DEAF NEWS 4/17/15 Saturday, Jan 31 2015

http://www.NewOrleansDeafChurch.org ___________________________________________ ReNew Orleans’s Deaf Coffee Chat, Thursday @ 6:30 til … every 3rd Thursday of the month! Cafe Du Monde 4700 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, La 70006 check out pics of last Deaf Coffee Chat ReNew Orleans http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=23_w1Pdek_ 0 (Preview) http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=hVpLAnBN2- A if you need more info, contact Barbara Lovas bblovas1@yahoo.com ___________________________________________________________________Northshore Deaf Coffee Chat!!! Cafe DuMonde 70437 Hwy 21, Covington, 70433. See you there, the 2nd Friday of each month!!! Go Northshore!!! 🙂 ___________________________________________________________________ NewOrleansDeafChurch.org What’s happenin’at the Deaf Church??? SUNDAY SCHOOL — 9:45am FELLOWSHIP HALL – 5324 Canal Blvd (downstairs door, off Hawthorne Place)SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE — 10:45am in BIG bldg facing Canal Blvd (5320 Canal Blvd) WEDNESDAYS Bible Chat at 7pm discussing the Bible! WHERE: In Meeting Hall 5324 Canal Blvd (downstairs door, facing Hawthorne Place) WEDNESDAYS GPS Gumbo Student Ministry at 7pm WHERE: In Large Church Building 5320 Canal Blvd (Church building, facing Canal Blvd. )All are welcomed to attend. Come ready to chat about God and your questions about the Bible. Bring your Bible, if you have one. If you don’t have a Bible, we will give you one. Sincerely, Pastor John Lovas VP # 504 273 1152  E-mail: jclovas@gmail. com AIM: jclovas Text #: 504-275-9707  Pager e-mail: jclovaspager@ gmail.com Church address: 5320 and 5324 Canal Blvd, N.O., LA 70124 for more pictures of the DEAF CHURCH click on “visit my group” on the left side or the bottom of this page, then go to “photos or go to our website at http://bblovas1.wordpress.com http://www.neworleansdeafchurch.org/ ——————————————————————————————————————– info shared by Jade NEED HELP WITH SPEECH AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR YOURSELF OR YOUR CHILDREN??? Crone Rehab here in Metairie for the summer help with speech and occupational therapy.  It’s usually covered by insurances.  All we have to pay is copayment.   They do offer different services for the disabled. ————————————————————————————————————— From: LAAD Public Relations cajunlaad@laad.net Pass this along… This becomes OFFICIAL and is ready to book. LOOK out for GREAT deals including $100.00 gift for each cabin at the noted below. Space is limited. Hurry and get busy, you can find full information at the noted below. And also here includes sign-up sheet in order to pay deposit to secure a spot. ASL FEST 2015 CRUISE CARNIVAL “FUN SHIP” DREAM AUGUST 2, 2015 COME JOIN THE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION AND THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ON BOARD THE CARNIVAL “FUN SHIP” DREAM SAILING FROM NEW ORLEANS TO JAMAICA, GRAND CAYMAN AND COZUMEL FOR 7 DAYS OF FUN AT SEA. THE SHIP BOASTS A FULL CASINO, LAS VEGAS TYPE ENTERTAINMENT, COMEDY ACTS, LATE NIGHT BUFFETS AND A COMPLETE SPA AND FITNESS CENTER. THERE IS ALSO AN OUTDOOR MOVIE THEATRE, A 24 HOUR PIZZERIA AND AROUND THE CLOCK ICE CREAM BAR ONBOARD. THE SHIP SETS SAIL AT 4PM. BOARDING BEGINS AT 12:00 NOON. CABIN NUMBER CANNOT BE ASSIGNED UNTIL FULL DEPOSIT OF $250 PER PERSON IS PAID. IF PAYING THE $50 PER PERSON DEPOSIT, $25 IS NON REFUNDABLE, BUT IS REUSABLE ON ANY FUTURE CRUISE WITH VACATIONS BY CROWN. DEPOSIT IS NON-TRANSFERABLE. RATES ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL DEPOSIT PAID. BOOK YOUR CRUISE TODAY SPACE IS LIMITED. EACH CABIN WILL RECEIVE A $100 ONBOARD CREDIT, TOTE BAG, DOCUMENT HOLDER AND LAMINATED LUGGAGE TAGS. PASSPORTS RECOMMENDED. PLEASE VISIT: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/FAQS.html for documentation requirements. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DAN OR WALKER AT 2015ASLFestCruise@gmail.com —————————————————————————————————- Public Relations for LAAD e-News Welcome to the 3rd Mississippi DeafFest 2015 ! May 8th & 9th, 2015 This year marks the 3rd bi-annual of Deaf Festival and it’s going to be AMAZING. Let’s make it a Fantastic Festival. – Spread the Word!!? DEAFFEST 2015 takes place May 8th and 9th 2015 in Ocean Springs Mississippi – The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and Education and Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center in Biloxi Mississippi. What is DEAFFEST? DEAFFEST is a festival that occurs to bring everyone together and share a day of new experiences, to learn new things, to see old friends, to make new friends, and to be in awe of something you may have never witnessed before. The festival is an event for everyone from both the deaf and hearing communities. It is an opportunity for Deaf and Hearing of Hearing children or any child to see what possibilities may lay ahead for them. It takes a willingness to dream and follow that dream which passion and motivation. The event is for anyone, whether Deaf, Hearing