KS DEAF NEWS – Month of Aug 2008
Aug 1st - Topeka Picnic
Aug 1st – OCD Social
Aug 7th - GKC-ADARA Meeting (??)
Aug 7th - Independence Deaf Coffee Chat (??)
Aug ?th - KC Deaf & Hard of Hearing Teen Scene ??
Aug 7th – Deafhood Foundation: Why? at JCCC
Aug 8th - WAD Social –???
Aug 8th - OCD Closed
Aug 8th - Deaf Awareness Day at Silver Dollar City in Branson
Aug 8th - NAD Midwest Deafest in Branson
Aug 9th - DCC presentation at Wichita Historical Museum
Aug 11th - OCD Senior Citizens' Potluck
Aug 14th - Winfield Deaf Social - Deaf Coffee Chat
Aug 15th – OCD Meeting
Aug 21st – OCD Dart League & Texas Hold'em Poker League Meeting
Aug 21th - Emporia Potluck (??)
Aug 22th - OCD – Olingo
Aug 22th - WAD Social - ???
Aug 22nd - KC – HLAA (SHHH) at 10:30 a.m.
Aug 28th - Wichita Deaf Coffee Chat (??)
Aug 29th - OCD fun night (poker, tripoley, golf, games)
Note: A number of deaf clubs (Topeka, Manhattan, Hays, and others across Kansas) do not have any summer events, except for picnic. Most deaf clubs will start again in September.
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(If ??? is inserted next to event - please contact organization for more information - unable to confirm event date and time.)
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Check Kansas Association of the Deaf web page site at http://www.deafkans as.org. Check posting of newspaper columns written by Leonard Hall (so far 6 newspaper columns from April/May 2007) on http://kansasdeafne ws.blogspot. com.
Check posting of deaf events in KC area at http://www.deafkc. com.
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If your organization has an announcement, send it to me in email text message to be copied in KS Deaf News.
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DEAFHOOD FOUNDTION PRESENTATION By Ella Mae Lentz with Judy D. Gough
On Friday, August 7th – 7:00 p.m. At Johnson County Community College's Craig Community Auditorium (GEB 366)
The presentation is sponsored by Kansas Association of the Deaf, Greater Kansas City American Deafness & Rehabilitation Association, Deaf Women of OZ, Gallaudet University Regional Center at JCCC, and Interpreter Training Program at JCCC with support from Kansas Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing and Deaf Cultural Center. Due to a limit of 200 seats, one must have a ticket to attend. This is based on first come, first serve. To get a ticket, please contact Darryl Luton at huskers1995@ tmail.com or 866-326-9030 VP Social and Refreshments, hosted by Deaf Women of OZ and Sorenson, Inc., will be held at Olathe Club of the Deaf after the presentation. No Interpreter will be provided. Not recommended for ASL beginners.
FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE!
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The big event in July was the Midwest Athletic Association of the Deaf (MAAD) Co-ed, men and women softball tournament held in Gardner, Kansas from July 16th to 18th. OCD men and women softball teams won their respective tournaments and will be playing in the National Softball Association of the Deaf national tournaments in Florida during the weekend of August 8th!
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Kansas School for the Deaf Alumni Association News:
KSDAA now has its own webpage under the Kansas School for the Deaf website: www.ksdeaf.org/ Alumni/ (be sure to spell only one d between ksd and deaf--ksdeaf- not two d)
2009 homecoming flyer is ready for buying combo ticket for this fall's KSD Homecoming. -Names of 25th and 50th class reunion anniversary are listed.
-In remembrance (for students only who graduated from KSD or attended KSD) -and several category. If you have any question, you may contact via videophone: (866)866.6011) M-F 8am-3pm
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Days! Deaf Awareness Weekend August 8, 2009
Deaf Awareness Weekend is hosted by Silver Dollar City and the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This special event is designed to make the park more enjoyable for people with hearing loss, and to help the general public become more aware and understanding of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. On Saturday, August 8, there will be information booths set up in the entrance area of Silver Dollar City, with interpreters located at the shows and at the Guest Relations Booth. During this special weekend event, Silver Dollar City is proud to present America's Biggest KidsFest. Discover a summer of all-out fun for your entire family with exciting shows, thrilling rides and NEW adventures for all! National Kids' Fest runs June 6 – August 9, 2009. (Open Daily 9:30am – 7pm) Moms, Dads, Grandmas, Grandpas, Friends and Families… You Have A Great Past Ahead Of YouÒ at Silver Dollar City! Deaf Awareness Weekend – August 8 & 9, 2009 Special Discounted Prices for Deaf Awareness Weekend Participants Special 2-Day August 8th & 9th rate 1-Day Ticket Adult (12+) $48.36 ($45 + tax) $54.81 ($51 + tax) Child (4-11) $37.62 ($35 + tax)* $44.06 ($41 + tax)
*Silver Dollar City Policy in 2009 provides FREE admission to Silver Dollar City for those who are deaf, blind, or full-time wheel-chair users. During this special weekend, we will recognize both deaf and hard of hearing people to help promote hearing loss awareness. For more information you can contact the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 573-526-5205 V/TTY or 866-970-7090 VP 2nd Day has no refund value. Not valid with any other offers or previously purchased tickets. Ticket rates and event dates subject to change. Interpreters provided by MCDHH on Saturday, August 8, 2009 only. On the same day, the 2009 Midwest Deafest event will be held. IT IS IMPORTANT TO RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM NOW as there is a Hot Rod Convention in Branson attracting thousands of fans. White Water amusement will be free for Deaf People to use and Celebration City is now closed.
The 2009 Midwest DeaFest event will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2009.
NEW LARGER LOCATION The 2009 Midwest DeaFest event will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2009. It was changed to a NEW LARGER LOCATION due to high demand at Pointe Royale Village and Country Club, 142 Clubhouse Drive, Branson, MO 65616. (Near Lawrence Welk Resort Theatre on South HWY 165) On that week will be Deaf Awareness Week. A flyer of this event is below for additional information. It is hosted by four (4) state associations (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma). It is FIRST time thing. Each state association has 50 tickets for sale. For direction, find Mapquest.
