Community Events

Dinner Ticket $100.00 per person (tax deductible) RSVP by September 26, 2014 Hotel $119.00 per night plus tax (single or double) Day Golf Lookout Mountain Golf (next to the Pointe Hilton) Golf Ticket (18 holes): $75.00 per player RSVP by September 30, 2014 Prizes will be awarded!

ALDA’s mission is to support the empowerment of deafened people.  Their conference is open to anyone wanting to learn more about the issues surrounding hearing loss.  People with hearing loss including those who are hard of hearing, culturally Deaf, late-deafened, and oral Deaf, will all be welcome at this conference.  In addition, local, regional, and national service providers and companies who want to reach out to the community of persons with hearing loss may be interested in attending and/or exhibiting/sponsorship at the conference. Lost: My Hearing – Found: A Family The Association of Late Deafened Adults (ALDA), will hold their 27th annual national conference (ALDAcon) in Scottsdale, Arizona, from September 16 to September 20, 2015. Registration (will open January 2015)

ALDAcon is held annually by and for a diverse group of people who have various degrees of hearing loss. All events will be fully accessible through sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, and real-time captioning. Captions will be projected onto large, easy-to-read screens. The convention will offer a variety of exhibitors, provide quality workshops, and feature luncheon speakers.

Arizona’s ALFA’s targeted fall symposium & trade show is integral in the support of leadership within assisted living and senior housing. The fall symposium brings together approximately 125-150 assisted living executive directors, managers, nurses, LPNs, resident care coordinators as well as other key professionals that oversee the day-to-day care of the residents in assisted living. There will also be more than 30 exhibiting companies. Arizona Relay Service will be participating as an exhibitor.

Kim Bianco Majeri will train you on... • How ideas become law in ARIZONA • How to influence rule-making • The difference between advocacy and lobbying • How to develop community action plans • How to propose or identify potential legislative solutions, and more!

The Ultimate Women’s Expo is the largest women’s expo in the country, bringing together leaders in fashion, shopping beauty, cooking and more. The weekend is filled with keynote speakers, runway shows, cooking demonstrations and hundreds of shopping pavilions. Arizona Relay Service will be participating as an exhibitor.

Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) has been given permission by the Governor’s office to revise the Interpreter license rules. The draft of the proposed interpreter licensure rules change can be found on ACDHH’s front page and licensure page. We want your input. ACDHH will be conducting informal Interpreter licensure rules feedback sessions in three cities. ACDHH staff will provide a presentation on the proposed rules changes and you will have an opportunity to ask questions or provide feedback/ideas. We will consider your feedback and possibly make additional changes to the rules. These informal sessions will assist us in preparing a draft document for board approval prior to the formal rules process.

The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing will hold a Board of Commissioners meeting open to the public. Agenda items to be discussed will be   posted to our website. Agenda items are subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the meeting.

ASL Classes being offered for 6 weeks for $60. Every Thursday from October 15th to November 19th. This class will include one-on-one dialogues, fun group activities, basic sign language vocabulary, ASL grammar and Deaf Culture taught by a Deaf instructor. Anyone with little or no prior ASL experiences are welcome to sign up!

Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) has been given permission by the Governor’s office to revise the Interpreter license rules. The draft of the proposed interpreter licensure rules change can be found on ACDHH’s front page and licensure page. We want your input. ACDHH will be conducting informal Interpreter licensure rules feedback sessions in three cities. ACDHH staff will provide a presentation on the proposed rules changes and you will have an opportunity to ask questions or provide feedback/ideas. We will consider your feedback and possibly make additional changes to the rules. These informal sessions will assist us in preparing a draft document for board approval prior to the formal rules process.

The 50-plus market in Tucson is invited to attend the Lovin’ Life After 50 Expo in Tucson. With more than 50 exhibitor booths to explore, attendees can learn about a wide variety of services including health care, financial services, home repair retirement living and more.

It is our goal to provide QUALITY workshops, exhibits, and enjoyable evening experiences at a truly AFFORDABLE cost. We are offering approximately 3.1 CEUs at each of our TERPexpo locations. Keep in mind, there is FREE admission into our Exhibit Hall, so you are welcome just to browse at your leisure.

Our first meeting of the New Year in November will be a "RAP" session where we will discuss the HLAA Convention and show an informational video, the upcoming Walk4Hearing.

Arizona Association of the Deaf conference with workshops, exhibits, speakers, etc.

We are proud to have Amina Donna Kruck , VP of Advocacy Programs at Ability 360, formerly known as ABIL (Arizona Bridge to Independent Living) present a workshop called “What is in a name? Disability Stereotypes, Realities and Empowerment”. Disability/physical/mental and sensory differences are a natural part of living. Stereotypes can affect how a person adapts to a new disability. Even those of us with one disability have little understanding of other types of disabilities or chronic conditions. This workshop will help explore the myths about living with a disability and the realities, and provide useful accommodation and community resource information for participants. CEU Workshop: Fee: $25 (.2 CEUs) No CEUs: Fee $15 To register contact: [email protected].

Come out to the Arizona Association of the Deaf Biennial Conference held at the Ability 360 facility. Find out how to apply for services at the Rehabilitation Services Administration (aka VR), how long the process takes and what they can and cannot provide.

Our guest speaker will be Dr. Erica Williams who will discuss how our body maintains balance, the role the inner ear plays.

The 50-plus market is invited to attend the Lovin’ Life After 50 Healthy Living Expo in Mesa. With more than 50 exhibitor booths to explore, attendees can learn about a wide variety of services including health care, financial services, home repair, retirement living and more.

The 50-plus market in Sun City is invited to attend the Lovin’ Life After 50 Expo in Tucson. With more than 50 exhibitor booths to explore, attendees can learn about a wide variety of services including health care, financial services, home repair retirement living and more.

The 50-plus market in Mesa is invited to attend the Lovin’ Life After 50 Expo in Tucson. With more than 50 exhibitor booths to explore, attendees can learn about a wide variety of services including health care, financial services, home repair retirement living and more.

Expo for those with disabilities (and their families). Includes booths on a wide variety of services including Employment, Health Care, Financial, Home Repair, Retirement Living, etc. Arizona Relay Service will have a booth at this event.

Crafts and products boutique by deaf artists and sellers.

Expo for the public with focus on women. Includes booths on a wide variety of services including Employment, Health Care, Financial, Home Repair, Retirement Living, etc. Arizona Relay Service will have a booth at this event.

7th Annual Ability 360 Center Health/Wellness Fair with exhibits for various disability types. Arizona Relay Service will host a booth at this event.

Join the Arizona Technology Access Program--better known as AzTAP--for a full-day workshop for people who work with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). Hear discussions and presentations from the following areas: Communication Preferences and DHH Assistive Technologies Telecommunications: Technical “Must Know” Information Best Practice Considerations for Assessment & Implementation AT Equipment Displays Service Delivery Sensitivity

Join the Brain Injury Alliance for a day of information and learning for brain injury survivors, their family members and caregivers. This is a day of learning and celebration. The event is free, but registration is required. Keynotes for the day are Robert Vera, author of A Warrior's Faith and motivational speaker. Plus, TBI survivor and TEDx speaker, Ann Zaccardy. Join us for dozens of educational break-out sessions, food, fun, and fellowship.