of Hearing, a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) or a hearing individual. You are truly welcome whether you use American Sign Language or do not. Come be a part of something WONDERFUL. Come see entertainment at its best! It’s going to be something really special. We love this crazy and outrageously fun festival more than just about anything on this planet. We cannot WAIT. Stay tuned here and to the DEAFFEST 2015 website – www.deaffestmississippi.com for all the up-to-date announcements about the exciting stuff we have planned for this year. And trust me there is going to be a LOT of exciting stuff. DEAFFEST is thrilled to open the fest with John Maucere – A seasoned International performer. Get ready everybody because you do not want to miss DEAFFEST 2015! See you there! ————————————————————————————————————- http://www.classroominterpreting.org/eipa/standards/index.asp EIPA Written Test and Knowledge Standards Registration Deadline Online registration must be completed at least 3 full business days prior to your test date. If your test will be paid with a purchase order through a third party agency or organization, you must register at least 5 full business days prior to your test date. For Purchase Order registrations, contact Misti Jensen Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CST) at 1-800-756-7920 ext. 7150 or via email at EIPA@bellevue.edu. ________________________________________________________________ a msg from Rebecca Gernon A FREE TTY MACHINE I know that most Deaf now use relay operators or VRS, but I have an elderly deaf friend who has a new TTY and telephone that she does not use. Her son had it, but he never used it. So, she would like to get rid of it. Do you know of anyone who could benefit from having a TTY? Please let me know so I can get it to you. (more info? reply to this e-mail)___________________________________________________________________ Do you need to know Science ASL signs??? check out the article and click on the websites within the article. Enjoy http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/science/sign-language-researchers-broaden-science-lexicon.html?hp&_r=1& ___________________________________________________________________ DEAF BAYOU e-news Need more Deaf news??? Check out DEAF BAYOU e-news, please do not hesitate & feel free to contact the CEO/Editor Dan at DEAFBAYOU@gmail.com Dan Arabie DEAF BAYOU Office 106 Dempsey Drive Lafayette, Louisiana 70503-5610 Tele/Videophone: (337) 205-0076 E-mail: DEAFBAYOU@gmail.com Visit us at http://www.deafbayou.com/ ________________________________________________________________ FREE Online Public Charter Home School!!! Louisiana Connections Academy Louisiana Connections Academy (LACA) is a public charter virtual school that was approved by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to serve grades K–12. The school accepts students from anywhere in the state.  http://www.connectionsacademy.com/home.aspx __________________________________________________________________ fwd from USA.gov <http://links.govdelivery.com FREE!!!  ONLINE TOOLS TO HELP YOU CREATE A RESUME to FIND A JOB http://www.careeronestop.org/ResumesInterviews/ResumesInterviews.aspx __________________________________________________________________ ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meetings Interpreted in American Sign Language Boulevard Club 124 N. Jefferson Davis Parkway, New Orleans, Louisiana (at the base of Canal St.) ASL Interpreters will be provided at the Boulevard Club during these meeting times: Mondays – 10:30am, Noon and 6pm /   Tuesdays – 6pm /   Wednesdays – 10:30am, Noon and 6pm Interpreters are being provided for full access of information for Deaf and hard of hearing people who may benefit from the AA program. These interpreters are doing this as volunteers and are not being paid for their services. For more info contact: Cell/Text 504-722-2967, E-mail Bblovas1@yahoo.com http://www.NolaSignLanguageServices@gmail.com Sponsored by Canal Blvd Baptist Deaf Church in New Orleans & New Orleans Sign Language Services,LLC _________________________________________________________________  Free of cost!!! ASL STUDY GROUP This study group meets on Monday nights at 6:45pm. It is for all ages: hearing, deaf, deaf/blind, students, and also family members of the Deaf or those using sign language!!! COST: FREE!!!! Mondays, 6:45pm 5324 Canal Blvd, NOLA, 70124 (enter the side door, downstairs, facing Hawthorne Place) Hope to see you there!!! Barbara __________________________________________________________________ 2015 DEAF EXPO APRIL 25, 2015 BATON ROUGE, LA The Baton Rouge River Center – Exhibition Hall 2 275 South River Road Baton Rouge, LA 70802 HOURS: 9:00AM-5:00PM ___________________________________________________________________ New Orleans Sign Language Services, LLC: ASL Training for your Place of Employment Ask about us providing American Sign Language training for you fellow employees! Is it time for a change of pace? We can tailor American Sign Language classes according to your specific needs for your place of employment or your employees. Per request we can also provide onsite or offsite workshops and trainings for your fellow employees seeking or needing to maintain continuing education units. Our prices are always reasonable and our instructors are always friendly.   