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Same Situations at Hospitals In Bridgeport, Hartford and other Connecticut Cities!!
Nearly 50 people picketed an Illinois hospital recently over the use of video interpreters. The Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois has used VRI (Video Remote Interpreters) for about a year. But deaf patients say the system is flawed. There are constant equipment problems, difficult-to-see video screens, miscommunication over signs based on the regional differences between [...]
Ground-Breaking at American School for the Deaf on May 21
Contact: Tom Andrea, Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations, 860-560-0001, Cell: 860-869-3576 MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MONDAY, MAY 21, 10:30 A.M. American School for the Deaf Groundbreaking of New State-of-the-Art Building; The Birthplace of American Sign Language Prepares for Its Next 200 Years WHEN/WHERE: Monday, May 21, 10:30 a.m. American School for the Deaf (ASD), 139 North Main St. West [...]
National Theatre of the Deaf in its 45th Anniversary
Dr Harvey J. Corson, Chairman of the NTD Board announced that The National Theatre of the Deaf is back to its roots, moving its headquarters to the home grounds of the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center at 305 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT. This was when the deaf theatrical group began operations in 1976. The NTD [...]
Deaf Child’s Bill of Rights Awaiting Governor Mallory’s Signature
On May 9, 2012, the state legislators adjourned the session of the 2012 general assemblywith several bills being passed. Includes AN ACT CONCERNING INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND OTHER ISSUES RELATING TO SPECIAL EDUCATION with this the Deaf Child’s Bill of Rights”. This topic, “Deaf Child’s Bill of Rights” would not be labeled but just is called “Section 11: [...]
2012 CTBLN Employment Conference and Career Fair
This year’s fair is held on Friday, May 4th from 10 until 3 at MCC’s Arts, Science and Technology Center. Attached is a flyer outlining the event.2012_ECCF Flyer at manchester 5 4 2012
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Update of Legislative Bills at the LOB
The Bill Tracking Report has been updated. It is available on the P&A website www.ct.gov/opapd . Legislative leaders and the Governor’s Office continue to negotiate the state budget. The Appropriations Committee chose not to merge P&A with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. Many thanks to those of you who have supported keeping P&A [...]
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Sign Language Interpreters will be there at the LOB on May 9, 2012.
MHAC would like to invite you to join us for our mental health awareness event at the state capitol on May 9, 12-1pm. The state will be providing interpreters for this event so if you know anyone who may be interested in making a stand with us, please spread the word. See the flyer below for more details. [...]
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“Deaf OZ” Performance at Waterbury on April 25
Wednesday, April 25th at 1:15 PM Free Admission “Deaf OZ” performance adapted by Jenilee Marquez, Deaf student and directed by Ms. Kathy Falco, Deaf teacher is performed by the American School for the Deaf students at Walsh School, 55 Dikeman Street, Waterbury. For more information, contact 203.574.8164 or click the flier: Deaf Oz revised flyer [...]
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Teen-Related Performances at Soundbridge on 4/26/12
There is a great interactive event happening this Thursday, April 26th, 7-9pm at Soundbridge, 123 Progress Drive in Wethersfield featuring teen actors in CREC’s Looking In Theater. These actors will act out different teen-related scenes like partying, bullying, texting, suicide, racism, and having a gay friend. The audience will be able to ask questions and [...]
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Gallaudet President In Connecticut for the CEASD Convention
Connecticut Gallaudet Alumni: Please see the attachment for a Gallaudet Club event taking place at the Hartford Hilton in Hartford this Friday, April 27th from 4:00p to 6:00p. This event will be taking place during the CEASD conference, and Gallaudet University President Alan Hurwitz will be guest speaker. For more information [...]
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