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If you have any resources that you would like to share with other teachers, parents, andprofessionals of Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth, please share them with us to be included
in future issues.Upcoming Events
~ Open Caption Movies AMC Streets of Woodfield Theater is showingOpen Caption movies the first Saturday of eachmonth. The Open Caption movie for September isWhen the Game Stands Tall at 10:45am onSeptember 6. The cost is $6.50 per ticket.
~ "Using Routine-Based Interventions in the NaturalEnvironment" Provider-2-Provider NetworkingMeetings Fall 2014 Presented by Kristen Schraml.P2P Dates & Locations:
9/10/14, International Center on Deafness andthe Arts, (ICODA), 1941 Rohlwing Rd. RollingMeadows, IL 60008, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM9/16/14, Illinois State University, (ISU), 250 S.University Street Normal, IL 61790, Room 551,from 6:00 – 8:00 PM9/24/14, Alton Square Library, 132 AltonSquare, Alton, IL 62002, from 6:00-8:00 PM inStudy Room #110/7/14, Easter Seals, 212 Barney Dr. Joliet,IL 60435, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM10/28/14, University of Illinois at Chicago(UIC), 1855 W. Taylor St. 1st Floor, Chicago,60612
Early Intervention credit through the Illinois EarlyIntervention Training Program will be provided.To register, visit --http://www.illinoisdeaf.org/Outreach/HVEIO.htm andclick on the training tabFor questions, contact Kristen Schraml, P2PFacilitator, [email protected]
~ Family Matters Trainings
Contents
1. Upcoming Events2. Suggested by People
You Know!3. DHH Super Heroes in
the Comics4. ISD history in a
shoebox5. Mental Health and
Deafness Resourcescorporate offices havemoved!
6. Third Annual DeafCan Do It CommunityService Day on May 1,2014 Sets WorldRecord
7. Jessena Williams,StatewideCoordinator of MentalHealth Services forIndividuals Who AreDeaf or Hard ofHearing
8. Remote CoachingHelps Parents DeliverAutism Therapies
9. Why I Choose Not toDrop Sign Languagefor My Daughter WhoHas a CochlearImplant
10. A Cochlear ImplantSuccess Story
11. ASL Anti-bullyingvideo
12. ASL Nook - Disney inASL
Free webinar presented by Barbara T. Doyle andEmily Iland. Barbara T. Doyle, M.S., Clinical Consultant andAutism Specialist, is a nationally known teacher,consultant, trainer, presenter and author includingco-authoring ASD from A to Z. Emily Iland, M.A. Educational Consultant andAutism Specialist, is an award-winning author,advocate, film-maker, researcher, leader andmother of a son with ASD. Author of Drawing aBlank and co-author of ASD from A to Z.September 11, 2014Don't Leave Safety to Chance: Teaching Teens andAdults with Disabilities How to Interact Safely withthe PoliceSpace is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at:https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/517129600
~ Deaf Russia Show Saturday, September 13, 2012 at 7pmIrish American Heritage Center4626 N Knox Ave Chicago, IL 60630If you are interested in purchasing a ticket pleasecontact email: [email protected].
~ SAVE the DATE! A fundraiser for ChicagoHearing Society at Chicago’s newest hot spot:Lagunitas Brewing Co. 1843 S. Washtenaw Ave. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Chicago, IL 60608 Sept. 16, 2014Space is limited! Early bird discount tickets on sale now: ChicagoHearingSociety.org Chicago Hearing Society 2001 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL 773-248-9121
~ DHH Behavior Team Member Training. September 16, 2014 -- Dr. Laura Riffel, BehaviorDoctor -- "FBA/BIP"November 17, 2014 -- Sue Walters, ISBE --"Person Centered Planning"February 3, 2015 -- Dr. Christy Borders andNikki Michalak, Illinois State University --"Structured Work Systems"April 13, 2015 -- Alice Belgrade, Board CertifiedBehavior Analyst and Educator -- "Implementation ofBIP"You can always check the ISRC website for thecalendar for the current year at:http://www.isrc.us/behavior_teamsWe will be posting the documents and videos aswell. You can also view documents and videos fromprevious years at: http://www.isrc.us/behavior-team-trainingYou can still earn CPDUs from previous trainingsthrough the ISRC e-Learning Academy at:http://www.isrc.us/isrc-elearning-academyIf you are new to the Behavior Team, you may wishto complete Module 18, the New Behavior TeamMember Orientation, for CPDU credit. All events will be at the Tinley Park Holiday Inn. Wewill have breakfast and registration at 9:00, and thepresentation from 9:30 to 2:30. Lunch and CPDUswill be provided.
