2009 FAD Conference
May 17, 2009
"Sailing into the Future"
May 14th-17th, 2009
FRID 2008 Annual Conference
October 19, 2008
FRID Annual Conference
"Hands Across the Waters"
October 16th-19th, 2008
http://www.fridconference.com/
ASL Expo 2008
September 13, 2008
September 13th, 2008
Central Florida Fair and Expo Park
Main Exhibit Building
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando, Florida 32808
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sea World Adventure Park Orlando Deaf Day 2008
August 16, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Tickets are available, at the gate, day of event only.
Ticket price is 50% off regular admission for one deaf patron and one guest
(Regular adult general admission price: $67.95 plus tax per person)
Interpreters will be available at select shows.
For additional Park Information visit http://www.seaworld.com
To receive this special Deaf Day offer, simply go to any SeaWorld
ticket window on August 16th, 2008, and identify yourself for the
special ticket price. This special offer is available to all deaf
persons and one guest. Parking is not included.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Tickets are available, at the gate, day of event only.
Ticket price is 50% off regular admission for one deaf patron and one guest
(Regular adult general admission price: $67.95 plus tax per person)
Interpreters will be available at select shows.
To receive this special Deaf Day offer, simply go to any SeaWorld
ticket window on August 16th, 2008, and identify yourself for the
special ticket price. This special offer is available to all deaf
persons and one guest. Parking is not included.
Prices and operating hours are subject to change without notice.
Link:
Silent Weekend
June 29, 2008
June 26-29, 2008
29th Silent Weekend
World’s Largest Silent Weekend
Orlando, Florida
The Florida Hotel and Conference Center at the Florida Mall
INTERPRETED - 2007-2008 Broadway Across America Play Series
April 26, 2008
More Info: Broadway Across America Main Website
More Info: Broadway Across America in Orlando and St. Petersburg
ASL Interpreters will be provided on the following dates/times:
12/08/2007 at 2:00pm
My Fair Lady
2/9/2008 at 2:00pm
The Drowsy Chaperone
3/29/2008 at 2:00pm
Spamalot
4/26/2008 at 2:00pm
Wicked
Deaf nation
April 05, 2008
April 5th, 2008
Osceola Heritage Park
Exhibition Building - Hall A
1875 Silver Spur Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34744
Exhibit Hours: 9 am to 6 pm
DeafNation.com
Florida RID Testing
March 30, 2008
March 28-30.
This is an invitation to test here in our own state. If you are ready for the performance test(s): NIC, CI, CT, please email Rosanne at: Rtrapani@interpretek.com
(Specialist test for Oral Cert. can be given upon request)
Welcome, once again, LTA Michael Rizzolo to Florida!!
Thanks to our Sponsor: NIR
Visit Our NEW Web Site at:
www.NationwideInterpreterResource.com
Thanks to Daytona Beach College for the location…they have been very dedicated to this and other RID testing events.
The Sign Language Interpretation Program at Daytona Beach College is an Associate of Applied Science degree. This two-year program provides a foundation in American Sign Language (ASL) and related components, taught by faculty and adjuncts who are leaders in their field.
Program manager Charles Barber, has a Bachelors Degree from Gallaudet University in Sociology, is a board member at Easter Seals, and is a highly respected voice in the Deaf community. Mr. Barber is the instructor for all language and culture classes offered. A sample of our degree program can be found by clicking this link.
This is an invitation to test here in our own state. If you are ready for the performance test(s): NIC, CI, CT, please email Rosanne at: Rtrapani@interpretek.com
(Specialist test for Oral Cert. can be given upon request)
The Vagina Monologues at Embry Riddle
February 13, 2008
Embry Riddle is hosting a production of The Vagina Monologues next week,
Tuesday Feb 12th and Wednesday Feb 13th at 7pm both days. Tickets are
only $5 and all proceeds go to charity. What's more is that they have
requested to have an interpreter for both days. I'll be interpreting
both performances with a team and encourage you to come enjoy the show!
Tickets can be bought through me or Diane Mathers at DBCC building 320
room 533/534. Hope to see you all there!!
Free NOAA Weather Radio Give Away!
January 14, 2008
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
Pinky the Juggler
December 14, 2007
Pinky the Juggler who produced "Pinky Tells the Real Story: Videophone and Video Relay Service," is coming into town for a performance.
She will be performing at Winter Springs High School (Seminole County) on Friday December 14 at 7pm.
Winter Springs High School
130 Tuskawilla Road
Winter Springs, FL 32708
407-320-8750
Tickets: $5.00 Advance Purchase, $8.00 at Door
www.pinkythejuggler.com
FRID Conference: Interpreters - The True Gems of Florida!
October 18, 2007
The Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (FRID) is pleased to announce its annual conference for 2007 Oct 18th-21st. We are
anticipating 300+ conference attendees. The conference will be in Sarasota at the Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236-4898. www.fridcentral.com
Friday, October 19, 2007
7:45 -5:00 Registration (Auction and Exhibits: 7:45 am – 9:00 pm)
8:30 -9:15 Plenary – Keynote Speaker: Janet Bailey, Ballroom North
9:45 –12:45 Six (6) Concurrent Workshops (CEUs)
A: 9:45-12:45 Gordon Vernon – Songs Every Interpreter Should Know – Salon E
Brenda Schick – Theory of Mind – Salon F
Kalen Beck, SLA – “I Got My Degree from the School of Hard Knocks” – Salon D
Sharon Casserta – Legal Interpreting - Florida
Eileen Forestal – “Deaf Interpreting Processes” - Keys
B: 9:45-11:15 Andrea Smith – Mental Health Interpreting – Salon C
C:11:30-12:45 CJ Jones – Theatrical Interpreting – Salon C
1:00 -2:20 Lunch and SIG’s…Meet and Greet(see sign up sheets)(Visit the exhibits!)
2:30 -5:30 Six (6) Concurrent Workshops
A: 2:30-5:30 Ali Blaylock – Code of Professional Conduct for Educational Interpreters – Salon E
B: 2:30-5:30 Gordon Vernon, SLA – “Interpreting for the Inside, Out: A New Outlook on Looking In” –
Salon F
C: 2:30-5:30 Kalen Beck, SLA – “I Got my Degree from the School of Hard Knocks”(cont’d) – Salon D
D: 2:30-5:30 Brenda Cartwright, Marta Belsky – No One Ever Told Me I’d Have Days Like These” – Salon C
E: 2:30-5:30 Eileen Forestal – “Deaf Interpreting Processes” (Cont’d)
F: 3:30-5:30 Kelly Crain – “The Role of the Educational Interpreter in Reading Instruction” - Florida
5:30-7:00 Dinner on your own
7:00-8:30 Plenary - Leadership Training – Ballroom North
8:30-9:30 Plenary – Ballroom North
Saturday, October 20, 2007
7:45 -5:00 Registration
8:30-11:50 Five (5) Concurrent Workshops (CEUs)
A: 8:30-11:45 Brenda Schick – A Model of Learning Within an Interpreted K-12 Educational Setting – SalonE
Eileen Forestal, Amie Seiberlich – “Allies: Deaf and Interpreting Communities Together”
Salon D
B: 8:30-10:00 CJ Jones – Theatrical Interpreting – Salon F
Frona Elks – Idiomatic Language – Salon C
C: 10:20-11:50 Richard Brumberg -–SalonF
Kelli Farnsworth – Deaf Blind Interpreting – Salon C
D: 9:50-11:50 Shannon Simon – Voicing - Florida
12:15-3:15 Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting – Ballroom North
3:45-5:15 Six (6) Concurrent Workshops (CEUs)
A: 3:45-5:15 Baumgart – Tune up Your Processing Engine Part 1– Salon E
Brumberg - Giving Voice: Sign to Voice Interpreting for Deaf Students in Public
School Settings (Cont’d) – Salon F
Eileen Forestal, Amie Seiberlich “Allies” (Cont’d) – Salon D
Kelli Farnsworth – Deaf Blind Interpreting (Cont’d) – Salon C
Frasu and Raymond – Batten Down the Hatches – Florida
Fales, Cook, Ritzie – Interpreting LIFE-NIC Interview Part 1
5:20-6:05 SIGs
6:15 Silent Auction ends!
7:15-11:00 Banquet & Entertainment – “CJ” Jones – Ballroom North
Sunday, October 21, 2007
8:45-10:15 Five (5) Concurrent Workshops (CEUs)
A: 8:45-10:15 Baumgart – Tune up Your Processing Engine Part 2 – Salon E
Debbie Spiker - Community to VRS: Can You Manage the Change? Salon F
Steven Surrency – Salon D
Shannon Simon – Voicing – Salon C
Fales, Cook, Ritzie – Interpreting LIFE – NIC Interview – Part 2 – Florida
10:30-11:45 Plenary and Closing
*Tentative schedule only, subject to change without notice. Keep checking back for
updates! www.fridcentral.com
Jennifer Holliday interpreted by ASL Services
October 14, 2007
October 14th, 2007 @ Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando from Noon to 8pm, interpreted show from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
RID Testing - End of April 2007
April 30, 2007
Being accepted are approximately 15-20 applicants who have been approved for RID testing. Testing will take place April 28, 29, & 30. Daytona Beach CC ITP Program will be providing the testing location (same as at FRID last October).
