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ADARA conference
May 29, 2005
To be held in Orlando on May 26-29. ASLServices is a bronze level sponsor for this event.
We have an exciting conference planned and it becomes more exciting when attendance is high. We have keynote speakers who exemplary in their field.
The opening keynote presenter will be Chuck Tompkins, Vice President of Animal Training at SeaWorld. He has co-authored a book entitled "Whale Done" and will be speaking about "Positive Relationships". A man who has worked extensively with killer whales, such as Shamu, does know something about working with people too!!!!
We also have Dr. Jerome Hanley with the South Carolina Dept of Mental Health. Dr Hanley has worked to develop the Deaf Services program in South Carolina and also is a powerful motivational speaker. I am sure you will enjoy him.
Our closing speaker on Sunday will be John Evans with State of Washington Dept of Vocational Rehabilitation. John is a dynamic speaker with a story to tell. He will be speaking about "American with a disAbility".
In addition to the keynote presenters, we will also have three pre-conference workshops. These workshops are priced at $35 for a full day of training. The cost is economical and will allow individuals the opportunity for professional development.
The three pre-conferences are "Finding Funding" with Nancy Carr, Marcia Kolvitz, Nancy Godfrey and Tricia Davis. This workshop will provide extensive information on writing grants and pursuing funding for your agencies.
"Assessment and Beyond" will be presented by Steve Sligar and Barry Critchfield. These two self-described "experienced old farts" will provide information on useful tools and techniques you can utilize when working with persons who are deaf and low functioning. This workshop will provide attendees with information they can take home and use.
The third workshop, Conflict Resolution in the Work Setting, will be sponsored by the Gallaudet Leadership Institute. Dr. Richard Lytle, from Gallaudet University will be the presenter. This workshop will focus on developing positive relationships with persons in the workplace, whether supervisors, co-workers, or consumers.
Please share this information with your colleagues. I hope to see many of you personally in Orlando. It will be an informative and entertaining conference. Registration information and more details can be found on the ADARA web page at www.adara.org
Steve Larew
ADARA 2005 Chair
ADARA 2005
May 26, 2005
Orlando, FL – Over 350 people are anticipated at the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA) conference, to be held May 26-29 at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at Sea World in Orlando, Fla.
A staggering list of conference activities include a golf outing, a Deaf Authors table where participants can interact with Deaf authors and have books autographed, and presentations/workshops, are just a few of what attendees can choose from. Especially interesting are the plenary sessions, which feature speakers such as Chuck Tompkins, vice president of animal training at Sea World. Another keynote presenter is Dr. Jerome Hanley of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, who will present, “Jerome, are you crazy – Deafness as a part of cultural competence?”
Sunday will see John Evans with Washington State Vocational Rehabilitation discussing the value of differences and what it means to be Deaf in America.
There will also be three pre-conference sessions. “At past conferences, Deaf professionals asked for the opportunity to develop their skills to improve their chances for promotion and career development,” ADARA 2005 Conference Chair Steve Larew explains. “ADARA will offer two pre-conferences, each six hours long, in that area. One will focus on grant writing, and the other will focus on conflict resolution. The Gallaudet Leadership Institute will co-sponsor the conflict resolution workshop with Dr. Richard Lytle.” The third pre-conference, presented by Steve Sligar and Barry Critchfield, will focus on assessment of low-functioning deaf people, offering practical information for service providers.
For more about the conference, please visit www.adara.org or contact Steve Larew, Conference Planning Chair at grcdirect@aol.com
2005: Year of Languages
May 16, 2005
Under the guidance and stewardship of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), 2005 will be celebrated as The Year of Languages in the United States. These celebrations will take place in a variety of settings, including elementary and secondary schools and postsecondary institutions as well as at events at the local, state and national levels across America. As the representatives of all aspects of foreign language education, ACTFL and its affiliated organizations are prepared to coordinate a cooperative effort to include all of the various organizations and agencies in the foreign language community. This is an opportunity to focus America's attention on the academic, social and economic benefits of studying other languages and cultures from around the world. This initiative will seek to positively influence the full range of language programs in U.S. schools and communities and the students these programs are designed to serve. The campaign plan will capture the attention and interest of all Americans with the involvement and assistance of teachers, administrators, state, local and federal legislators and government officials, businesses and, perhaps most important, parents.
The goal of The Year of Languages (YOL) celebration is to advance the concept that every American should develop proficiency not only in English, but in other languages as well.
Florida Deaf Softball Annual Tournament
May 14, 2005
Hosted by GTBAD
May 14, 2005
JC Handly Sports Complex
3104 S Kings Ave.
Brandon, FL 33511
Direction for field: _Yahoo! Maps - Brandon, FL 33511-7331_
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Team Entry Fee: $100.00 for Men
$10.00 per player
Each Team brings two MSP 44 gold/red stitch balls
Coaches Meeting at 8:00 am
Game start at 9:00 am
Ticket Price:
Fan: $5.00 & Combo: $10.00
(13 yr. Old and up Adult)
Prizes…. 1st, & 2nd Places and All-Star Players
Fund-raiser for Softball Rays Team
Foods and Drinks will be sold at the field. (Fund-raiser for SSAD 2005 fund)
For more information
Contact:
Clarence Wiles - Email: _Bulleyes53@earthlink.net_ (mailto:
Bulleyes53@earthlink.net)
Brandie Piper: _Bie95@tmail.com_ (mailto:Bie95@tmail.com)
Information - _GtbadDeafEvents@aol.com_ (mailto:GtbadDeafEvents@aol.com)
Hotel: Red Roof Inns (Rates 60.00 plus Tax)
10121 Horace Avenue. Tampa, FL 33619
Phone # 813-681-8484 Fax# 813-681-8892
Direction for Hotel: _Yahoo! Maps - Tampa, FL 33619-8015_
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Social Night
American Post Legion #148 At 7:00 PM
7240 US Highway 301 South Admission: $8.00
Riverview, Fl 33569
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