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Arkansas Deaf-Blind Community (ADBC) Retreat
Oct
19
to Oct 22
Retreat/Camp

Arkansas Deaf-Blind Community (ADBC) Retreat

  • Google Calendar ICS

After a long hiatus from the COVID-19 pandemic, Arkansas Deaf-Blind Community (ADBC) is very excited to finally host the sixth Deaf-Blind Retreat in Arkansas on October 19-22, 2023.  It will be held at the beautiful Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center in Ferndale about 10 miles west of Little Rock.  The theme for the retreat will be a Hawaiian “ALOHA!”  This retreat is for adults who are Deaf-Blind.  It is also an excellent opportunity for Support Service Providers (SSPs) and volunteer-interpreters who want to enrich their experience to work and have fun with Deaf-Blind campers.  ADBC is working hard to make this retreat as exciting and enjoyable as possible, and we hope you will consider coming and join the fun.

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New SSP Training Workshop 2022
Aug
26
to Aug 27
Training Events, Workshop Events

New SSP Training Workshop 2022

Sight-Hearing Encouragement Program – Shep is now announcing the SSP training on August 26th and 27th, 2022. It will be held at OSU-OKC.

What is a SSP you ask?

SSP is a Support Service Provider as individuals who help members of the DeafBlind community, in allowing them to borrow your eyes and ears to encourage and promote them in being independent. SSPs do transporting or meeting at places as a guide and an environmental explainer. This helps bridge the gap for those with dual sensory loss in empowering yet still promoting DeafBlind individuals in making their own choices in life.

If you are interested in becoming a SSP and bridging that gap of information and accessible for the DeafBlind, please sign up now!

You will need attend both dates, August 26 and 27th to complete training and testing to become a certified and paid SSP.

There are three SSP levels, which depend on your skill level. This is will evaluated through our testing process with DeafBlind leaders who will determine your level.

Level one – guides, explains environmental information and speaks with a clear voice. This level does not use and doesn’t have to be a signer of sign languages.

Level two – guides, explains environmental information in a clear voice or no voice (if Deaf), uses close-up sign language in beginner to intermediate signing of ASL, PSE and or SEE.

Level three – guides, explains environmental information completely hand in hand using tactile signing of: ASL, PSE and or SEE. Is also a fluent signer with some tactile, and Pro-tactile included.

It is free to register! Sign up now at our website www.shep-ok.org/become-ssp. You can also email cassandra@shep-ok.org if that’s easier for you!

Training address:

OSU-OKC Education Resource Center

**Will give exact building room details to those that register.

DATE and TIME:

August 26th, 2022 Friday – 9am to 3 pm

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SHEP SSP Training Event
Apr
25
to Apr 26
Training Events

SHEP SSP Training Event

SSPs are the eyes and ears for the DeafBlind community and they help encourage independence that may be difficult without the resources the DB community need. SSPs provide environmental information to DeafBlind so that the bigger picture is given and that short exchange communication is understood.

SSP work very flexible and you work when you are available and when a DB requests that service.

If you are interested you can RSVP to this event and we will have our SSP coordinator contact you with more information. Or visit https://www.shep-ok.org/become-ssp or email humanresources@shep-ok.org

Prices:
Level 1 SSP training fee: $50
Level 2-3 SSP training fee: $75
Refresher: $35

Training location: TBA

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Oklahoma ASL Mini Conference
Apr
3
to Apr 4
Conference Events

Oklahoma ASL Mini Conference

  • Tulsa Community College (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dates: Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th, 2020.

Tulsa Community College, Northeast Campus, 3727 East Apache, St, Tulsa, 74115

For registration go to http://ok-oad/event-3768080 or please contact Gary Davis at ary.w.davis-1@ou.edu

Deadline to register: March 30, 2020. Be sure to sign up ASAP!

Snacks, beverages and Saturday’s box lunch will be provided.

Register with form $35.00 for Friday and Saturday

At door: $40

The mini-conference will be ASL environment at al times.

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Tulsa Feb Data Reports
Feb
25
6:00 PM18:00
Public Service Events

Tulsa Feb Data Reports

Your Tulsa Feb 2019 Date Reports just arrived.

Come be a part of this gathering to share ideas, strengthen community networks, make action plans, and create impact. You are needed to join to impact the change.

NDC will be supporting us with resources and ideas. Let’s grab this opportunity.

Data Report will be provided to everyone at the gathering!

Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Time: 6pm to 9pm

Location: TSHA, 8740 East 11st, Tulsa, OK

Refreshment/Beverage Provided

Please RSVP” Glenna.Cooper@tulsa.edu, Ajaworki@okdrs.gov

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SSP Training/Refresher Workshop
Nov
16
to Nov 17
Training Events

SSP Training/Refresher Workshop

SSPs are the eyes and ears for the DeafBlind community and they help encourage independence that may be difficult without the resources the DB community need. SSPs provide environmental information to DeafBlind so that the bigger picture is given and that short exchange communication is understood.

SSP work very flexible and you work when you are available and when a DB requests that service.

