month meet at Starbucks, 2835 N. McCarran #103, Sparks, NV, 89431 from 8:30-10:00 p.m. for conversation/communication with signers, teachers, students, anyone and everyone! Bring the kids! Have fun signing and sharing with others!

Hello everyone!

Sorry that nothing really got going over the summer, but our schedules were pretty hectic. Our first meeting of the fall ’06 semester will take place on Friday, September 1st @ Starbucks on the corner of Carson Street and College Parkway at 5 p.m. We’ll be out on the back patio so join us if you can. We will be discussing upcoming events and we need your ideas and input. Come get involved!

Also, the night of song is scheduled for Friday, September 15th from 5-8 p.m. Clear your schedule and start practicing your favorite song. We need lots of performers to show all the novice signers how it’s done. Don’t forget to bring your music. It should be lots of fun.

Hope you all had a great summer and hope to see you all next Friday!

Carri and Sam

tootieauntfruity@charter.net

When? October 11, 2006; 6 PM; Door opens at 12 noon.

Where? Palms Casino and Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Event? No Limit-Texas Hold’Em/ All in. For all deaf and hard of hearing people who wish to participate. Must be 21 years or older to play.

Prizes? Based on 300 entries, 1st place winner will receive $27,000.

Cost? $300 entry fee per player.

Hosts? Southern Nevada Silver Knights and Southern Nevada Coalition of Organizations of and for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Both are non-profit organizations and the net proceeds will be donated to worthy deaf community charities.

Comments? Last year the 1st annual tournament was a complete success. Many local deaf poker tournaments were held across the country because of this success. So far none of them have not met the magnitude of this one. It has the “major league” status. The “big one”. Since Las Vegas is the poker capital of the world, no wonder it is so popular here.

Web Site? Go to WWW.poker.deaflasvegas.com. This will give you all the information needed, such as tournament entry form and Orleans Hotel room reservation form.

E-Mail? Need to e-mail for additional information? Go to lvdeafpoker1@earthlink.Net.

From the Committee: We are anxious to treat all of you to the unique and exciting experience in the world of poker. Come to Las Vegas, the city of awe and thunder. It is your chance to come home as a winner. See you all in “Viva Las Vegas”.

The “LTCC” group/ Lake Tahoe’s Deaf community will be having a silent lunch on Friday, July 21 at 12:00 noon. They will be at Round Table Pizza at the “Y”. Leave your voice at home and come hungry!

Contact: Karla Johnston; lentzasl@sojournphotography.com / www.ltcconline.net/ASLLT

Where: Carson High School
When: July 24 - August 4, Monday-Friday
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Who: School-aged deaf and hard of hearing children, Kindergarten - 12th Grade
(Limited to 60 students on a first come, first served basis)

Come join us for the third annual Communication Arts Camp and two weeks of fun-filled, language enriching learning activities designed especially for deaf and hard of hearing children.

We’ll be learning about communication technology, taking field trips, making arts and crafts, telling stories, playing games, and having fun! There will be a BBQ at Mills Park in Carson City on the last day, and families are invited to that event.

For more information, to volunteer, or for a camper application, please call the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center at 775.887.1060 (voice/tty/vp) or e-mail dhharc_cc_mbf@yahoo.com

We hope to see everyone there!

Join DHHARC Thursday, June 22, 2006 at the South Valleys Library for a workshop for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children.
Topics that will be discussed:
Parents' rights for their deaf/HH children
Students' rights
Effective ways to help meet the child’s needs
Know what technology devices are available to the deaf/HH students, family, and community members
There will be device demonstrations and hands-on experiences
There will be a panel of experienced people to answer questions.

We will meet in the conference room from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Interpreters will be provided.
South Valleys Library
15650A Wedge Parkway (behind the new Summit Mall)
Reno, NV 89511

Know your rights as the parents of the deaf and hard of hearing children!!!

