Greetings everyone,
Shop. Swipe. Earn. There's another way to earn FREE educational merchandise for
deaf kids! Now through February 5, new e-Labels for Education users can
automatically receive 100 bonus points just for registering. Sign up today!
PLUS -- each participating product purchased using your Shopper Card from
participating retailer earns 1 point that will be credited to your schools
Labels for Education® account automatically! Visit eLabelsForEducation.com to
learn more! Dont forget to
Other good notes is that Marc Velásquez, known as the Deaf Pirate, finally plead
guilty to fraud of the CC's VRS system and that AB 2072 is making a resurrection
in the California's legislature after being vetoed last year by then Governor
Schwarzenegger.
With the departure of the fabled deaf pirate, our fragile community in Orange
County can begin the healing from the embarrassment and anguish casted upon us.
Bon voyage!
Let's check out Alyssa Kieth's birthday wish
http://wishes.causes.com/wishes/204004?m=04428744&bws=activist_profile and help
make her birthday wish come true.
Richard Roehm, Chairman
On behalf of Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
===============================================
Our ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More
Funds raised would go to supporting a variety of advocacy, training, education,
outreach, and residency programs offered by the Orange County Deaf Advocacy
Center.
This link will give you a head start on Valentine's Day shopping
http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More/_i.html?_nkw=I+love+you\
&submit=Search&_sid=12597986 as theres many non verbal ways to say "I Love You"
Your support is always needed. Please visit the store and see our new items.
===============================================
ABUSE RATES HIGHER AMONG DEAF CHILDREN
A new study indicates that the incidence of maltreatment, including neglect and
physical and sexual abuse, is more than 25 percent higher among deaf and
hard-of-hearing children than among hearing youths.
Read more at
http://www.sify.com/news/abuse-rates-higher-among-deaf-children-study-news-inter\
national-lbtr4ibejej.html
===============================================
TEACH ME ENGLISH IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE JUST RELEASED
Great news!
New "Teach Me English in American Sign Language" (ASLE) DVDs just released!
Watch on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaZO5PZkn-g
For more information about new ASLE DVDs, visit www.asle.tv
===============================================
Help us raise some funds with our tupperware fundraiser.
Our tupperware fundraiser http://shortlinks.deafadvocacy.org/tupperware
===============================================
"DEAF PIRATE" PLEADS GUILTY
Marc Velásquez pleaded guilty to engaging in a conspiracy to defraud the Federal
Communications Commission's (FCC) Video Relay Service (VRS) program, announced
Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and James W.
McJunkin, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's Washington Field Office.
Read more at http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2011/January/11-crm-018.html
Also see http://eyefirevlogs.com/eyefire2/?p=8042
===============================================
SURGERY RESTORES EYES OF DEAF MAN
CAN you imagine a world without sight and sound, a world of darkness and
silence, a world where smells and feelings are all that guide you?
That was the situation faced by deaf dad Bruce Eggleton this winter, when
glaucoma robbed him of his eyesight.
The 35-year-old feared he would never see his daughter again, but
ophthalmologist Petros Andreou at Broomfield Hospital acted quickly and saved
him from permanent blindness.
http://www.thisistotalessex.co.uk/news/Sight-restored-deaf-man-operation/article\
-3087334-detail/article.html
===============================================
Donate to Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a transparent organization serving the
needs of people with disabilities and our transparency is visible at
http://rct.doj.ca.gov/MyLicenseVerification/Details.aspx?agency_id=1&license_id=\
1003712& and we are current with our State of California reporting requirements.
Give us a hand. Go to
https://www.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=33-0806007
===============================================
FREE ONLINE ADVOCACY COURSE
The Minnesota Commission of Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans has
a free online course on advocacy. It is signed and captioned. This course
teaches how to influence public policy makers (e.g., your state government).
Among other things, it also teaches how to collaborate with others on efforts.
Read more at http://www.mncdhh.org/makingyourcase/
===============================================
Paypal is one super online payment system we all come to know for now. However a
new company called Paybox is rising up using the same babysteps as paypal. They
need at least 3 million members before they can open up to the public and your
help is needed. We will get $10.00 for each new paybox signup. New signups
will be given $25.00 in startup funds. Now isn't that a win win situation for
you and our organization?