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~ The Changing Landscape of Pediatric HearingLossFriday, September 19, 2014 9:00 am to 3:00 pmCredits: Early Intervention and CPDU creditprovided. LSLS credit requested (CE for Listeningand Spoken Language Specialist) Cost: FREE! To Register: Online at HVEIO at www.bit.ly/HVEIO(go to the training tab) Co-sponsored by: University of Chicago/ComerChildren’s Hospital and Hearing and Vision EarlyIntervention OutreachGail Olson, CoordinatorHearing and Vision Early Intervention Outreachc/o The Illinois School for the Deaf125 Webster AvenueJacksonville, Illinois 62650www.bit.ly/[email protected]
~ Statewide calls for families with children who havea hearing loss.Professionals are welcome to join the calls too! Sept. 29th at 8:30pm- Teaching your child toadvocate - You've learned to advocate for your childbut how do you move that ownership to your child?Learn techniques that work in helping your childsuccessfully advocate for themselves. To view thePowerPoint presentation go online to:https://uofi.webex.com/uofi/j.php?MTID=m0ce7e78dfa19b05fab24b44b87a577b6
Oct. 27th at 8:30pm- This call for all will discuss current and upcomingcochlear implant technology (including waterproof and Bluetoothoptions). In addition current practices in CI evaluation and surgery(including what to expect on the day of surgery) and cochlear implantoutcomes will be reviewed. Please bring all of your CI questions to thiscall! Guest speaker, Audiologist Beth Tournis. To view the PowerPointpresentation go online to: https://uofi.webex.com/uofi/j.php?MTID=m40e845e456d6c3ff44f494f9b2065b2e
Nov. 24th at 8:30pm- We will discuss current trends in hearing aidtechnology and assistive listening devices, and hearing aidconnectivity (Bluetooth). In addition, device maintenance andtroubleshooting tips will be reviewed. Guest speaker, Audiologist JoyRingger. To view the presentation online go to:https://uofi.webex.com/uofi/j.php?MTID=mbc6e10d29deae2bb094340fbd47de6ee
From your home, call toll free (888)494-4032 enter guest code:4231446909 These conference calls are organized by the Illinois Hands & Voices,Guide By Your Side program. The toll-free line is graciously made available by the IL DSCC /EHDIprogram. For more information please call 866.655.4588, visit us on the web atwww.ilhandsandvoices.org/GBYS or [email protected]. Previous webinars can be accessed at Illinois EHDI Webinars
~ Hearing Loss in Children: Is a Little Too Much? Friday, October 10, 2014Knowles Hearing Center at Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IllinoisHilton Orrington1710 OrringtonEvanston, IllinoisFor details and registration, go tohttp://knowlesmeeting.northwestern.edu/
~ Family Outreach Day - Zaiser's Pumpkin Farm October 11, 2014, 4-6pm 468 CR 1100 EDeer Creek, ILRSVP no later than Sept. 27For more information, contact Heather PoeVice PresidentIllinois Hands & [email protected] (voice or text)
~ The Holley Family Village Deaf/Hard of HearingPrograms 2014 Program Schedule Fall Program Deaf Cancer Survivors Weekend : Friday, October24 to Sunday, October 26, 2014
Holley Family Village 1142 Ventura Dr. Brooklyn, Michigan 49230 517 592 6283 (Voice) 517 536 1518 (VP) 517 592 2389 (Fax) [email protected] http://www.holleyfv.org/Pages/default.aspx
~ Hear the stories behind the music from some ofNashville’s top singer-songwriters. October 25, 2014Moonlight Studios1446 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, ILExciting live and silent auctionJoin us to support families and children with hearingloss! Tickets available at: www.songsforsound.com
~ The Deaf Youth Center at the Yellowbox -Community Christian Church 1635 Emerson Lane,Naperville, IL.They have a great staff and volunteers who are eager to work with themission of the Deaf Youth Center. The program is centered aroundAmerican Sign Language yet they also provide voice interpretation forboth students and parents involved. The Deaf Youth Center meetseach month on the third Thursday and the program is free. Theprogram is open to youth, their siblings, parents, and friends (uponregistering for DYC). Programming usually begins with social time at5:30 followed by groups of sections including theatre, social skills,peer interaction, expressive learning, and sports/games/exercisesuntil 8pm. They also offer sign classes for parents along with socialtime. This too is free. For more information and to register, please contact Crystal KelleySchwartz at [email protected]