We will be having a meeting on Wednesday, May 24th at 5:00 at Starbucks on the corner of College Parkway and Carson St. Anyone who wants to come is welcome and you are welcome to bring your kids, spouse, friends, whatever. Chat, practice, and see what we have planned for the next six months. Hope to see you there!

Contact: Carri Richards-Arcoraci
Email: tootieauntfruity@charter.net

Wednesday, May 17th from 2-4 pm.Location: 1100 E. William Street, Carson City.
Check in downstairs at reception, and just tell them you are attending the Medicaid 101 presentation in the upstairs conference room. It doesn’t have a room number but it is just past the entrance to room 213 on the opposite side of the hall.
Presented by: Mary Wherry, Deputy Administrator
This presentation will be interpreted.
Please contact DHHARC at 775.887.1060 for more information or email dhharc_cc_kad@yahoo.com

The American Sign Language Club and Deaf Studies program at WNCC will be presenting a booth on Deaf Culture for the annual Multicultural Festival. Admission is free, so please come show your support!

WNCC Multicultural Festival Features Music, Dance and Food

The whole family can enjoy a world of dancing, food and exhibits at Western Nevada Community College’s 11th annual Multicultural Festival on Saturday, May 13, at the Carson City campus, 2201 West College Parkway. Admission is free to the festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Multicultural entertainment will include the Sierra Highlanders playing bagpipes, the Reno Taiko Drummers performing, and dancing from around the world, including country western line dancing, belly dancing, and traditional Aztec dancing.

More than 20 exhibitors will also be on hand offering unique gift items from around the world, arts and crafts, and cultural information.

Kids can get their faces painted at the Children’s Culture Center sponsored by the WNCC United Students Association. Students from WNCC’s Early Childhood Development diversity class will present hands-on activities for young children.

For more information about the WNCC Multicultural Festival, call Claire Yurovchak at 445-3324.
For more information about the Deaf Studies program, call Cindy Frank, 445-4407.

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center presents:

A workshop about how to take care of yourself when you go to the doctor, get medical tests, have surgery, admitted to the hospital, etc.

Where: The NEW Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center ~ 1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City,
First floor - Bristlecone Room
When: Saturday April 29, 2006 10am-noonWhom: Presented by Dr. David DeRiemer

Contact: Kelley at the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center (DHHARC)
(775) 887-1060 v/tty/vp or dhharc_cc_kad@yahoo.com

Monday, May 1 9am-1pm at Silver Springs Elementary School
3900 Spruce Avenue in Silver Springs
On-Site Phone Number: (775) 577-5060
Sponsored by DHHARC, Hosted by Lyon County School District

“Communication Choices” art contest winners will be announced and prizes awarded!
AND...
“Future Career Exploration” - Where do Deaf adults work in Nevada? Deaf adults from all kinds of work will be our guest and share with you what they do.
AND...
Pizza, friends, games, and activities!!

For more information, contact the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center - Maureen, Kelley, or Gary at (775) 887-1060 v/tty/vp or dhharc_cc_mbf@yahoo.com

ARE YOU COMING?? LET US KNOW!!

Nevada Humanities, Books and Authors series, presents Khaled Hosseini, author of
The Kite Runner. Dr. Hosseini will give a dynamic presentation at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno on Thursday, March 30th at 7:30 PM.
Hosseini is now a physician in San Jose, California where he rises at 4:00 every morning to pursue his second career as a best-selling author. His powerful debut novel The Kite Runner has been a favorite with book clubs and has been on the bestsellers’ list since 2003. His next novel, Dreaming in Titanic City, is also set in Afghanistan, and will be released in the summer of 2006.
No admission fee.

The next Legislative Committee on Persons with Disabilities meeting is March 8th. At the Legislature in Carson City, room 3138 and the Grant Sawyer State Office Building in Vegas, room 4412.

The issues being discussed currently involve the issues of education for children that are deaf and hard of hearing to include topics about sign language interpreters skill proficiency for the K-12 system, is the public school doing an effective job at teaching d/hh children in this state??

