[WADNet Post] Apr 22: General WI News
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GENERAL WI NEWS
-- Action Alert: Telephone Numbers for VRS NOW!
-- Deaf Bilingual Coalition
-- ASL/ Videophone Partner Wanted
-- Vlog: Let Our Voices Be Heard! (How???)
-- Disability Check SCAM WARNING
-- WiKODA Blog Update
-- STFIL Go Forward Newsletter
-- Apr 24-25: Mapping Communities Workshop Madison
-- May 1-2: Mapping Communities Workshop Milwaukee
-- May 2: Deaf Culture Day 2008
-- May 2 & 3: ASL Seminar
-- May 2-4: ASL Weekend
-- May 9: Governor's TRS Advisory Council Meeting
-- May 17: Friends Together Again Reunion
-- Jun 7: STFIL General Meeting
-- Jun 27-30: DBC Education Conference in Milwaukee
-- Jun 30: Volunteers Needed for Family Learning Vacation
-- Jul 19: NTC Reunion
-- Jul 24-27: WiKODA Family Camp
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Action Alert: Telephone Numbers for VRS NOW!
I wanted to take a few moments to tell you about my vlog that was just
posted today at http://bobdaniels.com/vlogs.html. It's about real
telephone numbers for VRS. It would be great if you would take the time
to watch my vlog, and then share your thoughts with the FCC on how you
feel about telephone numbers for VRS.
Please share this site with as many people possible to get word out
about what we can do to make changes in telephone numbers for VRS. Time
is of essence. You will be making a big difference in the future of
videophones for all VRS users!
(Contributed by: Jack Cassell, WADNet Reader)
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Deaf Bilingual Coalition
http://www.deafbilingualcoalition.com/
(Contributed by: SLAD)
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ASL/Videophone Partner Wanted
Tom lives on the east side and has a passion for fishing. He would like
to find a fishing buddy. As an experienced fisherman, Tom would be able
to mentor someone less experienced. Tom is a friendly man and
communicates with sign language. Tom has people at his house for a
couple of hours each day to help him around the house, but he would
really enjoy having a fishing buddy to hang out with and talk about the
big ones that got away. Despite Tom's physical limitations, he gets
around pretty well thanks to his determined and independent spirit. Tom
also likes hunting, gardening, woodworking, cats, the sci-fi channel,
and fixing things (bikes, for example). His beverage of choice is
definitely coffee. Tom would love to spend some time with a person who
would be willing to take the time to get to know him and perhaps
discover some mutual interests. Someone who signs (ASL) would be an
additional bonus but not absolutely necessary. Since Tom has a video
phone he would be interested in video phone conversations if you do not
have the time or interest in getting together.
Please email Emma at eczarapata@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or call 608-249-1585
and ask for Emma
Thank you,
Emma Czarapata
Community Builder
Options In Community Living
(Contributed by: Emma Czarapata, Options in Community Living)
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Vlog: Let Our Voices Be Heard! (How???)
Let Our Voices Be Heard! (How?) by Melvin L. Patterson - ASL - YouTube Video
at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6SBimoIFqc&eurl=http://www.deafvideo.tv/video/watch/7498/
(Contributed by: SLAD)
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Disability Check SCAM WARNING
WARNING!!
If you get email from National Council on Disability with subject "YOUR
DISABILITY CHECK"
DO NOT OPEN THAT. IT IS A SCAM!
The letter has spelling and grammar errors. The person is using his own
private email address instead of the one that belongs to NCD. NCD does
NOT have information about this on their website -- so it is NOT
APPROVED by NCD
Again, DO NOT READ that EMAIL. DO NOT REPLY. DO NOT GIVE INFORMATION
THEY ASK FOR. DELETE THE EMAIL.
You can see an example of the scam letter at http://www.wi-deafdir.info
(Contributed by: Jim Powell, WADNet Reader)
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WiKODA Blog Update
WIKODA (http://www.wikoda.blogspot.com/) now has more new information.
There are some information you need to know.
One, the deadline to register your child for KODA Camp is May 15th.
This is to ensure a spot as well as for us to know how many counselors
we will hire.
Two, the pictures of the campground are posted.
Three, be sure to attend the DHHA Comedy Night! The fundraising event
is sponsored by both organizations and money will go to support DHHA and
to lower the cost of camp per child.
See you on April 26th!
Karen
Watch WIKODA! Support us!
(Contributed by: Karen Dishno, WiKODA)
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STFIL Go Forward Newsletter
The Statewide Task Force on Interpreter Licensing has released the
second issue of its Go Forward newsletter.