If you are interested to purchase the tickets, please contact Jack and Ann Cooper at email: COOJA@aol.com. The number of tickets (in twos) are limited to quantity of 50. One ticket is for Dinner at 5:30 pm - $30 each, One ticket is for Entertainment at 7 pm - $20 each or Two tickets are for Combo of both Dinner and Entertainment of $45 each.
The lodging may be at Fairfield Inn (about 2 miles from Pointe Royale Village on Hwy 165), or check in website: www.visitbranson. com Click lodging and ask for the group rate of $76 per night. The event is scheduled for the same weekend as deaf awareness day at Silver Dollar City -- Deaf and hard of hearing people can get free admission. As you may know, also on August 8th, the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will be hosting the Deaf Awareness Day at Silver Dollar City at Branson all day and Midwest DeaFest will be hosting a NAD fundraising event all evening. This event with dinner and entertainment show will be a great way to end your day. This is a perfect opportunity for you to attend two events in one day to save money and travel on your trip. (Editor note: In the past years, deaf people could get into Celebration City and Waterworld for free admission as Silver Dollar City owns these two amusement parks -- however, do not if that free admission is applicable for this year.)
The lodging are listed below:
Best Western Music Capital Inn, 417-334-8378
Cascades, 417-335-8424
Classic Motor Inn, 417-334-6973
Countryside Gifts, 417-336-5009
Motel 6, 417-336-6088
Ozark Valley Inn, 417-336-4043
Quality Inn Branson, 417-335-6776
Scienic Hills Inn, 417-336-8855
Westwood Inn, 417-339-7471
Whispering Hills Inn, 417-335-4922
or check in website: www.visitbranson. com
It is important to reserve your hotel room NOW as there will be a hot rod convention in Branson attracting thousands of fans.
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There was an announcement that Maple Wood Community College in North Kansas City will close its Interpreter Training Program at the end of May. With the closing of the Cowley County Community College interpreter training program in Wichita last year, the news is not good about the supply of qualified interpreters in the future.
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Olathe Club of the Deaf (OCD) at 221 S. Chestnut, Olathe, Kansas.
- Aug 1st – OCD social – 7:00 p.m.
- Aug 8th – OCD is closed due to OCD men and women softball teams playing in the National Softball Association of the Deaf national softball tournament in Florida the same weekend.
- Aug 11 - Senior Citizen Potluck 5:30pm
· Aug 15 - OCD Regular Meeting 7:00pm
- Aug 21 – Dart League and Texas Hold'Em League meeting at 7 p.m. (will play after meeting)
- Aug 22 – OCD Olingo at 8 p.m.
- Aug 29 - Fun Night -- Texas Hold em Poker, Tripoley, 9 hole golf, games from 6:30 p.m. to closing. Admission is $1
· Dart League is held every Thursday night at 7, and every Friday night at 7:30. EXCEPT IN THE SUMMER MONTHS.
Check Olathe Club of the Deaf web page site for the latest listing of events and flyers at http://www.olathede afclub.com
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WICHITA ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF - At WAD, 1646 E. Central. Wichita is always open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. WAD board meetings meet every 2 months on the second Saturday at 7 p.m. in January, March, May, September and November (no meetings during the summer). WAD web address -http://www.deafwich ita.com.
Aug events for WAD:
Saturday, Aug. 8 , ?????
Saturday, Aug 22, ??????
Thursday luncheons continue at WAD. Different host or hostess each week. All you can eat for $3 or admission without lunch is $1. Contact Linda Dale to find out who is hosting and what food.
Every Sunday: Captioned Movie check www.warrentheatres. com. Wichita has successful Open Captioned Movies each week on Sundays. One is matinee in afternoon and one is evening. Tickets are $7.00 matinee for all and $9.00 evening for adults, $7.00 for children and senior citizens. Each week it is NEW movie. Check the Warren theater website at www.warrentheatres. com every Wednesday for the new titles and times. If you have questions email Lori at lorilawrence@ tmail.com
. Please plan to come! Open captioned movies are each week at Warren Theatre East, 13th and K-96. If you want to be notified of times and titles each week please join wmocmovies-subscrib e@yahoogroups. com.
WAD Events - contact Jennifer Nordyke for more info.
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The Deaf Cultural Center will have a special presentation at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at 1:00pm. Come learn about the early years of the Kansas School for the Deaf and about Dalton Fuller, a long time resident of Wichita who attended KSD from 1894-1904. Fuller left KSD at age 19 to pursue a career in semi-professional baseball and in 1942, was inducted into the Kansas Hall of Fame. Sandra Kelly, Executive Director of the Deaf Cultural Center, located in Olathe, Kansas, will have a short PowerPoint presentation about the school and Fuller and is also bringing display items which will stay for a while in Wichita. The presentation will be interpreted. Contact information for the museum: We look forward to hearing from you via mail, telephone 316.265.9314 or FAX 316.265.9319 or email at wschm@wichitahistor y.org. The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main, Wichita, KS 67202 Sandra Kelly Executive Director Deaf Cultural Center 455 E. Park Street
Olathe, Kansas 66061 913.782.5808 www.kefdcc.org
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Hutchinson Association of the Deaf – there will be no social or meeting in the summer months.
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Topeka Association of the Deaf – AUGUST 1st - PICNIC AT BIG GAGE SHELTER HOUSE IN TOPEKA. Catered picnic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Topeka Association for the Deaf will have NO regular meeting and lunch during the summer months. We usually meet at Faith Lutheran Church 17th and Gage, Topeka. More information email Dorothy Fansler at bdfansler@cox. net or vp 785 246-5059 Topeka .Association for the Deaf meets the first Sat of the month at Faith Lutheran Church except during the summer months . T.A.D meets from Sept to May. The annual catered picnic this year will be August 1, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Big Gage Shelter House in Topeka. Make plans to attend.
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KC Area - Meniere's Disease Support Group - Mark your calendars for a National Meniere's Disease Support Get-Together on Oct 23-25 at the Drury Inn Kansas City Airport. Contact Sherry at sl.mason@juno. com
You may visit the Meniere's Resources, Inc website for information about Menieres and other vestibular (balance) disorders at www.menieresresourc es.org or email info@menieresresour ces.org. Meniere's Disease is characterized by hearing loss, rotational vertigo, tinnitus and aural fullness.
