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2010 Events
*July 2010* Date: Monday July 7 through Friday July 11 Name of Event: National Association of the Deaf Biennial Conference Where: Philadelphia Marriott-Downtown, Philadelphia, PA Time: Varies Description of Benefits, Attractions: 50^th Biennial conference of NAD Admission Fee: Contact for Information: www.nad.org Date: Thursday July 15 Name of Event: Access Chicago Where: Navy Pier – Festival Hall A, Chicago Time: 10 AM to 6 PM Description of Benefits, Attractions: This is the Midwest’s largest exposition of products and services for people with disabilities, their families and friends. Admission Fee: None Contact for Information: Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities www.cityofchicago.org/mopd Date: Saturday July 17 Name of Event: Illinois Cochlear Implant Chapter meeting Where: Hanna Benioff’s home, 6316 Tamiami Drive, Downers Grove Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Description of Benefits, Attractions: Garden Party and Information Fair with representatives from cochlear implant manufacturers. Refreshments and social time. Admission Fee: None Contact for Information: Check the website www.illinoisci.com Date: Thursday July 22 Name of Event: Celebrate 20 Years of ADAction Where: James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St., Chicago Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Description of Benefits, Attractions: ADA Help Table, employment and resource fair, Interactive and informational workshops, art exhibit. The entire event is free and accessible. Admission Fee: None Contact for Information: Check the website www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item+50061 email DHSADACelebration@illinois.gov 312-793-0034 V or 888-614-2385 TTY *August 2010* Date: Thursday August 19 Name of Event: Tri-State Veterans Benefits Seminar Where: American Legion Post 265, 1301 N. Fares Ave. (5 blocks north of US 41 and Columbia intersection), Evansville, IN Time: 8:30 AM doors open, seminar begins 9:30 AM Description of Benefits, Attractions: Learn about VA prescription coverage, Medicare Part D: the “donut hole”, how to enroll in the VA health care system, long-term care options, emergency financial assistance, national cemetery benefits. Admission Fee: Free, but seating is limited.. Contact for Information: RSVP by Tuesday, August 17, 800-810-9025 or healthbenefits@voice4vets.org Date: Saturday August 21 and Sunday August 22 Name of Event: In the NIC of Time: Preparing for the NIC Interview and Performance Exam Where: Anixter Center, 2032 N. Clybourn Avenue, 3^rd floor, Chicago (free parking at rear of building) Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM both days Description of Benefits, Attractions: This workshop will introduce participants to the interview portion of the NIC exam, providing guidance through the practice DVD, and instruction to procedure and methods for responding to ethical scenarios. The interview rating rubric will be discussed in detail and a formulaic method for responding will be presented. Candidates will know what issues to cover and how to address them when responding. While no test content will be shared or discussed, candidates will be able to feel comfortable with testing procedures, and confident about being able to accurately represent themselves. David N. Evans, presenter. 12 contact hours = 1.2 PS CEUs available. Workshop will be presented in spoken English. If you require ASL interpretation, please make your request by August 7. Admission Fee: RID members $75, Non-members: $110, Interpreter Students $60 Contact for Information: Tim Mahoney at iridpdc@yahoo.com Date: Saturday August 28 Name of Event: CHOICES for Parents Special Education Workshop Where: Anixter Center, 2032 N. Clybourn Avenue, 3^rd floor, Chicago (free parking at rear of building) Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Description of Benefits, Attractions: Parents of deaf and hard of hearing children will learn: how to be their child’s best advocate, about the federal IDEA law, information about special education. Refreshments will be served. Admission Fee: $15 per person. Contact for Information: RSVP to Karen Aguilar, 312-523-6400 or choicesforparents@yahoo.com *September 2010* Date: Wednesday Sept 1 through Sunday Sept 5 Name of Event: ALDAcon 2010 Where: Antlers Hilton Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO Description of Benefits, Attractions: Association of Late-Deafened Adults national conference features outstanding presenters: advocate extraordinaire Cheryl Heppner, distinguished leader Dr. I. King Jordan, and beloved and respected owner of Caption First Pat Graves. There will be many workshops, tours and karoaoke night. No matter how much you can hear or what communication mode you use, for four days it will seem like you do not have a hearing loss. Admission Fee: Member early bird (July 1) full registration $239, non-member early bird $309. Single day and banquet registrations available. Scholarships available – check the website. Contact for Information: For complete information go to www.alda.org Karen Krull registration chair registration@alda.org Date: Friday September 10 through Sunday September 12 Name of Event: “I Promise…Still” a weekend marriage conference for deaf and deaf/hearing couples Where: AmericInn of Bolingbrook, Time: 6:30 PM Friday through 12 noon Sunday Description of Benefits, Attractions: This weekend conference is designed to re-kindle your love and commitment for each other in a supportive environment. The workshop will teach: God’s purpose and plan for your marriage, effective and practical communication, pursuing our God-given roles at home, staying connected at the speed of life. Admission Fee: $200 per couple, includes two nights’ accommodations, breakfast and lunch, Catholic Mass service and conference materials. Limited to 10 couples. Contact for Information: Teri Heding 866-250-2180 VP or Julie Somers 630-503-6456 VP Other Comments: $75 deposit due by May 31, balance due by July 30.
