Sheri’s Event Calendar
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I heard many had a great time at DNO (bowling and eating at Main Event). They will try to go again when it does not conflict with other events in the community.
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On Sunday February 28, 2016, Hillary Clinton visited Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church (The Blvd). I want to thank church member, Janet, for providing pics of my interpreting the visit.
Temporary Link: https://www.yogile.com/
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I’m collecting links to support local charities when you shop Amazon.com. Do you know of local charities supporting our deaf community that are set up with AmazonSmile?
DeafConnect: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/
Midsouth Community Center Services For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing (This includes Deaf Family Literacy): https://smile.amazon.com/ch/
TN Hands & Voices: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/
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My favorite videos and stories from the past couple of weeks:
Students give up recess one day a week to learn sign language to communicate with their deaf classmate:
(Semi-circle/U shape seating in classroom; Wider hallway for parallel signing; Ramps instead of steps; Transparent or opaque office walls/doors to see light/shadows; Furniture muted blue, green for skin tone contrast; Mirrors to see reflection of someone approaching from behind; transparent elevators; diffused lighting)
GIFs: American Sign Language Words to Describe Coffee (To use at the next Deaf Coffee Chat 8)
Freight Train in ASL (for the kids)
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March 8, 7 am - 7 pm
National Pancake Day at iHop. Get a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes. Consider making a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
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March 9, 1 - 4 pm
Town Hall Meeting at DeafConnect
Tennessee Council for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing
“Please come to this town hall meeting to discuss your experiences with Vocational Rehab and DeafConnect and other agencies in Memphis. Share your ideas for what you want to see in the future. We want to know what you think! Paul Robertson, Executive Director of TCDDBHH, of Nashville, plans to host this town hall.”
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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.
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March 11, 6 pm
SILENT DINNER
McAlister, 580 S. Mendenhall Rd., Memphis, TN 39117
(Near Malco Paradiso Movie Theatre)
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March 12, 11:00 a.m.
Read With Me/Sign With Me
Benjamin Hooks (Main) Library on Poplar
Remaining “Read With Me” Schedule:
April 2
May 14
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Mar 13, 2016 - Daylight Saving Time
Spring forward 1 hour the night before.
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March 17, 6pm - 8pm
Deaf Adults in Our Community
(For parents of D/HH children)
Colonial Hearing & Speech Center
4774 Sea Isle Road, Memphis, TN 38117
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March 27, 9 am
Kirby Woods Baptist Church
Kirby Woods will have an Easter Brunch prior to service.
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March 29, 6 pm
MTRID Meeting
“..Please come and tell us your ideas, dreams and goals for the interpreting profession in our area. You don't have to be a member to attend. All are welcome!”
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April 1, 1 pm - 4 pm
For the Deaf Community
DeafConnect Health Fair
Come learn more about your health and medication safety from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. Information will be shared on Heart Health, Blood Pressure Screenings, Diabetes Health, Over-the-Counter Medication Education and Safety, Women’s Health
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April 1, 4:30 - 6:30 pm (After the Health Fair)
E.A.T Night (Enjoy, Attend, Thrill) @ DeafConnect
Variety of soup, chili, salad, bread, crackers, dessert
Adults - $3 ; Kids ages 8 thru 17 - $1 ; Ages 7 and under - Free
flyer: https://www.facebook.com/
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April 16 (1 of 2 days of training)
CERT Training
Part 2 training date 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/
The training is 8 hours per session. A minimum of 15 people are required. Interpreters will be provided.
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April 16th, 1 p.m.
Parent Workshop
Summer Activities for kids who are D/HH
Details Pending
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May
Moms’ Night Out
An event for mothers of D/HH children.
Details Pending
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June 4th
Picnic at Shelby Farms
Details Pending
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