MILWAUKEE AREA NEWS -- MSOE Product Survey -- ACCESS Program at the Rep -- Apr 27: Cathedral Chorale Interpreted Performance -- Apr 28: Workshop - Deaf Interpreter...WHAT'S THAT??? -- Apr 28: DHHA's 8th Deaf Comedy Club (DCC8) -- May 9 & 10: Understanding Your Benefits -- May 22-Jul 31: Communicating with Kids in Sign -- June 2: Men's Voices of Milwaukee: "Mostly Love", Interpreted -- Jun 3: Ladybug Tea with DHHA -- Jun 5: CDHH Sign Language Classes Start -- Jun 8-Jul 6: Kindermusik Community Sign & Sing Class -- Jun 20-Aug 1: Parent & Child Sign Class, Ages 4 to 8 -- Jun 20-Aug 1: Youth Sign Class, Ages 9 to 14 -- Jul 20-22: GMAD Hosts CAAD Softball Tournament -- Aug 17-19: CDHH Family Learning Vacation, Lions Camp ================================================ MSOE Product SurveyDo you feel that current visual and tactile alerting systems are meeting your needs? Are there situations in which you would like improved notification of emergency situations? We want to hear from you. There is currently a project being conducted at the Milwaukee School of Engineering that is looking into ways to better notify d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals about common emergency situations. To help them in their research, they’re asking for your feedback. Please take a couple of minutes to complete the survey (it’s really short!), and return via email to: admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, or send to: Lee Miller, MLH 416, 1121 N. Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 53202. The survey can be found at http://www.wi-deaf.org/images/community/msoe_survey.pdf
You can also email kmalak@xxxxxxxx for an electronic copy of this survey, or stop by the Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing between now and May 15 for a copy. Your input is very important!!
Thanks, Kerry Malak Communications Director Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing www.cdhh.org (Contributed by: Kerry Malak, CDHH) ================================================ ACCESS Program at the Rep ACCESS R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 2, 2007 CONTACT: Annie Jurczyk Associate Managing Director 414-224-1761 Milwaukee Repertory Theater ACCESS PROGRAMS Theater that Transcends the SensesMilwaukee Repertory Theater announces Access Programs for the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater production of TARTUFFE by Moliere.
** To accommodate patrons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing: Sign Language performances. One performance of each Quadracci Powerhouse Theater and Stiemke Theater production is interpreted in American Sign Language. Order your tickets by calling The Rep Ticket Office at 414-224-9490 and inform them that you need to sit in the interpreted section.
TARTUFFE Thursday May 3, 2007 7:30 PMCaptioned Theater involves lines from the script running concurrently with the actors’ lines are projected on the house left wall of the theater. When ordering your ticket, please alert the Ticket Office that you would like to sit in the Captioned section. This is perfect for those with a slight to a profound hearing loss.
TARTUFFE Sunday May 6, 2007 2:00 PM ** To accommodate patrons who are visually impaired:Audio Description is a concise narration of the key visual elements of a theatrical performance. Descriptions are woven in between lines of dialogue enabling people who are blind or have a low vision to follow the action. Using a headset attached to a small hand-held receiver, patrons hear a live, real-time description of the action on stage. Call Annie Jurczyk at (414) 290-5366 to reserve your receiver.
TARTUFFE Tuesday May 1, 2007 7:30 PMThroughout the run of any Milwaukee Repertory Theater productions, general Access Programs offered include: written script synopsis, audio script synopsis, large print programs, infrared listening system, and wheelchair accessibility. For more information on any of these programs, please call Annie Jurczyk at (414) 290-5366.
Annie Jansen Jurczyk Associate Managing Director Milwaukee Repertory Theater 108 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-290-5366 - Direct 414-224-1761 - Main Line 414-224-9097 - Fax Anniej@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxFor information about our exciting upcoming season go to www.milwaukeerep.com!
(Contributed by: Annie Jurczyk, Milwaukee Repertory Theater) ================================================ Apr 27: Cathedral Chorale Interpreted PerformanceMy name is Bill Martin, and I sing with Cathedral Chorale. Our next performance will be Grand Music, on Friday, April 27th. The major piece we will be singing is Haydn's Mass in Time of War. A beautiful piece performed by an exceptional group would be further enhanced by an interpreter(s).