All of the captioned telephone players, CapTel, CaptionCall, and Clarity Ensemble will have representatives at our office, as well as Arizona Relay Service. Come experience the uniqueness that this invention is all about. Learn about the differences between the internet phones from the representatives and about the AzTEDP non-internet version from AzTEDP staff. AzTEDP is also offering additional products April 1st, so come on out to experience and learn. R.S.V.P. 602-542-3365 or [email protected].

Did you love watching American Idol? The fun is not over! Enjoy an evening with Arizona's own contestants from the recent American Idol final season. Thomas Muglia, Gilbert resident, developed his own talent as a musician with hearing loss and Laura Walsh, Maricopa resident was the 2014 winning soloist in the Alice Cooper Proof, were both selected from tens of thousands of singers to be among the top 200, and each won a golden ticket to Hollywood! Come learn about their stories, what it was like to face the judges, and enjoy their music! Please come out or an enjoyable evening, and support Valley Center of the Deaf's programs for the DeafBlind. This concert will be interpreted in ASL by one of the state's top performing arts interpreters: Dawn Schoenberger Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at door Purchase Tickets: 602.257.1921; [email protected] or at VCD - 5025 E. Washington St, Suite 114, Phoenix.

Woodward Foundation for the Disabled is hosting ASL class for kids on Tuesdays (June 14th - July 19th) at Break Thru Barriers and Thursdays (June 16th - July 21st) at Dobson Ranch Public Library.

Woodward Foundation for the Disabled is hosting ASL class for kids on Thursdays (June 16th - July 21st) at Dobson Ranch Public Library.

The NAD is very excited to partner with three other organizations this year: the National Deaf Education Conference will join us and handle the Education track; Deaf In Government will handle the Government Employee Training; and the Registry of Interpreters Region V will handle the Interpreting track. Attendees typically include federal, state and local government employees, private sector employees and employers, community leaders, service providers, educators, parents, college students, senior citizens, and youth as well! #NAD2016 Tracks in Phoenix, AZ include: - Advancing ASL: Linguistics and Aesthetics - Civil Rights & Legal Advocacy - Education - Employment & Entrepreneurship - Government Employee Training - Health - Inclusion & Intersectionality - Interpreting - State & Local Level Advocacy - Technology – Accessibility & Usability - Additional Areas of Interest

It has always been the goal of ASL AZTI to become one of the nations leading programs for learning American Sign Language (ASL). Total Immersion is the most interactive, comprehensive and effective method of learning ASL and we feel that ASL AZTI is the most enjoyable productive and ultimately successful workshop participants can attend. ASL AZTI features national leaders from the Deaf Community instructing an annual 5-day (no voice) immersion program. ASL AZTI is committed to ASL Instructors using a "Hands-On" approach while teaching their language and culture.

Arizona Relay will have a booth at conference for service providers of people with disabilities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits public accommodations — like restaurants, hotels, theaters, doctors' offices, lawyer’s offices, retail stores, libraries, private schools, and day care centers —from discriminating against an individual on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of its goods and services. The ADA guarantees Deaf and hard of hearing individuals more than mere access to public accommodations; it guarantees them “full and equal enjoyment” of their facilities and requires them to consider how their facilities are used by non-disabled guests and take reasonable steps to provide disabled guests with a like experience. This workshop, presented by attorney Chris Carlsen of the Arizona Center for Disability Law, will help to clarify the requirements of the ADA regarding the provision of interpreters and other auxiliary aids. .2 RID PS Legal CEUs and CLEs available. Contact Aimee Mousavi to register!

AZRS will have a booth at the Rosa Lee show to share information on AZRS, CapTel and RCC. There will be booths from other sponsors representing local agencies and vendors - including the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) and others!

AZRS will have a booth at the Rosa Lee show to share information on AZRS, CapTel and RCC. There will be booths from other sponsors representing local agencies and vendors - including the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) and others!

The Northern Arizona Deaf Expo is held each Fall at the Coconino Community College in Flagstaff, Arizona. The event focuses on providing a variety of ASL workshops and other events. It also provides a great opportunity to mingle with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing friends, practice your sign language skills, and increase your self confidence. Beginner to Interpreter levels are welcome to spend a weekend in the pines where you will enjoy cool mountain air and the beautiful changing colors of Fall. You will not be only surrounded by mountains, but also ASL! The Northern Arizona Deaf Expo is for anyone interested in learning more about services available to the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals and their families, including: • Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community Members • Parents of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children • Students of American Sign Language • Aspiring ASL Interpreters • Anyone interested in service the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community

Join your peers and assisted living/senior housing professionals for top-notch education from industry leaders as well as one-of-a-kind industry networking. This one-day symposium offers sessions in subjects relating to senior care, management, operations, recruitment and retention, leadership strategies and much more! Companies exhibit their latest products and services with representatives available to answer questions in real-time. Arizona ALFA members receive substantial discounts on registration costs!

DQMO is a biennial event, for the purpose of accomplishing our ultimate goals, which are to provide a safe and nurturing space for deaf queer men to socialize, network and celebrate our identities and to enrich each individual's knowledge on different topics; such as health, civil rights, leadership, community and identity.

Guest Speaker Presentations on the hour: -10am “Reducing Caregiver Stress & Fatigue” -11am “Living With Macular Degeneration” -Noon “Legal Issues for Family Caregivers” -1pm “Pain Medication Management in the Treatment of Chronic Pain” -2pm “Tinnitus - What’s All the Buzz?”

Join us for a day where families and professionals can connect to explore the latest research and technology within the deaf and hard of hearing community. Expert speakers will be showcased throughout the day and will address a variety of areas of interest. Attendees will have time to visit different exhibitors and meet with vendors one-on-one.

Any children who is interested in learning ASL. Class is on Tuesdays. More information is on www.wfdaz.org.

Anyone who is interested in learning ASL. Class is on Wednesdays. More information is on www.wfdaz.org.

The Tempe Mayor’s Commission on Disability Concerns and the Tempe Office of Strategic Management and Diversity recognize National Disability Awareness Month with: Tempe Presents: Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Disability Job Fair from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Oct. 20, at the Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Road. The morning session is for applicants who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. American Sign Language Interpreters will be available. From 12 – 2 p.m., the job fair is open to anyone with disabilities. Employers can interview on site and the computer lab is dedicated for job seekers to submit applications. There are hundreds of jobs available. Sponsors include Rehabilitation Services Administration and Arizona Relay Service 7-11. Their sponsorship made it possible to offer this fair at no cost for employers or applicants. If you would like to be an employer at this job fair please email Tempe ADA Compliance Specialist :[email protected] "When we support a culture that embraces the talents of people with disabilities, then businesses profit greatly. The Valley’s most successful companies proudly make inclusion a core value. They know inclusion works.  Tempe knows inclusion works. It works for business, it works for employees, it works for opportunity, and it works for innovation" Stokes said. To learn more about accessibility issues, please contact Michele Stokes, who is Hard of Hearing, at 480-350-2704 (Captioned Phone) or email

This workshop is designed to provide hands-on opportunities for participants to explore the implications of decisions they may be faced with while working in legal settings. Although the focus is on courtroom interpreting, participants will be encouraged to examine out-of-court interpreting and its affect on their in-court work. Topics of discussion will include the roles and responsibilities of interpreters in the courtroom, strategies to employ to avoid ethical quagmires, and the findings of relevant literature. .7 PS Legal CEUs available. Presented by Jeremy Brunson, PhD, CI/CT, SC:L. Click the "More Information" button for registration and payment details.