Paybox http://www.paybox.me/r/ocdac
===============================================
2011 NATIONAL CUED SPEECH ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
I would like to introduce myself as the chair of the 2011 National Cued Speech
Association conference to be held in Chapel Hill, NC from July 8 - July 10.
The 2011 National Cued Speech Conference is designed for professionals providing
services to children and adults with hearing loss. This year's theme is
"Language, Literacy, and Communication," emphasizing the benefits of Cued Speech
for language and literacy development, while addressing the possibilities of
visual communication for spoken languages.
We are currently seeking presenters for the conference. If you or someone you
know may be interested in submitting a proposal, the Call for Papers submission
form is now available on the website http://www.cuedspeech.org/conference2011
Also, we plan to open registration in late February/early March.
I feel free to share this information with co-workers and students. Please do
not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Warm Regards,
Mary-Beth
Mary-Beth Rose
2011 NCSA Conference Chair | July 8-10, 2011 | Chapel Hill, NC
Text: 630.559.6554 • Voice via Relay: 630.874.8978
===============================================
For over 37 years, Labels for Education® has supported organizations across the
country by providing more than $110 million in free educational merchandise.
This year, the Labels for Education program is getting even better with a new
look and focus on the Arts, Athletics and Academic enrichment programs that can
spark children's successes. Labels for Education is also adding new partnerships
and resources. With your help, the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center can make
this year the best ever! To meet our goals, we need to collect 1,000,000 points.
Campbells Labels For Education Program http://www.deafadvocacy.org/campbells
===============================================
COCHLEAR IMPLANTS HELP DEAF TODDLERS HEAR AND SPEAK, BUT THEY COME WITH
CONTROVERSY
All the evidence suggests that Averi Halbert is a typical terrible 2-year-old.
She adores baby dolls, stuffed animals and things that light up. If matters were
left to her, vegetables would be outlawed, as would being told no and going to
bed. Right now, she's on the verge of throwing a tantrum. Her striking hazel
eyes have narrowed to an angry squint – she's run out of grapes to eat. She
pouts until her mom concedes and hands her more.
Read more at
http://www.penipress.com/2011/01/21/cochlear-implants-help-deaf-toddlers-hear-an\
d-speak-but-they-come-with-controversy/
===============================================
**********************
**** DISCLAIMER ****
**********************
The OCDAC Newsletter is designed to share information of interest to people with
disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in
the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily
express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC
Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that
puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in
safety, health, and productive living.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled
individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the
social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and
essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low
wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While
all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most
risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of
these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to
work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education,
counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.
Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of
your personal mailing lists so we can get the important messages out far and
wide and encourage them to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center Newsletter - January 22, 2011
Greetings everyone,
Shop. Swipe. Earn. There's another way to earn FREE educational merchandise for
deaf kids! Now through February 5, new e-Labels for Education users can
automatically receive 100 bonus points just for registering. Sign up today!
PLUS -- each participating product purchased using your Shopper Card from
participating retailer earns 1 point that will be credited to your schools
Labels for Education® account automatically! Visit eLabelsForEducation.com to
learn more! Dont forget to
Other good notes is that Marc Velásquez, known as the Deaf Pirate, finally plead
guilty to fraud of the CC's VRS system and that AB 2072 is making a resurrection
in the California's legislature after being vetoed last year by then Governor
Schwarzenegger.
With the departure of the fabled deaf pirate, our fragile community in Orange
County can begin the healing from the embarrassment and anguish casted upon us.
Bon voyage!
Let's check out Alyssa Kieth's birthday wish
http://wishes.causes.com/wishes/204004?m=04428744&bws=activist_profile and help
make her birthday wish come true.
Richard Roehm, Chairman
On behalf of Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
===============================================
Our ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More
Funds raised would go to supporting a variety of advocacy, training, education,
outreach, and residency programs offered by the Orange County Deaf Advocacy
Center.