If you are interested you can RSVP to this event and we will have our SSP coordinator contact you with more information. Or visit https://www.shep-ok.org/become-ssp or email humanresources@shep-ok.org

Prices:
Level 1 SSP training fee: $50
Level 2-3 SSP training fee: $75
Refresher: $20

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DeafBlind Interpreting Institute 2019
Jul
22
to Jul 29
Conference Events

DeafBlind Interpreting Institute 2019

  • Western Oregon University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The DeafBlind Interpreting National Training & Resource Center (DBI) is charged with preparing interpreters working with DeafBlind individuals in the language and culture of the DeafBlind community. For those interpreters who work in communities with greater concentrations of DeafBlind individuals, DBI is offering the training to new cohorts in the 2019 DeafBlind Interpreting Institute (DBII) . These are small cohorts with a limited number of participants to maintain small mentor-to-student ratios and cohort experiences. Each cohort is a community of practice, sharing their newly-applied learnings, skills, knowledge and resources with each other and their instructors and mentors.


Applications are now open for the 2019 DeafBlind Interpreting Institute (DBII) cohort. We have piloted this program with the 2018 cohort and revised and improved our training and are ready for 2019! Now is the time to apply!


There is no other intensive, immersion opportunity preparing interpreters to work with DeafBlind folks and their language. We are grateful to the amazing DeafBlind leaders, teachers, trainers, and mentors who are partnering with DBI to make this program and its content a reality! 


Under the direction of DeafBlind leaders and DBI staff, cohort participants will learn more about DeafBlind culture and protactile ASL through an 80-hour intensive experience, including a 6-week online learning community, 1-week onsite for protactile ASL immersion, and 10+-hours of service and applied learning (induction) in the participant's home community with DeafBlind individuals.


DBI has already received a high volume of interest in this training and we can only admit a total of 48 participants for the 2019 cohorts (24 in each cohort), so be sure to spread the word and encourage folks to apply!


The call for applications will close on Sunday, February 17th at 9PM PST. 


Check out the 2019 DBII webpage for full details! 

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DeafBlind Community Day at Kemah Boardwalk
Apr
28
10:00 AM10:00
Social Events

DeafBlind Community Day at Kemah Boardwalk

It's time for a Deafblind Community Day!
Guess where this AWESOME event will be at?

In Kemah at the Boardwalk!

How cool is that?

Kemah is located just outside of Houston along the ocean. It is home to one of the most fun and amazing boardwalk experiences in the United States. The boardwalk has restaurants, an amusement park, and shops. The best part is the boardwalk runs toward the bay where you can feel the sea breeze! It will be awesome to gather and socialize here!

STOMP! STOMP! DeafBlind Camp of Texas (DBCTX) has agreed to host this event with us! You can request support service providers (SSPs) for this event through DBCTX at (https://www.dbctx.org/SSP-REQUEST).

DETAILS
When: Saturday, April 28th, 2019
Where: The Boardwalk in Kemah, TX. Meet at the front of Starbucks
Time: 10:00 am There is no end time. You can decide how long you want to stay and have fun!

We will meet at the front of Starbucks at 10:00 to 10:30 am, then we will walk around as a group. We will decide together where we would like to have lunch. If you arrive after 10:30 am and need to find us, you can text Ashleigh Smith at 713-515-1846.

Questions? You can email Sarah Goodwin at ptsocialhouston2017@gmail.com

For those of you who have never been to Kemah, here is a website for more information: www.kemahboardwalk.com

This day will also feature a special event: The Blessing of the Fleet! Enjoy a parade of festive decorated boats as cruise down Clear Creek Channel!

TOUCH YOU THERE!

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Vintage '53 Wine Dinner
Mar
8
6:00 PM18:00
Fundraisers

Vintage '53 Wine Dinner

An elegant, yet relaxed evening of wining and dining!

Browse the exhibits while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and the song stylings of Rebecca Ungerman (and the sign stylings of her interpreters!) Bid at our select Silent Auction, and pick up a new bottle or two at the wine pull. Learn from our entertaining sommelier about the wines and why they are paired with the delectable food catered by Red Thistle...all while enjoying lively conversation. It's an evening to be savored!

All proceeds support TSHA's services to people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing here in Oklahoma. Individual tickets: $175. Sponsorships available.

Schedule = Friday, March 8, 2019

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Reception, dinner and wine!

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SHEP Valentine's Party
Feb
9
1:00 PM13:00
Support Group Events

SHEP Valentine's Party

Valentine's party!

Hearts Blossoms Everywhere!


Come join us at Shep's Support Group for a Valentine's party! Wear your best RED! There will be a King and Queen DB winner. Each will receive a prize! All DB will take home a made picture of themselves individual in a frame to show their love!


Location: OSU-OKC campus

Address: 3501 W Reno Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (Room HSEC 123)

Date: Saturday, February 9th


Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Cost: FREE!


We will have food, drinks, socials, and fun!

Let us know if you need SSP!

