Deaf News

Sheri’s Event Calendar http://tinyurl.com/terpterrellCal   Educational Interpreter Website: http://educationalterps.wix.com/terps   *** A video about “Hearing Privilege”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhzuEeOTln0   *** New “ASL Practice Pals” Facebook Group for those wanting to find a partner to practice sign language.  You can also offer to help those wanting to practice. Here is the YouTube video explaining the group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2CLGEyJq3Y&feature=em-subs_digest Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1740693782818921/ *** I love viewing “The Daily Moth” on YouTube.  If you are a fan too, consider supporting the producer financially: https://www.gofundme.com/dailymoth   **** February 5-7, 2016  (Deadline for registration: Feb 1) Free Deaf Marriage Conference Kirby Woods Baptist Deaf Church RSVP: http://www.kwbcdeaf.com/marriage-conference.html   *** Friday, February 5, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM “Come join us at DeafConnect for a spaghetti dinner with salad, bread and a dessert! Socialize with other members of the Deaf Community and learn more about what is going on in and around Memphis.” *$3 for adults $1 for ages 8 to 17 and FREE for kids under 7.* https://www.facebook.com/events/947030925378311/ *** February 6, 11:00 a.m. Read With Me, Sign With Me Benjamin Hooks (Main) Library on Poplar   *** February 12, 6 pm DEAF FAMILY FUN DINNER OUT - Jason's Deli, 4850 Goodman Rd., Olive Branch, MS 38654   **** February 13 ** For Interpreters **  (The tax event for the Deaf community is in March) “Contract interpreters! Come join us at DeafConnect for a free workshop offering information and tips regarding your 1099 tax preparations.” https://www.facebook.com/events/156831374685636/ This event is free.   **** February 20, 1 pm - 3 pm Workshop for Parents of Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Literacy Workshop Methodist Germantown 7691 Poplar Ave. Pavilion, Classroom 1 Questions: 901-232-1606 Flyer and more details on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/zmrjk8j   *** February 26, Start time between 5 and 6 pm SILENT DINNER - February 26, 2016 at Abbays, 2345 N. Germantown Pkwy., Cordova, TN 38016.   *** February 26, 1 - 4 pm Bed Shaker workshop and distribution – Fri, Feb 26th (1-4pm) for those who applied but were not able to attend the previous session.  There is a little more availability.  If someone has not yet applied, please ask them to contact the DeafConnect . *** February 27th “4th Saturday” Professional Development at DeafConnect   *** Next MTRID Meeting , March 1, 6 p.m. Jason’s Deli, 3473 Poplar Ave. *** March 11th and March 26th Annual tax preparation assistance for the deaf community will be on Friday, March 11th (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and Saturday, March 26th (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Deaf community should call to make an appointment. Volunteer Interpreters are needed for appointments and to assist in the lobby. ***   SAVE THE DATE The proposed (but not yet confirmed) date for CERT training is April 16 and April 23. “CERT is a training program that prepares you to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a disaster. During an incident, emergency service personnel may not be able to reach everyone right away. By getting trained in CERT, you will have the skills to help emergency responders save lives and protect property. “ - http://cityofbartlett.org/554/Community-Emergency-Response-Team The training is 8 hours per session.  A minimum of 15 people are required.  Interpreters will be provided.