Welcome to Deaf Services Commission of Iowa SIGN of the TIMES “Equal Communication, Education, and Access” October 2008 ANNOUNCEMENTANNOUNCEMENT Welcome to Deaf Services Commission of Iowa SIGN of the TIMES “Equal Communication, Education, and Access” October 2008 ANNOUNCEMENTANNOUNCEMENT ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A DEAF INTERPRETER? DO YOU KNOW WHAT A DEAF INTERPRETER IS? Come to this 3 hour workshop to learn about the concept of Deaf Interpreting and what it takes to make it successful. There will be an overview of expectations & preparations for CDI tests, discussion of ethical matters, and some hands-on activities. See if you want to be Deaf Interpreter to work with a hearing interpreter or work with Deaf Blind! ISRID (Iowa State Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) 2008 Fall Conference Presents: Iowa is ready to have Deaf Interpreters! Presenter: Daniel Langholtz, LCSW, CDI Certified Deaf Interpreter Training WHEN: Friday, October 10th from 6 – 9 p.m. WHERE: Hotel Fort Des Moines 1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines Deaf people wanting to ONLY attend the CDI workshop and get NO CEU's will only have to pay $25 at the door. For More Information: webmaster@iowastaterid.org WHAT IS THE DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION? - February 17, 2009 WILL YOU BE READY? Come and learn more about what you need to know about DTV... WHEN: Monday, November 10, 2008 6:30—9:00 pm Saturday, November 22, 2008 10:00 am—12:30 pm WHO: Bill Hayes, IPTV Director of Engineering WHERE: ICN locations at Council Bluffs, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Mason City, Sioux City, Marshalltown, Storm Lake, Davenport, Burlington, Ottumwa, Fort Dodge, Dubuque, Algona, Iowa City Please check DSCI Website: www.state.ia.us/government/ds to find location. Please RSVP by November 6th EMAIL: dhr.dsci@iowa.gov FAX: 515-242-6119 PHONE: 515-281-3164 TTY/V TOLL FREE: 1-888-221-3724 TTY/V ASL/Spoken English interpreters are pro vided. For accommodation requests, please contact our DSCI office. Sponsored by DSCI and IPTV. Visit the DSCI website: http://www.state.ia.us/government/dhr/ds/index.html Questions or Comments? Email us at dhr.dsci@iowa.gov or call 515-281-3164 V/TTY or Toll-Free: 1-888-221-3724 V/TTY The deadline for submission to the November issue is October 31st. Send e-mail submissions to the editor dhr.dsci@iowa.gov Photos accom- panying submissions are encouraged. For in- structions on how to submit photos, contact the editor at the address above. SUBMITTING RECENT EVENTS OR INFORMATION Welcome to Deaf Services Commission of Iowa SIGN of the TIMES “Equal Communication, Education, and Access” October 2008 The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) has several great news articles. For the latest news and to find out more go to www.nad.org NEW ASL DVD AVAILABLE IN OUR LIBRARY AUDISM UNVEILED By Benjamin Bahan H-Dirksen Bauman Facundo Montenegro “audism noun: the notion that one is superior based on one’s ability to hear and speak, or be- have in the manner of one who hears and speaks” “This powerful documentary uses real life ex- periences from Deaf people of varied social, ra- cial, and educational backgrounds—showing how audism does lasting and harmful damage. As they share their struggles with this emotion- ally charged matter, they reveal the scars that may never heal. Presented in American Sign Language with Open Captioning for Sign Impaired 57 minutes DAWN SIGN PRESS www.dawnsign.com ANNOUNCEMENT Visit the DSCI website: http://www.state.ia.us/government/dhr/ds/index.html Questions or Comments? Email us at dhr.dsci@iowa.gov or call 515-281-3164 V/TTY or Toll-Free: 1-888-221-3724 V/TTY 10/18: 6-11 pm Halloween Party hosted by Cedar Rapids Association of the Deaf located at Hiawatha Community Cen- ter, 101 Emmons St., Hiawatha. Wear Cos- tume $5 Adults, Without Costume $6 Adults, 6-18 years old $4, 5 and under Free. We will have a costume contest for Adults and Kids and also will provide Games, Banknite, Cingo Projector, food and drinks. CALENDAR OF EVENTS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH Photos accom- panying submissions are encouraged. For in- structions on how to submit photos, contact the editor at the address above. SUBMITTING RECENT EVENTS OR INFORMATION Welcome to Deaf Services Commission of Iowa SIGN of the TIMES “Equal Communication, Education, and Access” October 2008 The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) has several great news articles. For the latest news and to find out more go to www.nad.org NEW ASL DVD AVAILABLE IN OUR LIBRARY AUDISM UNVEILED By Benjamin Bahan H-Dirksen Bauman Facundo Montenegro “audism noun: the notion that one is superior based on one’s ability to hear and speak, or be- have in the manner of one who hears and speaks” “This powerful documentary uses real life ex- periences from Deaf people of varied social, ra- cial, and educational backgrounds—showing how audism does lasting and harmful damage. As they share their struggles with this emotion- ally charged matter, they reveal the scars that may never heal. Presented in American Sign Language with Open Captioning for Sign Impaired 57 minutes DAWN SIGN PRESS www.dawnsign.com ANNOUNCEMENT Visit the DSCI website: http://www.state.ia.us/government/dhr/ds/index.html Questions or Comments? Email us at dhr.dsci@iowa.gov or call 515-281-3164 V/TTY or Toll-Free: 1-888-221-3724 V/TTY 10/18: 6-11 pm Halloween Party hosted by Cedar Rapids Association of the Deaf located at Hiawatha Community Cen- ter, 101 Emmons St., Hiawatha. Wear Cos- tume $5 Adults, Without Costume $6 Adults, 6-18 years old $4, 5 and under Free. We will have a costume contest for Adults and Kids and also will provide Games, Banknite, Cingo Projector, food and drinks. CALENDAR OF EVENTS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH