Posts Tagged accessibility
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 [...]
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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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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College Scholarships Available!
Hear Here Hartford is offering 3 college scholarships to eligible high school seniors and college students who will attend college this Fall of 2012. Please open the attached Scholarship Application form and send the completed application and essay to Diane Marques, diane.marques@cox.net by May 4th. Keep in mind this is a firm date and no applications [...]
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Deaf Parents, Would you Allow Your Kid to Interpret for You at the Hospital?? NO WAY!
USDOJ: Justice Department Reaches Americans with Disabilities Act Settlement with Trinity WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today a settlement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with Trinity Health Systems to ensure that Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa, provides effective communication to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The settlement [...]
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Caring for the Community: Sources of Support for Older Adults with Disabilities and their Family Caregivers
The North Central Aging , Disability Resource Center & The Communication Advocacy Network (CAN) Are proud to offer a two-part training entitled, “Caring for the Community: Sources of Support for Older Adults with Disabilities and their Family Caregivers Friday April 13 and Friday April 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. at 151 NewPark Avenue,Hartford, CT at “The [...]
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The Newly Released DVD on Support Service Providers for Deaf-Blind Individuals
As you may know, there are estimated to be 1.2 million Americans who are both deaf and visually impaired. Dealing with this dual sensory loss can be challenging at the very least and devastating at its worst, causing profound isolation and loneliness. Support Service Providers (SSP) can make a huge difference in improving the quality [...]
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Next STEPs: Support & Training Series for Educators and Parents
Trumbull, CT–Wednesday evenings: March 22nd, 29th, and April 5th, 12th and 26th from 6:00pm until 0:00pm at Cooperative Educational Services (CES). The address of the training location is 25 Oakview Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611 See the flier: Tumbull Flyer 2012 WANTED: PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS! Do you need help understanding your child’s special [...]
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