The deadline is about 10 days for RID to have the time to process and send you a letter of acceptance to test. If you are interested in applying for RID testing, we will need the following details via email:
Name
Email
Phone Number
Which Test: CT, CI, NIC, OTC?
Is this your first or second attempt at RID testing?
Email these details to Rosanne Trapani at rtrapani@interpretek.com.
If you receive an acceptance letter from RID verifying payment, etc, fax the letter to Rosanne at 407-339-4830.
Michael Rizzolo will be hosting RID LTA training for those of you who may be interested in becoming a Local Test Administrator for the state of Florida. We have an extreme shortage of LTA's. Qualifications can be found on the RID website at www.rid.org.
Time is short, email your details to Rosanne now to apply for RID testing!
ADA Law and Deaf Rights
March 29, 2007
Communication Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Presents:
Robert Mather:
Deaf Senior Attorney with US Dept of Justice Civil Rights Division
What: ADA Law and Deaf Rights Presentation
When: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Buenaventura Lakes Branch Library
405 Buenaventura Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 34743
Phone: 407-742-8888
TTY: 407-742-8900
If You Have Any Questions Contact:
Communication Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3700 Commerce Blvd./Suite 216
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Phone/TTY: 407-518-9050
VP IP Address: 204.8.181.153
CCDHH 2007 Bowl-A-Thon
March 03, 2007
It’s that time again………CCDHH is sponsoring the
“2007 BOWL-A-THON”
When: Saturday March 3rd, 2007
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Orlando AMF Semoran Lanes
5710 La Costa Drive
Orlando, fl 32807
(407)-273-5280
3 Games & Shoes = $10.00
****RAFFLES****AMAZING PRIZES****
(Including Gift Certificates to Fat Boys, Shells, Outback and much, much more!!!!)
COME OUT AND SUPPORT CCDHH!!!!!!!!!!
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
1st Annual EXTRAordinAir Benefit for Deaf Awareness
August 18, 2006
When: FRIDAY, August 18th 2006, 7 p.m. till Midnight.
Featuring:
*Motorcycle Show and Judging for ILY Best of Show
*SIGNING Karaoke Contest open to ASL Students
*ART Show and Sale by TESA
*Casino Style Games
*Big City Productions Mobile DJ Service
*Raffles and Door Prizes
*The Budweiser Girls
We hope you HOP on over to Lily the Love Frog, Inc.'s Benefit.
Located at the ~
Oxygen Bar
2481 N. McMullen Booth Rd. SUITE-F
Clearwater, Fl 33759
727-725-4340
Download flyer for more precise information..
http://www.fadcentral.org/affiliates/lily/abc.pdf
The Wizard of OZ Interpreted
August 06, 2006
Hello From Nothin' Productions!!!! www.nothinproductions.com
Nothin' Productions is proud to present:
"The Wizard of OZ!!" performed at the Osceola Center for the Arts in
Kissimmee.
Valencia Community College Sign Language Interpreting students will be
interpreting the following performances:
Fri., July 21 @ 7:00 pm
Sat., July 28 @ 7:00 pm
Sun., Aug.6 @ 4:00 pm
Tickets are available at a reduced price of $10.00 (as opposed to the ususal
$15.00) through me. If you are interested in attending, email me and let me
know how many tickets you would like and i will reserve them for you.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. I hope many of you
take advantage of seeing the show. They really are a very talented theatre
group and I know you will throughly enjoy the show~!
Hope to see you there!
DIRECTIONS TO THE OSCEOLA CENTER FOR THE ARTS:
-417 south towards KISSIMMEE
-take exit 17 Boggy Creek Road, go left under overpass
-drive about 4 miles, go right on Boggy Creek road
-stay straight, road turns into Simpson
-left on E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy/ 192
-you will pass the Arts Center on the left, at the next light Partin
Settlement Road make a U-TURN and you'll see the theatre on the right
GOFRID Cinco De Mayo
May 05, 2006
Where: Houlihan's 2600 E. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32803
When: Friday, May 5th from 7:00-9:00++ PM
Why: Cinco de Mayo (Actually, because it's just a way for us to
get together, relax and enjoy ourselves.
All work and no play makes for grumpy interpreters!!
Come join GOFRID for an evening of relaxation and fun. This is open to everyone, not just interpreters.
So...what's the catch?
NOTHING.
GOFRID will provide appetizers and sodas for members.
Please send a quick reply to let us know if you can make it.
We hope to see you there!
Judith Britt
President GOFRID
Mennello Museum of American Folk Art
April 30, 2006
Another exciting community event for the Deaf to be aware of. The Mennello Museum of American Folk Art if hosting several deaf artists over the next few months. Exhibiting currently is John Brewster. (see blow) Later this month Debi Meranski, artist and published author regarding deaf artists, will be a guest speaker. Next month Harlan Lane will be speaking as well. I will update with details, dates and times for all of these events.
The Mennello Museum is right across Princeton Street from the Orlando Reparatory Theatre which is performing The Miracle Worker this month with several interpreted shows.
"A Deaf Artist in Early America: The Worlds of John Brewster"
February 5 – April 30, 2006
Comprised of approximately fifty paintings, the exhibit is the first major comprehensive study of works by the American artist
John Brewster, Jr. (1766–1854). The body of work will cover the full range of Brewster's long and successful career. Organized and circulated by the Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, New York.
Free presentation "Self Advocacy"
April 21, 2006
Given by FAD President, Chris Wagner
At Central Florida Deaf Services, Inc.
On Friday, April 21 at 7:00 PM
Will be serving Desserts and Drinks
(Would appreciate it if you can donate a dessert)
1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Lakeland, FL
863-688-9394 VP
863-687-2175 FAX
for more information, contact info@cfdeafservices.org
The Miracle Worker
February 21, 2006
Performed by:
Orlando Repertory Theatre
Select performances interpreted by ASL Services, Inc.
This stirring dramatization of the story of Helen Keller is one of the most successful and warmly admired plays of the modern stage.
Blind and mute, nobody knows what Helen's fate might have been had she not come under the tutelage of Annie Sullivan, an Irish girl who was born blind. The Miracle Worker is principally concerned with the emotional relationship between the lonely teacher and her blind charge. Little Helen, trapped in her secret world, is bitter, violent, spoiled and almost animal like. Only Annie realizes that there is a mind waiting to be rescued from that dark, tortured silence. Annie's success with Helen comes only after some of the most turbulent and emotion-packed scenes ever presented on the stage.
Interpreted Performances:
February 3rd 7pm
February 6th 10:15am*
February 12th 2pm
February 21st 10:15am*
*(school groups also invited to attend)
For more information visit the Orlando Repertory Theatre website: www.orlandorep.com
FASLTA 2006 Annual Conference
February 19, 2006
Florida American Sign Language Teachers Association (FASLTA) 2006 Annual
Conference image Logo - PAH! Perfect ASL Hands! February 16-19, 2006 in Orlando,
FL. Check http://www.faslta.org/
February 16-19, 2006
Orlando, FL
Ramada Inn & Suites
1853 McCoy Road
Orlando, FL 32822
Our 2006 annual conference will begin Thursday evening with a social event.
Friday will have 6 workshops and an evening activity. Saturday will consist of 6
workshops throughout the day. Lunch on Saturday is included while we conduct our
annual business meeting and elections. Saturday evening will be dinner on your
own, followed by entertainment at the hotel. Sunday morning will have 3 more
workshops and a brief closing session. We will have a total of 15 hours of
workshops this year!!
http://www.faslta.org/
CONFERENCE RATES (for current FASLTA members):
DOWNLOAD THE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM HERE...
FASLTA Conference Registration
Super Early Bird
Postmark by Sept 30, 2005 $ 75.00
Early Bird Postmark by Nov 30, 2005 $100.00
Regular Postmark by Jan 15, 2006 $125.00
At-the-Door Registration (IF space is available!) $150.00
Non-members, ADD $50 to the appropriate rate, or download membership application
from our website to join: http://www.faslta.org/FASLTAMembershipForm.pdf
(If you become a member, save $25!)
We have arranged a special group rate with the Ramada Inn and Suites , including full breakfast each day,
free airport shuttle and free Internet access!! Please contact the hotel
directly for reservations, and request the “FASLTA group rate.” Call soon for
your reservation at the group rate! Single/Double $69/night, King Suite $89/night.
Get the Registration Form Here for details on the
Conference Hotel and a printable reservation form.
Men's Basketball Tournament
January 03, 2006
The Gallaudet University Men's Basketball team will play in the annual
Flagler College Tournament in St. Augustine, FL on January 3-4, 2006.
Gallaudet will play against the host Flagler College at 8:00 pm on Tuesday
January 3. This will follow a game between Notre Dame College
(Cleveland,OH) and University of St. Francis (Joliet,IL). The consolation
game will begin at 6:00 on Wednesday January 4 with the championship game to
follow.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 for students with ID; Children under six years of age
are admitted free.