This link will give you a head start on Valentine's Day shopping
http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More/_i.html?_nkw=I+love+you\
&submit=Search&_sid=12597986 as theres many non verbal ways to say "I Love You"
Your support is always needed. Please visit the store and see our new items.
===============================================
ABUSE RATES HIGHER AMONG DEAF CHILDREN
A new study indicates that the incidence of maltreatment, including neglect and
physical and sexual abuse, is more than 25 percent higher among deaf and
hard-of-hearing children than among hearing youths.
Read more at
http://www.sify.com/news/abuse-rates-higher-among-deaf-children-study-news-inter\
national-lbtr4ibejej.html
===============================================
TEACH ME ENGLISH IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE JUST RELEASED
Great news!
New "Teach Me English in American Sign Language" (ASLE) DVDs just released!
Watch on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaZO5PZkn-g
For more information about new ASLE DVDs, visit www.asle.tv
===============================================
Help us raise some funds with our tupperware fundraiser.
Our tupperware fundraiser http://shortlinks.deafadvocacy.org/tupperware
===============================================
"DEAF PIRATE" PLEADS GUILTY
Marc Velásquez pleaded guilty to engaging in a conspiracy to defraud the Federal
Communications Commission's (FCC) Video Relay Service (VRS) program, announced
Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and James W.
McJunkin, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's Washington Field Office.
Read more at http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2011/January/11-crm-018.html
Also see http://eyefirevlogs.com/eyefire2/?p=8042
===============================================
SURGERY RESTORES EYES OF DEAF MAN
CAN you imagine a world without sight and sound, a world of darkness and
silence, a world where smells and feelings are all that guide you?
That was the situation faced by deaf dad Bruce Eggleton this winter, when
glaucoma robbed him of his eyesight.
The 35-year-old feared he would never see his daughter again, but
ophthalmologist Petros Andreou at Broomfield Hospital acted quickly and saved
him from permanent blindness.
http://www.thisistotalessex.co.uk/news/Sight-restored-deaf-man-operation/article\
-3087334-detail/article.html
===============================================
Donate to Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a transparent organization serving the
needs of people with disabilities and our transparency is visible at
http://rct.doj.ca.gov/MyLicenseVerification/Details.aspx?agency_id=1&license_id=\
1003712& and we are current with our State of California reporting requirements.
Give us a hand. Go to
https://www.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=33-0806007
===============================================
FREE ONLINE ADVOCACY COURSE
The Minnesota Commission of Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans has
a free online course on advocacy. It is signed and captioned. This course
teaches how to influence public policy makers (e.g., your state government).
Among other things, it also teaches how to collaborate with others on efforts.
Read more at http://www.mncdhh.org/makingyourcase/
===============================================
Paypal is one super online payment system we all come to know for now. However a
new company called Paybox is rising up using the same babysteps as paypal. They
need at least 3 million members before they can open up to the public and your
help is needed. We will get $10.00 for each new paybox signup. New signups
will be given $25.00 in startup funds. Now isn't that a win win situation for
you and our organization?
Paybox http://www.paybox.me/r/ocdac
===============================================
2011 NATIONAL CUED SPEECH ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
I would like to introduce myself as the chair of the 2011 National Cued Speech
Association conference to be held in Chapel Hill, NC from July 8 - July 10.
The 2011 National Cued Speech Conference is designed for professionals providing
services to children and adults with hearing loss. This year's theme is
"Language, Literacy, and Communication," emphasizing the benefits of Cued Speech
for language and literacy development, while addressing the possibilities of
visual communication for spoken languages.
We are currently seeking presenters for the conference. If you or someone you
know may be interested in submitting a proposal, the Call for Papers submission
form is now available on the website http://www.cuedspeech.org/conference2011
Also, we plan to open registration in late February/early March.
I feel free to share this information with co-workers and students. Please do
not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Warm Regards,
Mary-Beth
Mary-Beth Rose
2011 NCSA Conference Chair | July 8-10, 2011 | Chapel Hill, NC
Text: 630.559.6554 • Voice via Relay: 630.874.8978
===============================================
For over 37 years, Labels for Education® has supported organizations across the
country by providing more than $110 million in free educational merchandise.