Contact Andrea Dishman at the LCB for more information: (775) 684-6825

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center
Presents ~ a workshop designed for Deaf community members

¡§GOT TROUBLE?¡¨ (Police, Jail, Court)
We¡¦ve Got Answers!

SPECIAL PRESENTER!
Robbie Sutton, UCLA Law School

„X What happens if you are arrested?
„X What does a felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor mean?
„X Going to court? What to expect and how to act in court.
„X Be careful ~ Battery or Assault or Domestic Violence (huh?)
„X You experience - Car Accident, speeding ticket, DUI???? = Help!
„X What is a R.O.? & O.R.?
„X Civil vs. Criminal
„X How to protect your communications rights!


Saturday, March 25th, 2006
11:00am-2:00pm
At the South Valley Library
15650 Wedge Pkwy (near Mt. Rose Hwy)

Bring a friend! Refreshments will be provided.
Don¡¦t miss out ¡V this is important information that can EMPOWER you!

Join us for a special Deaf Community Event at the new Summit Mall after the workshop 3-?pm Contact Cindy Frank at Frankc3@wncc.edu or 690-2200 (c)

NEXT WORKSHOP April 8th- ¡§What does Medicare or Medicaid mean?¡¨

If you have special communication needs other than sign language, please call our office (775) 887-1060 tty & vp
RSVP to DHHARC: (775)887-1060 v/tty/vp ~ (775)887-1055 fax
Email: dhharc_cc_kad@yahoo.com

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center
Presents ~ a workshop designed for the Deaf community members

¡§How to use a sign language interpreter¡¨Presented in American Sign Language
By Kelley DeRiemer, Certified RID; CSC & NAD Masters

„X Do you know how to request interpreters for: doctors, work, doing business, hospitals, courts, schools, etc?
„X Can you choose the interpreter?
„X How do you find interpreters?
„X What do the certifications mean?
„X What do the laws say about interpreters and Captioners?
„X What to do if you do not communicate effectively with the interpreter?
„X How to file a complaint? Where do you send it?


Saturday, March 4th, 2006
10:00am-1:00pm
At the Sparks Library
1125 12th Street
Bring a friend! Refreshments will be provided.
Don¡¦t miss out ¡V this is important information that can EMPOWER you!
Everyone is welcome
If you have special communication needs other than sign language, please call our office (775) 887-1060 tty & vp

RSVP to DHHARC: (775)887-1060 v/tty/vp ~ (775)887-1055 fax
Email: dhharc_cc_kad@yahoo.com

V-DAY in ASL is coming to Berkeley!!

A Benefit Performance of the Vagina Monologues

Proceeds go to DeafHope

Performed simultaneously in American Sign Language and spoken English

WHERE: Berkeley Repertory Theatre 2025 Addison Street Berkeley, CA 94704

WHEN: February 26, 2006

TIME: 7:00p (Lobby opens at 6:00p) Reception afterwards $25.00 per person

To purchase tickets, send your check postmarked by February 23rd payable to DeafHope at:

DeafHope 22418 Mission Blvd Hayward, CA 94541

For credit card purchases or questions, email contact@deaf-hope.org

NOTE: You can pay at the door at your own risk - this event will be sold out early.

For this event’s flyer visit www.deaf-hope.org/events

ASL and REAL TIME CAPTIONING will be offered at two Christmas Services. Friday, December 23 at 7:00pm and Saturday, December 24 at 7:00pm. Lots of Music, Drama, and a Great Message... all interpreted with ASL and Real Time Captioned on our video screen. We know you’ll enjoy it and we hope to see you there!

Sunday, November 27, 2005, 11:30am

ASL and Scrolled Message offered for service and message.

“Destination Uncensored -” by Pastor Mark Whelchel

The Christianity Uncensored Series continues... Are we there yet? Do you have patience in getting to your destination? This Thanksgiving, seal your destiny with the incredible vision of things to come and the patience to wait it out.

Special seating section - south side of auditorium.

