[WADNet Post] August 29, 2006: Milwaukee Area News
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MILWAUKEE AREA NEWS
-- Deaf Coffee Chat MIlwaukee or Waukesha?
-- Events at CDHH
-- Sep 13: Registration Deadline for CDHH Fall Classes
-- Sep 14 & 15: Public Input Sessions for Persons with Disabilities
-- Sep 28: Bright Idea Workshop Series
-- Oct 28: Women's Convocation hosted by Milwaukee Archdiocese
-- Nov 3-4: CDHH Used Book Sale Fundraiser - Donations Needed
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Deaf Coffee Chat MIlwaukee or Waukesha?
Deaf Coffee Chat events have become very popular in many places around
the United States. However, in Wisconsin, there are only a few places
listed on this website: http://www.deafcoffee.com/html/wisconsin.html
and it is surprising there is none in Milwaukee or Waukesha area.
Does anyone know if there is a Deaf Coffee Chat anywhere in Milwaukee
area or Waukesha? If yes, please send a WADNet Post request to
wadneteditor@xxxxxxxxxxx so we can post an announcement for Deaf Coffee
Chat in these areas - or even other areas in Wisconsin. The people who
organized the Deaf Coffee Chat in those places can
Thank you!
(Contributed by: Robert Gerbing, WADNet Reader)
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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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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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Sep 13: Registration Deadline for CDHH Fall Classes
FALL CLASSES AT THE CENTER FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
-Speechreading and Communication Strategies
-American Sign Language I
-American Sign Language II
-American Sign Language III
-Communicating with Kids in Sign
The Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is offering a series of
eight speechreading and communication strategies classes beginning
Thursday, September 14. Classes will be held from 3:00 to 4:00 PM at the
Center, which is located at 10243 W. National Avenue in West Allis. This
class series is designed for anyone who is hard of hearing as well as
their friends and family members who would like to learn more about
communicating effectively. These small group classes are led by Pamela
Bergum, M.S., CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist who has worked with
individuals with hearing loss at the Center for more than twenty years.
The fee is $84 for the eight classes. For more information or to
register for the courses, call CDHH at 414-604-7212. Class size is
limited. Early registration is recommended.
The Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is also accepting
registrations for upcoming American Sign Language (ASL) classes to be
held at the Center, located 10243 W. National Avenue in West Allis. The
fee for each ASL class series is $85 plus text, and all classes run for
12 sessions.
· ASL I will be held on Wednesdays, September 20 through December 6, and
is being offered in two sections to reduce class size. Students may
choose to take ASL I from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM or from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM.
Instructor: Leah Simmons.
· ASL II will continue to build vocabulary and conversation skills for
those individuals who have previously taken a beginning sign language
course. ASL II will be held on Tuesdays, September 19 through December
5, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Instructor: Katie Voss.
· ASL III is for more advanced ASL students who have already completed
ASL I and ASL II courses. ASL II will be held on Wednesdays, September
20 through December 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Instructor: Katie Voss.
The Center is also offering “Communicating with Kids in Sign,” a family
sign language class specifically designed for parents, grandparents,
relatives, neighbors, babysitters and any adult who needs to communicate
in sign language with a young child. This 10-week class series will be
held at the Center on Tuesday evenings beginning September 19 from 6:00
to 7:30 PM. The fee for this class series is $55 for the first family
member and $45 for each additional family member.
For more information or to register for any of these courses, call CDHH
at 414-604-2200 Voice or 888-742-7651 TTY. Class size is limited. The
deadline for registration is September 13.
The Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a non-profit agency that
has been serving children and adults with hearing loss in Wisconsin for
more than 75 years. It offers a full range of services and technologies
to enhance the quality of life of individuals with hearing loss.
Kerry Malak
Communications Director
Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
www.cdhh.org
(Contributed by: Kerry Malak, CDHH)
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Sep 14 & 15: Public Input Sessions for Persons with Disabilities
We Need to Hear from You!!!!
Every three years, the Independent Living Council of Wisconsin develops
a plan for addressing the independent living needs of persons with
disabilities in Wisconsin. This plan is called the State Plan for
Independent Living (“SPIL”). This plan helps to develop priorities for
disability advocates, policy-makers and others who are working to
improve the ability of persons with disabilities to live in the community.
IndependenceFirst is hosting two public meetings to gather input from
persons with disabilities about their needs and ideas/suggestions. At
these sessions, we will be focusing on topics such as housing,
employment, disability-related services, benefits/health care services,
transportation, education, disability rights, assistive technology, and
others. Persons of all different types of disabilities are encouraged to
attend!
Please join us at one of the following sessions:
Thursday, September 14th
10:00am – Noon
IndependenceFirst
600 West Virginia Street, Room 601
Milwaukee, WI
Friday, September 15th
10:00am – Noon
Dept of Vocational Rehabilitation
141 N Barstow, Room 151
Waukesha, WI
~ Light refreshments will be provided ~
It is not required that you RSVP in order to attend; however, you must
notify Ruth Mancl of your disability-related accommodation requests by
4:30pm on Monday, Sept. 11th (414-291-7520 v/tty or
rmancl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) We will attempt to honor all requests but
cannot assure that requests made after this date will be met. For the
safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental
sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending please
refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps,
deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners.
If you are unable to attend but would like to complete a survey/feedback
form, please call 414-291-7520 (V/TTY) and ask for Ruth, who will mail a
form to you.
(Contributed by: Jason Altmann, ODHH)
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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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Oct 28: Women's Convocation hosted by Milwaukee Archdiocese
An invitation to all women to an Archdiocesan Convocation for Women.
This is an opportunity to get together for support and resources for all
of our spiritual needs.
The guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Trinette McCray, will talk about
“Celebrating the gifts among us: Gathering women of Faith”. Interpreters
will be provided.
We will be breaking into small groups and there will be a table for all
Deaf to sit together and discuss two topics:
“What gifts has God given me?”
and
“How can I best use these gifts in my daily life?”
Come and join with us on Saturday, October 28, 2006 from 8:00am – 2:30pm
at Cardinal Stritch University – 6801 North Yates Road; Milwaukee, WI
53217. Cost is $15.00 (includes lunch).
More information and registration can be found at www.archmil.org and
scroll down and click on the “Four Women” logo. The Archdiocese is
reaching out to the Deaf Community and we should support their effort so
they provide interpreters for future events.
Any questions, feel free to contact Margaret Calteaux at
mcalteaux@xxxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Margaret Calteaux, 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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