News from the AADB Office
Last Updated:
Thursday, July 2, 2009
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AADB Deaf-Blind 101 Campaign
AADB is now starting its campaign, "Deaf-Blind 101." Learn more about deaf-blind people and support AADB at the same time! To find out how to support AADB, contact the AADB Office.
For those who have donated to AADB within the last 8 months, thank you for your generous gift. You will not be getting emails about this campaign. But if you wish to give to this campaign, we do welcome you to visit our website for more information.
NEW! Deaf-Blind Technology Section
Wednesday, June 10, 2009. AADB has a new section on its website called Deaf-Blind Technology. We are now accepting contributions from all topics related technology for deaf-blind people. In this section we have two articles:
If you have trouble accessing any of the articles, feel free to contact the webmaster.
Announcement
Calling All Interpreters
Gallaudet University is offering a Bachelors of Arts in Interpretation (BAI) Program. This program also offers classes in interpreting for deaf-blind individuals. Applications are still being accepted for fall 2009. For application information, please go to http://admissions.gallaudet.edu/Admissions/HUG/. Please send all inquiries to hug@gallaudet.edu.
Indiana Deaf-Blind Association
The Indiana Deaf-Blind Association will be having regular educational workshops and meetings throughout the year. For more information, contact Donald Aills, President at dwa09@att.net, or Kacie Weldy, Vice-President at KCWeldy@yahoo.com.
Calendar of Events
June 2009
Florida Deaf-Blind Awareness Week Festivities
Governor Charlie Crist of Florida has proclaimed June 21 - 27, 2009 as Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week. The Florida Deaf-Blind Association will have an HKDBA Celebration on June 13th at Tabla's Bar and Grill in Orlando, FL. For more information, contact Vicky Cooler, FDBA President, at vcooler@aol.com, or at fldeafblind@yahoogroups.com.
July 2009
NCDBA Bowling 9 Pin Fundraising Event
The North Carolina Associates of the Deaf-Blind (NCDBA) is sponsoring a Bowling 9 Pins Fundraising Event on Saturday, Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The location of this event is Pleasant Valley Bowling Lane, 5501 Commercial Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612. The deadline to register for this event is Friday, June 19. For more information, please contact Tonia Hartley, c/o NCDBA Treasurer, 4300 Portsmouth Drive, NW Wilson NC 27896. Or people can contact John Sherwood, 919-610-0110 Voice, 919 550-0494 VP or by email at jps2543@earthlink.net
September 2009
Orientation and Mobility Workshop (Correction)
The orientation and mobility workshop offered by Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) on September 20 to 25, 2009 is designed for professionals working with deaf-blind travelers only, and who are teaching or supervising others in their field. The workshop is open to Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS), Nationally Certified Cane Instructors (NOMC), agency-trained mobility instructors with 5 years of experience and previous supervision under a certified specialist, and dog guide trainers.
For seminar content, clinical questions, or questions regarding seminar applicant qualifications, contact Gene Bourquin at oandmhk@msn.com or Monica Godfrey-Lehrer at monicagodfrey@hotmail.com. For inquiries regarding registration and accommodations contact Sr. Bernie Wynne at ntthknc@aol.com, 516 944-8900 ext. 233 (NTT department administrative assistant). Or they can be reached at:
Helen Keller National Center
141 Middle Neck Road
Sands Point, NY 11050
We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this has caused.
Events: Do you have any upcoming events you want to announce? Camps for deaf-blind attendees? Conferences in your area? Meetings where you want deaf-blind people to be involved? If you have an event you would like posted on this website, please send it to aadb-webmaster@aadb.org.