To view the PDF newsletter, go to:
http://www.wi-deaf.org/images/documents/stfil/GoForwardv1n2.pdf
A vlog will be coming soon.
(Contributed by: Joel Mankowski, Statewide Task Force on Interpreter
Licensing)
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Apr 24-25: Mapping Communities Workshop Madison
Mapping Wisconsin Communities Workshop: An Introduction to GIS and
Community Analysis
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Madison: April 24th and 25th, 2008 (One day workshops. Students choose
which one day to attend.)
Milwaukee: May 1st and 2nd, 2008 (One day workshops. Students choose
which one day to attend.)
View Detailed Workshop Info (If you are unable to follow the link,
please visit www.nur-online.com to get all related information)
Audience: Beginners, anyone interested in mapping their community
Participants will learn to use ArcGIS 9.2 to do the following:
Creating thematic maps
Participants will learn to create thematic maps of their own data, and
display spatial trends in information.
Address mapping (geocoding)
Participants will learn to map addresses of their clients, their
projects or incidents such as crime and disease.
Download and map Census & American Community Survey data
Participants will learn to extract and map current Census data such as
poverty, race, language, population,
transportation, education and workforce characteristics.
Participants will also learn to:
Conduct spatial queries
Download free shapefiles
Create well designed maps
Mapping techniques transferable to all other communities. Exercises are
designed for beginners. Intermediate Excel skills required.
Materials
+ Comprehensive workbook (75 pages), which includes the presentation,
exercises and reference worksheets,
+ ArcGIS (ArcView 9.2) software 60-day trial CD set,
+ Thirty day free access to new 2005 Tiger/Line geography files
(converted to shapefiles) which include streets, zip codes, school
districts, voting districts, census tracts and many other useful geographies
+ Thirty day free access to our Analyzing Your Community: Local
Demographic Analysis Online Workshop
What People Are Saying
Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation - Milwaukee: "Great information and
great course. Worth a day away from the office."
State of Wisconsin, Dept. of Administration - Milwaukee: "A solid
introduction to an incredible technology."
Wisconsin Dept. of Corrections - Milwaukee: "This was a great class. The
instructor was great."
City of Milwaukee Health Dept. - Milwaukee: "Great information. Learned
all the basic information in one day. Hands-on exercises were good and
valuable"
New Urban Research, Inc. is a national social research organization
specializing in quantitative and spatial community analysis.
New Urban Research, Inc. 33232 NE 33rd Ave Portland, Oregon 97212 |
877.241.6576 | www.nur-online.com
(Contributed by: Gina Clemmer, New Urban Research, Inc.)
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May 1-2: Mapping Communities Workshop Milwaukee
Mapping Wisconsin Communities Workshop: An Introduction to GIS and
Community Analysis
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Milwaukee: May 1st and 2nd, 2008 (One day workshops. Students choose
which one day to attend.)
View Detailed Workshop Info (If you are unable to follow the link,
please visit www.nur-online.com to get all related information)
Audience: Beginners, anyone interested in mapping their community
Participants will learn to use ArcGIS 9.2 to do the following:
Creating thematic maps
Participants will learn to create thematic maps of their own data, and
display spatial trends in information.
Address mapping (geocoding)
Participants will learn to map addresses of their clients, their
projects or incidents such as crime and disease.
Download and map Census & American Community Survey data
Participants will learn to extract and map current Census data such as
poverty, race, language, population,
transportation, education and workforce characteristics.
Participants will also learn to:
Conduct spatial queries
Download free shapefiles
Create well designed maps
Mapping techniques transferable to all other communities. Exercises are
designed for beginners. Intermediate Excel skills required.
Materials
+ Comprehensive workbook (75 pages), which includes the presentation,
exercises and reference worksheets,
+ ArcGIS (ArcView 9.2) software 60-day trial CD set,
+ Thirty day free access to new 2005 Tiger/Line geography files
(converted to shapefiles) which include streets, zip codes, school
districts, voting districts, census tracts and many other useful geographies
+ Thirty day free access to our Analyzing Your Community: Local
Demographic Analysis Online Workshop
What People Are Saying
Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation - Milwaukee: "Great information and
great course. Worth a day away from the office."
State of Wisconsin, Dept. of Administration - Milwaukee: "A solid
introduction to an incredible technology."
Wisconsin Dept. of Corrections - Milwaukee: "This was a great class. The
instructor was great."
City of Milwaukee Health Dept. - Milwaukee: "Great information. Learned
all the basic information in one day. Hands-on exercises were good and
valuable"
New Urban Research, Inc. is a national social research organization
specializing in quantitative and spatial community analysis.