Contact — bblovas1@yahoo.com for more info! __________________________________________________________________ Looking for a job? Want to be part of Amelia Manor?Amelia Manor Nursing Home is pleased to announce the opening position of Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) who are deaf or hearing and who are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to work with deaf and deafblind residents. The following criteria apply:Position Title: Certified Nurse Assistant Shift: Two full-time offers: 1) 6:00A-2:00P and 2) 2:00P-10:00P Qualifications •    21 years old and up •    Fluent in American Sign Language •    Well-being in health •    Free Certified Nursing Assistant training will be provided by Amelia Manor at South Louisiana Community College to applicants who are determined to be an appropriate match for the job. •    Preference: Those who would meet the normal requirements of the job description of CNA plus are deaf or hearing and fluent in ASL would be given first preference as a perfect match for job duties. •    Any individual whom is willing to learn sign language would be next preference. •    Rationale: ASL is vital to communicate with deaf/deafblind residents. Recommendation •    If you become a client through Louisiana Rehabilitation Service (LRS) you can take the opportunity to receive benefits and support needs. If interested, please contact Dan Arabie, Case Manager via email atdanarabie@ameliamanor.com. An appointment for an interview will be scheduled given by Mr. Arabie. Best, Dan Arabie Case Manager, Amelia Manor Nursing Home 903 Center Street Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 www.ameliamanor.com CEO, The DEAF BAYOU e-news, Email: DEAFBAYOU@gmail.com   ___________________________________________________________________ DEAF COFFEE CHAT AT STARBUCKS IN SLIDELL! WILL REPEAT EVERY 3RD SATURDAY OF MONTH LOCATED OFF GAUSE BLVD (YOU CANT MISS IT, NEXT RUBY’S TUESDAYS) STARBUCKS 796 E. I-10 SLIDELL SEE YOU THERE!!! Hosted by Janet Green —————————————————————————————————– “Deaf Chat” in Marrero! on Second week Saturday every month @ 7 p.m. 1677 Barbataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072 (near McDonald’s) Hosted by: Terri and Michelle Simoneaux Email: Tsimoneaux1@ hotmail.com Phone: 504-347-9967, Voice or VP ___________________________________________________________________ INTERPRETER MINGLES Sign language interpreters have the opportunity to meet and mingle with other members of the profession. Whether you are an experienced interpreter or a novice fresh out of an ITP, this will be an excellent chance to make connections and learn from each other. Elmwood Interpreter Mingle Starbucks 5161 Citrus Blvd Elwood Center North Harahan, LA 70123-2346 1st Saturday of every month TIME: 7pm – 9pm (hosted by LRID) ______________________________ ______________________________ The Code: an analytical approach Dates: June 10 – July 8, 2015 CEUs: 1.0 (RID approved Professional Studies) Limited to 30 participants Sign Language interpreters make crucial decisions all the time. We are in the business of facilitating the most personal and private communications. Using the RID/NAD Code of Professional conduct, as a guide, we navigate through some of the most difficult judgment calls. “The Code: an analytical approach” is a five week course involving video lectures and activities you do in your own home or work space. We are offering 1.0 CEUs to each person that completes the five-week course. At the end of the course, participants will have a clearer understanding of Value Systems and what role they play in making value judgments in the context of the Code of Professional Conduct. It is hoped each participant will be able to ascertain which interpreting assignments or situations can be embraced and those that should be avoided. Here is how it works. Beginning Wednesday, June 10th the instructor, David Hylan, MS, CI/CT will post a weekly video lecture for you to watch. At the end of the lecture you will be given an activity to complete. You will email your activity to David so he can provide you feedback, if appropriate. You will also be given a topic to discuss on the virtual classroom message board. You are expected to make at least two posts on the message board for each topic. At the end of the five weeks you will have completed five lectures, five activities, and at least five topic discussions – one each week. The last day to register is June 7, 2015. This class will be limited to the first 30 people that register. REFUND POLICY: No refunds are available. REGISTER NOW Instructor David Hylan holds a Master of Science degree in Deaf Education and a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech, both from Lamar University. He is currently working on a doctorate in Educational Leadership