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Oklahoma City Senior Citizens Association of the Deaf
Nov
3
10:00 AM10:00
Fundraisers

Oklahoma City Senior Citizens Association of the Deaf

  • 1106 NW 15th St Oklahoma City, OK 73106 (map)
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38th Annual Anniversary Banquet

November 3, 2018 - Opens at 10:00am Saturday morning

OKCSCAD at OKCAD. 1106 N.W. 15th at Classen

Coffee and Donuts will be served at 10:00am

Winner - Silly Senior Skits - $5, $15, & $10

Menu - Brisket and Turkey

You can bring covered dishes

$15 for not bringing food

$10 for bringing foor

Dingo will start at 1:30 pm. $3.00

Please Make your Reservations Payable to:

OKCAD Treasurer %Nora Millwee

1032 W. Woodcrest Dr.

Midwest Cit, OK 73110-1527

Deadline before October 22nd

Paying at door is extra $2.00

Any questions: Please contact

President Lynetta Hicks

VP 405-445-7332

Treasure Nora Millwee

VP 405-622-8487

No refunds as it is donated

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Network of the Americas Conference
Apr
15
to Apr 18
Conference Events

Network of the Americas Conference

  • The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Deafblind International and Perkins School for the Blind are excited to host the first-ever Network of the Americas Conference. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network, learn and have fun with leaders in the field of deafblindness from North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Partnerships for lifelong learning

We’re all stronger when we work together. Our conference theme – Partnerships for lifelong learning – acknowledges the importance of teamwork. By partnering as educators, service providers, consumers, policymakers, advocates and family members, together we can offer a lifelong array of support for the deafblind community – spanning from early intervention and K-12 education to programs, services and products for adults. Be sure to join in!

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Touch Signals Workshop
Feb
23
to Feb 24
Training Events

Touch Signals Workshop

  • Kansas School for the Deaf (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Touch Signals is used with people who are deaf-blind, providing visual and environmental information using various methods of touch on the body.  These signals do not interrupt formal spoken or signed communication.  Touch SIgnals are discreet and in real-time, allowing the deaf-blind person greater awareness of what is occurring in their surroundings.

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SHEP Red Heart Support
Feb
10
3:00 PM15:00
Support Group Events

SHEP Red Heart Support

  • Sight Hearing Encouragement Program Office (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This event is to speak on raising awareness toward heart health. There will be heart healthy snacks available. Water and unsweetened tea will also be available.

There will also be a guest speaker whose topics will include:

  • Heart healthy meals
  • Tips on curbing a sweet tooth
  • Snacks to satisfy you
  • Discussion on High Blood Pressure in communities

Event will be held at SHEP's office in the main conference room. It will start at 3:00pm and end at 6:00pm.

**Sign language Interpreters will be present at event.

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TSHA Deaf Services Workshop-Maximize Your Holidays!
Nov
21
6:00 PM18:00
Workshop Events

TSHA Deaf Services Workshop-Maximize Your Holidays!

How can we remove toxins from our body and mind?
Where does the flu go during the summer?
How do we avoid holiday weight gain?
What are the dangerous affects of sugar?
How do we stay stress free during the holidays?
COME AND JOIN US!!! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, Deaf, ASL Students, Interpreters---anyone with a love for our community-hearing and deaf!----ASL Interpreter Provided!

Location at TSHA 8740 E 11th Street, Tulsa--USE BACK ENTRANCE BEHIND TSHA

Questions- Email rsites@tsha.cc

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Sign Zoo!
Aug
2
9:00 AM09:00
Social Events

Sign Zoo!

  • Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Parent's of deaf, deaf children and family or friends to join and learn different sign animals at the zoo.  Please join the community as there will be an interpreter available as well.

 

Price is $20 which includes a shirt for adult and $17 which includes a shirt for child.  Children age 3 and younger are free.

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Language Deprivation: Can You Picture It?
Jul
28
8:30 AM08:30
Social Events

Language Deprivation: Can You Picture It?


Western Heights Regional Program for the D/HH partnering with Tulsa Community College 2nd Annual Workshop

If you work in an educational setting this workshop may be for you. This could mean Deaf Ed teachers, Interpreters, Paras, TAs, Speech Paths, Psychs, Admin, Counselors, Parents of Deaf Children, Deaf Members of the community, College Students or other Professionals that work with D/HH children. We have applied for .6 CEUs.


July 28, 2017 from 8:30 AM - 4 PM
$21.00 Registration until Saturday, July 8.

We want all of you to come. We hope to see you there

Contact Charo Guillory if you have any questions.

Thank you!

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Community Donation Sale
Jul
15
8:00 AM08:00
Fundraisers

Community Donation Sale

JOIN US AT OUR COMMUNITY DONATION SALE! We have gently used items that we are selling at LOW, LOW LOW prices! Some of items include, end tables, baby clothes, electronics, decor items and MORE! GREAT ITEMS! 

We will be hosting the sale from 8:00am - 3:00pm.

All proceeds go directly to the Sight-Hearing Encouragement Program which helps the deaf-blind community. 

**If you have items you want to donate for the sale, please message us right away!**


WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL! 

 

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