~ CI Connect North October 18, 2014Students: Meet other students with CochlearImplantsParents: Meet other parents of students withCochlear ImplantsEvent is FREE with lunch includedHarper CollegeRegistration forms available athttp://bit.ly/CIConnectNorth2014Any questions email [email protected] orcall Illinois Service Resource Center at 847-559-8195Sponsored by Illinois School for the Deaf and IllinoisService Resource Center
~ 1st Annual CARTER's ASL Silent Weekend!November 1st and 2nd, 2014 At the Hilton Lisle/NapervilleThe event is for families with deaf or hard of hearingchildren who want to improve their sign languageskills. ASL immersion weekend offers games, activitiesand tons of prizes! Great opportunity to build relationships with otherfamilies! Gather community resources such as healthcareproviders, schools, churches and recreationalactivities where ASL is used! Packages include ASL educational materials, hotelaccommodations, dinner, dessert and breakfast! The event is for all family members, extended familyand friends; 12 years and older, please seeregistration form for more details. Limited scholarships are available for the event, ifinterested, please fill out the scholarship form andreturn it with your registration form. Registration Deadline October 1st, 2014! http://www.carterssilentweekend.org/
~ Save the date for the 2015 ITHI Conference! March 5-7, 2015 at the Chicago Marriott Naperville.
~ 2015 ASDC Conference: Connecting the Dots --Child - Family - Community June 25-28, 2015 8am-4pm Indiana School for the Deaf 1200 E. 42nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46205 Contact: Deb [email protected] www.asdc2015.com
~ Goodman Theater offers sign interpreted performances . Onesigned performance will be offered for each of the five 2014/2015Albert Theatre productions and for the 2014 production of A ChristmasCarol. To access reserved, discounted seating in the front five rows fora signed performance, enter the promo code SIGN when purchasingonline or call the box office at TTY/TDD 312.443.3829.*
Smokefall – October 1, 2014 | 7:30A Christmas Carol – December 3, 2014 | 7:30 Rapture, Blister, Burn – January 28, 2015 | 7:30 Two Trains Running – March 18, 2015 | 7:30 The Little Foxes – May 13, 2015 | 7:30 Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike – July 1, 2015 |7:30
*All dates are subject to change. Not available through the Goodman’smobile site, on previously purchased tickets or in combination withother offers. Redeemable for specially reserved seating area only.Code SIGN effective for any signed performance on sale.
Visit GoodmanTheatre.org/Accessibility for more info.
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Suggested by People You Know!
Misti Harrison, from John A. Logan College, suggested you considertaking an online course.
Do you want to take a non-degree/professional development course?
You can apply for professional studies (PST) credit online courses.PST credits may be applied towards state accreditation/jobrequirements or degree at other universities, but not at GallaudetUniversity.
Go to and see http://www.gallaudet.edu/ccs/fall_online_courses.htmlwhat courses are offered to non-degree students this fall.
Why take an online course?
Online courses offer students the convenience of being able to studyanytime, anywhere, giving you the flexibility to work around otherpriorities. You also don’t have to live locally to take our classes! At anage when people are busier than ever, online learning can be a greatalternative to conventional classes.
Gallaudet University Regional Center-MidwestJohn A. Logan College700 Logan College RoadCarterville, IL 62918
Diane Hudyka suggested an article in the Chicago-Sun Times aboutBenjamin Lachman, an alum and a member of the advisory board ofthe Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School in Wheeling, a privateschool for the deaf and the hearing. "The Sitdown: Benjamin Lachman,cued speech advocate, Twista video guest"
Tina Childress, suggested an article from the Huffington Post: "DeafSingers Introduce Us To An Entirely New 'Happy' Dance."