Meniere's Resources has compiled a book of poetry and short stories by people suffering from Meniere's Disease, a disease of the inner ear. You can purchase the book, Musings From the Invisible, at www.shopmenieresres ources.highpower sites.com the first of August. Proceeds go to Meniere's Resources, Inc., a non-profit organization with the goals of raising public awareness and providing educational and support resources for those with the disease.
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DEAF SOCIAL AT WINFIELD, KS -- In Winfield, we are having a Deaf Social at the College Hill Coffee House, Friday, Aug 14th, 2008, at 7:00 pm. Everyone welcome!! College Hill Coffee -- 403 Soward St--- Winfield, KS 67156 phone: 620-229-8155 --403 Soward in Winfield, from Main Street turn East onto 9th, take 9th street all the way east to College Street, turn left onto College and it's several blocks down, and turn right onto Soward, go east one block and there it is! Don't know yet if it will be monthly, depends on the interest. This is a first time event, and it is organized by Molly Pourhussin. (Information provided by Lois Stone and Julia Beadles). Julia at msdrpepper@gmail. com for photo/attach,msdrpepper@tmail. com sidekick/pager
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THERE ARE NOW THREE DEAF COFFEE CHAT GROUPS IN KANSAS CITY AREA – one in Independence on 1st Friday of each month and the other is in Raytown, Missouri on the 4th Friday of each month!! Raytown Deaf Coffee Chat does not meet during the summer months. There is a brand new group which meets every Thursday morning at Olathe Starbuck.
Every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. -- Starbuck (Santa Fe & Blackbob in Olathe) - Deaf Social: It is for anyone (any race, religion, sex, stay-home-moms or dads, retirees, etc) who signs ASL. They are welcome to come and gather at STARBUCKS which is located on southwest corner of Blackbob and Sante Fe in Olathe, Kansas We meet EVERY Thursday mornings starting at 9:00. Hope to see everyone of you and please DO spread the word!! Everyone is WELCOME! The host is Michelle Lowenstein.
1st Friday of the month -- Independence Deaf Coffee Chat – Friday, Aug 7rd – Will meet inside Independence Center (shopping mall) at 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Please confirm whether the group will meet in Aug)
4th Friday of the month – NO COFFEE CHAT during the summer months -- Please join us for Deaf Coffee Chat in Raytown, MO. We will meet at Benetti's Coffee Experience starting in September (PLEASE VERIFY DATE) from 6-9 pm. We will have the Deaf Coffee Chat on the 4th Friday of every month at Benetti's Coffee. Please check out the website for the coffee house which has so much character you can't help but have a good time when you sit down for a cup of java and have fun with your friends-www. benettiscoffee. com. Benetti's is located at 6109 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133 – you can find a link to Mapquest on their website. If you have any questions you can contact Jason by email at jason@scommonline. com. You can check the web site for Benetti at www.benetticoffee. com.
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What: Club/Group Meeting Host: Hearing Loss Association of America - Kansas City Chapter
Start Time: Fourth Saturday of each month. Next meeting is on Aug 22nd.
Where: Indian Creek Library, 129th and Blackbob Road in Olathe at 10:30 a.m.
(KC Chapter Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) -- former SHHH -- I am pleased to invite you to our second HLAA, Kansas City chapter meeting. We will be filling out our chapter intent form and discussing programming and goals for the next couple of months. Contact Jess at sgrovesuss@msn. com for location of KC HLAA event usually held on 4th Saturday of each month. This group is for hard of hearing people and people wearing cochlear implants. The group plans to meet monthly.)
Shanna Groves Secretary, Kansas City Chapter, Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
sgrovesuss@msn. com (e-mail) – for more information – contact Shanna.
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Friday, Aug 21st -- Emporia Potluck usually meet on the 2nd or 3rd Friday of each month only from September to May - The regular potluck meeting is usually on the 3rd Friday except in October at 5:30 p.m. BE SURE TO CHECK DATE. The social is at Faith Lutheran Church, 1348 Trail Ridge Rd, Emporia, KS - Please Contact Wilma Phillips FAX 316-343-9698 or TTY 316-342-3590 to confirm the social date.
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Manhattan Deaf Social - Manhattan Deaf Social will not meet during the summer months -- Usually meet 3rd Saturday of each month except for special events such as the Tulip Festival in April and no social during summer months.). - Little Apple Deaf Social. On Saturday, ??, the "Come and Go"social which starts at 12:00 noon, meet in Food Court until 4:00 PM at Manhattan Mall on Fort Riley/ Blvd and Hwy 24 from Sept to May. The purpose of social is to provide social, educational & recreational activities for Deaf people, Deaf children and their parents, CODA, interpreters, sign learners, college students, and workers with a Deaf & Hard of Hearing background or occupation.
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Greater KC ADARA Chapter – Update Will meet on Friday, August 7th (??) at ------ Be on the lookout for a flyer for you to share with others! Any questions contact Rebecca Rosenthal, Vice President GKC ADARA chapter. For more information contact Rebecca Rosenthal at Rebecca.Rosenthal@ srs.ks.gov
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Salina Deaf Club --
Salina Club for the Deaf will not have its monthly meeting in the summer months.Contact Nick Emery or Richard Kerby for weather and other information.
NOTICE: Salina Club meeting -- changed from third of Saturday to first Saturday of a month.For more information, contact Karen at rkkerby@sbcglobal. net.
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Hays Association of the Deaf -- There will be NO social or meeting in the summer months - come to our picnic on July 25th -- 2nd Saturday of each month. Dinner begins at 10 a.m. Bring any salad or dessert -- no cake please. Bring recipe for new cookbook. Social ... games .. Buffalo Night ... Black Money . Contact Carolyn Earl at fc_ksd_81@yahoo. com - VP 866-270-5285 for more information. The dinner and meeting is from 10 am until 5 PM. Roberta Mog, Secretary for Hays Association of the Deaf, ph. 785-658-3825 tty/fax.
WHERE: LINK Service - 2401 East 13th Street, Hays, KS 67601 WHEN: not in summer months. TIME: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm COST: $3.00 per person if you bring food and $4.00 per person if you do not bring food. Dinner at noon. Club will furnish CHILI DOG. BRING ANY SALAD OR DESSERT. NO cake, please.