This year, the Labels for Education program is getting even better with a new
look and focus on the Arts, Athletics and Academic enrichment programs that can
spark children's successes. Labels for Education is also adding new partnerships
and resources. With your help, the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center can make
this year the best ever! To meet our goals, we need to collect 1,000,000 points.
Campbells Labels For Education Program http://www.deafadvocacy.org/campbells
===============================================
COCHLEAR IMPLANTS HELP DEAF TODDLERS HEAR AND SPEAK, BUT THEY COME WITH
CONTROVERSY
All the evidence suggests that Averi Halbert is a typical terrible 2-year-old.
She adores baby dolls, stuffed animals and things that light up. If matters were
left to her, vegetables would be outlawed, as would being told no and going to
bed. Right now, she's on the verge of throwing a tantrum. Her striking hazel
eyes have narrowed to an angry squint – she's run out of grapes to eat. She
pouts until her mom concedes and hands her more.
Read more at
http://www.penipress.com/2011/01/21/cochlear-implants-help-deaf-toddlers-hear-an\
d-speak-but-they-come-with-controversy/
===============================================
**********************
**** DISCLAIMER ****
**********************
The OCDAC Newsletter is designed to share information of interest to people with
disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in
the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily
express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC
Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that
puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in
safety, health, and productive living.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled
individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the
social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and
essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low
wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While
all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most
risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of
these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to
work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education,
counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.
Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of
your personal mailing lists so we can get the important messages out far and
wide and encourage them to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
Our physical address is P.O. Box 4339, Santa Ana, California, 92702-4339 and
this email is in compliance with CAN-SPAM Act of 2003.
Shop. Swipe. Earn. There's another way to earn FREE educational merchandise for
deaf kids! Now through February 5, new e-Labels for Education users can
automatically receive 100 bonus points just for registering. Sign up today!
PLUS -- each participating product purchased using your Shopper Card from
participating retailer earns 1 point that will be credited to your schools
Labels for Education® account automatically! Visit eLabelsForEducation.com to
learn more! Dont forget to
Other good notes is that Marc Velásquez, known as the Deaf Pirate, finally plead
guilty to fraud of the CC's VRS system and that AB 2072 is making a resurrection
in the California's legislature after being vetoed last year by then Governor
Schwarzenegger.
With the departure of the fabled deaf pirate, our fragile community in Orange
County can begin the healing from the embarrassment and anguish casted upon us.
Bon voyage!
Let's check out Alyssa Kieth's birthday wish
http://wishes.causes.com/wishes/204004?m=04428744&bws=activist_profile and help
make her birthday wish come true.
Richard Roehm, Chairman
On behalf of Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
===============================================
Our ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More
Funds raised would go to supporting a variety of advocacy, training, education,
outreach, and residency programs offered by the Orange County Deaf Advocacy
Center.
This link will give you a head start on Valentine's Day shopping
http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More/_i.html?_nkw=I+love+you\
&submit=Search&_sid=12597986 as theres many non verbal ways to say "I Love You"
Your support is always needed. Please visit the store and see our new items.
===============================================
ABUSE RATES HIGHER AMONG DEAF CHILDREN
A new study indicates that the incidence of maltreatment, including neglect and
physical and sexual abuse, is more than 25 percent higher among deaf and
hard-of-hearing children than among hearing youths.
Read more at
http://www.sify.com/news/abuse-rates-higher-among-deaf-children-study-news-inter\
national-lbtr4ibejej.html
===============================================
TEACH ME ENGLISH IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE JUST RELEASED
Great news!
New "Teach Me English in American Sign Language" (ASLE) DVDs just released!
Watch on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaZO5PZkn-g
For more information about new ASLE DVDs, visit www.asle.tv
===============================================
Help us raise some funds with our tupperware fundraiser.
Our tupperware fundraiser http://shortlinks.deafadvocacy.org/tupperware
===============================================
"DEAF PIRATE" PLEADS GUILTY
Marc Velásquez pleaded guilty to engaging in a conspiracy to defraud the Federal
Communications Commission's (FCC) Video Relay Service (VRS) program, announced
Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and James W.