Directions:
Heading South: Take I-95 South to State Road (SR)16. Turn left (eastbound)
onto SR16, proceed to US 1. Turn RIGHT onto US 1 and head south to the King
Street intersection. Turn LEFT on to King Street. Turn RIGHT onto Granada
Street (after the Wachovia Bank). About 200 feet on the right is the Flagler
Gym. Another 100 feet on the right (after Flagler Auditorium) is the Flagler
Gym parking lot.
Heading North: Take I-95 North to State Road (SR) 207. Turn RIGHT off the
interstate onto SR-207. At the intersection of 207 and Ponce de Leon (US 1),
turn LEFT and proceed in the right hand lane. Turn RIGHT onto King Street.
Turn RIGHT onto Granada Street (after the Wachovia Bank). About 200 feet on
the right is the Flagler Gym. Another 100 feet on the right (after Flagler
Auditorium) is the Flagler Gym parking lot.
For more information visit http://www.flagler.edu/about_f/gallaudet.html
Rachel Garvey
Gallaudet University Regional Center
Town Hall Meeting for Interpreters
December 11, 2005
We are very excited to invite you to our upcoming meeting on Sunday, 12/11 about the HOVRS/ASL Services VRS Call Center opening in 2006. Attached is a flyer with all the details!
In addition to inviting you to this exciting opportunity, we ask that you share this flyer with the interpreters that you directly interact with.
Please note that ASL Services is committed to providing a healthy BALANCE of both Community Interpreting & VRS Interpreting, so that both fields get the interpreting services they need. Our goal is to work with/around interpreters schedules, not to take them out of their existing schedules.
You are personally invited, and you may invite any other Sign Language Interpreter you think might like to attend, regardless of level, however we do ask that you RSVP.
We will be providing refreshments at the meeting and it will be a great chance to get all of your questions answered, as well as see your colleagues!
If you have any questions, please contact:
407-518-7900
Gentry McDaniel, ext. 321
OR
Gabrielle Joseph, ext. 320
Look forward to seeing you there!
Holiday Deaf Community Event
December 10, 2005
Hi all,
Please see the attached flyers for a holiday event for the Deaf community on December 10th. Daytime events for families and a comedy evening as well to be held here in Orlando at the Rosen Plaza on International Drive.
Please share with your deaf friends, relatives and students.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!
Amy (Midzalkowski) Ziev EIE 3, CT
Lead Educational Interpreter, OCPS
FAD Road Tour
December 09, 2005
Florida Association of the Deaf (FAD) is kicking off a Road Tour of 11 cities in Orlando! This will be a town hall format meeting where individuals can come to learn more about FAD and discuss their concerns regarding the Deaf community.
December 9, 2005
Time: 7pm-10pm
Rosen Plaza Hotel
9700 International Drive
Orlando, FL
www.fadcentral.org
GOFRID Meeting
December 05, 2005
Greetings Orlando interpreters!
We at GOFRID would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to those of you who participated in our Professional Development Survey. The results of that survey will be announced at our upcoming END OF THE YEAR meeting. We are attempting something new this year…we’re going to have a very short meeting and then kick back and enjoy ourselves.
On Monday, December 5th in the community room at Fashion Square Mall, from 7-9 PM, GOFRID will be announcing the results of the Professional Development Survey as well as hold an election and appointment for two board vacancies. The positions of Vice President (appointment) and Secretary (election) are vacant. We are in the throes of several exciting projects, so we are looking for board members willing to roll up their sleeves and get down to work…but have fun in the process. GOFRID is what we make it!
We will also hold a raffle and host a potluck. Please bring a plate of “finger food” to share….and please bring a non-member friend!! This is a great opportunity to meet other interpreters and to join GOFRID. We’ll have a stack of membership forms ready!
In addition to the festivities, we are taking this opportunity to give something back to our Orlando community. Please bring a contribution for Harbor House, which is a shelter for abused and battered women. They have needs for items such as:
• towels
• food
• twin sheets sets (new) they take these with them when they leave
• ethnically diverse hair care products
• cleaning supplies
• yard work supplies, rakes and such ( keeping up the grounds is part of their stay at Harbour house
• new clothing
• money (of course)
All used items are donated to the Junior League "Bargain Box" from which the displaced women get to shop without charge for any clothing they need. This solves their storage problems and also benefits the "Bargain Box" who supports "Harbour House".
We look forward to seeing you on Monday December 5th for our END OF THE YEAR meeting. If you haven’t completed your survey you still have time! Please take a few minutes to answer the questions and email it back to us by December 3 in order to make your voice heard.
Judith Britt
President, GOFRID
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas
December 04, 2005
(Selected Dates to be Interpreted by ASL Services, Inc.)
Join in this festive extravaganza sure to put you in the Christmas spirit. Experience the enchantment of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade and the excitement of an all-new fireworks spectacular, Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season. This sensational celebration also features live Disney Character stage shows, Character greetings throughout the Park, cookies and cocoa, and even snow on Main Street, U.S.A. Plus, you get unlimited use of the most popular Magic Kingdom® attractions!
Buy tickets online now or call (407) W-DISNEY (934-7639).†
Advance Price**:
Adults 10 and over: $38.95+tax
Children 3 - 9: $29.95+tax
Day of Event Price:
Adults 10 and over: $43.95+tax
Children 3 - 9: $34.95+tax
Dates:
December 6, 2005, 7:00PM - 12:00AM
December 8, 2005 - December 9, 2005, 7:00PM - 12:00AM (to be Interpreted)
December 11, 2005, 7:00PM - 12:00AM
December 13, 2005, 7:00PM - 12:00AM
December 15, 2005 - December 16, 2005, 7:00PM - 12:00AM (to be interpreted)
December 18, 2005, 7:00PM - 12:00AM
December 20, 2005, 7:00PM - 12:00AM
Location: Magic Kingdom® Park
Additional Information
* Admission to this event requires a separate ticket.
* To purchase tickets call (407) W-DISNEY (934-7639).†
* Tickets valid only during specific dates and hours.
** Entertainment and celebrity appearances are subject to change without notice.
** Advance purchase savings is available for Sunday - Thursday events only.
† If you are under 18 years of age, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to dial this number.
Family Holiday Party
November 29, 2005
Miss Deaf Florida Pageant/Florida Association of the Deaf, Inc.
Family Holiday Party
Saturday, December 10, 2005
1:00 to 5:00 PM
at the
Rosen Plaza Hotel
9700 International Drive
Orlando FL
*Special Appearance by Jenny Locy, Miss Deaf Florida 2005-2007 *Signing
Santa *Gift Giveaways for Deaf, Hard of Hearing Children & kids of Deaf/Hard
of Hearing Parents *Activities for Kids
Please RSVP by November 29 in order to get on Santa's wish list.
Contact person: Sarah M. Harris
State Pageant Director
Florida Association of the Deaf, Inc.
5107 14th Street W.
Bradenton, FL 34207
Videophone: 941-758-2542
TTY: 941-758-2539
Email: SHarris@fadcentral.org
Thanksgiving Social
November 19, 2005
Orlando Club for the Deaf
Nov. 19th saturday
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
610 Lake Formosa Dr. (near Princeton St. & Alden Rd.) Near Fla. Hosp. South
Members bring potluck covered dish - contact Meg Sumner (goodwillbaby1821@aol.com) to let her know what you are bringing.
Members not bringing a covered dish will have to pay $5.00.
Non-members pay $5.00. Non-members do not need to bring a covered dish.
There will be bingo games and door prizes.
Come on and join with us....
October Social
October 15, 2005
Orlando Club of the Deaf, Inc. will be having their October Social on Oct. 15th, 3rd Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Address: 610 N. Lake Formosa Dr. (off Princeton St. / Alden Rd. - near Fla. Hosp. South in Orlando)
Admission: $4.00 - Member
$5.00 - Non- Member
Lunch:$5.00 for all
$2.50 for kids under 10
Spread the News !!!!!
An Advanced Legal Interpreting Workshop
October 10, 2005
An Advanced Legal Interpreting Workshop
Presented by
Carla Mathers, Esq., CSC, SC:L
This workshop is part of a series of advanced court interpretation seminars designed to meet the needs of the seasoned court interpreter who has completed basic court interpreter training and who seeks more advanced training to sharpen skills and to gain a more thorough understanding of the realm of legal interpreting
Space is limited: Pre-registration is required
Registrations must be received by 10/31/05
Interpreting for the Deaf Juror
December 10-11, 2005
More and more frequently, court interpreters are called upon to interpret for Deaf jurors in court. Traditionally, most interpreters were provided in criminal matters for Deaf defendants; however, with the advent of legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act more and more jurisdictions are calling on Deaf citizens to perform their civic duty. As a result, interpreters are working in this sub-specialty area more frequently and should be aware of the similarities and the differences between this and other types of court interpreting.
This seminar will discuss the background and history of Deaf jurors, the perception of jury duty from the consumer's perspective and the ethical challenges presented, the perspective of the Deaf juror from the jurors', judges' and attorneys' perspectives, the interpreter's role, function and duties as a jury duty interpreter, and specific preparation strategies for the jury duty interpreter. Participants will be able to practice interpreting orientation to jury service texts as well as other commonly encountered texts during jury service
Pre-Readings:
Participants will be provided with pre-reading materials and are expected to complete all readings prior to the beginning of the workshops. Pre-reading materials will be mailed with letters of acceptance by November 5, 2005. RID CEUs will be available for pre-reading activities.