Admission will be $3.00 no bring will be $4.00 a person. SOCIAL…..GAMES……BUFFALO NIGHT……BLACK MONEY
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Greater K. C. Association of the Deaf
GKCAD Building has been sold in May, 2008.
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"KC Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teen Scene" Movie Night When: Aug ????, 2009 6:00 - 9:00 p.m Please RSVP to Laura Cozart if you plan on attending. htc.llc@juno. com 816 - 263 - 0418 Cell / Text
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KC Recreational Association of the Deaf
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SKAI (Interpreter Students group) Silent Dinners -- deaf people are welcome to attend -- sign language is required and no voice allowed.
No event in summer months
All dinners will be held at 6 pm & Deaf participants will be eligible to win prizes. All proceeds made for SKAI at Mimi's and other restaurants willing to donate will be used towards future Deaf events such as ASL Fun Night.
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News from KSD:
The Kansas School for the Deaf, 450 East Park St., Olathe, KS 66061, is currently seeking qualified individuals for the following positions for the school year:
(no listing at this time -- check with KSD).
Placement made within agency guidelines on salary schedule depending upon professional background and experience. KSD offers excellent benefits. Applicants will be screened and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited for an interview session. Positions are open until filled. KSD is located in the Heartland of the USA, part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. For area info on excellent schools and affordable housing check out:
www.kcmo.org/ and www.olatheks. org/. For an application and a job announcement on each of these positions, please refer to our website at www.ksdeaf.org or contact Teresa Chandler, Human Resources Office, at (913) 791-0501 (V/TTY) for further details on the positions. E-mail:
tchandler@ksd. state.ks. us . Fax #: 913/780-6563
An Equal Employment/Educatio nal Opportunities Agency Tobacco Free Campus "KSD Embraces Diversity"
For other employment opportunities (please forward this to any person who may be interested in working at KSD): Employment at Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD) in Olathe, Kansas (including dormitory teacher, etc.) For more information, please contact Teresa Chandler, Human Resources, Phone: 913-791-0510 v/tty, 913-791-0577 fax, or email at tchandler@ksd. state.ks. us. or write to her at KSD, 450 E. Park, Olathe, Kansas."
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List of Service Providers/businesse s who use sign language:
-- Kevin's Sprinkler Service – Husky250@tmail. com, 913 686 4484. Free estimate to install a sprinkler system in your yard. Kevin Enyart.
-- Bob's Auto Service -- 201 West Park (west of downtown Olathe)-- Dale Neill - (Dale is Larry Neill's brother and knows sign language).
-- Neill's Tree Services -- 913-530-3514 -(Larry and Jeff are in the business of tree services.)
-- "JJ" - Mime Artist Entertainer (Over 25 yrs exp.) JJMime@aol.com
--- "Rods' Real Estate Repair Inc." , and I specialize in repairs of any nature in the home. My direct phone # is (913)-486-2686 (not tty), or e-mail address is
roderickpittman@ yahoo.com .
-- HOVRS -- Stephen Jones is HOVRS representative and he can be reached at sjones@hovrs. com . .
-- Reece & Nichols Real Estate - Cynthia Smith - 5400 College Blvd, Overland Park KS 913 266 6889 or email at Cynthiasmith @ReeceandNichols. com.
--- Platinum Realty (real estate), Mark A. Tauscher, Real Estate Agent/Realtor, 32 Corporate Woods, 9225 Indian Creek Pkwy, Suite 1150, Overland Park, KS 66210, VP/TTY 913-764-3010, mark@deafagent. com , www.deafagent. com.
--- Handyman -- mowing/painting/ etc. - Greg Shoemaker - redjayhawk@tmail. com
, VP 9132063518.
--- Sorenson Videophone installer in KC Metro -- (first time customers -- contact Chris Kurz at
tazzykc@yahoo. com or www.sorensonVRS. com.
--Mortgage Planning: Will help you refinance your mortgage or finance a new home at the lowest cost. I am a certified interpreter with KQAST. Rebecca Dirksen, Topeka, KS text message: 785-969-9068, tty: 785-478-4461, e-mail: drdirksen@carteretm ortgage.com
---- Dentist - James K. Ruse, DDS - 4839 W. 135th St.- Leawood, KS
913-681-5500 (TDD)
-- Certified Massage Therapist - Wayne Randolph - 913/262-3431
-- Ken Long –handy man work -- odd jobs. kjlong@tmail. com
-- Dennis Nix - Handyman VP (866) 552-9597 - light flash for tdd, ring bell, VP, repair electric, house repair, etc.
-- Longhorn Roofing & Fencing. Call for FREE estimates: VP#866.267.5176 or text/cell # 713.823.8740. James Bogart, former KSD student, has been working with this company for several years.
(I received email messages from service providers or businesses saying that they have someone who use sign language and would like to serve deaf people. If you know of any service providers or business in Kansas who have people who know sign language, please send them to me. Please note that the phone numbers are not TTY.)
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NEWS FROM KCDHH (Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
The Special Education Services Team is pleased to announce that a new resource, Guide to Education of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, is now available. Public comments were reviewed and incorporated into the final document, which can be found on the KSDE website: http://www.ksde. org/LinkClick. aspx?fileticket= zx2msZjP5YQ% 3d&tabid= 2333&mid= 7113
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Deaf Cultural Center News:
Mark your calendars now for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Day at the 'K'. The Deaf Cultural Center has a block of seats available for the September 26 (6:00pm) game, KC Royals vs. Minn. The direct link to buy tickets: http://kansascity. royals.mlb. com/kc/ticketing /group_sales. jsp#deaf If we have a lot of ticket sales, we may be able to have 'one of our own' throw out the first ball!
Contact Sandie at the DCC for additional information. Email: kefdcc0@sbcglobal. net, phone: 913.782.5808 [v/tty/vp].
The first phase of the DCC Brick Patio is completed and looks great! We are continuing to sell memory bricks for phase two of this project. If you are looking for a unique gift [$75], contact us at the DCC through email: kefdcc0@sbcglobal. net, phone: 913.782.5808 [v/tty/vp], or just stop by.
