Archive for June, 2010
Sign Up for CT Alert!
The state of Connecticut’s has a new statewide emergency notification system. CT Alert allows state authorities to communicate critical information to its residents before, during and after emergencies. The system is a fast and efficient way for Connecticut authorities to reach residents during events such as natural disasters and public-health emergencies. During an emergency you [...]
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Any Parents of Deaf or Hearing Teenagers Must Attend the Driving Class!
All parents of the teenagers who are taking driving training, are required to attend a two-hour class with them mandated by the State of Connecticut. Two deaf parents of hearing teen agers wanted to learn more about teenage driving and new tips at different programs at different time but they addressed the same issue of [...]
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OPA Seeking Factual Stories About VRI in Hospitals!
The Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities (OPA) has received several complaints about the hospitals in Connecticut using the VRS (video remote services) for any patients who are deaf. Some hospitals do not honor these patients’ requests or preference of using live interpreters instead of VRI (video remote interpreters). The OPA needs [...]
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Jenilee, First Deaf Actress Winning the Award
June 14, 2010….Jenilee Simons Marques received the DEBUT Award for her outstanding acting as Helen Keller in the performance of the “Miracle Worker” from Connecticut Critics Circle at its 20th Annual Awards ceremony tonight. When receiving the awards, she spoke of her gratitude to Doreen Simons, her mother and family members for their heartfelt support [...]
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Learn More about Your Public Library!
The students of American School for the Deaf discussed in sign language about using the public library. Click http://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/sites/default/files/media/final_version.mp4
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Deaf Students Working with Red Cross
These cool students at Oregon School for the Deaf made the tape preparing deaf individuals for any emergency crisis in sign language. Click www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4q3wdFmaZA
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New Film of Gallaudet University
This film is created by the students and staff. It is a must to see it. Please click http://movie.gallaudet.edu
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