Kristina Prete-Stewart, Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing,SPEED Cooperative, Chicago Heights, suggested that you SAVETHE DATE for DHH (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) Parent NightMonday, October 27th, 20145:30pm-7:30pm at SPEED Cooperative1125 Division, Chicago Heights, IL 60411Questions? Contact [email protected]
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DHH Super Heroes in the Comics
"Utah girl inspires Marvel comic featuring deaf hero"by Natalie Crofts on KSL.com, describes howLeah Coleman, the daughter of the creator ofSigning Time, Rachel Coleman, inspired MarvelComics to write back in Hawkeye’s hearing loss. George Gene Gustines wrote "One of Marvel’sAvengers Turns to Sign Language" for The NewYork Times ArtsBeat and JK Parkin tells of arelated benefit in “New Hawkeye shirt to benefitSigning Time Foundation” on the Comic BookResources webpage. Rachel Coleman also shares her side of the story inan article, "Avenger loses hearing, uses signlanguage to communicate," in her Signing Timenewsletter and mentions how another motherreached out to Marvel, which resulted in the creationof Blue Ear.
"Meet the Blue Ear: Marvel helps a mother teach herson that heroes wear hearing aids!" by TimStevens, writing for Marvel News.
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ISD history in a shoebox
An article by Kyla Hurt in The Source Newspaper,the weekly newspaper for the Central Illinois area,about a recently discovered collection of materials
relating to the history of the Illinois School for theDeaf.
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Mental Health and Deafness Resources corporateoffices have moved!
MHDR corporate offices are now located at 1941Rohlwing Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. All of MHDR’s services remain active and have evenexpanded. Their services include, but are not limited to, thefollowing:
An inpatient unit located in Chicago’snorthwest suburbs, serving children andadolescents who are Deaf or Hard of Hearingand who have communication disordersGroup homes for children and adolescents.These are located in Chicago’s north suburbsand in the Bloomington /Normal area, licensedby Illinois DCFSEducational day school services approved byISBE (Illinois State Board of Education),serving students who reside in our grouphomes as well as students from surroundingcommunitiesOur newest group home is our CILA(Community Integrated Living Arrangement)serving four individuals, located inBloomington, ILDiagnostic Services, provided on site bymembers of our Diagnostic Team consistingof three psychologists, each of whom haveextensive background in testing and servicesto deaf and hard of hearing studentsNon-verbal therapies including art, drama, playand dance which provide creativedevelopment, positive and productive self-expression, increasing self-esteemCounseling services and follow-up provided onsite by psychologists and by additional humanservices disciplines as needed
For more information on these services, please visitthe website at www.mentalhealthanddeafness.org,or email at [email protected] orcall 847 509-8260, ext. 231.
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Third Annual Deaf Can Do It Community Service Day onMay 1, 2014 Sets World Record
Deaf Can Do It Community Service Day broke therecord again. All students in Illinois who are deaf andhard of hearing were invited to participate in theThird Annual Deaf Can Do It Community ServiceDay on May 1, 2014. This year, the focus ofcommunity service was on local animal shelters. Atotal of 580 students participated in communityservice projects, breaking the 2013 world record of560 students as the Largest Group Of Deaf AndHard Of Hearing Students To Participate In ACommunity Service Project at recordsetter.com.
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Jessena Williams, Statewide Coordinator of MentalHealth Services for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard ofHearing
From the Facebook announcement of the IllinoisSchool for the Deaf Outreach Program:
“The Division of Mental Health would like to welcomeJessena Williams, MSW, LCSW, who joined theDepartment of Mental Health on June 2, 2015 in theposition of Statewide Coordinator for the Deaf andHard of Hearing. Jessena comes to us from theVeterans’ Administration in St. Louis and was aliaison for transitional housing programs forhomeless veterans. Previously, Jessena worked forthe State of Illinois collectively for 11 years in variouscapacities including the Illinois School for the Deaf,the Department on Aging’s Senior Helpline andDivision of Developmental Disabilities’ Bureau ofQuality Management.