The Gift Shop at the DCC has some wonderful items for the beginning celebration of KSD's 150th anniversary in 2011:
Thrown Blanket showing various KSD buildings [$50]
Wooden collectible of the Stanley Roth Administration Building [$20]
Contact us at the DCC through email: kefdcc0@sbcglobal. net, phone: 913.782.5808 [v/tty/vp], or just stop by.
Show your support of the Deaf Cultural Center by becoming a member of the Kansas Educational Foundation. There is no other center quite like the Deaf Cultural Center. Other states have been contacting us to learn how we were established. Become part of something very special! Membership levels include:
DIRECTOR LEVEL [$500/yr]
SPONSOR LEVEL [$250/yr]
SUPPORTER LEVEL [$100/yr]
CONTRIBUTOR LEVEL [$50/yr]
Contact us at the DCC through email: kefdcc0@sbcglobal. net, phone: 913.782.5808 [v/tty/vp], or just stop by!
Planning a class reunion or family gathering? Friends or relatives from other areas coming to visit you this summer? Coming to Olathe? Do not forget the Marra Museum at the the Deaf Cultural Center. Open: Tuesday-Friday [10am - 4pm] and Saturdays [10am - 3pm]. If you want to have a special tour during other hours, contact the Deaf Cultural Center in advance for arrangements. Contact David Wilcox: davidw2110@aol. com, Arlene Kuschmider: kuschs3@comcast. net, or contact us at the DCC through email: kefdcc0@sbcglobal. net, phone: 913.782.5808 [v/tty/vp], or just stop by!
We had 2 family gatherings and one class reunion on three separate Sundays. Hope you come over.
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Open Captioned Movies at AMC 30 theater in Olathe, Kansas - check KC Star for "open captioned" movie listed before going. (submitted by J.J. Jones and Insight Cinema) Check Insight Cinema >>> InSight Cinema for open-captioned movie listings. AMC 30 theater is still showing OC or Open Captioned Movie – check your listing for the weekly movie. I saw the movie "Knowing" -- one of the key child actors is hard of hearing, wear a hearing aid (which suddenly does not work in some critical moments of the movie) and uses a little sign language. The movie has not yet been shown in OC.
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AMC 20 - Town Center Plaza - (115th and Nall - across from Sprint World HQ) & Regal Theater at Ameristar Casino -0-Keep an eye on the AMC 30 ad in the KC Star. Be sure to look up the AMC 30 movie advertisement in KC Star to verify the movie is being shown. Approximately 30 movies are open-captioned per year meaning that there will be no open captioned movies during some weeks of the month.
New Technology at AMC 24 Rear-view Captioned movies!!! at Overland Park KS (Leawood, KS) First MoPix theater in Kansas Now Open! AMC Town Center 20, Theater #3, 11701 Nall Street, Leawood, -- CC DVS -- Check KC Star for listing.
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American Heartland Theatre's ASL interpreted performances. Here are the dates for this season:
Are We There Yet? - August 19, 7:30pm
For more information on AHT's season, as well as ASL interpreted performances, visit www.ahtkc.com or call 816-842-0202. Please note that if you attend one of our interpreted performances, it is in your best
interest to inform the box office when purchasing tickets that you would like to be seated so you can see the interpreter.
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Subscribe to the Sunflower Flyhands News. You can subscribe to another wonderful Internet active newsletter for Kansas deaf people, "Sunflower Flyhands News," being sent out twice a month on the 2nd and 1st week by Glenda Haefner. Sunflower Flyhands News has many small stories about events and things happening with deaf people in Kansas. KS Deaf News will focus on events and news by deaf organizations. You can subscribed to Sunflower by sending an email to Glenda at ksflyhands@bluevall ey.net .
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Another outstanding Internet news service for deaf people nationwide is DeafDigest provided by Barry Strassler. DeafDigest also provide employment listing. DeafDigest is distributed every week. Please click on: http://www.deafdige st.com to read both editions for employment ads, announcements and news. Subscription is free; go to the web site for subscription instructions
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(From Deaf & Hearing News -- Heartland-- Western Kansas Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resource and Referral Agency - Hays)
Web Sites
Here are some web sites to check out on deaf and hard of hearing.
www.deafnewspaper. com
www.hearingloss. org
www.signews. org
www.soundbeginnings .org
www.deafdigest. com
www.nad.org
www.ksdeaf.org
www.harrisomm. com
www.srskansas. org/kcdhh
www.csd.tv
DeafNation Expo was a big success in Kansas City on March 21st. Many vendors and about 2,000 people attended this expo.
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"Deaf and Hearing Chat Night" Start at 6:00 pm to 1:00 a.m. There will be no chat night during the summer months.
Side Pocket (no smoking) 224 NW Oldham Parkway Lee's Summit,MO
Third Saturday of every month. There will be no Deaf and Hearing Chat Night in July and August.
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Camp Barnabas- Purdy, MO. July 31- Aug. 6, 2009 Deaf/ Hard of Hearing and Blind and Visually Impaired week for ages 7 to 25. For more info go to www.campbarnabas. org
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8th annual Family Outdoor Skills Camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children -Camp will be Aug. 8-9 at the H. Roe Bartle Boy Scout Camp at Osceola. As in the past, activities will include traditional archery, rock wall climbing, fishing, pellet gun and trap shooting, canoeing and other outdoor activities. Again this year, there is no charge to attend camp. However, registration is limited to 200 participants.
If you have any questions or would like to register, please contact me at tisha.holden@ mdc.mo.gov or by phone at (573)346-2210 ext. 222. After you register, you will receive an agenda and map to the camp, along with a list of suggested items to bring.
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Hamilton will host the 2nd Annual Picnic on September 19th from 11am to 1pm at Frisco Lake Park at the Ironhorse Shelter. Food and games will be provided. Look forward to seeing you all there!
Kristy Mnich KS Outreach Coordinator
Realignment Study of KSD and Blind School By Leonard Hall (printed in the Kansas City Star on July 25th.)
For Kansas School for the Deaf, the Kansas Facilities Closure and Realignment Commission may be focusing on realignment at KSD and the Kansas School for the Blind. After the recent hearings at both schools, it is obvious that deaf and blind students and their families will face major problems in education if both schools are closed, so the study of closure may change to realignment.
