$7.2 Millions Awarded to 11 Year Old Girl

2094397http://www.thecalifornian.com/usatoday/article/2094397 Click this to find out why it happened to this deaf girl!

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Interpreter Assistants Needed!

The State of Connecticut Bureau of Rehabilitation Services is hiring for two interpreter assistants. All applicants who apply must be registered with the Department of Rehabilitation Services Interpreting Unit (formerly the Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired) and possess an appropriate certification for the specific setting issued by the R...

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Gallaudet University Offers Summer Programs to Deaf Young Scholars!

Gallaudet University is bringing back the Young Scholars Program brand and currently have two camp offerings under Young Scholars Program. Both camps will occur in July and both camps are limited to only 10 campers (those spots will go VERY fast, so act quickly if you know of students who would be a good fit ... ...

Announcements, CT News, Education, Entertainment

Conference of Connecticut Association of the Deaf in November 2013

2013 CAD Call to the 29th Biennial CAD ConferCall to the 29th Bienence Windsor Locks, CT – November 1 & 2, 2013 Dr. Harvey J. Corson, CAD President As President of Connecticut Association of the Deaf (CAD), I am pleased to issue a Call to the Conference. Please join us on November 1 & 2, ... ...

Announcements, CT News, Education

New ASD Building Needs Name!

Alumnus, Donors, and Supporters of the American School for the Deaf: The American School for the Deaf will open its new educational building in September 2013. The ASD Board of Directors has asked a group of Board members to serve as the New Building Naming Committee and the Committee invites suggestions for naming the new ... ...

Announcements, Employment, Latest News, Resources

Searching for 2 staff members for a deaf client who has suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

The first position would be for a house staff; This is a live in, seven day per week position in the Bristol, CT area. The house staff’s shift is typically from 2pm in the afternoon until 9am the next morning. On the weekends, the staff are required to work with the client 24/7. The base ... ...

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CT Fair Housing Center Needs Your Help!!! They Will Pay You Stipend!

Project Opportunity: I work at the CT Fair Housing Center, a civil rights non-profit organization dedicated to ending housing discrimination and affirmatively furthering fair housing in the state of Connecticut. The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is interested in investigating discrimination in housing for the deaf and hard of hearing popula...

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Discussion about Video Interpreting At CT Hospitals

Did you know? Video Remote Interpreting(VRI)is now being used in every hospital inCT. Did you know?Each hospital has its own contract with a company that provides VRI. Did you know?You have a voice of concerns when you do not get VRI/interpreting services. Did you know?You can ask for another interpreter if the current interpreter does ... ...

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Sign Language Interpreters Needed at FSW

FSW, Inc. CT, a provider of interpreter services in the State of Connecticut is looking to hire per diem interpreters to provide deaf interpreter services throughout the State. Requirements include RID certification, registration as an interpreter with the State of CT and experience of 3 plus years working as an interpreter in a variety of setti...

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Free Assistance For any Tax Returns at FSW

Dates for Tax Return Assistance at FSW, 475 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, CT are on March 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2013  from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.. It’s free for everyone.   To reserve your time slot, please contact Tammy  M. Ennis, MSW, CSDF Program Coordinator, Deaf Outreach Services Phone: 203.416.6104, Fax:203.696.  0714 or E-mail: tenni...

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2013 Walk coordinated by HLAA

 SAVE THE DATE…The 2013 Hartford Walk4Hearing is coming on Saturday, June 8th 9am registration, 10am 5K Walk   The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) supports Walks all over the country in an effort to raise awareness and educate the public about hearing loss while providing a fundraising opportunity for local organizations. Funds raise...

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New Organization for ECE Professionals and Its Summit

 The National ASL/English Bilingual Consortium for Early Childhood Education Wants You!! Become a member today and receive these benefits:    Access to cutting edge information about early childhood bilingual education for deaf and hard of hearing children, ages of 0 to 8 years old and their families,  Access to a network of ASL/English bilin...

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2013 GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY SUMMER CAMPS

                                       Girls Volleyball Fundamental Camp for Ages: Girls 10-18When: July 7-12, 2013 Where: Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick, Md. Cost: $230 For more information, please contact:  Lynn Ray Boren, Volleyball Camp Coordinator E-mail: lynn.boren@gallaudet.edu   Voice: 202...

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Department of Transportation Grants An Extension for More Comments From You!

The FAA previously proposed a rule which was missed by the folks in the HOH community.  The time for comment on the rule has expired but an extension has been granted for comments in favor of the use of induction loops in airports.  The rule addresses service animals, captioning and audio-visual assistance, but does not ... ...

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CCOSD Hosts 2013 Forum on May 4, 2013!

Connecticut Council of Organizations serving Deaf Organizations proudly announces that it is hosting the 2013 forum that was spinned off from the 2012 forum held last fall.  Click the flier for more information:    2013 CCOSD FORUM may 4  Lunch is provided by Relay Connecticut so please call for RSVP. ...

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Please Do the FCC Survey on Captioned Telephone Service!

The RERC on Telecommunications Access at Gallaudet University would like to thank all the individuals who have taken their Captioned Telephone Service Survey. Your responses are very important and will be shared with the FCC once they are analyzed. We would like to invite anyone who has not yet taken the survey and meets the ... ...


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