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Free NOAA Weather Radio Give Away!
January 18, 2007
Who Qualifies? Low Income Deaf/Hard of Hearing Residents of Osceola County
Dates:
January 14th, 2008- January 18th, 2008
Times:
Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (ASL Interpreter Available)
Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Osceola County Emergency Operations Center
320 North Beaumont Avenue
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Workshop: Dealing With Hispanic Cultural Nuances
January 15, 2007
Dealing With Hispanic Cultural Nuances While Interpreting and How to Apply it to Minimum-lingual, Semi-lingual, and Non-lingual Hispanic Deaf Clients.
Workshop Registration (English)
Workshop Registration (Español)
The Presenter: Sergio Peña has a BA in education with a linguistics specialization from San Diego State University, and is a professional multilingual interpreter and instructor in four languages (ASL, English, LSM, and Spanish). He has worked and taught in a variety of translation settings: Platform, educational, community, medical and legal in both the USA and Mexico. Sergio has also taught a series of workshops regarding the Hispanic/Latino Deaf community. Sergio is also the writer and coordinator of an ITP program in a University in Tijuana, Baja California. He is also a founder member of the first sign language interpreter organization in Mexico (ANILS). Sergio has also has written and been co-writer in professional published articles on the subject of Mexican Sign Language interpreting, gesturing in the Hispanic community, and teaching a language to semi-lingual and non-lingual deaf students.
Kissimmee, Florida Workshop Location: ASL Services, Inc. 3700 Commerce Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34741.
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Workshop Location: ASL Latino, Inc. Caparra Gallery #107 Gonzalez Guiste Suite 310, Guaynabo, PR 00966
Questions? Contact Jason Hurdich at jasonterp@tmail.com or contact Marlene Flores at 888-SIGN-ASL.
Language: English (Kissimmee, FL) and Spanish (Guaynabo, PR).
Workshop Fees: $40.00 for each participant. Space are limited, please register early.
A total of 0.4 hours of RID professional development CEU’s are available.
NAD Announces Upcoming Distribution of Multi-Point Video Conferencing
January 08, 2007
A News Release from the National Association of the Deaf
October 29, 2007
Silver Spring, MD - The National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
announced that they will be the main distributor of VideoSign 3.0, an
innovative multi-point video conferencing software product. The software
will help connect and engage multiple deaf people in video conversations
at absolutely no cost to the user. VideoSign 3.0 is slated for release
early in 2008.
"Finally, we can look forward to using our personal computers and
webcams to engage in video conversations with more than one person at a
time; up to eight people simultaneously," said Bobbie Beth Scoggins, NAD
President. "With VideoSign 3.0, deaf people will be able to engage in
video chats with each other, and include hearing persons and video
interpreters as well. For so many of us who cannot travel for
face-to-face group meetings, the costs savings alone is incredibly
exciting."
Distribution of VideoSign 3.0 will be handled mainly by NAD for six
months after the initial launch, exclusively for the first two months.
Powered by Hands On VRS, this videoconferencing software, which includes
features like AOL Instant Messaging and a missed call directory, will be
available for free download. The NAD welcomes opportunities for
distribution of cutting-edge products offered by other providers;
distribution of such products by the NAD does not constitute an
endorsement.
"Hands On VRS has a long history of providing deaf and hard of hearing
organizations with means of self-empowerment through the use of
innovative communication technologies," said Ron Obray, chief executive
officer and founder of Hands On VRS. "Hands On is thrilled to join
hands with the National Association of the Deaf. This joint effort will
serve as a major resource in our mission to help break down barriers for
the deaf and hard of hearing community through innovative technologies."
State associations and non-profit organizations interested in
distributing VideoSign 3.0 to their members or constituencies should
contact the NAD for details, starting November 1, 2007.
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About National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
Established in 1880, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the
nation's oldest and largest consumer-based national advocacy
organization safeguarding the civil and accessibility rights of deaf and
hard of hearing people in the United States of America.
Advocacy, policy, and legislative issues addressed by the NAD cover a
broad range of areas, including education, employment, health care,
human services, rehabilitation, telecommunications, and transportation.
More information is available at www.nad.org
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About Hands On Video Relay Services, Inc.
Hands On is a recognized leader in Video Relay Services throughout the
country. The company is the second largest VRS provider in the nation.
Hands On VRS has been serving the needs of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
community since 1992 the company is committed to removing communication
barriers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals while providing
quality services they can rely on. More information is available at
www.hovrs.com