Where: Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd., Sierra Building, Rm 108, Reno, NV 89512
When: July 10, 2008 5pm-7pm

Don’t miss the comedy act that can leap tall buildings in a single bound!

Where: Arrowcreek Country Club, Reno, NV
When: July 11-13, 2008
Why: $15,000 cash purse!

Enjoy a meal that’s filling and fulfilling! Dine at Applebee’s at 4805 Kietke Lane on March 19, 2008, and 15% of your bill will be donated to the Wooster High School “Close Up” Program. Proceeds will benefit Deaf/Hard of Hearing students taking a field trip to Washington D.C.

You must present a flyer to your server. Please contact the DHHARC to get one.

What: 5k Fun Run/Walk fundraiser
When: April 26, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Roseville, CA (near Sacramento)

Have fun and raise money for deaf and hard of hearing kids to go to camp this summer! The race is fast and flat! Runners get your best times!

Family atmosphere

Balloons and prizes for kids

Face painting

Single loop course

1/2 mile kids' run

Post run refreshments

Raffle for participants

Fun Run t-shirts

Register online at www.Active.com (look for Camp SignShine 5K Fun Run/Walk) or request a registration form from the DHHARC and send it and a check to:
Sacramento Valley SEROPTIMA
7440 Red Bud Road
Granite Bay, CA 95746

If any questions, please contact Maureen Fradianni at 775.353.3599 V/TTY and 775.333.3333. VP

The Sparks/Reno American Sign Language Meetup Group


What’s an interesting issue we’ll discuss? Learning to communicate with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing communities will open new worlds–for you and for others!
Join in the fun!

Anyone and everyone welcome!

When and Where:

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 6:30 PM - 3rd Wednesday of each month!!!
Starbucks, Sparks , NV 89431

What: “Wrong Game” movie; all actors/actresses are deaf.
When: March 8, 2008; time not announced
Where: Wooster High School (1331 E. Plumb Lane, Reno, NV)
How Much: Tickets are $10 per person. Please contact the DHHARC staff for information about purchasing tickets.

Please tell your friends! Rumor is this is a very good movie!
To see the cool movie trailer, CLICK HERE!

Windsor Mountain International Summer Camp/University of Southern Maine are seeking advanced interpreting students for a 6-credit internship class. This class involves interpreting for 4 weeks at our summer camp in NH, in a variety of situations, with both Deaf children and adults. Interns can enjoy their summer outdoors while interpreting soccer, kayaking, theatrical productions, arts and crafts, meetings and more. You will work with an experienced mentor/instructor on a daily basis, develop ASL skills, immerse yourself in sign language and Deaf culture, and have an amazing experience, all while further developing your interpreting skills. This class is exceptional for those intending to enter the field of Educational Interpreting, or Teacher of the Deaf. Room and board are included. For more information please visit www.windsormountain.org or email ellelangevin@gmail.com

My name is Sara Hellman and I am searching for a deaf interpreter internship to allow me to hone my ASL skills and be more involved with the deaf community. I plan to be an interpreter after completion of college and feel this experience would help me become a better student, interpreter, and more well-rounded individual. I have studied ASL for four years, and have taken classes in middle school, high school, and at TMCC. I have taught friends how to sign and enjoy being among people in the deaf community. I would like to be an intern and learn the profession of interpretation from a professional in the field. If you have such an opportunity within your organization, please feel free contact me.

Where: Reno/Sparks office at 999 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431
When: December 8th from 1pm-6pm
NVAD and the DHHARC are celebrating their 5th anniversary. There will be food, drinks, games, friends and fun! Come and support your community! Please RSVP by November 30th. For more information 775.887.1060 (v/tty/vp) or daviton@dhharc.org

Come Join the 2nd Annual Accommodation Fair for Deaf and Hard of Hearing on October 23rd at 11 am to 2 pm at UNR.

President Emeritus of Gallaudet University I. King Jordan will be at Nightingale Concert Hall at UNR on Wednesday, Oct 10th at 7 pm.

There is a great need for quality education for our hearing impaired children. Lake Mead Christian Academy is addressing the need by starting a Deaf Christian Education Program for 2nd thru 4th grades. (1st and 5th will be considered if space is available) Subjects will be taught in English and Sign to have a better comprehension of subject matter. Due to the commitment of a small class size, space is extremely limited. The program will be designed as a multi-ability classroom giving all students the opportunity to excel and learn. The students will enjoy a smaller class size for a more focused learning experience. This program will start with the new academic year of 2007/2008. Applications for enrollment are available on the website www.lmca.org . You may contact the program director Charlotte Courson ccourson@lmca.org with any questions.

There will be a “Emergency Preparedness” Workshop on Saturday, June 2 from 10 am
to Noon at 5195 Spectrum Blvd. in Reno.
Presented by Aaron Kenneston, Washoe County Emergency Manager and Gary Olsen,
DHHARC Executive Director.

Come and learn how to prepare for emergencies and see the State of the Art
Emergency Preparedness Center. Emergency responders will be there to answer
your questions. Drink and Refreshments will be provided. Sign Language interpreters will be provided.

For any other special requests or accommodations, please contact Edina Jambor at
775-887-1060 or email her at jambore@dhharc.org. If you need a direction how to
get there, please contact Edina.