Prerequisites:
For Hearing Participants: RID SC:L or CSC or CI and CT or CI or CT or NAD V
For Deaf participants: RID RSC or CDI or CDI-P or 30 hours of documented training.
Space will be limited to the first 25 qualified applicants. All participants MUST meet the prerequisites listed above.
ALL participants must have completed an introductory course on court interpretation within the last ten (10) years. The course should have been one intensive course of at least 22 hours of instruction.
Dates and Times:
Saturday, December 10, 2005; 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday, December 11, 2005; 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
Psychology and Communication Disorders Building (PCD) Room 1145
Tampa, FL
Cost:
BayFRID members: $200.00
Non-BayFRID members: $225.00
CEUs:
RID Certification Maintenance Program CEUs are pending for both pending for both pre-readings and on-site activities.
A total of 2.2 CEUs will be awarded for successful completion of the entire workshop. CEUs will not be awarded for partial attendance.
Note:
The workshop will be conducted in English and ASL.
ASL Interpreters will be provided upon request.
NO voice interpretation will be provided
About the Presenter:
Carla Mathers, Esquire, CSC, SC: L, is an attorney in private practice with offices in Baltimore and College Park, Maryland. Ms. Mathers works for a civil litigation firm and is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia. Ms. Mathers graduated magna cum laude from Howard University School of Law (1993) where she was a member of Howard University Law Journal. Ms. Mathers received her undergraduate degree from University of Maryland (1985) where she graduated summa cum laude.
Ms. Mathers' interpreting degree is from the College of Southern Idaho (1981). Ms. Mathers is a former President and Vice President of the Potomac Chapter Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Ms. Mathers is a member of the District of Columbia Bar Association and the Maryland Bar Association.
Ms. Mathers is a member of the Maryland Administrative Office of the Courts' Advisory Committee on Interpreters. As a part of this commitment, she sits on the Sub-committee on Ethics and the Sub-committee on Testing and Training. She has been a consultant and faculty member for the Maryland Administrative Office of the Courts' Orientation to Court Interpreting Program.
Hotel Information
Wingate Inn
3751 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813)979-2828
For More Information, contact:
Andrea Smith
Workshop Committee Chair
(813)760-4074 (v)
aanders1@tampabay.rr.com
Interpreting for the Deaf Juror
December 10-11, 2005
Name:________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________________________________
Email:________________________________________________________
Certification (check all that apply):
For Hearing Interpreters:
RID SC:L_____ RID CSC_____ RID CI & CT _____
RID CI _______ RID CT______ NAD V _______
For Deaf Interpreters:
Social Bowl-a-thon
September 10, 2005
Communication Center for the
Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Inc.
(CCDHH)
Proudly invites you to a
Social Bowl-a-thon
Saturday, September 10, 2005
1-4 p.m.
AMF Kissimmee Lanes
4140 West Vine Street
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Only $10
(three games and shoe rental included)
Come support and play for CCDHH
(407) 518-9050 or email at CCDHHOFKISS@aol.com
Buy raffle tickets for a chance to win door prizes.
Free Workshop: Sign Language Interpreter Services
August 08, 2005
A free workshop covering the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements for Providing, to Patients who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing,
Communication Access Utilizing Sign Language.
PRESENTERS:
Cheri Hoffman
Training Manager
Southeast Disability & Business Technical Assistance Center
Atlanta, Georgia
Jack Humburg
Director of ADA Services
Boley Center for
Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
St Petersburg, Florida
WHEN:
Monday - August 8, 2005
FOR PROVIDERS OF MEDICAL SERVICES
SUCH AS DOCTORS/DENTISTS/THERAPISTS,
OFFICE MANAGERS, ETC.
9 AM to 1 PM
WHERE:
Central Brevard Public Library
308 Forrest Avenue
Cocoa, Florida
To register for either workshop call:
LARRY FOWLER AT 784-9008 VOICE/TTY
You may request assistive listening devices (ALDs)
and/or materials in alternate format upon registering.
Sign language interpreters will be on site
Space Coast Center for Independent Living
331 Ramp Road Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
321.784.9008 V/TTY * 321.784.3702
Email: llfowler@bellsouth.net
Interpreting provided by American Sign Language Services Inc.
Wet 'n Wild Deaf Awareness Day
July 16, 2005
For more information email fadinfo@fadcentral.org
Introduction to the Structure of ASL
July 15, 2005
The Gallaudet University Regional Center is offering an extension course titled “Introduction to the Structure of ASL.”
The course will survey the major features of the linguistic structure and social uses of American Sign Language. The course will cover four major topics:
PHONOLOGY- The study of the raw materials of signs. An examination of the structure of the physical signals of ASL, the customary patterns for combining them, and the influence of signs on one another in connected discourse;
MORPHOLOGY - building and storing words. The study of the basic meaningful units of ASL, including discussions of word creation, compounding, borrowing, affixing, and numeral incorporation. A discussion of the use of space in ASL, including an examination of verbs with subject and object agreement and of spatial-locative verbs;
SYNTAX - building sentences and longer structures. An examination of the word order of ASL sentences, non-manual syntactic signals, and discourse structures;
SOCIOLINGUISTIC APPLICATIONS - a discussion of language variation and language contact in the Deaf community.
PREREQUISITES: A copy of your transcript must accompany your application to enroll in this class for graduate credit. If you are taking this course for PST credits, there is no prerequisite.
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Susan Mather, Gallaudet University
RID CMP CEUs: 1.5, Professional Studies, Introductory
DATES/TIMES: 7/15-16/05
Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
LOCATION:
Flagler College
44 Sevilla Street
Proctor Library - Rm 315
St. Augustine, FL 32084
FEES:
LIN 661 Tuition: $330
Applic. Fee: $20
Materials Fee: $ 10
Total: $ 360
PST 361 Tuition: $230
Applic. Fee: $20
Materials Fee: $ 10
Total: $ 260
All fees must be sent with your application form.
REFUND POLICY:
Before the registration deadline: Tuition is refundable upon written request; however, a $50.00 processing fee will be retained. Written requests must be received by the deadline or refund will be processed as noted below.
After the registration deadline: Partial tuition is refundable upon written request (application fee and material fee, where applicable, is not refundable). Schedule is as follows:
withdrawals after 06/17/05 - 50% tuition refundable
withdrawals by 06/24/05 - 25% tuition refundable
withdrawals after 07/01/05 - no refund of tuition
It is IMPERATIVE that your written request for refund is in the office of GURC @ Flagler College by the deadline.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2005 - applications will continue to be accepted after this date as long as space is available. Please note that the refund policy deadlines remain in effect. The course is contingent on sufficient enrollment. You will receive a confirmation letter after 7/1/05. We recommend that you do not make travel arrangements before the course is confirmed.
For further information on this course:
Contact the Gallaudet University Regional Center @ Flagler College at (904) 829-2424 (tty), (904) 819-6216 (v), (904) 819-6433 (fax) or email grcflagler@aol.com.
PST credit: Courses with the prefix PST (Professional Studies and Training) are continuing education credits offered for professionals who may not desire academic credits. These credits are not applicable toward a Gallaudet degree. PST credits may be transferable to your home institution; it is your responsibility to check with your home institution should you desire to transfer credits.
NOTE: Tuition and fees are subject to change without advance notice.
For a description of all extension course offerings and course application forms, please visit the Gallaudet University web page at
http://gspp.gallaudet.edu/shapes/extension/extensioncoursebyregion.html
2nd Annual ASL Improv Night
June 25, 2005
Featuring several Deaf and Hearing entertainers
will take place on
Saturday, June 25, 2005
At 7:30 PM
At the Tampa Westshore Marriott Hotel
Tampa, Florida
Invited entertainers include:
Keith Wann, Crom Saunders, Sarah Harris and others...
Come and be prepared to be laughing so hard and you may fall off the chair
like some people did LAST YEAR!
For more info.
Hotel rooms are available at $84.00 per night , Ask for Silent Weekend
Rate..
26th Worlds Largest Silent Weekend
June 23, 2005
Tampa, Florida
June 23-25, 2005
Tampa Marriott Westshore
Scheduling Information
The Weekend is scheduled to begin with check-in 2 to 6 p.m. and an
orientation at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Socialize with participants and presenters from
the past 25 Silent Weekends Thursday evening in the hotel’s lobby and
bar/dining areas.
Friday and Saturday will have classes from 8 a.m. to 4:30 or 5:00 p.m.
Entertainment is Friday evening. There may be an optional Saturday entertainment
… check website _www.DrSign.com_ (http://www.drsign.com/) or
_www.aslimprov.com_ (http://www.aslimprov.com/)
Hotel Information
With 300 - 400 participants expected, you will be energized with enthusiasm!
Last years’ participants praised the bright ballrooms, the scrumptious
buffet lunch, and the plethora of workshops.