On-going Events
American Sign Language Make Medicare Work Videos * Go to www.Deafmd.org you will find videos under the News section * * Four videos approximately 5-8 minutes each * Written script provided below videos for hearing or non-signing people to follow Video One: What is Medicare & Medicaid- Helping the Deaf Community Understand the difference between Medicare & Medicaid. Video Two: The A, B, & C's of Medicare- Understanding the Different Parts of Medicare such as Hospital, Doctor, and Medicare Advantage Plans. Video Three: Medicare, Part D- Understanding Medicare, Part D which provides the medicine prescription coverage. Video Four: Illinois Cares Rx, Low Income Subsidiary (Extra Help), Medicare Savings Program. Date: Every Sunday Name of Event: Deaf Yoga Classes Where: Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, 1246 West Bryn Mawr Time: 2:00 to 3:30pm Description of Benefits, Attractions: yoga helps you relax; yoga helps every system of the body function better, improves health and promotes peace of mind. Admission Fee: $12.00 per class Contact for Information: www.sivananda.org/chicago for more info Other Comments: Date: Every Saturday Name of Event: Classes for Immigrants Where: Northwest Church of Christ 4602 N. Kilbourn Time: 10am -1pm Description of Benefits, Attractions: Deaf Adults Education Access Program offers classes for Deaf & HOH immigrants-American Sign language, Reading Skills, Writing Skills, and Citizenship Preparation Admission Fee: $15.00 per person Contact for Information: Demir Bekiri- 773- 745- 9788VP or Maureen Philbin 312-493-9632v Other Comments: Date: Open Name of Event: Tax Season Where: Jackson Hewitt 717 E. Roosevelt Time: Description of Benefits, Attractions: My name is Steve Trapp I am certified as a professional tax preparer. I am deaf and can communicate in sign language. I will be very happy to help you understand your taxes and to file with IRS. Admission Fee: Contact for Information: 630-495-1099v or SDTrapp@tmail.com Other Comments: Date: Every 3rd Saturday Name of Event: Social Events & Conference Where: 7956 S. King Drive- meeting is in the Basement Time: 1-3pm Description of Benefits, Attractions: Admission Fee: Contact for Information: Crystal Schwartz 773-257-2887tty or 773-257-1951 Other Comments: Date: Open Name of Event: Hebrew Seminary of the Deaf Where: Time: Description of Benefits, Attractions: Hebrew Seminary of the Deaf is unique school as we train deaf, hearing, women and men to become rabbis serving Deaf Jewish communities; our students learn Jewish Ethics, thought, religion and history, and gain an in-depth understanding of the Deaf Culture. Admission Fee: Contact for Information: Nona Balk, Hebrewsemdeaf@juno.com or www.hebrewseminarydeaf.org Other Comments: Date: Open Name of Event: Deaf Mentor for Hearing Parents Where: Time: Description of Benefits, Attractions: Learn to be a deaf mentor for parents who have deaf or hard of hearing child Admission Fee: Contact for Information: Nancy Scott, Illinois School of the Deaf, (877) 731-8184(TTY/V), (217) 479-4319(TTY/V), or dhsrspd@dhs.state.il.us Other Comments: Date: Ongoing Name of Event: Need a mortgage? Want to re-finance? Where: Time: Description of Benefits, Attractions: If you are buying a house or want to refinance, consolidate loans, etc., Cesar Aguilar is a Mortgage Broker who is fluent in English and Spanish, and has a certified sign language interpreter available for any appointments. Admission Fee: Contact for Information: 847-400-5555(V) (Relay calls can be returned via TTY) or email, CesarAguilarCM@aol.com or Fax 847-400-5121. Other Comments: Date: Open Name of Event: Free Testing, treatment and referrals for AIDS awareness. Where: Chicago Dept. of Public Health Time: office hours Weekdays 9am-9pm, weekends 10am-6pm Description of Benefits, Attractions: Admission Fee: Contact for Information: 1-800-AID-AIDS..voice, or 800-782-0423 TTY Other Comments: State of IL AIDS HIV and STD hotline.

