[WADNet Post] August 1, 2006: Milwaukee Area News
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MILWAUKEE AREA NEWS
-- Mentoring Opportunity
-- Events at CDHH
-- Aug 7: Milwaukee/Racine HLAA Chapter Meeting
-- Sep 28: Bright Idea Workshop Series
-- Nov 3-4: CDHH Used Book Sale Fundraiser - Donations Needed
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Mentoring Opportunity
Hello! My name is Emily Stuart. I work for the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Milwaukee’s Circle of Hope Program. The Circle of Hope Program is a
mentoring program for youth who have incarcerated parents. The programs
targets the kids, and then matches them up with a positive adult mentor
from the community. We provide training, monthly field trips and support
to both the mentors and the youth. We have a participant who is deaf. He
is 17 years old, and is in need of a mentor who can communicate using
ASL. If anyone is interested in mentoring this child, please contact me.
I thank you in advance for your support.
Emily Stuart
Circle of Hope Mentoring Coordinator
4834 N Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee WI 53209
Phone: 414-578-1228 (voice)
Fax: 414-578-1240
(Contributed by: Emily Stuart, Boys and Girls Clubs of Milwaukee)
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Events at CDHH
Events at the Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Looking for Talented Deaf and Hard of Hearing Artists & Crafters
“Pah! Boutique” within UniversaLink at the Center for the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing is opening soon and we are looking for talented d/Deaf and
hard of hearing artists and crafters who want to participate in this
unique opportunity. The purpose of Pah! Boutique is to provide a
showcase and sales channel for talented d/Deaf and hard of hearing
artists and crafters. Boutique items such as artwork, handmade cards,
clothing items, jewelry and home décor, will be on display within the
UniversaLink showroom, located at CDHH, 10243 W. National Avenue, West
Allis, as well as listed in a special section of the UniversaLink online
catalog. To learn more about becoming a Pah! Boutique artist, call
414-604-7202 (Voice) / 888-742-7651 (TTY) or email kmalak@xxxxxxxxx
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Join Us for Family Learning Vacation 2006
The CDHH Family Learning Vacation (FLV) 2006, will take place August 18
through August 20 at the Lions Camp in Rosholt, WI. This year’s theme is
“Making Magic: Going Beyond the Expected.” Join us for this statewide
weekend retreat, where you’ll join other families with d/Deaf or hard of
hearing children for a variety of workshops and opportunities for family
fun. Make new friends, share experiences, and participate in informative
programs. Located near Stevens Point, the Lions Camp has 400 acres of
forests, trails, native wildlife and a private lake – the perfect
setting for a family vacation. The featured presenter for FLV 2006 is
Dr. Asiah Mason from Gallaudet University, who will speak about the
importance of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and how to go beyond the
expected with your child. For more information or to receive a
registration packet for FLV 2006, call 414-604-2200 (Voice) /
888-742-7651 (TTY) or email kcarlson@xxxxxxxxx
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Do You Want to Make a Difference in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community?
The Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is seeking caring, motivated
volunteers to help with a variety of projects, special events and
ongoing activities at the Center. No matter what your talent or
experience, we have a volunteer opportunity for you. To learn about
current offerings and volunteer assignments, please call Aimee Kelchen
at 414-604-7210 (Voice) / 888-742-7651 (TTY) or e-mail akelchen@xxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Kerry Malak, CDHH)
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Aug 7: Milwaukee/Racine HLAA Chapter Meeting
August 7 - Milwaukee/Racine HLAA Chapter Meeting - "Assistive Technology
101"
The Milwaukee/Racine Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America
(HLAA) will be holding its next meeting on Monday, August 7 from 6:00 to
8:00 PM at the Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CDHH), located
at 10243 W. National Avenue in West Allis. This meeting will feature
“Assistive Technology 101,” presented by guest speaker Kelly Rehbeck,
General Manager of UniversaLink, the assistive technology program at CDHH.
During “Assistive Technology 101,” Ms. Rehbeck will discuss ways that
individuals with hearing loss can take advantage of current technology
to make life easier and to hear better in a variety of settings.
Attendees will learn about assistive devices such as in-line amplifiers,
FM and infrared listening systems, visual signaling devices, how the
Wisconsin Relay System works and various relay services such as Voice
Carry Over calls and Two Line Voice Carry Over.
Meetings for the Milwaukee/Racine HLAA chapter are held at the Center
for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing on the first Monday of each month from
6:00 to 8:00 PM. A loop system and real-time captioning are provided for
those who require accommodations. Light refreshments are also served.
Anyone is welcome, and there is no cost to attend.
For more information about the Milwaukee/Racine chapter of HLAA, contact
Jean Szabo at szaboshhh@xxxxxxxxx, or Caroline Ludka at
carolineludka@xxxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Kerry Malak, CDHH)
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Sep 28: Bright Idea Workshop Series
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Alliance
and
Gallaudet University Alumni Association of Wisconsin Chapter
jointly sponsor newly formed
Bright Idea Workshop Series*.
Technologies of the Future: Ideas and Issues
Presented by Claude Stout, Executive Director, Telecommunications for
the Deaf, Inc.
Thursday, September 28, 2006
7 PM to 9 PM
At
Cooperative Educational Services Agency #1
19601 West Bluemound Road
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045-5931
Free Admission
Interpreting Services will be provided.
Free refreshment
*Bright Idea Workshop Series are educational events funded by Deaf &
Hard of Hearing Alliance and Gallaudet University Alumni Association of
Wisconsin Chapter to empower the knowledge of the world to the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing community.
For more information, contact Joel Mankowski at deafcopper@xxxxxxx or
Gary Fitts at wiguaa@xxxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Joel Mankowski, WADNet Reader)
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Nov 3-4: CDHH Used Book Sale Fundraiser - Donations Needed
Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seeking Donations of Used Books and
Videos
The Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CDHH) will be holding its
first annual used book sale on November 3 and 4, 2006, at its
headquarters located at 10243 W. National Avenue in West Allis. The
Center is currently seeking donations of gently used books, videos, or
DVD’s, to include in this sale. Donations to CDHH are tax deductible and
may be dropped off at CDHH during normal business hours, Monday through
Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Arrangements can also be made to have
donated items picked up from your home or business.
Volunteers are also needed for this event, to pick-up, sort and price
donated materials in advance. Individuals interested in volunteering to
help with this event, or who wish to donate materials can call
414-604-7210 (Voice) / 888-742-7651 (TTY) or e-mail akelchen@xxxxxxxx
for more information.
All proceeds from this fundraising event will go to support the many
programs and services provided by CDHH for children and adults with
hearing loss in Wisconsin. The Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
has been serving individuals with hearing loss for more than 75 years.
It offers a full range of services and technologies to enhance the
quality of life for individuals with hearing loss. For more information,
visit www.cdhh.org.
(Contributed by: Kerry Malak, CDHH)
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Leslie Riggs
WADNet Post Editor & Listserv Administrator
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf
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