Studies (Non-profits) at Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS).He has been employed at the Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center for the past 28 years and serves as the Center’s Executive Director. He has provided over 35 years of professional services as an interpreter and mentor. David is one of the founding members of the Louisiana Coalition of Service Providers and has provided interpreting services on the college level as well as in medical, legal and governmental situations. He holds RID Certifications, Certificate of Interpreting (CI) and a Certificate of Transliteration (CT), serves as an RID Local Test Administrator (LTA) and holds a State of Louisiana Level V certificate issued by the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf. He is a member of the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the Louisiana Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. David has conducted workshops on the state and local level in the areas of sign language interpreter training, ethics and American Sign Language training. He has also taught courses in the area of deafness, psychosocial aspects of deafness in postsecondary education situations. —————————————————————————————————————————— Support for Groups: Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Alcoholics Anonymous Advocacy   To find out more info contact BBLovas1@yahoo.com ************************* SUPPORT DEAF BUSINESSES ********************************************************************** 1 on 1 ASL Tutoring (taught by Deaf and Hard of hearing) Ask about us about American Sign Language tutoring taught by the Deaf in our community. Support our local Deaf Community!!! contact Barbara — bblovas1@yahoo.com or 504-722-2967cell or text _________________________________________________________ Digitech Security Company Digital Audio/Visual & Security Solutions FINALLY!!! An Affordable Security System to Protect Your Home & Family CALL NOW TO SCHEDULE 504-242-2868 Digitech Security Company ___________________________________________________________________ “Eye on the Square” Artsy and Unique things for your home and personal pampering 514 St. Peter St. NOLA 70116 504-259-7174 in the French Quarter (owned by Tariq) ___________________________________________________________________ BABY ONE! Unique hand-selected specialties for baby Uniquely designed for the only baby shop in the square by Tariq — screen prints baby wear and baby designs for baby 930 Decatur St. NOLA 70116 (a few buildings away from Cafe DuMonde in the French Quarter) (owner Tariq) EyeontheSquare1@bellsouth.net ___________________________________________________________________ ICD ELECTRIC specializing in Small Jobs extra lighting installed ballast change security lighting remodeling/addition s replace sockets troubleshooting AC/Dryer Circuits “I will do what the Big Electrical Co. won’t do” Walter Rowel 504-273-1150 985-210-0331 VP #:(text msg only) icdelectric.com (website) walterrowel@yahoo.com discounts to Deaf _____________________________________________________ Want a free Sorenson videophone? Contact: Sorenson Communications SORENSON IP RELAY Relay on the go when you are away from your videophone by using Sorenson IP Relay on your laptop or mobile device. It’s FREE! Visit the Sorenson VRS website. ______________________________________________________ Our mailing address is: CBBDC Deaf News 5324 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA 7012 About DEAF NEWS An Honor Given to the Deaf Church in New Orleans WebsiteWe are proud to announce that The Deaf Church in New Orleans’ website has been honored, in that it has been featured on the list of 101 Quality Hearing Loss Resources for Speech Therapists. This website has been published today at OnlineSpeechPathologyPrograms.net. You can see the whole list here: http://onlinespeechpathologyprograms.net/hearing-loss-resources/ Thanks to all of the contributors in the Deaf Community who have made this possible!!! Sincerely, Barbara and John Lovas The Deaf Church in New Orleans (CBBDC) Canal Blvd. Baptist Deaf Church visit our website at https://bblovas1.wordpress.com —————————— —————————— — Feel free to forward this email message to anyone that would be interested in Deaf events and community news for those living in, around or in support of events in the New Orleans area. If you copy this site, please include links and credits. DISCLAIMER: DEAF NEWS is designed to share information of interest to Deaf people and those working with the Deaf in Louisiana, specifically focusing on those in New Orleans, and those who have been displaced by Katrina and others that have an interest related to events and opportunities provided for hose who are working with and/or are Deaf, Deaf/Blind, and hard of hearing.Information circulated does not necessarily express the views of CBBDC or the editor of the DEAF NEWS. The DEAF NEWS Newsletter does not sell advertising space. 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New Orleans Sign Language Services Workshops for 2015 Friday, Jan 30 2015