“Jessena graduated from MacMurray College with aBachelor’s in Social Work and a minor in DeafEducation and Liberal Arts. She earned herMaster’s in Social Work degree from University ofIllinois at Urbana-Champaign. She completed herMSW internship at McFarland Mental Health Center,and this led to eventual employment there as aninpatient social worker. In this capacity, Jessenaworked with both the civil and forensic populations ofindividuals served. She obtained social worklicensure in 2010. Jessena also has experience withfree-lance interpreting.
“While busy with her husband and two youngchildren, Jessena is eager to have a positive impacton the delivery of mental health services for the deafand hard of hearing. Please join me in welcomingJessena as she begins her new role in serving themental health needs of this special population.”
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Remote Coaching Helps Parents Deliver AutismTherapies
Study by Autism Speaks Weatherstone fellow,Allison Waine, demonstrates effectiveness ofprogram to expand delivery of autism services viathe Internet.
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Why I Choose Not to Drop Sign Language for MyDaughter Who Has a Cochlear Implant
An article by Christy Garrett on the HubPages blogabout why she continued to teach her daughter signlanguage after Cochlear implant surgery.
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A Cochlear Implant Success Story
From the “Auditory Neuroscience” website: “In thisinformative and touching short video, Helen, whohas been living with a cochlear implant for over adecade, tells her story. The implant enables her totake part in the hearing world at a very high level,studying at a top university for a demanding sciencedegree, and even taking part in a dance sport team.But in the video Helen is also honest about thelimitations of the technology, and reminds us that theimplantation is a fairly major surgical intervention -
nobody's idea of fun.”
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ASL Anti-bullying video
Gallaudet University graduate students in theDept. of Social Work made this video as part of thehonor society, Mu Pi. Their hope is to spreadawareness, address bullying within our schools andcommunities, and prevent future harm to childrenand adolescents.
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ASL Nook – Disney in ASL
Join our family to the most magical place in theworld. During our day at DisneyWorld, we met somany Disney princesses as well as other characterssuch as Minnie Mouse and Tinkerbell. The best partis that this episode is all in ASL. Enjoy watching themagical moments.
Also, a DeafandHoH.com member profile ofSheena McFeely, co-founder of ASL Nook.
ABOUT ASL NOOK A nook full of sign. Words, pictures, and storiescome to life with the magic of American SignLanguage (ASL). Within our cozy nook, you will learnmany new signs such as the alphabet, colors,emotions, animals, and beyond. When two walls meet, a nook is formed. This iswhere two languages and two worlds meet. Formore exciting videos from ASL Nook, please visitour website at http://aslnook.com/
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New in the ISRC Library
Bilingualism and Bilingual Deaf Education(Perspectives on Deafness) by Marc Marschark
Can I Tell You About Selective Mutism?: A Guide forFriends, Family and Professionals by Maggie Johnson
How to Be Human: Diary of an Autistic Girl by FloridaFrenz
Dear Frankie by Emily Mortimer
Music for Children with Hearing Loss: A Resource forParents and Teachers by Lyn Schraer-Joiner
1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Childrenwith Autism or Asperger's, Revised and Expanded 2ndEdition by Veronica Zysk
Autism: The Musical by Elaine Hall
You Are Going To Love Me! by Victoria Sills
ISRC library items may be requested by e-mail at [email protected], byphone at 847-559-8195, or by fax at 847-559-8199. The complete listof Books with Sign Language DVDs, as well as the complete librarycatalogue, can be found on the Library Page of the ISRC website atwww.isrc.us.
The ISRC Library Catalog is available through the traditional Catalogand free apps available for iPhone, iPad and Android. After installingthe apps, set the Library Name to "ISTAC." No password needed.
**Remember our materials are free to borrow and will be mailed to youdirectly with return postage included. You are invited to take advantageof this extremely valuable resource. The library consists of anexpanding collection of over 1200 items, including books, videotapes,audiotapes, test kits, and games related to deafness, deaf culture, signlanguage, audiology, mental health, behavior management, parenting,and administration. For more information or to request a specific item,please call ISRC at (847)559-8195 or (800)550-4772, e-mail us [email protected], or visit http://www.isrc.us **
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