The hotel is at 1001 N Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33607. Going south
on I-275, take exit 40A. Hotel is 1 block on the right. Going north on I-275,
exit 39B. Take Cypress Street exit. Make a right on Cypress at first light
then left onto N. Westshore Blvd. Hotel is on the right. The Hotel provides a
free shuttle to the airport.
We have negotiated great room rates .. only $84 for up to 4 people in a
room! Call 813-287-2555 to make your room reservations. Ask for the SILENT
WEEKEND Group Rate.
Classes
The Thursday night starting time was chosen to allow you to obtain the most
inexpensive airfare and to allow many participants to honor their Sunday
morning church obligations. This Silent Weekend will have around 80 hours of
classes to choose from.
To give you an idea of what classes will be offered in 2005, the topics from
2004 included: The Amazing Story of How ASL Came of Age, Semantic Clusters,
Multi-Faceted ASL, Handshapes 101, Handshapes 201, Many Signs for One Word
and Many Words for One Sign, Using Special Fingerspelling and Numbers in ASL,
City and State Signs, Analysis, Expression, and Translation in Comparison from
English Brief Stories into ASL, What’s the Word? Sign Choices in ASL,
Step-by-Step Fingerspelling. We plan to offer interpreters over 30 hours of
classes to choose from for RID CEUs. It may be possible to obtain 1.2 or more
CEUs.
There will be 2-3 concurrent sessions each for novice/survival;
intermediate; and advanced/superior groups with approximately 12
class periods offered. You should have had at least a beginning class in
ASL.
“ASL Improv Night”
Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. will have a separate event allowing Tampa Bay’s
plethora of ASL classes, Interpreter Training Programs and deaf population to
enjoy stellar entertainment by invited nationally famous deaf actors! The
cost of this program is $10 advance registration, $15 at door. RID CEUs will
be offered.
Registration Fee
Regular Late On-Site
before March 1 before June 1 E-mail first
$140 $190 $250
Registration includes all classes, activities,
lunch Friday and Friday night entertainment.
T-shirts are optional at $15.
“ASL Improv Night” optional at $10
Conference T-Shirts
T-shirts with a conference logo. Available for pick-up at registration @
$15.00 each (small thru XL). They will cost $20 at the conference, if any are
left!
( ) Small ( ) Medium ( ) Large ( ) XL
( ) XXL @$17 ( ) XXXL @ $18
How would you rate your signing skills? If a Deaf stranger were to sign to
you, how would your signing appear?
[ ] Novice single signs, short phrases, memorized like signing
[ ] Survival short 1-2 sentence responses, some creativity in
sign usage, slow signing speed
[ ] Intermediate begins to look like a “conversation” with
2-4 sentence responses, moderate signing speed
[ ] Advanced Can elaborate, use indexing, use directional
verbs, hypothesize, sign at a normal rate smoothly
[ ] Superior Sign like a Deaf person raised in a Deaf family
This information is used to help determine how many classes for which levels
to offer and does not commit you in any way.
Registration
Make check payable to Mike Tuccelli and send to: Mike Tuccelli, PO Box
5941, Gainesville, FL 32627-5941. Assume you are registered unless you hear
otherwise. There will be no refunds or transfer of registration.
Please check _www.DrSign.com_ (http://www.drsign.com/) for last minute
information before you come! Make sure you refresh your webpage to get the most
updated information!
Include self addressed and stamped envelope if you want receipt of
registration, otherwise your cancelled check or credit card statement is proof of
registration. E-mail is DrASL@aol.com
Silent Weekend Registration $__________
T-shirt $ _________
“ASL Improv Night” $ _________
Total Cost: $ _________
Check # ______________
Visa or MC # ________-_________-_______-_______
Expiration Date month ________ year __________
Name __________________________________________
Address ________________________________________
___________________________________ ZIP ________
E-Mail _________________________________________
Phone __________________________________________
You can register online at _www_ (http://www.drsign.com/) .DrSign._com_
(http://www.drsign.com/)
Signing at Sea Cruise
June 20, 2005
We are sailing on the Sovereign of the Seas on 6/20/05 out of Port Canaveral.
We have set up a special website with all of the information, questions and answers about the cruise. For more info visit our website www.SigningAtSea.com.
PLEASE NOTE!! We are anticipating a price increase effective December 15th so if you know of anyone who is considering going, they will save some money by getting their reservation in before then.
SSAD Softball Tournament
June 07, 2005
Southern Softball Association of the Deaf, Inc.
July 7-10 in Tampa
http://ssad.net/tournament.htm
NEFRID Annual Picnic
June 04, 2005
Little Talbot Island
State Park located on A1A
(Toward Amelia Island - if using ferry go north.)
June 4, 2005
10:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
RIVER CITY ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF
in conjunction with
NEFRID
(Northeast Florida Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf)
NEFRID offered to help with the cooking, etc.
will have its
ANNUAL PICNIC
at
LITTLE TALBOT ISLAND
STATE PARK LOCATED ON A1A
(Toward Amelia Island - if using ferry go north.)
JUNE 4, 2005
10:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
COME ONE - COME ALL!!!
Let's have a FUN day with FOOD, games, swimming,
fellowshipping, and even fishing!
(Pls. note: You must have salt water fishing license to fish.)
We will serve BBQ chicken, hamburgers,
and hotdogs with potato salad, chips, etc.
Adults - $5.00
Children (5-12 yrs.) - $3.00
Admission to Little Talbot Island
Up to 8 people in a car - $8.00
One person - $3.00
(I believe this is correct, but you can find out when you get there.)
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS??
Joe Stevens - President
flying1joe@aol.com
Christine Stevens - Vice President
luvmcrafts@aol.com
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
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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1-7331&desc=&mag=4&ds=n&state=FL&uzip=33511&country=US&BFKey=&cat=dine&resize=
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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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f=0)
Social Night
American Post Legion #148 At 7:00 PM
7240 US Highway 301 South Admission: $8.00
Riverview, Fl 33569
Direction for Social Night: _Yahoo! Maps - Riverview, FL 33569-4345_
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Viva la Música 2005
April 30, 2005
All shows will be interpreted by ASL Services, Inc. at no extra charge.
SeaWorld's vibrant lakeside festival, April 30-May 1 and May 7- 8, 2005. Catch two weekends of hot Latin music, spicy foods, fiery fun and live concerts by Latin's most popular performers including Manny Manuel, Kinito Mendez, Jennifer Peña, Aventura, and many others. Spend the day dancing, sampling authentic Latin foods and enjoy all your favorite SeaWorld shows, rides and up-close animal encounters. Please check out footage of Viva La Musica 2004 and the upcoming talent line-up for 2005.
Viva la Música is a park-wide event included with general park admission, valid Passport membership and Fun Card. Celebrate both weekends of Viva la Música without missing a beat.
Saturday, April 30
2:00 p.m. - Ciclon 2:00 p.m. - Charlie Cruz
6:00 p.m. - Daniela Pedali 6:00 p.m. - Manny Manuel
Sunday, May 1
2:00 p.m. - Saavedra
2:00 p.m. - Andy Andy
6:00 p.m. - Aventura
Saturday, May 7
2:00 p.m. - Taino / Adassa
2:00 p.m. - Zion & Lennox
6:00 p.m. - Kinito Mendez
Sunday, May 8
2:00 p.m. - MDO
2:00 p.m. - Hector Montaner
6:00 p.m. - Pablo Portillo 6:00 p.m. - Jennifer Peña
Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream"
April 24, 2005
Interpreted on Sunday, April 24th at 8:00pm at downtown Lake Eola.
More details (such as ticket prices and purchase locations) coming soon.
Immersion Weekend at USF
April 15, 2005
Terps and high school students have their own workshops but, what about the college students?
We want to improve our interpreting/signing skills too. University of South Florida has the solution. We are hosting an Immersion Weekend for college students. It is tentatively scheduled for April 15 and 16, 2005 at University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. We will be focusing our workshops on specialist topics such as medical and legal interpreting. The cost for the weekend will be $100 maybe less, the cheapest around. This includes as many workshops as your brain can handle, lunch on Friday and Saturday, and hands on experience with some of the best people in the biz. You will also be receiving some invaluable feedback from the present deaf consumers as well as an opportunity to meet students sharing the same feelings and frustrations. Cruise on over to Tampa and make the best investment in your education, yet.
For more information, to make any suggestions or to let us know what kind of workshops you are dieing to see, please contact: Brigette Kozlowski: noellers@hotmail.com or Kylie Nave: Butterfly2200@aol.com
Hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Kylie Nave
Brigette Kozlowski
Universal Studios Mardi Gras Concerts
April 09, 2005
Once again, Universal Orlando will provide sign language interpreters for
all ten Mardi Gras performances this year! No appointment necessary! Just
show up, and enjoy the show!
Ideal entertainment for both D/deaf,
Hard-of-Hearing, late-deafened, ASL students, interpreters, friends/family
of deaf, and anyone who appreciates ASL performance and great music!
Each Saturday night enjoy towering stilt-walkers and street performers in
colorful costumes, sizzlin' Cajun and Creole cuisine, a colossal parade with
authentic floats direct from New Orleans, fistfuls of beads & some of the
biggest party bands to take the stage! Your Favorite Party Bands Live in
Concert!
February 5 Musicians 4 Disaster Relief
March 12 Lynyrd Skynyrd
February 12 The Go-Go's
March 19 O.A.R.
February 19 The Temptations & The Four Tops
March 26 COMING SOON!
February 26 The O'Jays
April 2 Jason Mraz
March 5 Creedence Clearwater Revisited
April 9 Huey Lewis & the News
For more details, go to www.UniversalOrlando.com, and click on the Mardi
Gras link. See you at the show!
ASL Storytelling Festival
April 02, 2005
We are having an ASL Storytelling Festival at Reitz Union, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida on Saturday, April 2, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This is being co-sponsored by the Signing Gators and M & M Multi-Media Productions. We expect 300 to 400 ASL and ITP students to attend this Festival. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to see Deaf people sign stories. There will be NO VOICING provided to guarantee an authentic experience. RID CEUs are being applied for.
Early bird registration is $10, with regular registration at $15. At-door registration is $20. Registration is non-refundable. Lunch will be on your own. Reitz Union has a huge food court for your convenience.
Please check website at http://www.drsign.com/ to see if there are any last-minute changes before you arrive and/or to see
if there is still space available for at-door registration.
You should plan to arrive by 8:30 a.m. to check in. Most likely, you can park at the Visitor Welcome Center and Bookstore parking garage located at the corner of Museum Road and Reitz Union Drive. Additional parking is available at the stadium lot.
Parking information website: _http://parking.ufl.edu/RUgarage/RUhome._
(http://parking.ufl.edu/RUgarage/RUhome.htm) _htm_
(http://parking.ufl.edu/RUgarage/RUhome.htm)
Registration for Deaf ASL Storytelling Festival
April 2, 2005
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Phone and/or email: ______________________________________________________
Send check payable to Mike Tuccelli to: Mike Tuccelli, PO Box 5941,
Gainesville, FL 32627
Deadline for early bird registration January 31, 2005
Deadline for regular registration February 28, 2005
American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA) Conference
March 17, 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
5th Annual Silent Banquet
March 15, 2005
The Signing Gators are proud to announce their 5th Annual Silent Banquet
with special entertainment provided by the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind's Dance Troupe!
We will also be holding a Silent Auction with proceeds to benefit Lake Forest Elementary School's Deaf Education Program, and Dr. Mike Tuccelli's Alaskan Charity Bike Run.
Date: Tuesday, March 15
Time: 6:30 pm-??
Where: Rion Ballroom, Reitz Student Union, University of Florida,
Gainesville, FL
Tickets: $18.00 Signing Gator Members
$20.00 UF and SFCC Students
$25.00 General Admission
Dress: Business Casual -- no denim
Ticket Information: All ticket orders must be received by Friday March
11th. Sorry, no refunds or transfers. Please send checks payable to Signing
Gators to:
Joann Grages
2900 SW 23rd Terrace Apt 223
Gainesville, FL 32608
Any Questions? Please email: signinggators@yahoo.com
Directions, please see www.ufl.edu/directions/
Campus map, please see http://campusmap.ufl.edu/
Parking: Parking is available in the UF Welcome Center/Bookstore Parking Garage (which is attached to the Reitz Union), and across the street from the UF Welcome Center.
We hope you will all join us for a wonderful evening of food, fun, and silence!
Interpreter Workshop Round-Table Discussion Group
March 05, 2005
Have questions about how to sign concepts in A.S.L.? Bring your questions to this brainstorming workshop and get answers in a friendly environment. Workshop is open to interpreters of all levels, advanced ITP students, and parents of deaf children who are fluent in sign language. Completion of ASL 1-4, or an equivalent is recommended.
Hosted by Central Florida Deaf Services, Inc.
When: Saturday, March 5, 2005
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Larry R. Jackson Branch Library
In the meeting room
1700 N. Florida Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33805
Directions: From I-4 or Memorial Blvd. , turn onto 98 North.
The Library is between the I-4 overpass and the Lakeland Hospital.
Cost: $15.00 for non-members of CFDS
$10.00 for members of CFDS
(Individual membership is $15.00/year)
Money will be used to purchase lunch/snack and all remaining money will be used for CFDS programs.
CFDS kindly requests that you pre-pay for this workshop.
You may mail payment, or stop by the office to register.
CFDS accepts cash and checks only.
Please remit payment to:
Central Florida Deaf Services, Inc.
1234 E. Lime Street, Suite E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 802 9656 Voice, (863) 802 9658 TTY, or (863) 802 9679 Fax
Sea World's BBQ Fest
February 26, 2005
SeaWorld Orlando will once again fire up the grill and turn up the music for two weekends of mouthwatering fun during the fifth-annual BBQ Fest.
This all-American event will feature live performances by top country artists, bodacious barbecue from select U.S. regions and plenty of southern hospitality.
Scheduled Lineup:
Saturday Feb 26th:
2pm. Emerson Drive
6pm. Daryl Worley
Sunday Feb 27th:
2pm. Rachel Proctor & Jimmy Wayne
6pm. Terri Clark
Saturday March 5:
2pm. Craig Morgan & Billy Dean
6pm. Trick Pony
Sunday March 6:
2pm. Shelly Fairchild
6pm. Diamond Rio
We will be interpreting all performances for these events.
This event is included with park admission.
Announcement FASLTA 2005 Conference
February 18, 2005
FASLTA (Florida ASL Teachers Association) is proud to announce their
upcoming annual conference, scheduled for February 18-20, 2005 in
Orlando Florida.
The Conference will begin with workshop and social event Friday
evening, and continue through Sunday morning. Saturday lunch is
provided during our annual business meeting, and evening dinner is on
your own. After dinner, entertainment and social is provided at the
hotel.
For full details including registration deadlines (Super Earlybird is
just $75 for the conference!), see our website at
http://www.faslta.org/workshops.html
Workshop for Education Interpreters
January 29, 2005
"Issues that Plague the Education Interpreting Arena"
Presenter: Ray James -- Interpreter Educator -- University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Date: Saturday, January 29, 2005
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (lunch on your own)
Location: ASL Services, Inc. Headquarters -- 3700 Commerce Blvd. Building A; Kissimmee, FL 34741 -- Map Location
Registration: $30.00 (if paid by Jan 8th, 2005) -- $40.00 (on-site)
The intent of this workshop will be to identify issues and concerns that interpreters face within the educational setting and apply best practices to each situation identified. This session will be a total of six hours using a mixture of lecture, hands-on-activities in large and small groups and modeling examples. This workshop is appropriate for education interpreters from elementary through postsecondary levels.
Sponsored by:
• Gallaudet University Regional Center at Flagler College
• ASL Services, Inc.
*RID CEUs will be provided
Click the link below to view the registration form and for additional information.
ASL Services
3700 Commerve Blvd. Building A
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Name________________________________ Title________________________
Organization______________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________
City___________________________ State_______ Zip__________________
Phone________________________ TTY Voice Both (circle one)
Email________________________
Sign Language Interpreter will be provided. If you have other accessibility requests, please submit by January 8th, 2005
__________________________________________________________________
Please enclose a check for $30.00 registratition fee made payable to Gallaudet University Regional Center. Registration deadline is January 8th, 2005. Requests for refunds must be received by January 8th, 2005. Purchase orders are acceptable.
For more information, email GRCFlagler@aol.com or call 904-829-2424.
Mail this form and fee to:
Gallaudet University Regional Center
Flagler College
PO Box 1027
St. Augustine, FL 32085
or
904-819-6433 FAX
Florida coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
January 13, 2005
Public Hearing
Thursday, January 13, 2005
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
2225 N. Lois Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33607
The Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
(FCCDHH) will be holding its public hearing at the Hilton Tampa
Airport Westshore in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, January 13, 2005
from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It was established through legislation
passed last year following the submission of a report from the
Governor's Working Group on the ADA that had formation of such a
group as a priority recommendation. The FCCDHH is tasked via
legislation to submit a report to the Governor and legislative
leaders regarding accessibility of state agencies and public
entities to persons who are deaf, hard of hearing and late-deafened
and to provide policy recommendations.
We strongly encourage any and all of you to participate in the
public hearing – speak out about any concerns you may have obtaining
services as a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, or Deaf-Blind
individual, or may be a parent, relative, service provider or a
friend of a person with a hearing loss. If you have any issues
regarding accessibility to quality services, including interpreting
services and licensure, medical services (hospitals or doctors), law
enforcement and courts, lawyer services, captioning for movies or
local television stations, emergency accessibility, employment, K-12
or postsecondary education, or advocacy, please do share it with the
Council. The Council will share concerns and make recommendations
to the Governor and the Legislature. Please remember that we can
make an impact only if we can SPEAK OUT!.
Nationally certified interpreters and Communication Access Real-Time
(CART) will be provided at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to
attend the public hearing, you may email your concerns to Misty
Burns, Assistant to the Council at misty_burns@doh.state.fl.us .
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at
cwagner@fadcentral.org or Ms. Burns.