Realignment, consolidation and streamlining of programs have been the new approaches used by state agencies and public school districts to save taxpayers extra funds. One factor is the savings that will accrue from the realignment and consolidation. One possibility is to move the deaf school to the 9-acre blind school located at 11th and State Ave in Kansas City, Kansas. The other possibility is moving the blind school to the deaf school in Olathe.
It is possible that the state will save money by having one set of support staff, primarily one superintendent, business manager, and other staff. However, the cost of renovation and adding new facility to accommodate the students being transferred may cost at least $10 million and outweigh any potential cost savings. It is nearly impossible that the state will save money by moving one school to another.
The impact on 70 deaf students and their families living in Olathe and adjoining areas with 70 student staying on-campus during the week will be severe if KSD is relocated to the blind school.
It is at least 45 minutes drive in rush hour traffic each way from Olathe to near downtown Kansas City, Kansas. Olathe has outstanding interpreter services at the city, courts, medical center, doctor's offices, and other place where interpreters are hard to find in Kansas City, Kansas. Likewise, the impact on 135 employees at KSD will also be severe as nearly half of the employees (of which many are deaf) do not earn substantial income to move or afford the daily drive back and forth between Olathe and the blind school. Most deaf teachers and employees will not be able to find similar employment in Kansas.
There is only one known deaf teacher who teaches at a public school in Kansas. Several deaf teachers and staff members have applied for and failed to obtain employment at public schools across Kansas.
The Commission may not be aware that programs at KSD have been through the streamlining and realignment stages for several years as the number of employees decreased from 173 full-time employees to 138 employees. The recent Governor's order cuts KSD and the blind school budgets another 5%. KSD and the blind school are now operating on empty house budgets and cannot cut back any more without impacting the core education programs. The Commission is looking for more savings in two schools where everything have already been stripped bare.
(Leonard Hall writes columns for the deaf community and can be reached at legalnetwk@aol. com.)
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Will Olathe Accept the Blind School? By Leonard Hall
At the Kansas Facilities Closure and Realignment Commission meeting last Monday, several speakers said that Olathe was a great place for Kansas School for the Deaf, deaf students and deaf people living in Olathe. The Commission chairperson said that the Commission is considering realignment of KSD and the blind school, not closure.
One member of the Commission asked Mark Gash, speaking as chairperson of the Olathe Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board, but not the city, a surprising question: Will the Olathe community be accepting the blind school if the blind school is moved to the KSD campus?
The Commission members heard statements that deaf students and blind students cannot be placed on the same facilities on the same campus, because there is a huge education and cultural difference between blind students and deaf students. There are around 900 students in Kansas who have low vision or are blind, of which 70 blind students are now attending the blind school in Kansas City, Kansas. The blind school has 90 full-time staff members meeting the education needs of these students.
Bringing the blind school to Olathe means a lot more than just 70 blind students and a number of blind staff members; families will be moving to Olathe with members who are blind or have low vision. The number can easily jump up to several hundreds within several years. There are some blind citizens in Olathe, but there are more "low vision" citizens and students who have some independence in moving around in Olathe, which we have seen and met.
KSD has several buildings that can be renovated or torn down and one side of the Roth Building that can be renovated for dormitory for the blind school. KSD has around 135 students and has capacity for up to 180 students. The blind school is full and has no unused space, except for one small house. It may not be practical or logical to relocate the deaf school to the blind school.
The services provided for the deaf students and community by Olathe Medical Center and its doctor clinics, Johnson County Mental Health Center, Olathe public schools, restaurants and retail businesses, Johnson County, City of Olathe and others are among the best in the country. There are staff members in many places who can use sign language to communicate with the deaf community. If not, interpreters are available with reasonable time notice. There is no other city in Kansas that can provide such services.
The question for Mark Gash is really a question for the KSD staff, Johnson County (providing bus transportation) , City of Olathe (providing many services for citizens with disabilities) , Olathe School District, Johnson County Mental Health Center, restaurants and retail businesses, and other businesses in Olathe.
Can Olathe accept and provide the necessary services for blind and low vision citizens if the blind school is relocated to Olathe? Mark Gash answered the question – "Yes". It is likely that everyone else will say "yes", too.
(Leonard Hall writes a weekly column for the deaf community and can be reached at Legalnetwk@aol. com.)
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100 years of Kansas Association of the Deaf By Leonard Hall
On June 5 to 7, 2009, deaf people across Kansas celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Kansas Association of the Deaf (KAD) at its biennial state conference held in Wichita. Many people did not know about the important advocacy accomplishments that KAD done for deaf people in Kansas and for Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD) over the past 100 years.
Probably the most important accomplishment was the restoration of using American Sign Language (ASL) at KSD. Before the early 1900s, ASL was the primary language in teaching deaf students at state schools for the deaf across the country. Back in 1909, when KAD was established, there was a full movement among hearing educators to require the state schools for the deaf to use the oral method or speech reading as the primary mode of communication. The use of ASL in deaf education was not permitted.
KSD was one of the many state schools for the deaf that focused on oral method in deaf education during the 1910s to 1940s. Eventually, it was realized that a majority of deaf students were not benefiting from education by speechreading. During the 1950s to 1970s, KSD allowed ASL in its classroom. Educators were discovering that deaf students can achieve higher education standards by relying on ASL as the primary language.
In 1983, KAD was successful with the establishment of Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH), which provides interpreters certification and helped with interpreter training programs established at several junior colleges across Kansas. Olathe was blessed with a large supply of interpreters for the city, county, district court, and local school districts during the 1980s and 1990s.
KAD was successful in working for the state to provide substantial salary increase for KSD staff for several years. This year, KAD was successful in asking the Kansas Legislature to reduce the budget cutback for KSD from the proposed 15% down to 4.8%.
Recently under the leadership of President Ann Cooper, KAD is working to provide information and advocacy before the state's Facilities Closure and Realignment Commission to show why KSD should remain open to serve the education needs of hundreds of deaf students across Kansas.
KAD is the oldest state disability advocacy organization in Kansas. Deaf people in Kansas can be assured that KAD will continue to be a strong advocacy organization for another 100 years to come.
(Leonard Hall write column for the deaf community and can be reached at legalnetwk@aol. com.)