Walkathon to bring awareness to hearing loss. There will be booths and information on services for people with hearing loss.

Arizona’s longest-running expos for the after-50 market, these events draw vendors and attendees from around the state. Exhibitor Categories include Tour & Travel, Retirement Living, Health Care, Financial Matters, Leisure and Education.

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Expo is to connect students enrolled in Special Education, their parents and teachers with the services available in their community. With over 500 Special Education students, in the district, this event will be a great opportunity for you and your company, agency or school to connect with many well-qualified students.

E.A.R Day is an Education And Recreation Day for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children and their families, hosted by the ATSU audiology program. Children will have the opportunity to meet and socialize with their peers while playing fun games as well as learning about the science of hearing, hearing protection, communication strategies, and whole person health care in a safe and fun environment. We will also have break-out sessions for the parents as well as time for them to meet with the visiting vendors.

Conference with workshops and booths providing information on services for people with disabilities geared towards the African-American population.

To celebrate their 40th Anniversary Celebration Day, ACDHH will be at the Capitol to connect legislators and media to 1.1 million Arizonans that experience hearing loss. Members of the local media and Arizona State Legislative teams will be able to experience “Deaf, Deaf World,” an interactive experience highlighting the opportunities and obstacles the community faces. A complimentary lunch and brief program will follow where an Arizona State Legislator will receive the Heart of ACDHH Award. Reservations are required. Click on the link for more information.

The annual summit is held to facilitate training, outreach and technical assistance for American Indians with disabilities residing in urban and rural areas. Attendees will gain awareness of support services, become empowered and improve their lifestyle by learning strategies to eliminate barriers to service delivery. Every year, the summit also features the presentation of the Marcus Harrison, Jr. Leadership Award.

Expo for the public with focus on women. Includes booths on a wide variety of services including Employment, Health Care, Financial, Home Repair, Retirement Living, etc.

Since 1988, Tempe Community Council and the City of Tempe have proudly sponsored the Tempe Mayor’s Disability Awards. These awards honored exceptional individuals with disabilities, employers of individuals with disabilities and others who have shown dedication to the disability sector and a commitment to improving the quality of life for all of Tempe’s residents.

This two-day health fair will offer multiple educational and exhibition opportunities along with health screenings to an estimated 1,200 attendees. The event is free to the general public, including consumers, families, healthcare professionals in search of answers to the complex questions surrounding chronic illnesses and disabilities. Click on the link for more information.

Following a brief overview of licensure categories and restrictions, this workshop will explore ethical conundrums faced by licensed interpreters when determining if they are appropriately qualified for an assignment. Presenters will guide participants in in-depth discussions of decision-making and potential consequences when working in a licensure state. Presented by Emmett Hassen and Vicki Bond. .4 PS CEUs available. Email Vicki to register.

The Interpreter Application Review Committee (IARC) will review initial licensure applications. When the review process is complete, ACDHH staff will give a brief presentation about licensure for new licensees.

Over the course of your studies, you have learned all about Deaf culture and history, the history and evolution of the interpreting profession, ethics, linguistics, and myriad other things. After what seems like an eternity, you are ready to graduate and apply all of the knowledge to passing the first stage of National Certification! But wait…what’s a phoneme again? Presenter, Vicki Bond, will review four years’ worth of pertinent information in just three hours to refresh your memory and help you prepare for the first step on your journey as a professional interpreter! As an added bonus, we will also discuss the differences between the NIC written exam and the BEI written exam (Test of English Proficiency), as well as how to go about deciding which exam to take. Contact Vicki Bond to register. **Livestreaming available**

Navigating the professional world of interpreting as a new interpreter can be a daunting prospect. This workshop will discuss licensure restrictions for provisional interpreters, where you can work without a license, how to determine if you’re qualified for an assignment, and what to do if you’re pressured to work where you don’t feel comfortable. By the end of this session, you should feel much better prepared to accept and decline assignments within ethical and legal parameters. Come engage in a valuable discussion and get your burning questions answered! Contact Vicki Bond to register. **Livestreaming available!**

For several years now, ACDHH and Arizona RID have offered a mentoring program and we have experimented with different delivery methods. We are, once again, changing things up! We will approach mentoring in a “boot camp” style that will focus on one skill during an intensive 3-day session. Following the in-person component, apprentices will have the option of doing additional online practice with feedback from certified interpreters for 6-weeks. Our first Boot Camp session will focus on ASL to English Interpretation. Each day will focus on a particular feature/skill related to voice interpretation. Both Mentors and Apprentices will benefit from direct instruction, then Mentors will work with Apprentices to provide support and feedback during our MANY practice/application activities. CEUs will be provided for both Apprentices and Mentors. The 3-day session is $50 for Apprentices and FREE for Mentors! Contact Vicki Bond if you are interested in participating!

AzTAP’s parent organization, the Institute for Human Development (IHD) at Northern Arizona University is celebrating 50 years of accomplishments in disability related education, research, practice and community service. In recognition of this “golden” anniversary and its legacy of providing access to best practices in disability disciplines, IHD is sponsoring an educational mega event, “50 Years of Service – Paving the Way to the Future”, combining its project area conferences into a single conference with three distinct content area tracts. 60+ breakout sessions will be offered across all three content area tracks. Attendees must register for a primary content area, but can attend any session of interest.

Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) and Arizona Relay Service (AZRS) invites you to the Day at Wet'n'Wild. Learn about the Arizona deaf and hard of hearing communities. Be inspired by notable presenters. Enjoy a sponsored dinner and Park amenities described below while with us. American Sign Language interpreters and CART will be provided. For other accommodations, please contact Danielle Wright (Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing) by July 10 at [email protected]. By registering for this event, you will receive complimentary Wet'n'Wild parking, entry starting at 4:00 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm, open-captioned dive-in movie at approximately 8:00 pm plus unlimited access to rides and attractions. ** Note: Your passes will be mailed to you if ordered prior to July 20. For registration questions or should you need to cancel your registration as space and meals are limited, please contact Michelle Fulcher (Organized Affair) at [email protected] or (480) 247-2454. To ensure your participation at this event, please RSVP by July 20. Tickets are non-transferable as only for use by those registered.

Sean Berdy, best known for his 5-year portrayal of the "Deaf James Dean" character, Emmett, on “Switched at Birth”, strives to inspire others by using his own compelling life story as an example of what one can achieve if they never stop believing in themselves and refuse to let others define their limitations. Sean will also be performing an ASL version of his favorite song which has been viewed over 1 million times on social media. Following Berdy’s inspirational and humorous presentation, he will open the floor to questions and close the evening with an opportunity to say hello and snap a fun picture or two. Interpreting services will be provided so all students, faculty, and members of the community are encouraged to come enjoy the evening with Sean! Tickets are $25 per person with a share of the proceeds going to Mesa Community College Scholarship Program. Note: Tickets must be purchased online at http://seanberdy.ticketleap.com/mesa prior to the event. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

SPECIAL ASL INTERPRETATION ON NOV 3, 2018 Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel. Seats are $25 for this special performance and can be reserved in the ASL section by emailing [email protected] or texting 602-320-3275. More information about the show can be found on the Zao website at www.zaotheatre.com

KODA Camp for children of Deaf parents, ages 9 to 16. KODA Midwest is growing.