New Urban Research, Inc. 33232 NE 33rd Ave Portland, Oregon 97212 |
877.241.6576 | www.nur-online.com
(Contributed by: Gina Clemmer, New Urban Research, Inc.)
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May 2: Deaf Culture Day 2008
Deaf Culture Day
Friday May 2, 2008
9am - 3pm
The Gateway Technical College Interpreter Technician Program and The
Silent Connection are hosting the 6th annual Deaf Culture Day
Celebration on Friday May 2, 2008 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Location:
Gateway Technical College
Student Commons - 100 Building
FREE Admission and Food provided
A PDF Flyer is available in WAD's website on the Community Calendar.
(Contributed by: Alyson Urdahl, WADNet Reader)
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May 2 & 3: ASL Seminar
Gateway Technical College Interpreter Technican Program and The SIlent
Connection proudly present:
ASL Acquisition in the Classroom and
Diversity within the Deaf Community
Friday May 2nd 5 - 9pm and Saturday May 3rd 8am - 2pm
Gateway Technical College - Elkhorn Campus - Room 112
Presenter: Francisca Rangel
Coordinator of ASL and Deaf Studies at Laurent Clerc National Deaf
Education Center at Gallaudet University
To reserve your seat:
Email your name, address and phone number to Mary Mair at mairm@xxxxxxx
by April 25th.
RID CEU's applied for through WISRID.
Flyer can be seen on WAD website (www.wi-deaf.org) Community Calendar on
May 2nd & 3rd dates.
(Contributed by: Alyson Urdahl, WADNet Reader)
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May 2-4: ASL Weekend
Wisconsin ASLTA & WisRID's ASL WEEKEND May 2-4, 2008!!!
ASL Weekend is an annual event designed to provide an ASL/Deaf Culture
immersion experience by providing participants with a "no talking" Sign
Language only environment. Workshops abound for students, parents,
interpreters (community based and educational), Deaf and ASL Teachers.
Check out these topics!
* Bridging the Gap of English and ASL Using Narrative Skills
(advanced for ASL Teachers)
* Introduction to Sociolinguistics (Advanced for ASL Teachers)
* Mars vs Venus (anatomy signs)
* Finance Terminology
* Tapping into the Deaf Community's Expertise
* Basic 5 Parameters of ASL
* Idioms - Bane of the Bilinguals
* Preparing the Deaf Student for College
* Developing identity in a K-12 Setting
* EIPA
* Techniques for Interpreting Science Class
* Using Props in an Educational Setting
* Is Mental Health Interpreting for you?
* You Hear Voices? (advanced mental health)
* Working with Deaf Senior Citizens
* ASLTA - How it works
* AND MORE!!!!
Early Bird Registration deadline is April 21st. Check out the event and
weekend information at www.aslweekend.org
For questions, contact Theresa at thschmechel@xxxxxxxxx or call at
262-257-0625 or vp at 65.29.25.44
(Contributed by: Stefanie Saltern, WisASLTA)
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May 9: Governor's TRS Advisory Council Meeting
The next Governor's TRS Advisory Council meeting will be on May 9, 2008
in West Allis from 10 AM to 12:30 PM.
The location of the meeting will be Center on Deaf and Hard of Hearing
(CDHH) Building, 10243 W National Ave.
When you enter the main entrance of the CDHH Building, the conference
room is on the Lower Level (one up from the Basement) and is on the same
level as Audiology.
Jack R. Cassell
WTRS Contract Administrator
Wisconsin DOA Building
101 East Wilson, 8th Floor
Madison, WI 53707-7844
800-901-8389 [Phone]
608-266-2164 [Fax]
165.189.92.64 [Videophone]
608-267-6934 [Text Phone Only & VP 200]
(Contributed by: Jack Cassell, WTRS)
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May 17: Friends Together Again Reunion
You are invited
to the
Minnesota Deaf Sports/Recreation Reunion
May 17, 2008!
More details available (including PDF flyer) in Community Calendar on
WAD site ( http://www.wi-deaf.org ) on May 17, 2008 date.
(Contributed by: Melissa Erdman, Friends Together Again)
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Jun 7: STFIL General Meeting
You are welcome to come to our next State Taskforce Interpreter
Licensure general meeting:
Saturday, June 7th, 2008
10am to 4pm
NCTC - North Central Tech. College - E101
1000 W. Campus Drive
Wausau, WI 54401
Come on and learn more about the processing and all.