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	Conferences & Workshops
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2010 Events
*July 2010* Date: Monday July 7 through Friday July 11 Name of Event: National Association of the Deaf Biennial Conference Where: Philadelphia Marriott-Downtown, Philadelphia, PA Time: Varies Description of Benefits, Attractions: 50^th Biennial conference of NAD Admission Fee: Contact for Information: www.nad.org Date: Thursday July 15 Name of Event: Access Chicago Where: Navy Pier – Festival Hall A, Chicago Time: 10 AM to 6 PM Description of Benefits, Attractions: This is the Midwest’s largest exposition of products and services for people with disabilities, their families and friends. Admission Fee: None Contact for Information: Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities www.cityofchicago.org/mopd Date: Saturday July 17 Name of Event: Illinois Cochlear Implant Chapter meeting Where: Hanna Benioff’s home, 6316 Tamiami Drive, Downers Grove Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Description of Benefits, Attractions: Garden Party and Information Fair with representatives from cochlear implant manufacturers. Refreshments and social time. Admission Fee: None Contact for Information: Check the website www.illinoisci.com Date: Thursday July 22 Name of Event: Celebrate 20 Years of ADAction Where: James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St., Chicago Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Description of Benefits, Attractions: ADA Help Table, employment and resource fair, Interactive and informational workshops, art exhibit. The entire event is free and accessible. Admission Fee: None Contact for Information: Check the website www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item+50061 email DHSADACelebration@illinois.gov 312-793-0034 V or 888-614-2385 TTY *August 2010* Date: Thursday August 19 Name of Event: Tri-State Veterans Benefits Seminar Where: American Legion Post 265, 1301 N. Fares Ave. (5 blocks north of US 41 and Columbia intersection), Evansville, IN Time: 8:30 AM doors open, seminar begins 9:30 AM Description of Benefits, Attractions: Learn about VA prescription coverage, Medicare Part D: the “donut hole”, how to enroll in the VA health care system, long-term care options, emergency financial assistance, national cemetery benefits. Admission Fee: Free, but seating is limited.. Contact for Information: RSVP by Tuesday, August 17, 800-810-9025 or healthbenefits@voice4vets.org Date: Saturday August 21 and Sunday August 22 Name of Event: In the NIC of Time: Preparing for the NIC Interview and Performance Exam Where: Anixter Center, 2032 N. Clybourn Avenue, 3^rd floor, Chicago (free parking at rear of building) Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM both days Description of Benefits, Attractions: This workshop will introduce participants to the interview portion of the NIC exam, providing guidance through the practice DVD, and instruction to procedure and methods for responding to ethical scenarios. The interview rating rubric will be discussed in detail and a formulaic method for responding will be presented. Candidates will know what issues to cover and how to address them when responding. While no test content will be shared or discussed, candidates will be able to feel comfortable with testing procedures, and confident about being able to accurately represent themselves. David N. Evans, presenter. 12 contact hours = 1.2 PS CEUs available. Workshop will be presented in spoken English. If you require ASL interpretation, please make your request by August 7. Admission Fee: RID members $75, Non-members: $110, Interpreter Students $60 Contact for Information: Tim Mahoney at iridpdc@yahoo.com Date: Saturday August 28 Name of Event: CHOICES for Parents Special Education Workshop Where: Anixter Center, 2032 N. Clybourn Avenue, 3^rd floor, Chicago (free parking at rear of building) Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Description of Benefits, Attractions: Parents of deaf and hard of hearing children will learn: how to be their child’s best advocate, about the federal IDEA law, information about special education. Refreshments will be served. Admission Fee: $15 per person. Contact for Information: RSVP to Karen Aguilar, 312-523-6400 or choicesforparents@yahoo.com *September 2010* Date: Wednesday Sept 1 through Sunday Sept 5 Name of Event: ALDAcon 2010 Where: Antlers Hilton Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO Description of Benefits, Attractions: Association of Late-Deafened Adults national conference features outstanding presenters: advocate extraordinaire Cheryl Heppner, distinguished leader Dr. I. King Jordan, and beloved and respected owner of Caption First Pat Graves. There will be many workshops, tours and karoaoke night. No matter how much you can hear or what communication mode you use, for four days it will seem like you do not have a hearing loss. Admission Fee: Member early bird (July 1) full registration $239, non-member early bird $309. Single day and banquet registrations available. Scholarships available – check the website. Contact for Information: For complete information go to www.alda.org Karen Krull registration chair registration@alda.org Date: Friday September 10 through Sunday September 12 Name of Event: “I Promise…Still” a weekend marriage conference for deaf and deaf/hearing couples Where: AmericInn of Bolingbrook, Time: 6:30 PM Friday through 12 noon Sunday Description of Benefits, Attractions: This weekend conference is designed to re-kindle your love and commitment for each other in a supportive environment. The workshop will teach: God’s purpose and plan for your marriage, effective and practical communication, pursuing our God-given roles at home, staying connected at the speed of life. Admission Fee: $200 per couple, includes two nights’ accommodations, breakfast and lunch, Catholic Mass service and conference materials. Limited to 10 couples. Contact for Information: Teri Heding 866-250-2180 VP or Julie Somers 630-503-6456 VP Other Comments: $75 deposit due by May 31, balance due by July 30.