Come and play games, watch sports and football games, eat and drink in bar area full of TVs. Come meet old friends and new friends. All is welcome and it’s an all ages event.

ACDHH will have mobile office hours to meet with consumers who may need assistance related with access, accommodations, or auxiliary aids. Appointments are strongly encouraged. Walk-ins available.

Green Restaurant ASL meetup and social gathering is for deaf, deaf&blind and ASL learners and anyone who has interest in such social gatherings to learn ASL, refresh their ASL skills and socialize with others. Every fourth (4th) Saturday of the month. For more information or to join the group, please contact us at the email below: [email protected]

Additional Information: Green Restaurant ASL meetup and social gathering is for deaf, deaf&blind and ASL learners and anyone who has interest in such social gatherings. For more information or to join the group, please contact us at the email below: [email protected]

Link to YouTube Event: https://www.youtube.com/user/AzCDHH/videos Captioning/Streamtext Link: https://captionpros.1capapp.com/event/acdhh

ACDHH Interpreter Licensure Committee Meeting. In Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431-02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) and to the general public that the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing, will hold the Interpreter Licensing Committee meeting open to the public on July 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 the board will be meeting remotely. The public will be able view the board meeting on ACDHH’s YouTube channel, which can be accessed at: https://www.youtube.com/user/AzCDHH/videos Commissioners will participate remotely via Zoom.

Online ACDHH Interpreter Licensing Committee Meeting. To view the meeting, you may go to the ACDHH YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/AzCDHH/videos. Live captioning of the meeting is available at: https://captionpros.1capapp.com/event/acdhhilc

Interpreter Licensing Committee meeting available for public viewing via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/user/AzCDHH/videos Live captioning of the meeting is available at: https://captionpros.1capapp.com/event/acdhhilc

ACDHH Board Meeting. Available for public viewing via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCam4V5NTYm2GzKAP55hs4FQ. Live captioning of the meeting is available at: https://captionpros.1capapp.com/event/acdhhboard

Redeemer Bible Church is a Christian, Bible-teaching church located on Greenfield & Guadalupe in Gilbert, AZ. Our Christmas Eve service on 12/24 at 4pm will be ASL Interpreted and live-streamed on YouTube. Regular services are also interpreted every week. All are welcome to join us!

Join us for a virtual event with Jonathan Henner, Assistant Professor-University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Mr. Henner will be presenting on the how different factors impact the development of language in Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. This workshop cannot be missed. Registration is Required. To register, click on Web Conference Link Below. ASL interpreters and CART will be provided.

Deaf Self-Advocacy Training Healthcare Systems February 1 2022 at 4 to 7 pm Learn how to self advocate in healthcare settings and your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA The training will be on zoom Please contact Kimberly Minard Deaf Specialist to register for the training at [email protected] or 480-360-1148 VP Please register by January 28th.

Advocating in healthcare settings for your Deaf family member's rights under the ADA. The training will be on zoom Please contact Kimberly Minard Deaf Specialist to register for the training at [email protected] or 480-360-1148 VP. Please register by January 28th.

Join us for a FB Live even as ACDHH hosts conversation about the intersectional identities and empowerment of Black, Deaf/Hard of Hearing/DeafBlind, Women. FB Live Moderated by Marsellette Davis.

Kicking off ACDHH New Speaker Series is Dr. David Myers. Dr. Myers will be discussing the importance of creating and building hearing and listening access in public spaces for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind Arizonans. Registration is Required. Click on Web Conference Link to Register. ASL Interpreters and CART will be provided.

Attention Parents! Join us as we bring together resource and service organizations tailored for parents of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind children. Listen to how each of the resources can help be of a service to you and your family. Registration is Required. To register, click on the web conference link below. ASL interpreters and CART will be provided.

Join us over at our Facebook page as we chat with Joy Plote, MA, LAC about Mental Health and the Deaf Community and Overcoming Access Barrier. ASL interpreters and CART will be provided.

Second Event of ACDHH Speaker Series. Join Helen Keller National Center's Jonathan Pringle present on how communities can better serve and provide resources for DeafBlind Individuals. Registration is Required. Click on Web Conference link to register. ASL Interpreters and CART will be provided.

“Assistive Technology and Accessibility Options for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind Children” Join us to learn more about different technology/devices available through programs such AZTAP, AzTEDP, and ACBVI.” Registration Required. ASL and CART Will be Provided.

Join Us on ACDHH FB page where we have “A Conversation with Clean Elections on Voting in this Upcoming General Election”.

The WHAT? Movie directed and produced by John Maucere, Free Admission! Please note, film includes open captions.

“Denied Access” Why Prison Reform Policies Must Include Communication Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Inmates. Guest Speaker- West Resendes, Staff Attorney in the Disability Rights Program (DRP) and a Policy Fellow in the National Political Advocacy Department for The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) . REGISTRATION REQUIRED. ASL and CART will be provided. Register here: https://bit.ly/acdhhspeakerseries1

A Conversation About the Importance of Captioning in Everyday Life with Shannon Tyree, HLAA West Valley Arizona Board of Directors and MyGoldenEars.com blogger. ASL and CART will be provided. No Registration needed.

Come out and celebrate with your extraordinary EARs with us! The students of A.T. Still University - Arizona School of Health Sciences' Doctor of Audiology program will be hosting a grand day of games, crafts, food, and much more for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children, their parents, and friends! Interpreters are provided, free of charge, to parents and children upon request

This two day training will provide you the opportunity to learn how to self-advocate in different settings, such as healthcare, public safety, and employment, with Kim Minard, ACDHH Deaf Specialist. MORE DETAILS TO COME!

"Advocating and Supporting My Child's Journey to Success". A virtual panel with local community partners providing guidance for parents of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind children. ASL and CART will be provided. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Tomás loves stories! Papa Grande tells them to him todas las noches but soon Tomás knows all of them by heart. One day while his family is in Iowa picking crops, Tomás meets the Library Lady and nothing is ever the same again. Based on the true story of Tomás Rivera and the book by Pat Mora, this play is a celebration of reading, imagination and creativity.

