ISRC Digital Update June 2013![]() |
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~ Tons of information about SUMMER CAMPS for 2013 has been organized for you by the Illinois School for the Deaf! Click here to see what camps are available in Illinois and nationally for students who are deaf and hard of hearing, families, as well as camps for KODAs (Kids of Deaf Adults). Registration has already started for some of the camps and some registrations are opening up soon! Be sure to check this site periodically as information will be updated when it becomes available.
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Stephanie Hopkins shared: http://www.rit.edu/ntid/educatingdeafchildren/ |
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Deaf Can Do It Community Service Day Participation Exceeds Last Year's Record
Students who are deaf and hard of hearing participated in the Second Annual Deaf Can Do It Community Service Day on May 1, 2013. A total of 560 students participated in community service projects, breaking the 2012 world record of 495 students as the Largest Group Of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Students To Participate In A Community Service Project at recordsetter.com.
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iStoryTime - Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy
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Transitional Living Program at the Illinois School for the Deaf
The Illinois School for the Deaf has enhanced their Transitional Living Program (TLP) since its inception several years ago. TLP targets students who want to continue in special education to improve their academic skills, work skills and independent living skills. To be eligible to attend TLP the candidate must have met graduation requirements, but has not accepted a signed diploma. For more information, tours, application, etc. please contact Carolyn Eilering at [email protected] or call her at 217-479-4297.
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Deaf Artist Relies on Sound for Artistic Medium
“Christine Sun Kim is a visual and performance artist who is trying to ‘unlearn’ sound etiquette. As a deaf person, Christine has mostly experienced sound only through the reactions of others, who have exercised a form of control over it as hearing people who can dictate what constitutes acceptable uses of sound. Her art explores technological ways of experiencing sound that do not involve other people, thereby freeing her of any societal constraints, which allows her creative installations to push boundaries and gets people to experience sound in new ways.”
See a video of her creating and read an interview about her methods here: http://www.psfk.com/2013/05/christine-sun-kim-sound-art-intel.html |
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10 Compliments Kids Need to Hear
Compliment kids on:
http://www.imom.com/parenting/tweens/relationships/child/10-compliments-your-kids-need-to-hear/ |
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A Haven for the Deaf Draws Federal Scrutiny Over Potential Discrimination
"When the subsidized housing complex for senior citizens opened its doors here last year, it already had a waiting list. Designed by a deaf architect to fit the needs of the deaf, its units have video phones and lights that flash when the phone or the doorbell rings. Wiring in common areas pipes announcements made through loudspeakers into residents' hearing aids. The complex, meant to foster a sense of community among residents who use sign language to communicate and socialize, was the first of its kind in the Southwest."
Read more here: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/29/us/arizona-haven-for-deaf-faces-discrimination-charges.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 |
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Deaf Students with Disabilities Network
The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education recently launched the Deaf Students with Disabilities Network, which has been developed for parents, teachers, and professionals living and working with deaf and hard of hearing students with disabilities. This site is designed to address the gap of knowledge specific to deaf and hard of hearing students with disabilities. The site provides information and, more importantly, discussion forums that allow people from across the United States to interact and learn from one another.
Please visit the Deaf Students with Disabilities Network: http://deafwdisabilities.grou.ps/home. You will be able to join the network by sharing basic demographic information. Once you join, please view the site, and join the discussions. Also, feel free to share the link with others who you believe would want to join. Please contact Leslie Page with any questions or comments you might have at the network e-mail: [email protected] |
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Deaf Youth Center in Naperville, Illinois
On May 28th, DYC (Community Christian Church 1635 Emerson Lane Naperville, IL 60540) will have a signing social (monthly event that falls on the 4th Tuesday night each month 5:30-8:00 pm) and everyone is welcome! Games provided for kids. For more information, contact [email protected] Dates of the socials are: 5/28, 6/25, 7/23, 8/27.
DYC will meet again on July 18th for a summer blast at the Yellowbox. A flyer will be coming soon, please spread the word to friends and have your children invite their classmates to reunite at DYC. They will need to register for DYC by contacting [email protected]. DYC will have t-shirts for the children and we will provide cool snacks and treats. Sunblock and shades, along with a water bottle will be required for July's session. Crystal Kelley Schwartz, Director Deaf Youth Center-Naperville @ the Yellowbox |
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You Are a Social Detective!: Explaining Social Thinking to Kids (book)
Summary: "Introduction to the concepts of social thinking to kids and general education teachers, para-professionals, parents, caregivers, special educators, grandparents, siblings, day care workers, and scout leaders. Includes social thinking lessons." Link to Catalog **Remember our materials are free to borrow and will be mailed to you directly with return postage included. You are invited to take advantage of this extremely valuable resource. The library consists of an expanding collection of over 1200 items, including books, videotapes, audiotapes, test kits, and games related to deafness, deaf culture, sign language, 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 at [email protected], or visit http://www.isrc.us ** |