McJunkin, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's Washington Field Office.
Read more at http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2011/January/11-crm-018.html
Also see http://eyefirevlogs.com/eyefire2/?p=8042
===============================================
SURGERY RESTORES EYES OF DEAF MAN
CAN you imagine a world without sight and sound, a world of darkness and
silence, a world where smells and feelings are all that guide you?
That was the situation faced by deaf dad Bruce Eggleton this winter, when
glaucoma robbed him of his eyesight.
The 35-year-old feared he would never see his daughter again, but
ophthalmologist Petros Andreou at Broomfield Hospital acted quickly and saved
him from permanent blindness.
http://www.thisistotalessex.co.uk/news/Sight-restored-deaf-man-operation/article\
-3087334-detail/article.html
===============================================
Donate to Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a transparent organization serving the
needs of people with disabilities and our transparency is visible at
http://rct.doj.ca.gov/MyLicenseVerification/Details.aspx?agency_id=1&license_id=\
1003712& and we are current with our State of California reporting requirements.
Give us a hand. Go to
https://www.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=33-0806007
===============================================
FREE ONLINE ADVOCACY COURSE
The Minnesota Commission of Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans has
a free online course on advocacy. It is signed and captioned. This course
teaches how to influence public policy makers (e.g., your state government).
Among other things, it also teaches how to collaborate with others on efforts.
Read more at http://www.mncdhh.org/makingyourcase/
===============================================
Paypal is one super online payment system we all come to know for now. However a
new company called Paybox is rising up using the same babysteps as paypal. They
need at least 3 million members before they can open up to the public and your
help is needed. We will get $10.00 for each new paybox signup. New signups
will be given $25.00 in startup funds. Now isn't that a win win situation for
you and our organization?
Paybox http://www.paybox.me/r/ocdac
===============================================
2011 NATIONAL CUED SPEECH ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
I would like to introduce myself as the chair of the 2011 National Cued Speech
Association conference to be held in Chapel Hill, NC from July 8 - July 10.
The 2011 National Cued Speech Conference is designed for professionals providing
services to children and adults with hearing loss. This year's theme is
"Language, Literacy, and Communication," emphasizing the benefits of Cued Speech
for language and literacy development, while addressing the possibilities of
visual communication for spoken languages.
We are currently seeking presenters for the conference. If you or someone you
know may be interested in submitting a proposal, the Call for Papers submission
form is now available on the website http://www.cuedspeech.org/conference2011
Also, we plan to open registration in late February/early March.
I feel free to share this information with co-workers and students. Please do
not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Warm Regards,
Mary-Beth
Mary-Beth Rose
2011 NCSA Conference Chair | July 8-10, 2011 | Chapel Hill, NC
Text: 630.559.6554 • Voice via Relay: 630.874.8978
===============================================
For over 37 years, Labels for Education® has supported organizations across the
country by providing more than $110 million in free educational merchandise.
This year, the Labels for Education program is getting even better with a new
look and focus on the Arts, Athletics and Academic enrichment programs that can
spark children's successes. Labels for Education is also adding new partnerships
and resources. With your help, the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center can make
this year the best ever! To meet our goals, we need to collect 1,000,000 points.
Campbells Labels For Education Program http://www.deafadvocacy.org/campbells
===============================================
COCHLEAR IMPLANTS HELP DEAF TODDLERS HEAR AND SPEAK, BUT THEY COME WITH
CONTROVERSY
All the evidence suggests that Averi Halbert is a typical terrible 2-year-old.
She adores baby dolls, stuffed animals and things that light up. If matters were
left to her, vegetables would be outlawed, as would being told no and going to
bed. Right now, she's on the verge of throwing a tantrum. Her striking hazel
eyes have narrowed to an angry squint – she's run out of grapes to eat. She
pouts until her mom concedes and hands her more.