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Crazy Softball Tournaments Season By Leonard Hall
July and August are the crazy time of the year for softball tournaments. With probably thousands of Olathe players playing in either girl's softball tournaments or co-ed, men and women leagues and tournaments, the highlight is the national softball tournament.
Olathe Club of the Deaf will be hosting the 51st annual men's, 28th annual women's, and the 11th annual Co-ed's Midwest Athletic Association of the Deaf (MAAD) slo-pitch softball tournaments at Celebration Park in Gardner, Kansas on July 16th to 18th. The MAAD tournament is truly a regional tournament with 14 teams coming from a 13-state area. The top teams in the MAAD tournaments will play in the National Softball Association of the Deaf tournaments in Florida in early August.
Hundreds of deaf players and fans will be attending the MAAD tournaments and will be staying at the Holiday Inn hotel in Olathe, where the meetings and award program will be held. Olathe Club of the Deaf has a long tradition of being one of the top men and women softball teams in the MAAD for many years. For years, its teams would finish in the top 3 at the regional tournaments and 8 at the national tournaments.
The MAAD tournament is also a great time to meet old friends from other states. Many players have been playing each others since they played for their state schools for the deaf. Olathe Club of the Deaf, its players and fans should be commended for upholding the outstanding tradition of hosting the MAAD softball tournaments.
Back to the national softball tournament --when you played in 2 to 4 games per week and practiced on other nights, it is a big goal to play in a national softball tournament. Nearly every softball team in Olathe can play in a national softball tournament that may be located in a major city that is a day drive or less from Olathe.
One friend's daughter softball team played in national softball tournaments in St Louis, Oklahoma City, and Sioux Falls in one year. It appeared that the tournament is really a regional tournament with 30 to 60 teams from the midwestern states playing.
Rarely, does more than one team from the east coast or west coast played in the national softball tournaments held in the midwestern states.
The national tournament is not limited to the elite softball teams. Another friend's daughter playing on a team that only won 2 games during the summer season played in the girl's national softball tournament in Dallas last year.
(Leonard Hall writes columns for the deaf community and can be reached at Legalnetwk@aol. com).
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2009 KAD Conference was a big success!
The 40th Biennial Kansas Association of the Deaf Conference was held in Wichita, Kansas on June 4-6, 2009. KAD celebrated its historic 100 years. The theme was "Celebrating 100th Anniversary. " The Wichita committee under the leadership of Chairperson Shane Dundas did a wonderful job of attracting about 200 people to the conference in Wichita. The conference had the largest number of attendees since 1999, and had 28 Exhibition Booths and eight (8) sponsors.
The Conference started on Thursday, June 4th with President's Reception and Open Ceremony held at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. It started with three Miss Deaf Kansas contestants marching in with American, Kansas and Wichita flags and Miss Deaf Kansas 2007-09, Tanna Jo Kolb, sang the National Anthem. The reception featured the Museum Director, Councilwoman Janet Miller from District IV who offered "Wichita Welcome", and Councilwoman Lavonta Williams who
announced the Mayoral Proclamation dated 06/04/09 as the "Kansas Association of the Deaf Day."
Each KAD past presidents shared their highlights of days as KAD President. Certificate of Recognitions were given to each past president: Bill Fansler, Wilbur Ruge (Dorothy Ruge), Billy Nedrow (Maude Nedrow), Kenneth Culver, Terry Hostin, Julie Theel, Jack Cooper, Leonard Hall and Ann Cooper. The wine and hors d'oeuvre were gloriously served.
The museum featured a special "traveling exhibit" of the history of Deaf Kansas and Kansas School for the Deaf provided by the Marra Museum/Deaf Culture Center. This exhibition had its first stop at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum for three weeks. The Conference Center for KAD was within a walking distance from the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame where Luthor "Dummy" Taylor was inducted in Class of 2006.
Five (5) workshops that were held on Thursday afternoon and all day Friday, June 4th and 5th at the Hotel at Old Town. These presenters and the title of workshops were: Lance Forshay, "Audism Unveiled"; Chuck Baird, "De'VIA"; Dave Frank, "The Building Blocks of a Successful Financial Plan"; Mark Tauscher, "Real Estate Basics"; and Lance Forshay, "History of ASL and Linguicism". Many members enjoyed these workshops.
Special 100th Anniversary Certificate of Recognitions were given to individuals in each city: Emporia: Wilma Philips; Hays: Roberta Jo Mog; Hutchinson: Doris Heil; Lawrence: David and Rebecca Rosenthal; Manhattan: Glenda Haefner; Olathe: Bob Miller, Ken Milner and David Wilcox; Salina: Richard and Karen Kerby; Topeka: Bill and Dorothy Fansler; and Wichita: Dorothy Ruge for their outstanding services to KAD for many years. This was a one-time since KAD was celebrating 100th
Anniversary.
The 2009-11 Miss Deaf Kansas Pageant was held on Friday evening, June 5th with three (3) wonderful contestants: Natasha Carpenter, Kimberly Kinnard and Jessica Redden. Natasha was crowned as Miss Deaf Kansas 2009-11, followed by Kimberly as first runner-up. A receptions were held afterward. The
assorted food were delicious!
At KAD conference, five deaf blind participants attended, and SSPs and CDIs were provided to accommodate these special needs. It was a special treat to have them come to the conference which was fully accessible to them.
On Saturday, June 6th, the KAD General Meeting was held and was very productive. The KAD members were able to complete its agenda in one day that included Board's 2 years reports, proposals such as bylaws and financial, new business, 2010 Rally Picnic and 2011 Conference bids, and election of KAD officers for 2009-11.
The 2010 Rally Picnic was awarded to Emporia. The 2011 conference was awarded to Salina. Officers' elections were held. Ann Cooper was re-elected as President; Tammy Waddell as Vice President; Pamela Siebert as Secretary (also re-elected); Lorrie Shank as Treasurer; Glenda Haefner as Membership Coordinator; Rebecca Rosenthal as Youth Coordinator; and Anne Heller as State Pageant Director. Leonard Hall remains as President Emeritus. Richard Kerby joins the new 2009-11 Board as a chairperson of 2011 KAD conference.