WHEN: Friday, April 27, 2007WHERE: The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (St. John's Cathedral)
812 N. Jackson St. Milwaukee, WI 53202 Telephone: 414-276-9814 Fax: 414-276-8285 TIME: 7:30 PM COST: $20.00 for Adults $15.00 for Seniors and StudentsSPECIAL: Order Tickets Online at www.stjohncathedral.org for $10 each. Special $10 ticket price only available Online.
Interpreters will be provided. Questions, please email deafministry@xxxxxxxxxxxWEBSITE: http://www.stjohncathedral.org/press/Press%20Release_Grand%20Music.pdf
(Contributed by: Patricia Bronk, WADNet Reader) ================================================ Apr 28: Workshop - Deaf Interpreter...WHAT'S THAT??? UW Milwaukee First Year ITP Students are hosting an educational workshop: THEME: "Deaf Interpreter... WHATS THAT???" -What is the purpose of having a Deaf interpreter? -How does a Deaf Interpreter work for Deaf people and Interpreters? -Who are the Deaf Interpreters? Presenter: Lisa Perry Burckhardt, CDI WHEN: Saturday, April 28th, 2007 TIME: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM WHERE: WIll O WAY Park Pavilion in Wauwatosa, WisconsinThis event is open to the public, however Interpreters and ITP students are encouraged to attend!!
There will be a Silent Auction during the Workshop. After the workshop is completed, catered Dinner is provided. In the evening at 7:00 PM, DHHA will proudly host: Deaf Comedy!! Cost: $25.00 for Combo ticket. Any questions?? Contact Jessica Hess - jahess@xxxxxxx or pbronk@xxxxxxxxx (Contributed by: Patricia Bronk, WADNet Reader) ============================================= Apr 28: DHHA's 8th Deaf Comedy Club (DCC8) DEAF COMEDY CLUB!The date is Saturday, April 28, 2007. The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Alliance (DHHA) is proudly hosting 8th Deaf Comedy Club (DCC8) with our guest star, "Manny" at Wil-O-Way Community Center in Wauwatosa. You may check Manny's website at aslstorytelling.com
Please visit DHHA's website for more information: www.dhha-wi.org NOTE:Deaf Comedy Club is seeking help in finding future comedy performers to play on our stage, if you know or find someone that you would like to see their performance, please let us know with names of performers by sending an email to dhhaoffice@xxxxxxxxxxx ASAP. We look forward to booking more comedy performers for our future Deaf Comedy Club events!
On a friendly note, please remember to bring your friends to see our Deaf Comedy Club guest star: "Manny! The ASL Storyteller" on Saturday evening, April 28th, 7 pm, at the Wil-O-Way Underwood Community Center. Check our website at www.dhha-wi.org for more information on Deaf Comedy Club.
If you would like a free admission to see "Manny!", you can email to Jch4@xxxxxxx for volunteering opportunities at the Deaf Comedy Club and the deadline is April 23rd.
If you would like to make a generous donation or to sponsor the 8th Deaf Comedy Club on April 28th to cover the costs for a stage and lights rental, or a performer's travel expense, please email to Dan Houlihan at president@xxxxxxxxxxx
Lastly, DHHA is collaborating with UWM ITP in providing a community educational workshop on "Certified Deaf Interpreter...What's that ?!?!" in the afternoon of April 28th, the same date as the Deaf Comedy Club, at the Wil-O-Way Community Center from 2 - 5 pm. Lisa Perry Burckhardt is the presenter of this workshop. All are welcome to learn more about the Deaf Interpreter.
Catered Dinner will be provided from 5 - 7 pm. A combo ticket for all day (workshop, dinner and DCC) is $25 or $20 for dinner and DCC only. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, April 23rd. Please make a check payable to DHHA and send a note along with check to DHHA Office, 9431 W. Beloit Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53227. Questions about the workshop and dinner, please direct your email to jahess@xxxxxxx only.