Sincerely,
Christopher Wagner, Chair
Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
An Advanced Legal Interpreting Workshop
December 04, 2004
Presented by
Carla Mathers, Esq., CSC, SC:L
This workshop is part of a series of advanced court interpretation seminars designed to meet the needs of the seasoned court interpreter who has completed basic court interpreter training and who seeks more advanced training to sharpen skills and to gain a more thorough understanding of the realm of legal interpreting
Space is limited: Pre-registration is required
Registrations must be received by 10/22/04
Law Enforcement Interpreting
December 4-5, 2004
New and exciting developments regarding interpreting in law enforcement settings have occurred during the past few years that competent ASL interpreters should know and understand. Courts are scrutinizing the work-product of ASL interpreters who are hired to assist the prosecutorial side of criminal cases more frequently and more critically than ever before. State v. Hindsley, the landmark Wisconsin case, is a prime example of the pitfalls that exist for ASL interpreters who accompany law enforcement to interrogate Deaf suspects. Contemporary socio-linguistic research into a suspect's assertion of his Constitutional right to an attorney during the Miranda process and the court's view of that assertion as either powerful (direction) or powerless (indirection) language (and thereby effective or ineffective respectively) exists with which every interpreter working in law enforcement settings should be familiar. Deaf interpreters, as well, are being called upon more and more frequently to take on the responsibility of ensuring the suspect's constitutional rights at interrogation are protected. Deaf interpreters and hearing interpreters must possess the ability to make a defensible argument for 1) the necessity of their work, 2) the accuracy of their work, and 3) the integrity of their work. Are we ready?
This fast-paced seminar presents a balanced mix of theory and hands-on practice for trained Deaf and hearing court interpreters. This seminar will focus on the interpreter's role and responsibility in interpreting in the law enforcement setting. The information presented will include critical description of the constitutional underpinnings of a suspect's rights in a police-citizen encounter, the law of privileged communications, the ethical duties of the law enforcement interpreter, the evidentiary requirement of authentication of prior interpreting work, the concept of testifying with respect to the content of a prior interpreted event, text analysis and extensive interpretation practice and analysis of interpretations.
Pre-Readings:
Participants will be provided with pre-reading materials and are expected to complete all readings prior to the beginning of the workshops. Pre-reading materials will be mailed with letters of acceptance by October 29, 2004. RID CEUs will be available for pre- reading activities.
Prerequisites:
For Hearing Participants: RID SC:L or CSC or CI and CT or CI or CT or NAD V
For Deaf participants: RID RSC or CDI or CDI-P or 30 hours of documented training.
Space will be limited to the first 30 qualified applicants. All participants MUST meet the prerequisites listed above.
ALL participants must have completed an introductory course on court interpretation within the last ten (10) years. The course should have been one intensive course of at least 24 hours of instruction.
Dates and Times:
Saturday, December 4, 2004; 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, December 5, 2004; 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
Psychology and Communication Disorders Building (PCD) Room 1145
Tampa, FL
Cost:
BayFRID members: $200.00
Non-BayFRID members: $225.00
CEUs:
RID Certification Maintenance Program CEUs are pending for both pending for both pre-readings and on-site activities. A total of 2.4 CEUs will be awarded for successful completion of the entire workshop. CEUs will not be awarded for partial attendance.
Note:
The workshop will be conducted in English and ASL.
ASL Interpreters will be provided upon request.
NO voice interpretation will be provided
About the Presenter:
Carla Mathers, Esquire, CSC, SC: L, is an attorney in private practice with offices in Baltimore and College Park, Maryland. Ms. Mathers works for a civil litigation firm and is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia. Ms. Mathers graduated magna cum laude from Howard University School of Law (1993) where she was a member of Howard University Law Journal. Ms. Mathers received her undergraduate degree from University of Maryland (1985) where she graduated summa cum laude.
Ms. Mathers' interpreting degree is from the College of Southern Idaho (1981). Ms. Mathers is a former President and Vice President of the Potomac Chapter Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Ms. Mathers is a member of the District of Columbia Bar Association and the Maryland Bar Association.
Ms. Mathers is a member of the Maryland Administrative Office of the Courts' Advisory Committee on Interpreters. As a part of this commitment, she sits on the Sub- committee on Ethics and the Sub-committee on Testing and Training. She has been a consultant and faculty member for the Maryland Administrative Office of the Courts' Orientation to Court Interpreting Program.
Hotel Information
Wingate Inn
3751 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813)979-2828
Group rate $79.00 per night
Ask for Group code BF12 or mention BayFRID
For More Information, contact:
Andrea Smith
Vice President, BayFRID
(813)760-4074 (v)
aanders1@tampabay.rr.com
Interpreting in Law Enforcement Settings Workshop
December 4-5, 2004
Name:________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________________________________
Email:________________________________________________________
Certification (check all that apply):
For Hearing Interpreters:
RID SC:L_____ RID CSC_____ RID CI & CT _____
RID CI _______ RID CT______ NAD V _______
For Deaf Interpreters:
RID RSC _____ RID CDI ______ RID CDI-P ______
30 hours of training (please attach documentation) ______
For all participants: Please indicate when, where and with whom you took an intensive (minimum 24 hours) introductory legal interpreting workshop:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_________
Please include a copy of your credentials along with this registration form.
Enclosed is my payment of $__________ for the workshop.
Registration and payment must be received by October 22, 2004. Space is limited so register early.
Make checks payable to:
BayFRID
P.O. Box 2076
Riverview, FL 33568
Holiday Events for the Deaf at the Walt Disney World Resort
December 01, 2004
For more details, including information on ticket prices and ordering, please visit the Walt Disney World Resort website at www.disneyworld.com or contact Mark Jones, Sign Language Services Manager at Mark.Jones@disney.com.
Interpreted Candlelight Processional @ Epcot (11/26-12/30/04)
The 2004 Candlelight Processional at Epcot will be interpreted each evening from 11/26 through 12/30/04. Show times are 5:00, 6:45, and 8:15 PM. Guests wishing to view this captivating show with celebrity narrators need not make any special reservations, but should arrive ONE HOUR in advance of each performance, as seating is limited. As a special bonus, Deaf actress Marlee Matlin will be the celebrity narrator on 12/8, 12/9, and 12/10.
NOTE: The Candlelight Processional requires Park admission to Epcot and priority seating (no waiting) is only available as part of a dining package.
Interpreted "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party" @ the Magic Kingdom (12/2, 12/9, & 12/16/04)
Selected events at the Magic Kingdom's "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party" will be interpreted on Thursday, 12/2, 12/9, and 12/16 to include "Celebrate the Season", "Mickey's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas", "Belle's Enchanted Christmas", and "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade". Interpreted performance schedules will be available at City Hall (Magic Kingdom Guest Relations).
NOTE: "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party" is a special event requiring a separate admission (not included in Annual Passes or daily Park tickets).
Happy Holidays,
Mark L. Jones, CT
Sign Language Services Manager
Services for Guests with Disabilities
Walt Disney World Resort
Time to Sign, Fall Conference
November 19, 2004
Time to Sign
Fall Annual Conference
November 19-21, 2004
It’s Time to Sign with your children!
Quality Suites Oceanfront Indialantic, FL
1665 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic, FL 32903 (321) 723-4222
Keynote: Dr. ASL - Dr. Mike Tuccelli & Maureen Tuccelli
Medical/Fire/Police/HR/Customer Service Track Workshops
Learning Sign Language Basic Vocabulary/Phrases; Signing in the Workplace Workshop; Avoiding Miscues in Signing; Greetings and Conversational Signing; Using Sign Language for Emergency Situations; Understanding Deaf Culture; Incorporating Signs into Day to Day Job Functions; medical signs; signs to use for customer service and Learn Sign Language to use for Fire Department/Police Officers.
Evening Activities
Beach Barbeque with Live Music – Friday Evening
Sitter Service Available!
Medical/Law/Community/Customer Svc. Track - Registration Per Adult or families rate
_____ Entire Weekend (Seminars & Evening Activities) $175
_____ Families Entire Weekend (2 adults/2 children) $225
_____ Seminars - One Day (Sat.___ or Sun.___) $75
_____ Evening Activities (each per evening, Fri. ___ or Sat. ___ ) $35
Childcare Service (for either Educators or Families) – Children with special requirements will be an additional charge.
1st Child – Name____________________ Age _____
_____ Entire Weekend $95
_____ Seminars - One Day (Sat. or Sun.) $50
_____ Evening Activities (each per evening, Fri. ___ or Sat. ___ ) $30
Any additional children - each _____ Entire Weekend $35
_____ Seminars - One Day (Sat. or Sun.) $20
_____ Evening Activities (each per evening, Fri. ___ or Sat. ___) $15
Name_______________ Age ___ Name_______________ Age ___
Total Amount Due $
*Full conference registrants will receive a Time to Sign video and conference workbook. Invite your friends and family and call for discounted group rates! If you would like to attend please send this registration form by Friday, November 5, 2004 to Time to Sign, Inc.: P.O. Box 110608, Palm Bay, FL 32911; call (321) 723-6997: fax (321) 723-6896; or email lhubler@timetosign.com. Early registration discounts (10% off if received by September 1, 2004).