On Saturday evening, June 6th, the "KAD's 100th Anniversary Gala Banquet" was held. NAD Vice President Chris Wagner was the guest speaker who spoke about "Commitment" . Four people from the audience participated in a short skit as part of his presentation. Melanie McKay-Cody was the Mistress of Ceremony. She did wonderful job with several skits about 1900's through 2000's styles with several outstanding performers. There were plenty of door prizes given away that ended with a big HDTV.
KAD awards were given as follows: two (2) Distinguished Services to CSDVRS, LLC (for its support to KAD) and Melanie McKay-Cody (for her work at KSDE to help improve educations for schools); two (2) Meritorious to Arlene Kuschmider (for her hours of time recruiting as many as 30 volunteers at DCC and being the first state pageant director) and Tammy Waddell (for her role as state pageant director three times); three (3) NAD Golden Hand to Shane Dundas (for his role as conference
chairperson) , Wichita Association of the Deaf/2009 KAD committee (for their supports on conference), and Gregory and Anne Heller (for hosting NAD's fund raising party); two (2) Special Recognition to Deaf Connection Camp under Elizabeth Connection (for hosting camps programs for kids 5-12 every
summer) and Wichita Community Foundation (for providing Linguistics classes offered by Gallaudet University in Wichita); and one President's to Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) for its continuous service for 25th anniversary and getting all types of interpreters for the past and current conferences.
The Association concluded the conference on Sunday at Riverside Park where the catered picnic was held at the same park as where the KAD was established in 1909, pretty cool! About 120 people were gathered for an official photo by a professional photographer. The Wichita committee gave a short presentation about history of Riverside Park comparing the difference between 1909 and present.
Everyone had wonderful time. It was a successful KAD Conference!
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KSVRS & CSDVRS -- New Video Phone Products (including computer software):
CSDVRS, LLC, will introduce The Z™, a family of innovative videophones and software, during the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) conference held in New Orleans, La., July 7-12. The Z™ family is groundbreaking and brings the next generation of communications for both video relay services (VRS) and point-to-point video communications.
"We're confident people will be impressed by the stunning designs and ease of use delivered by these videophones, " said Chris Wagner, CSDVRS Vice President of Marketing. "The Z™ videophones offer outstanding resolution and quality, two of the most important features for video relay services. When you have poor video quality, the videophone essentially becomes frustrating to use. This challenge was foremost in our quest for The Z™ and CSDVRS is very proud of what we have accomplished. "
The Z™ family of videophones and software has been tested in the general market with great success and promises to provide CSDVRS customers with enhanced video call experiences. With three models of The Z™ to choose from, customers can choose from the video communications option that best meet their needs.
The Z™ Model Z-IP-340
CSDVRS has created a customized model The Z™ to fit the needs of deaf and hard of hearing VRS customers. The Z-IP-340 is the perfect videophone for everyone. For people on the go, the Z-IP-340 is a compact and portable videophone that delivers high-quality video using either broadband or built-in wireless Internet access. With a seven-inch, plastic-covered, high quality screen that can be closed for easier carrying, this sleek, black videophone can be used anywhere as a stand-alone videophone or can be attached to a television. The videophone also can be easily mounted on a wall.
Measuring 7.5 inches by 6 inches and weighing less than two pounds, this is the lightest, smallest videophone on the VRS market. The external battery provides up to two hours of video, with additional batteries available to allow many hours of battery operation. Other features include an onscreen keyboard and a remote control, your personal contacts, your call history, and standard 802.11x WiFi technology.
The Z™Model Z-T150
The Z™ Z-T150 is an elegantly designed, all-in-one videophone that has a built-in, high quality 8.4-inch LCD screen and an easy-to-use keypad. Space-efficient, this stand-alone videophone is the perfect addition to a business or a home office. Measuring 6.6 inches by 7.3 inches, The Z-T150 conveniently fits on any desk and does not require an external monitor or TV. The Z-T150 is manufactured by the leader in videoconferencing technology and provides an incredible experience for users who rely on VRS for their everyday business and/or personal needs.
The Z™ Model PC-100
This version of The Z™ is customized videophone software that turns a laptop computer or desktop computer into a superior videophone. This next-generation software has been designed to make it very easy to make VRS or voice carry-over (VCO) calls from a PC by incorporating the latest in video technology with features such as personal contacts, call history and a call recording system that allows the recording of calls for later review. The Z™ PC-100 also makes it easy to use VRS, make calls, or receive calls.
All models of The Z™ will operate seamlessly with the new Call-by-Name service that allows deaf and hard of hearing users to place calls to each other from any popular videophone - without needing to know an IP address. This is a free service offered by CSDVRS. Each model of The Z™ also comes with a 10-digit telephone number that allows hearing people to call CSDVRS customers directly - without using extension numbers. CSDVRS will demonstrate each model of The Z™ at the NAD conference and will begin delivering the videophones by October, with pricing and ordering information available in the next few weeks. For more information on any of the new The Z™ models or the Call-by-Name service, visit www.csdvrs.com.
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CSDVRS and KSVRS are looking for Outreach Specialists and Installers in Kansas. CSDVRS will be coming out with new "Z" Video Phone products soon, so CSDVRS and KSVRS are looking for deaf people across Kansas to provide and promote outstanding video relay services to deaf and hard of hearing people in Kansas. If you like to know more about positions available in Kansas - contact Ann Cooper by email at cooja@aol.com.
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Kansas Association of the Deaf (KAD) and CSDVRS have entered into an agreement where KAD will offer a VRS service called KSVRS. KSVRS was formally launched on November 10, 2007 in Hays, Kansas.
If you are a supporter of KAD and using VRS, please try our service and see what you think. If you are a supporter of KAD and not using VRS yet, please check website: www.ksvrs.com to set up in your video phone, or follow instruction how to add KSVRS to your video phone:
1. Dial list, select speed dials and press 'enter'
2. Speed dial list, select "add" and press 'enter'
3. Add speed dial, in the name box, press 'enter' and type in "1KSVRS",
Choose dial method: IP address, enter "ksvrs.tv".
CSDVRS has been kind enough to provide us with some level of funding to launch and operate KSVRS and we hope that you like it and consider using it for your VRS calls. KAD wants to thank everyone for using KSVRS. For additional information, please go into website: www.ksvrs.com or contact Ann Cooper, KAD President at COOJA@aol.com