(Contributed by: Faye Peters, WADNet Reader)
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Jun 27-30: DBC Education Conference
DBC Education Conference
Deaf Bilingual Coalition
"Sign from the Start.....Success for a Lifetime"
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Hyatt Regency
June 27-30, 2008
“DBC advocates on behalf of Deaf infants’ and children’s rights to
American Sign Language”
www.deafbilingualcoalition.com
www.deafbilingual.blogspot.com
deafbilingual@xxxxxxxxx
Conference includes Workshops, Entertainment, and Food. The Conference
is Free!!
Register Today: Flyer and registration form are available on the WAD
Community Calendar under June 27-30, 2008, at www.wi-deaf.org
(Contributed by: Tami Hossler, Deaf Bilingual Coalition)
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Jun 30: Volunteers Needef for Family Learning Vacation
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FLV 2008!
The Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is currently seeking
volunteers to join us for Family Learning Vacation 2008, August 15-17,
at the Lions Camp in Rosholt, WI, where your time and talents will help
to create a memorable weekend of fun and learning for families with
d/Deaf and hard of hearing children from throughout Wisconsin.
Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of activities during the
weekend, including working directly with children while parents are
attending educational sessions. This is an excellent opportunity for
Interpreting, Education or Speech-Language Pathology students, parents
and families with older children with hearing loss, or anyone with
experience working with children who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing.
If you are one of the many volunteers who have helped at FLV in the
past, then you know the wonderful experiences that FLV brings to
children, parents, friends, staff and volunteers. This special annual
event is not possible without our committed volunteers, and we hope you
will join us again this year to share your knowledge and skills with others.
If you would like to be a volunteer at FLV 2008, please call
414-604-7202 (V) / 888-742-7651 (TTY) or email kmalak@xxxxxxxx for a
volunteer packet. All volunteer applications must be received by June 30.
Kerry Malak
Communications Director
Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
www.cdhh.org
(Contributed by: Kerry Malak, CDHH)
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Jul 19: NTC Reunion UPDATE
REMINDER !!! NTC REUNION IS COMING NEAR..... WE STILL HAVE SOME LIST
OF MISSING PEOPLE'S ADDRESS, THOSE WHO ATTENED TO NTC FROM 1970 -
1990... IS THERE ANYONE THAT YOU KNOW WHO ATTEND TO NTC THAT WE MISS
THEIR NAME OF THE LIST THAT WE DID NOT KNOW FROM THE YEAR BETWEEN 1970
TO 1990.., IF THEY ARE INTERESTING TO BE PART OF THIS REUNION..... JUST
LET US KNOW WE WILL BE HAPPY TO SEND THEM THE INFORMATION OF THE REUNION
EVENT WITH THEIR NAME, ADDRESS OR EMAIL ADDRESS...
I JUST WANT TO INFORM YOU THAT THIS IS THE LAST LETTER FOR THE
INFORMATION OF THE REUNION AND THE DEADLINE IS MAY 31 2008... IF YOU
HAVE ANY QUESTION OR COMMENT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR COMMITTEE, BARB
ANHALT, SCOTT RETZELFF OR CATHY MORRISSEY , WE WILL HAPPY TO HELP YOU
WITH ANY INFORMATION ABOUT REUNION.....
REMINDED YOU THAT DEADLINE IS MAY 28 2008!
THANK YOU
Cathy Morrissey nuttycathy1@xxxxxxx
Barb Anhalt barbhalt143@xxxxxxx
Scott Retzelff retzleff@xxxxxxxxxxx
We all are looking forward to see you in July at Marathon Park!!!!
(Contributed by: Catherine Morrissey, NTC-Wausau Reunion Committee)
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Jul 24-27: WiKODA Family Camp
July WIKODA Camping
What: First Annual WI KODA Family Camping
Where: Peninsula State Park Campground, Door County
Meadow Group Site (MGC Group Camping, limited to 60 people)
Date: Thursday, July 24th to Sunday, July 27th, 2008. Check in time:
after 3 p.m.
Cost: Depending on # of people, if 60 people, $35 per family for 4 days
(Must have a state park sticker, can purchase at campsite $7 per night
OR $25 per year)
On campsite: Bike trails, beach, boat ramp, pit/flush toliets, hiking
trails.
Contact Info: Sarah Peeks, peeks_05@xxxxxxxxx
For more information, go to
http://www.wikoda.blogspot.com/2008/01/july-camping-info.html
Must RSVP to Sarah ASAP. Sarah will collect money and send out
information as needed.
FYI, it's a first pay, first serve system to be fair to everyone. I
cannot hold spots for everyone who doesn't pay in advance.
Waiting list is a possibility for those families who needs to cancel at
the last minute. A payment will hold your spot!
(Contributed by: Karen Dishno, WiKODA)
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Leslie Riggs
WADNet Post Editor & Listserv Administrator
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf
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