Central Christian Church

1001 New Beginnings Drive - Henderson

South of Russell Road and East of 93/95 Beltway

www.centralchristian.com

Just wanted to say THANK YOU for all the work you have done to help promote the DHHARC goals that of making the community a better to live and learn for all. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

There are two forthcoming events you will find interesting and worth attending to continue making things better for all. The Southern DHHARC/NVAD Town Hall meeting will be in Las Vegas at West Charleston CCSN campus on December 17 from 8:30 to 4:00. The DHHARC Holiday Cheer will be at the DHHARC Office on December 16. A flyer will be forthcoming

If you should have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime via E-mail.

Wishing you a great Holiday Season and once again THANK YOU!

Gary W. Olsen

Presenting...
Howie Seago & Nat Wilson in The Last Con.

About the Show
On September 17, 2005, Howie Seago and Nat Wilson will present, in artful and comedic enhancement, using American Sign Language, a dramatic adaptation of a medieval French farce titled “The Last Con”. The show is approximately 75 minutes long and features these two internationally renowned Deaf actors portraying five characters in full costume and engaging in a rollicking, rambunctious battle of wits. This presentation is truly unique in its reflection of “the old days” as performed in old style signing, gestures and mime without vocal narration.

About the Actors
After gaining highly acclaimed recognition as top-caliber actors during their stints with the National Theater of the Deaf, Seago and Wilson pursued separate careers in show business. Seago appeared in TV guest roles on Star Trek:The Next Generation, Hunter and The Equalizer. He also appeared in Beyond Silence, an Oscar Award nominee for Best Foreign Film in 1998. Wilson continued to tour internationally with the National Theater of the Deaf for 12 years, performing a wide range of electic roles. Now, these two fine actors have combined their energy, experience, creativity and passion for theatre into Deaf Moose Theatre, an independently run theatrical company where they convert their dreams and visions into performing art.

Nevada Association of the Deaf is fortunate to have the opportunity to host the spectacularly unique ‘The Last Con” by this wonderfully talented team.

September 17, 2005 - Open at 6:30 pm—show starts at 7 pm
Las Vegas-Clark County Library Performing Arts Center, Whitney Library Concert Hall
5175 E. Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV

TICKET PRICES
Adults: $20, Students with ID: $10, Child (under 12): $10, Child (under 5): Free

Please contact below people for tickets or more information:
Linda Raymond: TTY: (702) 256-2076 fax: (702) 256-8920 E-mail: Llouiser@aol.com
Joanne Williams: TTY/fax: (702) 456-0727 E-mail: JoBert84@earthlink.net
Annette Loader: TTY/fax: (702) 616-9173 E-mail: Aloader@aol.com
198 seats available – order tickets today!!
(We will honor NVAD Conference attendees’ tickets first)

To view or print the official flyer, click here.

Hello one and all!

I want to share with you some good news we received a few weeks ago from the Office of Disability Services. NVAD/DHHARC has been awarded the statewide Deaf and Hard of Hearing advocacy and telecommunication equipment distribution programs.

We are thrilled being the recipient and have every intention to make it successful by collaborating with each of you in whatever way we can to enhance the lives of the target population and outreaching to the communities, agencies, and schools.

Come July 1, with a staff of six, we will begin the new challenge with two offices, one in Carson City and the other in Las Vegas. Then eventually we will have one in Reno within a year then work towards having outreach offices in other rural areas. If you have any ideas how we can collaborate with you and your agency, please feel free to get in touch with me as soon as you can.

I can’t let this pass…It is important to me that I thank those of you have written in support of our bid to manage the statewide service delivery program. Also thanks to those who continue to collaborate with us in many different ways. I look forward to working with you all. It all is deeply appreciated!

For a better community for all! Forward we go!

Gary

We are pleased to announce the new DeafNevada.org website designed by Sojourn Photography. Now you can stay up to date with the latest news, events and announcements from the DHHARC and the NVAD by visiting this blog, the calendar and by signing up for email updates and the new DeafNevada.org Newsletter. Finally, this cooperative effort to serve Nevada has become a reality! Let us know what you think by contacting us because we are here to serve you!