On-going Events
American Sign Language Make Medicare Work Videos * Go to www.Deafmd.org you will find videos under the News section * * Four videos approximately 5-8 minutes each * Written script provided below videos for hearing or non-signing people to follow Video One: What is Medicare & Medicaid- Helping the Deaf Community Understand the difference between Medicare & Medicaid. Video Two: The A, B, & C's of Medicare- Understanding the Different Parts of Medicare such as Hospital, Doctor, and Medicare Advantage Plans. Video Three: Medicare, Part D- Understanding Medicare, Part D which provides the medicine prescription coverage. Video Four: Illinois Cares Rx, Low Income Subsidiary (Extra Help), Medicare Savings Program. Date: Every Sunday Name of Event: Deaf Yoga Classes Where: Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, 1246 West Bryn Mawr Time: 2:00 to 3:30pm Description of Benefits, Attractions: yoga helps you relax; yoga helps every system of the body function better, improves health and promotes peace of mind. Admission Fee: $12.00 per class Contact for Information: www.sivananda.org/chicago for more info Other Comments: Date: Every Saturday Name of Event: Classes for Immigrants Where: Northwest Church of Christ 4602 N. Kilbourn Time: 10am -1pm Description of Benefits, Attractions: Deaf Adults Education Access Program offers classes for Deaf & HOH immigrants-American Sign language, Reading Skills, Writing Skills, and Citizenship Preparation Admission Fee: $15.00 per person Contact for Information: Demir Bekiri- 773- 745- 9788VP or Maureen Philbin 312-493-9632v Other Comments: Date: Open Name of Event: Tax Season Where: Jackson Hewitt 717 E. Roosevelt Time: Description of Benefits, Attractions: My name is Steve Trapp I am certified as a professional tax preparer. I am deaf and can communicate in sign language. I will be very happy to help you understand your taxes and to file with IRS. Admission Fee: Contact for Information: 630-495-1099v or SDTrapp@tmail.com Other Comments: Date: Every 3rd Saturday Name of Event: Social Events & Conference Where: 7956 S. King Drive- meeting is in the Basement Time: 1-3pm Description of Benefits, Attractions: Admission Fee: Contact for Information: Crystal Schwartz 773-257-2887tty or 773-257-1951 Other Comments: Date: Open Name of Event: Hebrew Seminary of the Deaf Where: Time: Description of Benefits, Attractions: Hebrew Seminary of the Deaf is unique school as we train deaf, hearing, women and men to become rabbis serving Deaf Jewish communities; our students learn Jewish Ethics, thought, religion and history, and gain an in-depth understanding of the Deaf Culture. Admission Fee: Contact for Information: Nona Balk, Hebrewsemdeaf@juno.com or www.hebrewseminarydeaf.org Other Comments: Date: Open Name of Event: Deaf Mentor for Hearing Parents Where: Time: Description of Benefits, Attractions: Learn to be a deaf mentor for parents who have deaf or hard of hearing child Admission Fee: Contact for Information: Nancy Scott, Illinois School of the Deaf, (877) 731-8184(TTY/V), (217) 479-4319(TTY/V), or dhsrspd@dhs.state.il.us Other Comments: Date: Ongoing Name of Event: Need a mortgage? Want to re-finance? Where: Time: Description of Benefits, Attractions: If you are buying a house or want to refinance, consolidate loans, etc., Cesar Aguilar is a Mortgage Broker who is fluent in English and Spanish, and has a certified sign language interpreter available for any appointments. Admission Fee: Contact for Information: 847-400-5555(V) (Relay calls can be returned via TTY) or email, CesarAguilarCM@aol.com or Fax 847-400-5121. Other Comments: Date: Open Name of Event: Free Testing, treatment and referrals for AIDS awareness. Where: Chicago Dept. of Public Health Time: office hours Weekdays 9am-9pm, weekends 10am-6pm Description of Benefits, Attractions: Admission Fee: Contact for Information: 1-800-AID-AIDS..voice, or 800-782-0423 TTY Other Comments: State of IL AIDS HIV and STD hotline.

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