Hello,  I am excited to invite you to All Abilities Day 2023. This is a celebration of community inclusion!  All Abilities Day will be held on Saturday, March 18th from 10am – 2pm at The Children's Museum Tucson and Armory Park.  Armory Park will host a community expo showcasing several organizations that support individuals with disabilities in our community. Organizations like Easterseals Blake Foundation, Special Olympics, the Southern Arizona Network for Down Syndrome and Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports will host fun and interactive activities for all ages and abilities. The main stage will feature the talents and skills of artists with disabilities throughout the day.  6th Ave will be closed off between the Children’s Museum and Armory Park, leaving space for wheelchair athletics, food trucks and a jumping castle.  The Children’s Museum Tucson will be free and open to the public.  They will be offering low sensory activities for children with disabilities throughout the day.  We anticipate over 5,000 attendees for this event!  We invite you to join us as partners or sponsors!  You can register and make payment by visiting our secure site at: All Abilities Day Registration. When you click on "Sign Me Up!”, please fill out and submit the vendor application. If you are unable to participate as an expo partner, we hope you will attend. There is no cost to attend, or to perform on the main stage, so please help us spread the word!  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We hope to see you at All Abilities Day 2023!

Register here: https://acdhhexpoattendees.eventbrite.com/

Age of Access Flyer

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Senior Health Expo

Kameeka is confident that today she will finally beat her rival, Jamara, and become the Hula-Hoopin' Queen of 139th Street. But then Mama reminds her that today is their neighbor Miz Adeline's birthday, and Kameeka has a ton of chores to do to get ready for the party they are hosting. Kameeka is so preoccupied with thoughts of victory that she accidentally ruins Miz Adeline's birthday cake, and has to confess to her that there won't be a cake for her special day. And Miz Adeline loves chocolate cake. But to Kameeka’s surprise it turns out she also loves something else — hula hooping! The Hula-Hoopin' Queen is a charming celebration of family and community ties. Set in Harlem, this intergenerational story shows the importance of staying young at heart.

2023 Summer Programs

Phoenix Valley Sign Language Social

Come to meet and chat with ASL. Students who take ASL classes are welcome.

Every Thursday: 

7:00-9:00pm - Cafe Zupas, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix 

*may be outside at Coldstone Creamery, if the weather is nice.

Every Friday:

6:00-8:00pm - Coffee Rush, 1555 N. Gilbert Rd. #107, Gilbert, AZ 85234

First Friday of every month

6:00-8:00pm - Arrowhead Towne Center food court, 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale, AZ 85308

Second Tuesday of every month

6:00-9:00pm - Daily Drip Coffee & Desserts, 6027 W. Bell Rd. suite B, Glendale

Second Friday of every month

5:00-8:00pm - Ballpark Pizza and Subs, 7615 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ 85381

Third Friday of every month

6:00-8:00pm - Portillo's, 17125 N. 79th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85308

Fourth Friday of every month

4:00-8:00pm - Wildflower, 17530 N. 75th Ave., Glendale 85308

**join the Phoenix Valley Sign Language Social Facebook page for more up-to-date information**

Float the Salt River

July 29, 2023 7:00am

Meet at Water Users; arrange for shuttle service with your group by parking a car at Phon D

For more information, check out the Arizona AS (American Sign Language) Adventures Facebook group.

ASL Social Night

Nov. 3, 2023 7:00pm

OHSO Brewery, 335 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85234

This event is open to the Signing Community and Pickleball Players/Fans who will be in town for the 2023 DPUSA National Deaf Pickleball Tournament.

For more information, check out the Arizona AS (American Sign Language) Adventures Facebook group. Reserve your table here.

Please join us online or in person at ACDHH for the ACDHH/ASU Project Humanities panel discussion on November 30th at 6pm. Panelists will discuss the myths about the Deaf, the Hard of Hearing, and the DeafBlind. In this event we will gather to learn and grow in awareness about these communities. Discussion topics will focus on identity, accessibility, oppression, language, and others topics relevant to the panel. Audience questions are welcome!

Join the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and Notre Dame Preparatory for an in-depth discussion about fentanyl in Maricopa County. Learn from subject matter experts about the fentanyl crisis and how we can work together to keep families safe. This event is free and open to anyone in Maricopa County! Parents, guardians, and teachers are encouraged to participate. Naloxone will be distributed after the event. Free food and refreshments will be provided. ASL translation will be available.

And now for something completely different! Join Valley of the Moon this spring as we bring the story of King Arthur to life - as told by the dedicated historians of Monty Python! Join Arthur on his quest for the Holy Grail as he and his knights contend with angry villagers, French guards, and the most stubborn Black Knight the world has ever seen. Will his quest succeed, or will an "ordinary" rabbit stop him in his tracks? Join us and find out! Not familiar with Monty Python? Expect zany humor, social satire, and cartoonish violence. Monty Python fan? Don’t expect Castle Anthrax.

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, April 5th through 28th; shows begin every 30 minutes from 6pm through 8pm and last about one hour. 

American Sign Language (ASL) Student Interpreters will be present on April 20th & 21st @ 6:30 and 8:00 pm.

Non-member adults: $10; youth 7-17 are $5; members and children under 7 are free.

Given availability, your group of up to 30 can purchase an entire performance! If no other tickets have been sold for that performance, contact [email protected] to arrange. The cost of this is $210.

Register at this link: https://forms.gle/pjiwyz65riB1bsij7

Image Description: The background color is dark purple with the image of Arizona sunset on the top. On top of the image is a white box that have black texts that says "ACDHH Community of Practice Roundtables" with a dashed orange line box on the top right corner, "Self-Care Edition" in black. Below the image is white text that reads "In our post-COVID world, ASL interpreters report feeling more disconnected from our colleagues than ever. At the ACDHH Community of Practice Roundtables, interpreters will be provided with a safe space to come together, discuss issues relating to our field, and connect with our colleagues." Below the white line "When 4/24/24 6:30 - 8:30pm MST. Where: Zoom Cost: FREE. Who Can Participate: Any interpreter regardless of certification or licensure status, or student-interpreters currently enrolled in an Interpreter Education Program. How Does This Work? Register for this month's Community of Practice Roundtable by filling out the Google Form attached to this flier. On the day of the Roundtable, you will receive a Zoom link in your email. Join the Zoom and move into the rooms discussing topics that are relevant to you. ACDHH aims to assign breakout room topics based on registrations received before February 12, 2024. Registrations after this date are welcome, although we may not be able to provide a break-out room for your desired topic." Below is official logos for RID, ACET, and ACDHH. On the left side inside the orange box is black texts that reads "Will I Earn CEUs? Yes! Participants who attend the entire event will receive 0.2 GS CEUs and / or a Certificate of Attendance.

Happy Spring! Guess what? Yes yes we are hosting first Spring Festival this year!

It’s FREE for everyone to come! We will have lot of fun activities, delicious food, raffles & more!

We are thrilled to see all of you come! Bring your kids, friends, family & community members to gather at the Spring Festival!!!

To preorder your food ticket; https://forms.gle/inQvScG2eCHWEVTY7

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McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is happening on April 27th from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., hosted by Arizona Hands & Voices! Enjoy a scenic train ride, bounce house excitement, creative crafts, delicious food, and the chance to connect with new friends.

Don't miss out on this community event!

Image Description: A light purple background with clouds and a yellow sun on the top left corner. There are images of a colorful bounce house in a circle on the left middle, and a image of a black and red train on the right. Orange text from the top that reads “Spring Family Picnic” Black text and on “April 27, 2024 11pm - 1:30pm. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Rotary Ramada (look for Blue AZHV Canopy) Join Arizona Hands and Voice and other agencies/organizations for a train ride, bounce house, crafts, food, and new friends. A special thank you to the following for their participation and / or sponsorship.” Below are several official logos of organizations and agencies. Listed as below, The EAR Foundations of Arizona, Advance Bionics, Deafinitely Communicating, Zimmerman Speech and Hearing Center, Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing, Desert Voices, ASL Interpreting provided by ASDB and Deaf Mentor Program.