You can come and pay $10 at door, just to see the Deaf Comedy Club. See you on April 28th! Don't forget to bring your friends! (Contributed by: Dan Houlihan, DHHA) ================================================== May 9 & 10: Understanding Your Benefits Need help with: • Medicare? • Medicaid? • Social Security? • Food Stamps? • Family Care benefit? • housing programs? • unemployment benefit? • employment benefit? • Work incentives • or any other benefit? There is someone who can help you!Jeffrey Cucinotta, Disability & Work Incentives Benefit Specialist, is available to help you understand your benefits or benefits you may qualify for.
Come and see me on May 9th and 10th, 2007 at Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing 141 N Barstow St Room 104 Waukesha, WI between 9 am to 4 pmTo schedule an appointment, please call Jeffrey Cucinotta at 1-866-796-9725 tty or 608-266-3118 voice or 608-266-1000 videophone (VP) or email at
cucinjm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx View flyer at http://www.wi-deaf.org/images/community/DBS_Day_Waukesha.pdf (Contributed by: Jeffrey Cucinotta, Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing) ============================================= May 22-Jul 31: Communicating with Kids in Sign Communicating with Kids in Sign Dates: Tuesdays, May 22 – July 31 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMThis sign language class is for parents, grandparents, relatives, neighbors, babysitters and any adult who needs to communicate in sign language with a young child. The focus is on vocabulary and basic sign language communication used in the day-to-day lives of deaf and hard of hearing infants/toddlers and their families. Your instructor, Tricia Condon, is deaf and has extensive experience working with deaf and hard of hearing children as the Program Assistant for the Kellogg Child and Family Program at CDHH. Cost is $55 and $45 for each additional family member. The book Signing for Kids is recommended and available at CDHH. Registration and payment must be received one week before the start of class.
All classes are held at the Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 10243 W. National Ave., West Allis. For more information, call 414-604-2200 (V) / 888-742-7651 (TTY) or email kmalak@xxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Kerry Malak, CDHH) ============================================= Jun 2: Men's Voices of Milwaukee: "Mostly Love", InterpretedMen's Voices of Milwaukee presents "Mostly Love", a Spring choral performance. Interpreting services will be available.
When: June 2nd, 2007 at 8:00pm Where: the Zelazo Center on UWM's Campus 2419 East Kenwood BoulevardTickets are $20.00 at the door or $15.00 in advance, available from chorus members. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for a discounted rate of $15.00 with a donation of 4 non-perishable food items for the Hunger Task Force.
(Contributed by: Bjorn Storm, WADNet Reader) ============================================= Jun 3: Ladybug Tea with DHHAThe Annual Ladybug Tea is set for Sunday, June 3, 12:30-3:00pm at the Will-O-Way center in Wauwatosa, WI. Moms, daughters, grandmothers, aunties, nieces, friends are invited to join the fun which includes lunch, a story and crafts. THe color PINK is the theme this year! The registration form can be found on the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Alliance website under "events." www.dhha-wi.org Questions? Would you like to volunteer? Contact Barb Aschenbrenner barba24@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Barbara Aschenbrenner, WADNet Reader) ============================================= Jun 5: CDHH Sign Language Classes Start JUST ANNOUNCED! – Summer ASL I Class at CDHHThe Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is happy to announce that it will be offering a summer session of American Sign Language I beginning Tuesday, June 5. If you’ve ever been curious about American Sign Language, this is your chance to learn basic vocabulary, use of expression and finger spelling. Plus, you’ll be introduced to Deaf Culture by your instructor Linda Tripi.
Dates: Tuesdays, June 5 – August 14 (no class July 3rd) Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Location: CDHH, 10243 W. National Ave., West Allis Cost: $85 plus bookClass size is limited, so please register before May 28 to ensure your space. For more information or to register, please call 414-604-2200 or email kcarlson@xxxxxxxxx
Kerry Malak Communications Director Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearingwww.cdhh.org
(Contributed by: Kerry Malak, CDHH) ============================================= Jun 8-Jul 6: Kindermusik Community Sign & Sing Class Kindermusik Community Sign & Sing Class Dates: Fridays, June 8 – July 6 Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AMThis music class incorporates singing and sign language is open to any child ages 6 months through 3 years. Class fee of $55 for first child/ $40 per additional child includes take home materials. To register, call 414-604-2200 (V) / 888-742-7651 (TTY).
