Posts Tagged deaf students

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 [...]

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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: [...]

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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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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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Please Show up at LOB on March 5 in favor of Bill 5357 (Deaf Child’s Bill of Rights)!!

Bill concerning Deaf Child’s bill of Rights has been officially given a number by the House of Representatives today — HB 5357. (Read the Bill 5357 HB_5357 Deaf Child’s Bill of Rights 2012)   The public hearing for our bill has just been scheduled for this Monday, March 5th at 12 noon in Room 2C at the Legislative Office Building [...]

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Deaf Child’s Bill of Rights

On January 24, 2012 Governor Malloy greeted the parents, deaf leaders and supporters of deaf and hard of hearing children at his mansion.  This function, “Deaf Child Bill of Rights Initiative in Connecticut” proposed by the CT Coalition for the Education of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children was sponsored by HEAR Here Hartford Chapter, HLAA, American School for [...]

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Dr Joseph Valente’s Presentation about Deaf Children

This is an interesting video that you may like to share with the others who do not understand deafness.  This speaker has different perspective on the definition of deafness such as disability so it is really up to individual’s decision.    Please click this \”Hearing the Unheard\”

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Unveiling of Gallaudet University’s Logo

Deaf college students joined President Alan Hurwitz and his administration to unveil the new logo at the Gallaudet University at Washington, D.C.   Click this video to understand  what this logo indicates. http://www.gallaudet.edu/newlogo2011.xml

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Season’s Greetings From CCOSD

The board and representatives of CCOSD wish you Happy Holidays!  They wish you the best for the new year of 2012.  Enjoy this interesting video from Gallaudet University to learn more about the international celebration of the holidays.  (Hit the CC button to get captions) Different Ways of Holiday Celebrations

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