Saturday, May 4, 2024;

Community Event BBQ

Phoenix Deaf Community Center, 1545 W Osborn Rd, PHX, 10AM-3PM. Host by: ADSCC, PAD, PDWO, AZAD, GUAA-VOS & ADBC.

[ADSCC=Arizona Deaf Senior Citizens Coalition

PAD=Phoenix Association of the Deaf

PDWO=Phoenix Deaf Women Organization

AZAD=Arizona Association of the Deaf

GUAA-VOS=Gallaudet University Alumni Association

Valley of the Sun

ADBC=Arizona Deaf/Blind Community]

Admission: $3.00 (pay at door); Food & Beverage on sale

We will be offering: Chips, Potato Salad, Veg Salad, Desserts, Soda, Iced Tea & Water, onion, tomatoes, lettuce, etc.

Activities included: Bocce, Corn Hole, Golf Ladder, Giant Jenga

Please RSVP  [email protected]

For vegan/vegetarian, please email [email protected] to request special food.

Please RSVP to count heads for food, pay at door.

Join us for this all-day music festival featuring music by The Flaming Lips, Sylvan Esso, Tanya Tucker, The Pharcyde, Durand Jones, Danielle Ponder, The National Parks, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, The Irie, Brian Chartrand, The Galactagogues, and Znora Band. This beautiful event with ASL interpreters for each stage features art cars, performers, fire dancers, aerialists, a kids area, food trucks and full vendor market place. Kids 10 and under are FREE.

DeafBlind Panel

DeafBlind Consumers will share strategies for meeting their language needs, what they believe makes an effective interpreter, and do's and dont's for working with their community. 

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PT

Panelists: Krista Caudill, Blaise Perry, Kyra Davis, Andrew Cohen

CEUs: 0.2 

This panel discussion will be conducted in ASL. 

Who can sign up?

ASL Interpreters residing in Arizona, Arizona- licensed interpreters, and Lango ASL interpreters.

Cost: FREE

Where: Zoom

Harkins Theatres is committed to delivering the Ultimate Moviegoing experience for all audiences and is thrilled to offer On-Screen Captioned Films at Harkins Theatres. Every Saturday and Wednesday at 4:00PM, select Harkins locations will present an on-screen captioned film in an auditorium dedicated to guests who prefer captions viewable on the big screen.

Helpful Harkins Links 

Harkins Theatres On-Screen Captioned participating theatre and programming information - https://www.harkins.com/events-and-series/event-detail/on-screen-captioned-films

Harkins Theatres Accessibility Services- https://www.harkins.com/assistive-moviegoing

Harkins Theatres Website: https://www.harkins.com

Harkins Theatres Location Directory - https://www.harkins.com/theatres

Movies:

Summer Camp

• Saturday, June 1
• Wednesday, June 5

Summer Camp tells the story of Nora (Keaton), Ginny (Bates), and Mary (Woodard), who have been best friends since being inseparable at summer camp. As the years have passed, they’ve seen each other less and less, so when the chance to reunite for a summer camp reunion arises, they all take it, some begrudgingly and others excitedly. Each of their lives might not be where they’d imagined, but one thing is for sure — Nora, Ginny, and Mary need each other, and summer camp reminds them why.

https://www.harkins.com/movies/on-screen-captions-summer-camp

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

• Saturday, June 8
• Wednesday, June 12

This Summer, the world's favorite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami's finest are now on the run. When their late police captain gets linked to drug cartels, wisecracking Miami cops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett embark on a dangerous mission to clear his name.

https://www.harkins.com/movies/on-screen-captions-bad-boys-ride-or-die

Inside Out 2 - Presale available.

• Saturday, June 15
• Wednesday, June 19

Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. Maya Hawke lends her voice to Anxiety, alongside Amy Poehler as the voice of Joy. The voice cast also includes Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith, Tony Hale and Liza Lapira. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen, Inside Out 2 releases only in theaters June 14, 2024.

https://www.harkins.com/movies/on-screen-captions-inside-out-2

The Bikeriders - Presale available.

• Saturday, June 22
• Wednesday, June 26

The Bikeriders, starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy and Norman Reedus, follows the rise of a midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals. Seen through the lives of its members, the club evolves over the course of a decade from a gathering place for local outsiders into a more sinister gang, threatening the original group’s unique way of life.

https://www.harkins.com/movies/on-screen-captions-the-bikeriders

A Quiet Place: Day One - Presale available. Artwork to follow.

• Saturday, July 6
• Wednesday, July 10

Experience the day the world went quiet.

https://www.harkins.com/movies/on-screen-captions-a-quiet-place-day-one

Deadpool & Wolverine - Presale available. Artwork to follow.

• Saturday, July 27
• Wednesday, July 31

The Time Variance Authority, or TVA, a bureaucratic organization that exists outside of time and space and monitors the timeline, pulls Wade Wilson from his quiet life and sets him on a mission with Wolverine that will change the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

https://www.harkins.com/movies/on-screen-captions-deadpool-wolverine

ASL Feature Film

JESUS: a Deaf Missions film – COMING SOON, JUNE 20 and June 23 to select Harkins Theatres - Christown 14, Tucson Spectrum 18, Moreno Valley 16, Arvada 14, Bricktown 16, Cerritos 16 (newly added)

For the first time in history, a Deaf audience will have the unique opportunity to experience the story of Jesus presented as a feature film entirely in American Sign Language. JESUS: a Deaf Missions Film will take you on a journey with Jesus and his disciples during His brief 3-year ministry on earth. Witness His miracles, His transformative power, and His challenges to the religious elite in a time of high tension under Roman rule in Judea. The Jews were anticipating a Messiah, but Jesus was not what they expected. See their hatred for Him as they orchestrate what was meant to be the end, but instead changed the world forever. Immerse yourself in Jesus’ love as He offers hope, forgiveness, and eternal life. Don’t miss this historic film – produced by Deaf for Deaf – with a cast fluent in American Sign Language, brought to you by Deaf producer/director Joseph D. Josselyn at Deaf Missions and Deaf producer Michael Davis of GUM Vision Studio. (The film is subtitled for access to those who do not know ASL.)

https://www.harkins.com/movies/jesus-a-deaf-missions-film-asl-subtitled

Join us as we celebrate our annual disability conference’s

25 Year Anniversary!

Conference
Monday, June 3 – Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Pre-Conference Workshop
Sunday, June 2, 2024

Offering engaging workshops, free exhibition halls, and more!

Deaf Seniors of America welcomes everyone to the first DSA webinar series.

The Older Americans Act (OAA) supports a wide range of health and health-related social services programs for older individuals defined as aged 60 years or older. These include supportive services such as personal care, chore services, and transportation, congregate nutrition services (i.e., meals served at group sites such as senior centers, community centers, schools, churches, or senior housing complexes), home-delivered nutrition services, family caregiver support, the long-term care ombudsman program, and services to prevent the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons.