This is FREE overnight camping

When:
June 8th 12:00 noon (Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m)
June 9th (Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m)
June 10th 12:00 noon (or till we leave)

Where: Washoe Lake State Park
Directions: From WNCC - 395 North
East Lake Blvd. Right turn at stop sign (go around the lake)
3 ½ miles look for a sign for state park
½ mile beyond state park sign, left turn into park
At booth, left turn for group camping area
(tell people at the booth your WNNC ASL group)

Bring your: Tent, RV, Sleeping bag, mats, pillows
Cooler (full of food, drinks & water)
Sunscreen, Bug spray
Hiking shoes
Flash light and batteries, folding chairs
Games, Frisbees, balls, toys
Paper plates, cups and utensils

We are at a lake, bring something to play under, on top or in the water.
There are showers at the other camp ground about 5 minute easy walk.

Come for the 2 nights, or one day, an afternoon; bring something to BBQ for an evening meal or the Saturday night Potluck. Just spend sometime camping with the ASL classes/club and everyone’s hands in the air. No talking! SHHHHHH! Hear the thundering silence!

?Questions? Contact: Eva Reynolds 882-2622 or 297-1695 or email me eva_rynlds@yahoo.com

Hope to see you there; it’s going to be GREAT!

HELLO NEVADANS!

Clark County Chapter/NVAD and NVRID are proud to announce the first statewide conference together!


We are all very excited about the plans!

WE WANT YOU

to come to the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
on September 7, 8, 9 2007.


Please click the web link below and learn all about the conference.

www.comingtogether2007.com



Be sure you note the date to grab special deal
EARLY BIRD COMBO DEADLINE IS MAY 30!


We look forward to seeing YOU this event. We will have fun learning, seeing old and new friends, networking, shopping from vendors and exhibitors, playing and winning prizes.

WILL YOU JOIN US?


If you have any questions, please contact the Co-Chairs:

Annette Loader , President Caroline Bass, President
Clark County Chapter Nevada Registry of
NVAD Interpreters for the Deaf

Starts Friday, September 7
Ends Sunday, September 9

Here is a new website for NVAD/NVRID Conference.
www.comingtogether2007.com

DHHARC will host a “Medicare: Part D” workshop on Friday, May 11 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. It was originally scheduled for this Saturday, April 21. Workshop will be at NNCIL Board Room, 999 Pyramid Way in Sparks, Nevada.

Presenter will be Alise Moss Vetica, Volunteer Coordinator of State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

Refreshments and Interpreter will be provided. For special accommodations and other language needs (CART or Foreign Language), please call our office.

RSVP Please!! Call Edina Jambor at 775-887-1060 or email her at jambore@dhharc.org.

Hope to see you there!!

From the Nevada Appeal newspaper:
Jarid Shipley
Appeal Staff Writer, jshipley@nevadaappeal.com
April 15, 2007

Nevada is facing a crisis that is preventing a portion of its population from getting a good education. The problem is based in one of the foundations of education, language.

“California has issued a state emergency because of the lack of qualified sign language instructors and interpreters and while Nevada hasn’t declared it, we are facing an even bigger crisis,” said Cindy Frank, Deaf Studies instructor and program coordinator at Western Nevada Community College.

Frank said the problem most affects school-age children because more than 70 percent of interpreters being used in schools aren’t certified and interpret less than half of what is said correctly to deaf students.

“The deaf children are suffering because of this. A lot of them are graduating without the education or skills they need,” Frank said.

That was one of the focuses of the inaugural Deaf Pride Day at WNCC on Saturday. The event was organized by the college’s American Sign Language Club as a way to bring awareness and support to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

“We were so impressed with the outpouring of support, even from people who don’t know a word of sign language, but wanted to help,” said Julie Balderson, ASL Club president.

The event included a raffle, face painting, games and a 4-H representative with animals on display. The money raised will be used to provide training for interpreters and stipends to allow parents with deaf children to take ASL classes.

Western Nevada Community College was one of the first colleges to offer classes in ASL almost 10 years ago and currently is one of few that offers a two-year degree in Deaf Studies, according to Frank.

American Sign Language is the third most-used language in the United State and Canada, surpassed only by English and Spanish.

Frank said the other purpose of the event was to provide a positive example for deaf children.

“We want to let deaf kids know they are not alone, there’s nothing to be ashamed of and they are not disabled, they just use a different language,” Frank said.

Shannon Archer is a graduate of WNCC’s program and currently serves as an interpreter at Wooster High School.

“I took ASL because I wanted to be a teacher and I thought it would be useful. I found out I loved the language and didn’t really want to teach, so I switched,” Archer said.

Archer said the biggest challenge facing deaf students is their isolation.

“Not being able to communicate with everyone they come in contact with. I’m really the only one, as the interpreter, they can communicate with and because of that they don’t know the little things. They don’t have the incidental hearing to pick up on things like where to buy prom tickets,” Archer said.

Wednesday Snith understands how being deaf can isolate you from others. The 33-year-old is taking advantage of WNCC’s programs to get better at signing.

“It helps a lot, it’s a great program,” Snith said. "I’m learning how to sign better and learning more language. It’s giving me the ability to communicate better.

Snith also had some advice for anyone who meets a deaf person.

“Don’t back off from a deaf person. It’s OK to just introduce yourself, say hello and make a simple gesture,” Snith said.

When: Friday, May 4, 6-8pm
Where: Round Table Pizza, 1062 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe, CA
Directions: From Carson City: Take HWY 50 past the Casinos, keep straight for approximately 5 miles until you reach the factory stores at the “Y” (where HWY 50 meets HWY 89). Take a left, staying on HWY 50 like you’re going to Sacramento or Meyers. Immediately turn right one block up into the Kmart shopping center. Round table is between Starbucks and Taco bell.

All are welcome to this intimate SILENT event... deaf and hearing, students and friends. A great time is guaranteed or your gas money is FREE :]]]]]]