Purchase Orders accepted. If you would like to attend please send this form with credit card information or check. *Please add 5% for credit card payments
Names: ________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address:__________________________________________ Fee: $__________
Phone: Home (__)_____________ Work (__)______________ Fax (__)_____________
Credit Card Number: ________________________________ Expiration Date: _______
Time to Sign Fall Annual Conference
Medical/Fire/Police/HR/Customer Svc.
Friday
3:00 – 4:00 pm Conference Check-in
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Learn how to fingerspell
5:00 – 6:00 pm Conference Opening
Singing & Signing Workshop
6:30 – 8:30 pm Beach Barbeque with Live Music (with signing to music, games, fingerspelling and other activities)
Saturday
8:00 – 8:15 am Welcome & Introduction
8:15 – 9:15 am Keynote Speaker
About American Sign Language and Why Use in the Workplace
Some exercises to help learn sign
Greeting Signs
9:30 – 12:30 pm Learning Sign Language Basic Vocabulary/Phrases
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:30 pm Keynote Workshops
Understanding the Deaf Culture
Avoiding Miscues in Signing
2:45 - 3:45 pm Conversational Signing
4:00 – 4:45 pm How to Use Sign Language in Emergency Situations
5:00 – 5:45 pm Medical Sign Language
Sunday
8:30 – 9:30 am Signing for Customer Service
10:00 – 1:00 pm Signing in the Workplace Workshop
1:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch
2:15 - 3:15 pm Incorporating Signs into Day to Day Job Functions
4:00 – 6:00 pm Learn Sign Language to use for Fire Department/Police Officers
Sorenson VRS Speakers
November 02, 2004
When: Tuesday November 2nd
Time: 6pm to 7:30pm
Where: Conway United Methodist Church
(Parlor Hall - same place where we play the game)
3401 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
Refreshments will be served so tell all your friends who do not have Sorenson VP-100 to come and hear and apply for one at this meeting.
"No Boundaries - Let's Fellowship" - ALL You Can Eat Spaghetti Supper
October 30, 2004
Try ALL U Can Eat From Olive Garden during a TCI Fellowship Saturday,
Oct 30th, 6pm-9pm
Plan to join TCI and the Deaf Community that evening for a
"No Boundaries - Let's Fellowship" - ALL You Can Eat Spaghetti Supper
6p til 9pm
Advance Tickets: Adults - $7/ Kidz under 10 - $3
At The Door Tickets: Adults - $10/ Kidz under 10 - $5
Contact Emma @ 321-239-3199 for info or tickets
ASL Fun & Games DAY
October 30, 2004
Tired of sitting in sign language workshops? BORING!!!!
TRY something different!
"ASL Fun & Games DAY"
0.3 CEUs offered
TEACH (kids and adults )
LEARN (how to enhance the message)
PRACTICE (and have FUN)
via ASL Games
WHO - Yvonne Simonson CI/CT and Jodi Manore
Presents: A Day You'll Remember !!!
WHEN - October 30th, 9am -1pm
WHERE - First Baptist Church of Orlando
HOW - Cost for the workshop:
TCI Terp Club Members $10
Non-Terp Club Members $20
CEUs an additional $10
Annual Terp Club Membership is $35 (see TCIOrlando.com)
A Continental Breakfast will be served
Please RSVP by Monday Oct 25th at
jppeach@earthlink.net or 321-299-3188
Plan to join TCI and the Deaf Community that evening for a
"No Boundaries - Let's Fellowship" - ALL You Can Eat Spaghetti Supper
6p til 9pm
Advance Tickets: Adults - $7/ Kidz under 10 - $3
At The Door Tickets: Adults - $10/ Kidz under 10 - $5
Contact Emma @ 321-239-3199 for info or tickets
Terp Games
September 25, 2004
September, 25th, 2004
Location:
Orlando Regional Medical Center1414 Kuhl Avenue Orlando, Florida 32806
9 am - 4:30 pm
.6 CEUs Pending
In honor of the Summer Olympics GOFRID is hosting TerpGames. Prepare to
feel the thrill of victory in a workshop like no other. Through
teamwork, participants will engage in 4 different activities
constructed in game show format. These activities will focus on NMS,
handshapes, deaf/blind interpreting, lexicon and knowledge of the field
of interpreting. The workshop is geared to be a relaxed and fun way for
interpreters to improve certain techniques associated with the field of
interpreting. The workshop will be conducted in American Sign Language
with voicing by request.
Space is limited so register early!
If you need special accommodations please email fcotter2002@yahoo.com.
Early Bird before September 10, 2004
GOFRID members $20 Non members $25
Registration after September 10, 2004 or at the door:
GOFRID members $25 Non members $30
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________Phone #______________________________
____ Cash _____ Check _______Please send me a GOFRID membership application.
Mail registration to:
GOFRID , PO Box 771237. Orlando, Florida 32877-1237
Sorry no refunds.
Directions to Orlando Regional Medical Center can be found at their website www.orlandoregional.org.
Viva La Musica -- A Celebration of Hispanic Music, Food & Culture
September 25, 2004
September. 25th-26th, 2004
Sea World's Viva La Musica is a sensational all-day Latin music,
concerts, dance, food and ethnic crafts Hispanic
Celebration festival. Viva La Musica returns for a
fourth year, bringing with it all the sights, sounds and tastes that make
Hispanic culture so unforgettable.
This event is included with park admission, valid Passport Membership or Fun
Card.
Location:
Intersection of Interstate 4 and FL 528 (the Bee Line
Expressway), 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando and 15 minutes
from Orlando International Airport.
Park Hours:
Open year-round at 9 a.m., with extended hours during summer and
holidays. Allow a full day to see all shows and attractions.
Admission:
Adults (10 and over), $49.95 + tax; children ages 3-9, $40.95 + tax;
age two and under, free. (Prices are subject to change without
notice.) Discounts available for members, guests with disabilities,
and senior citizens.
Information:
For general park information, call (800) 4-ADVENTURE, or (407)
351-3600
CFRAD Picnic in Orlando
September 11, 2004
When: September 11, Saturday, 2004 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (General Meeting included) Where: Moss Park @ Pavillion # 5 12901 Moss Park Road, Orlando, FL 32832 ( website: http://parks.orangecountyfl.net/ParkDetails.asp?ParkID=29
Admission: $1.00 per car to Park and with potluck: $3.00 for members
$4.00 for non-members
without potluck:
$5.00 for members
$6.00 for non-members
CFRAD will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns and drinks.
Moss Park Rules: NO PETS and NO ALCOHOL DRINKS.
There is a beach and playground, so please bring your bathing suit, towel, etc...
Please RSVP by September 7, contact @ CFRAD2003@aol.com
2005 Jewish Deaf Congress Conference
June 03, 2004
Where: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay Hotel
When: from July 3 to 10, 2005.
For the first time in JDC history we will have a HANDS-ON conference on Jewish wines, Jewish jewelry, Jewish roots, Jewish cooking and much more.
Participants will be actively involved in activities. Jewish Deaf people and their non-Jewish friends are more than welcome to learn "how to do it" while having fun too.
The hotel rates are only $89 a night, no matter how many people in a room.
Additional information and details can be found at www.jdc2005.com.
Ready, Set, Work! Deaf Workshop Series
June 01, 2004
Jul-Sep, 2004
Presented in American Sign Language and held at 1860 Boy Scout Drive, B208, Ft Myers, FL 33907.
All Workshops are Free!
- July 1 @ 6:30-8:30 pm, Thursday: WHY SHOULD I WORK? DSC invites a panel of Deaf professionals... All you ever wanted to know about getting a job, now you can ask! Come early and enjoy a light dinner at 5:30pm.
- July 8 @ 6:30-8:30 pm, Thursday: SUCCESSFUL & FAMOUS DEAF PEOPLE
- July 14 @ 2:00-4:00 pm, Wednesday: CHOOSING A CAREER
- July 21 @ 2:00-4:00 pm, Wednesday: WRITING YOUR RESUME & MAKING A "VIDEO RESUME"
July 28 @ 2:00-4:00 pm, Wednesday: CONTACTING YOUR POTENTIAL EMPLOYER, Cover letters, references and follow-ups
- August 4 @ 2:00-4:00 pm, Wednesday : SOURCES FOR FINDING JOBS, Networking, internet, and more
- August 11 @ 2:00-4:00 pm, Wednesday: GETTING READY FOR A JOB INTERVIEW
- August 18 @ 2:00-4:00 pm, Wednesday: DEVELOPING GOOD WORK HABITS
- August 25 @ 2:00-4:00 pm, Wednesday: START & KEEP YOUR OWN BUSINESS, A guide for the self-employed
- September 1 @ 2:00-4:00 pm, Wednesday: SHOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR CAREER?
Please register by mailing the following information to: Veronique
Cheney, DSC of SW FLA, 1860 Boy Scout Drive, Ft. Myers, FL 33907. You
can also register online at www.dsc.us. Or call DSC at 239-461-0438 tty.
Name: _________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
Phone/E-mail: _________________________________________
I am interested in the workshop(s) on these date(s): All workshops July 1 July 8 July 14 July 21 July 28 Aug 4 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Sept 1
PLEASE RSVP BY JUNE 28 FOR JULY 1 WORKSHOP. All workshops are 2 hours
long, will include half hour break with refreshment served.