Presenters:

Phil Aiello
President
DSA

Sherri Collins
Webinar Moderator
Executive Director
ACDHH & NASADHH

AnnMarie Killian
Chief Executive Ofcer
TDIforAccess (TDI)

Jacob Salem
State Legislation Manager
NAD

THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. Production.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
June 8th at 3pm

Address: 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Virginia Piper Theater

MEAN GIRLS Production

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
June 7th at 7pm
June 8th at 7pm
June 9th at 3pm

Address: 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Virginia Piper Theater

Admission is free--tickets are not required but do reserve you a general admission seat!

*ASL Interpreting In Front of the Stage, reserved seats for Deaf/HH audience members

*Audio Description provided for June 7th and 8th performances

Questions about the performances? Contact Simon Ridley, Detour’s Executive Director, at [email protected]
or over the phone at 928-380-4510.

https://www.detourcompanytheatre.org/tickets-and-registration

It’s getting hot outside. Don’t worry about melting in the heat. Why?

DBST is hosting at Eegee’s!

Frozen drinks, sandwiches, fries and more

on June 8th! Noon to 4pm

Spread the word and touch you there!

One of Eegee’s locations is in Orange Grove Village Shopping Center; N Oracle & W Orange Grove.

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DANE Advocacy is providing 2 workshops one on the 8th with Mervin discussing HIV/AIDS and the 2nd one is on the 15th with Bee Gehman from Jooux about sexuality!

If you're interested please reach out to our team at [email protected]!

Both events are from 9-12 on each day.

Everyone deserves access to resources and information that can improve their lives. Learn the basics of digital accessibility and gain resources to increase the access and equity of your communications in this upcoming webinar. Topics will include an overview of the writing and implementation of alternative text, accessible social media practices, creating accessible documents, and more.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Identify how inaccessible communications limit your reach to diverse audiences.
• Apply basic strategies for inclusive design to make your digital communications more accessible for people with disabilities.
• Leave with additional resources to advance your understanding of digital accessibility.

Elizabeth Jeffrey-Franco, MPH Communications Director The University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities

Drew Milne Content Coordinator & Peer Mentor The University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities

We, Tucson Deaf Community are very excited to be hosting a fundraiser to support the DeafBlind Retreat of Arizona on Friday, June 21st from 5pm to 8pm!

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Plan to Join Us This June

HLAA’s annual, communication-accessible convention is designed to support hundreds of people with hearing loss from all walks of life around the United States. It’s the largest national gathering designed to empower individuals and families facing hearing loss. Attendees include:

• Adults who are brand-new to HLAA and the experience of hearing loss
• Previous participants who want to stay on top of the latest developments
• Parents of children who live with some degree of hearing loss
• Working professionals, students, retirees and veterans of all ages
• Hearing care providers, assistive technology developers and industry experts
• Anyone looking to find support and make connections in the hearing loss community

Offering engaging workshops, free exhibition halls and more!

About the Conference

Disability Rights Arizona, and its partners, are excited to announce the 13th Annual African American Conference on Disabilities (AACD).

The conference will offer the opportunity to select among twenty different disability-related workshops and three general sessions.

There are a limited number of scholarships for families to attend the conference. For more information, please contact Renaldo Fowler, [email protected].

Go here to register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/african-american-conference-on-disabilities-june-2024-tickets-836551406777

Interpreter Panel

Learn about techniques for working with DeafBlind consumers from interpreters who work with tactile, Protactile, and close-vision modalities. 

Date: July 13, 2024

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PT

Panelists: Ernest Willman, Delynn Saunders, Lynne Doyle, Lee Bradley.

CEUs: 0.2 PPO

This panel discussion will be conducted in ASL. 

Who can sign up?

ASL Interpreters residing in Arizona, Arizona- licensed interpreters, and Lango ASL interpreters.

Cost: FREE

Where: Zoom

Come and socialize! 

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Event Timing: July 24, 2024 at 6-9pm
Event Address: Phoenix College, John Paul Theatre
Contact us at [email protected]

Open to the public - ASDB's Statewide ASL Interpreting Department invites you to our pre-conference keynote!
RSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScAtriFsQuLQe.../viewform

ASL Interpreter Shortage: Let's Find Solutions Together

Open to all ASL interpreters, members of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing/DeafBlind communities, interpreter referral agencies, those who hire ASL interpreters, and anyone interested in learning more about the ASL interpreter shortage.

Saturday, July 27 11:00-1:00pm PT

Registration:

https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItc-mgpj0rGEboqR-ifdkELIngnO3f7q0

Discover what our statewide study uncovered about the ASL interpreter shortage - Connect with other stakeholders and those involved in providing communication access - Share your experiences, ask questions, and brainstorm ideas to tackle this issue Let's make our community more inclusive together!

**ASL interpretation and CART captioning provided**

Feel free to share throughout your networks.

ASL Interpreter Shortage: Let's Find Solutions Together

Open to all ASL interpreters, members of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing/DeafBlind communities, interpreter referral agencies, those who hire ASL interpreters, and anyone interested in learning more about the ASL interpreter shortage.

Monday, July 29 12:00-2:00pm PT

Registration:

https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItf-mhqj8jHcL9s6bnfzbodIpK7koicJY

Discover what our statewide study uncovered about the ASL interpreter shortage - Connect with other stakeholders and those involved in providing communication access - Share your experiences, ask questions, and brainstorm ideas to tackle this issue Let's make our community more inclusive together!

**ASL interpretation and CART captioning provided**

Feel free to share throughout your networks!

A huge THANK YOU for all your support! Join us as we celebrate our 2nd anniversary of DeafBlind Social on Saturday, August 10th, from Noon to 4pm at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers. We’re looking forward to hanging out, enjoying some great food and drinks, and having a blast with you!

Image Description: A flyer with a black background. Title: “DeafBlind Social” in white font with a gray outline. Date and Time: “Sat, August 10th, Noon to 4pm” in red font with a gray shadow. Middle: ‘Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers’ logo shaped like a silver bottle cap with a red circle, five white stars on top, one on the bottom, black stripe with white font: ‘COLD BEERS & CHEESEBURGERS’, and white cursive font: ‘Neighborhood Burger Joint’. Address: “7315 N Oracle Rd, Suite 141 in Oro Valley” in red font with a gray shadow. Bottom Right: DBST logo. Bottom: Fine print in white: “Requesting SSP or Qualified SSP is your responsibility. Questions or Concerns? Message us at our Facebook/Instagram OR email us at [email protected]” DB Social Logo Description: A large yellow-gold sun with orange rays extending outward. Positioned at the bottom-right of the sun is a green saguaro cactus with two arms. The text “DeafBlind Social” is centered on the sun in light blue font with a black outline, displayed in two lines.

Image Description: Light and dark Green background (stripes) with the title: Dusk of Summer (in orange color): Fundraiser (red color). In yellow font; Triple Play (1570 W Duval Mine Rd, Green Valley, AZ 85614). In light green font; Vendors under Tucson Deaf Market Day. Right of the greent font is an image of a woman throwing a bag on a board with three blue bags. To the left of the board is in white font; Buy in Fee (Competitive: $20 per person, Recreational; $10 per person. To the bottom of the white font; there is another white font; Proceeds to ASDB: Athletics Program and Middle School Math Club

A Rally in ASL, presented by the University of Arizona

Sept 23, 2024 - 7 to 930 pm at Udall Park to play pickleball! 