All classes are held at the Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 10243 W. National Ave., West Allis. For more information, call 414-604-2200 (V) / 888-742-7651 (TTY) or email kmalak@xxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Kerry Malak, CDHH) ============================================= Jun 20-Aug 1: Parent & Child Sign Class, Ages 4 to 8 Parent & Child Sign Class – Ages 4 to 8 Dates: Wednesdays, June 20 – August 1 Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMYou and your child can learn American Sign Language together in this special class designed to make learning sign language fun. No books necessary – you will learn signs by participating in activities, singing songs and telling stories. Cost is $30 for one parent and child and $10 for each additional child. Registration and payment must be received one week before the start of class.
All classes are held at the Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 10243 W. National Ave., West Allis. For more information, call 414-604-2200 (V) / 888-742-7651 (TTY) or email kmalak@xxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Kerry Malak, CDHH) ============================================= Jun 20-Aug 1: Youth Sign Class, Ages 9 to 14 Youth Sign Class – Ages 9 to 14 Dates: Wednesdays, June 20 – August 1 Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PMLooking for a fun summer activity for your child? This beginner’s American Sign Language (ASL) class is for kids ages 9 though 14. They will learn basic vocabulary through special projects, games and social activities. Cost is $30 per child. Registration and payment must be received one week before the start of class.
All classes are held at the Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 10243 W. National Ave., West Allis. For more information, call 414-604-2200 (V) / 888-742-7651 (TTY) or email kmalak@xxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Kerry Malak, CDHH) ============================================= Jul 20-22: GMAD Hosts CAAD Softball Tournament The 64th Annual Central Athletic Association of the Deaf SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT at STIX SPORTS AND RECREATION Hwy 11 & I-94 Sturtevant, WI 53177 Hotel Headquarters: Marriott 7111 Washington Avenue Racine, WI 53406 Phone: 262-886-6100 (voice) JULY 20-22, 2007 HOSTED BY GMAD TICKET PRICES: GENERAL ADMISSION Registration Fee: $10 Saturday Game: $15 Sunday Game: $15 Entertainment: $10 (Saturday Evening) Program Book: $5 *price may vary* **Total: $55 EARLY BIRD COMBO (purchase by May 1, 2007) Student with Photo ID: $25 Senior Citizen (55 and up): $25 Fans: $30 Kids (age 17 & under): $20 Kids (age 11 & under): FREE 2ND CHANCE EARLY BIRD COMBO (purchase by June 1, 2007) Student with Photo ID: $30 Senior Citizen (55 and up): $30 Fans: $35 Kids (age 17 & under): $20 Kids (age 11 & under): FREE AT THE DOOR COMBO Student with Photo ID: $45 Fans: $50 Kids (age 17 & under): $35 Kids (age 11 & under): FREE (TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE)See flyer for more details at http://www.wi-deaf.org/images/community/caadsoftball2007.pdf
For more information, contact caadsoftball2007@xxxxxxxxx (Contributed by: Jamie Kane, WADNet Reader) ================================================== Aug 17-19: CDHH Family Learning Vacation, Lions Camp Save the Date - Family Learning Vacation 2007Be sure to save the Date for Family Learning Vacation 2007, which will take place at the Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt, WI, August 17-19. Family Learning Vacation (FLV) is an annual event sponsored by the Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, where families with d/Deaf and hard of hearing children from all over the state get together for a weekend of fun, friendship and interesting workshops. FLV has become a tradition for many families in Wisconsin, so please mark your calendars and take advantage of this special experience this August 17-19.
We’re also looking for volunteers with a strong interest in working with d/Deaf and hard of hearing children to help with activities throughout the weekend. For more information about FLV or to learn about volunteer opportunities available, please call the Center at 414-604-2200 (Voice) / 888-742-7651 (TTY) or email ckometer@xxxxxxxx
Kerry Malak Communications Director Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing www.cdhh.org (Contributed by: Kerry Malak, CDHH) ================================================== ================================================== Leslie Riggs WADNet Post Editor & Listserv Administrator Wisconsin Association of the Deaf -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- TO SUBSCRIBE to the WADNet Post, please email to wadnetpost-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'subscribe' in the Subject field. IF YOU ARE CHANGING EMAIL ADDRESSES, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE TWO STEPS:1) UNSUBSCRIBE from the WADNet Post by sending an email from your OLD email address to wadnetpost-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field.
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