New Orleans Sign Language Services, LLC

Presents

Interpreter Professionalism

This workshop will focus on interpreter professionalism related standard business practices and the importance of knowing how to make wise ethical business decisions.

March 28, 2015

10am — 4pm

5324 Canal Blvd, NOLA, 70124

(Enter the side door, downstairs, facing Hawthorne Place)

 

LRID Members — $30

Non- LRID Members — $35

ITP Students — $20

Deaf — Free

(Pay at the door)

The participants in this workshop will be discuss the guidelines and tenets established by RID regarding standard business practices, proper code of conduct, and ethical decision making as required for interpreter professionalism. Discussion will include general business practices and proper business etiquette: Etiquette will include proper general interpreter protocol, introduction techniques, billing, and invoicing. Hands-on practices, break-out groups, techniques, resources, and study aids will also be provided to participants. .5 CEUs will be applied for.

For more information:

Barbara Lovas at bblovas1@yahoo.com

http://www.neworleanssignlanguageservices.com/

504-722-2967 cell/text/facetime

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New Orleans Sign Language Services Workshops for 2015 Friday, Jan 30 2015

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Work at Home Free Workshop (Part 2) Friday, Jan 23 2015

The Deaf Church in New Orleans
Presents

Work at Home FREE Workshop (Part 2)
You can attend Part 2 even if you have not attended part 1. This workshop will focus on helping participants to find several opportunities of legitimate sources to earn an income from home. Often people are hesitant to accept opportunities to earn money at home for fear of being fooled by scams and con schemes. These resources that we will share with and demonstrated to participants have been tried and tested. No pyramid schemes or multi-level marketing businesses will be shared. No one teaching or assisting in the class will make any money off of your work. General tips on job searching and interview techniques will also be discussed.
Not everyone will want to work at home. For those who do not want to work at home, the job opportunities and skills can be used as a supplement to income while seeking an outside of the home job. Job applications, resumes, and interview training also will be provided. Each participant will have an opportunity to work with an assistant to create or update their resume.

February 28, 2015
9am — 1pm
5324 Canal Blvd, NOLA, 70124
(Enter the side door, downstairs, facing Hawthorne Place)

Instructor: Judy Williams
Cost: FREE!

This will be the second of a series of career building workshops. If you are interested in attending any of the future career building workshops, please try to attend this first workshop. Though it will not be required it is advised because each workshop will build on the guidelines discussed in this first workshop.
R.S.V.P.—Seating is limited. Also, please bring your laptop if you have one.
For more information contact: bblovas1
504-722-2967 cell/text/facetime
Canal Blvd Baptist Deaf Church — www.neworleansdeafchurch.org
This workshop is co-sponsored by New Orleans Sign Language Services http://www.neworleanssignlanguageservices.com/
,Judy Williams and community volunteers.

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