Wear athletic clothes and shoes. Bring your own paddle and bottled water!

Free Admission

About the presenter
Sovoya Davis is a Linguistics PhD Candidate at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Her current research investigates language-related gesture shared between Black American Sign Language and African American English, centering Black deaf and hearing women.

4:00-5:00 pm central, Tuesday, September 24, 2024
On Zoom

American Sign Language interpreting and live professional captioning (CART) services will be provided.

Register HERE: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcuf-iqqjkjGt01IlymAGsbY5r4bLHFbOik#/registration

For more information, https://languageinstitute.wisc.edu/okaaay-sis-african-american-language-multimodality-and-black-womens-gesture/

Sponsors: University of Wisconsin-Madison Language Institute, Language Sciences, Language Ideologies and Linguistic Discrimination group

Contact: Kelly Wright, Language Sciences; Dianna Murphy, Language Institute

The UW-Madison Language Institute is committed to inclusive and accessible programming. American Sign Language interpreting and live professional captioning (CART) services will be provided by the McBurney Disability Resource Center.

FREE Voter Education

Do you have questions about…

• Your voting rights?
• Voter identification laws?
• Propositions and initiatives on the November ballot

Join us to learn more about your voting rights, ID requirements, and important ballot items in the upcoming election.

We will hold two sessions on Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m.

• ★ September 25, 2024
• ★ October 9, 2024

ASL and CART Provided

Select training date when you register.

Registration Link
(you may also paste the following address into your browser: https://bit.ly/3Xv9bwc)

Presenters

• Renaldo Fowler
  Senior Staff Advocate
  Disability Rights Arizona
  Topic: Voting Rights

• Dani Duarte
  Arizona State Coordinator
  VoteRiders
  Topic: Voter ID Laws

• Avery D. Xola
  Voter Education Manager
  Clean Elections Commission
  Topic: Propositions & Initiatives

Logos of sponsors:

• Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition (AZDAC)
• Disability Rights Arizona
• Arizona Disability Voter Coalition
• Southwest Institute for Families and Children
• Rev Up! Campaign

For more information, contact [email protected]

Join DRAZ for a day of Voter Education and Empowerment!

Disability Rights Arizona and partners are hosting an all-day Voter Training. The sessions will provide information to assist you as a Voter with a disability in preparing for the November 5th General Election.

Thursday, September 26, 2024

8:30am-3:45pm

• Presentations:

  • What You Need to Know When Voting in Arizona - Renaldo Fowler, Senior Staff Advocate, Disability Rights Arizona

  • Supportive Decision Makings: An Emphasis on Maintaining Voting - Sey In, Staff Attorney, DRAZ 

  • Misinformation and Deepfakes: Preparing for the 2024 General Election - Melissa Davis, AZ Secretary of State Office

  • Initiatives and Propositions: Preparing for the 2024 General Election - Avery Xola, Citizens Clean Elections Commission

• This training will be held in person at the Desert Willow Conference Center, and it will also be livestreamed.

  There will be limited seating up to 40 people.

  • If you are interested in attending the training in person, please fill out the information below.

  • If you are interested in watching the Livestream, please provide your contact info, including your name and email address to [email protected] 

• ASL and CART will be available for the training sessions.

Tucson Deaf Awareness Week’s 8th annual closing ceremony! We are excited to be collaborating with SGCC Deaf Car Show, and Tucson Deaf Market Day!

*Proximamente traduccion al Espanol*

ASL video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/t5B8wMEa2ngt4LKK/?mibextid=adzO7l

We will have a FULL day of awesome things going on! We welcome YOU to come and be part of this ceremony to learn more about the Deaf culture, issues, heritage, language, and community!
This is a free event for all, food/shopping is on your own!

Tucson Deaf Awareness Week “PRESENT THE 8TH ANNUAL CLOSING CEREMONY” Vendors 10am-3pm, Cars Rolling in 10am, Car Show 12-3pm, SGCC Awards 3-3:15pm, TDAW Closing 3:30-4:30pm FREE ADMISSION FOR THE PUBLIC! DEAF CAR SHOW, DEAF MARKET DAY, EXHIBITORS, FOOD/FOOD TRUCKS, BOUNCE HOUSE, CHILDREN ACTIVITY, ADULT GAMES, AWARDS/SPEAKERS SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2024 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM @ARIZONA STATE SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND 1200 W SPEEDWAY BLVD. TUCSON, AZ 85745 Four logos, left to right. TDMD, Arizona Association of the Deaf, ASDB, and SGCC. ASL Interpreters will be Provided. Request Other Accommodations by Sept 14th: [email protected]

Workshop Alert!

Join ACDHH and the Phoenix Pride Interpreting Team for this interactive workshop to learn prep techniques for concert interpreting.

This workshop is available to all Arizona interpreters and interpreting students (regardless of certification/license), all Arizona-licensed interpreters (from any state), and any past, present, or future Pride Festival interpreters.

Registration: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItc-mprzMjGZKrjtlygkH8X_9Ti5ghmMc

Please submit accommodation request to [email protected] by 9/25/2024

The West Valley Board will share news about the National HLAA2024 that was held here in June at the Wild Horse Pass Resort as well as news about the Walk4Hearing on November 2nd and our lineup of programs. We continue to meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 12:00 noon for the Bring your Lunch (brown bag) session, to get information on apps and tips to make communication easier for individuals with hearing loss. We meet at the First Presbyterian Church in Sun City, 12225 N 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. The October 8th meeting will focus on you and your needs and questions. The regular program begins at 1:00 PM. Join us for information and advocacy for individuals with hearing loss. Our room has an induction loop to use with your telecoil and we provide CART (Communication Access RealTime Translation) captioning to read the speakers words. Bring a friend and learn how you can remain in your social circles and be an advocate for accessible communication. See you on Tuesday, October 8th at 12:00 noon or 1:00 PM for the regular meeting.

FREE Voter Education

Do you have questions about…

• Your voting rights?
• Voter identification laws?
• Propositions and initiatives on the November ballot

Join us to learn more about your voting rights, ID requirements, and important ballot items in the upcoming election.

We will hold two sessions on Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m.

• ★ September 25, 2024
• ★ October 9, 2024

ASL and CART Provided

Select training date when you register.

Registration Link
(you may also paste the following address into your browser: https://bit.ly/3Xv9bwc)

Presenters

• Renaldo Fowler
  Senior Staff Advocate
  Disability Rights Arizona
  Topic: Voting Rights

• Dani Duarte
  Arizona State Coordinator
  VoteRiders
  Topic: Voter ID Laws

• Avery D. Xola
  Voter Education Manager
  Clean Elections Commission
  Topic: Propositions & Initiatives

Logos of sponsors:

• Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition (AZDAC)
• Disability Rights Arizona
• Arizona Disability Voter Coalition
• Southwest Institute for Families and Children
• Rev Up! Campaign

For more information, contact [email protected]