Read more at
http://www.penipress.com/2011/01/21/cochlear-implants-help-deaf-toddlers-hear-an\
d-speak-but-they-come-with-controversy/
===============================================
**********************
**** DISCLAIMER ****
**********************
The OCDAC Newsletter is designed to share information of interest to people with
disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in
the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily
express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC
Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that
puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in
safety, health, and productive living.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled
individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the
social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and
essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low
wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While
all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most
risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of
these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to
work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education,
counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.
Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of
your personal mailing lists so we can get the important messages out far and
wide and encourage them to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
Our physical address is P.O. Box 4339, Santa Ana, California, 92702-4339 and
this email is in compliance with CAN-SPAM Act of 2003.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center Newsletter - January 15, 2011
Greetings everyone,
What a sad week.
On Monday, January 10, the newest California Governor Jerry Brown released his
budget plans. It calls for huge cuts in social spending.
The direct and immediate impacts are hearing aid benefits would have a yearly
maximum dollar cap of $1,510. And the state portion of the maximum SSI/SSP
individual grants will be reduced to the lowest level allowed by the federal
government From $845 to $830. Hearings have been scheduled and we will include
them in this and future newsletters.
The impact on us as an organization is that we being fully independent from
government funding, will see a surge in clientèle due to increased referrals
from programs that are sponsored by the state government. In layman's terms,
program operators face cuts who will refer people to us to help them.
This re-emphasizes the need for additional fundraising projects and increased
participation by our readers and our subscribers. Our subscribers and readers
are urged to help us either through donations, purchases from our ebay store,
and participation in our fundraising projects.
OTHER NEWS : Millions of people on Medi-Cal have received letters regarding the
coverage of the Acetaminophen drug this week. There is no panic if you're using
a medication that contains Acetaminophen that CAN NOT be bought over the counter
and REQUIRES a prescription.
Richard Roehm, Chairman
On behalf of Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
===============================================
Our ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More
Funds raised would go to supporting a variety of advocacy, training, education,
outreach, and residency programs offered by the Orange County Deaf Advocacy
Center.
This link will give you a head start on Valentine's Day shopping
http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More/_i.html?_nkw=I+love+you\
&submit=Search&_sid=12597986 as theres many non verbal ways to say "I Love You"
Your support is always needed. Please visit the store and see our new items.
===============================================
NEW STUDY PROVIDES STRONG EVIDENCE REGARDING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AVT
A new study published by The Volta Review provides longitudinal data supporting
the effectiveness of auditory-verbal therapy for children who are deaf or hard
of hearing.
Read about it at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/01/prweb4940744.htm
===============================================
EEOC FILINGS OF ADA DISCRIMINATION AT RECORD HIGH
Disability filings have risen sharply in the last decade, likely due to
increased awareness of the ADA which was signed into law 20 years ago.
For the EEOC data, see
http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/statistics/enforcement/ada-charges.cfm
===============================================
Help us raise some funds with our tupperware fundraiser.
Our tupperware fundraiser http://shortlinks.deafadvocacy.org/tupperware
===============================================
HEARING BY ASSEMBLY BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE NO. 1 ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ON
JANUARY 27, 2011 - THURSDAY
1 PM – State Capitol – Room To Be Announced
Budget Items To Be Heard:
Department of Social Services (Budget Item 5180)
Child Welfare Services
Foster Care
In–Home Supportive Services
SSI/SSP
Adult Protective Services
Governor is proposing over $500 million cut in State general fund spending to
the IHSS program including additional 8.4% permanent across the board cut in
hours for all persons receiving IHSS (on top of existing 3.6% cut that is due to
go into effect February 1, 2011); doctor's certification that person applying
for IHSS or already in the program is "at risk" of being institutionalized as a
new eligibility requirement for the program; elimination of domestic and related
services for children under age of 18 who live at home and for persons living in
a "shared living arrangement". Governor proposing elimination of state funding
for IHSS Advisory Committees. Governor also proposing cutting SSI/SSP (and
presumably Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants grants) to lowest level
allowed by federal government (from $845 per month to $830 per month). Governor
is proposing to shift State responsibility of adult protective services to the
counties.
===============================================
DOG ALERTS OWNER, SAVES HER FROM FIRE
Teresa Jackson wondered what had gotten into her chihuahua Saturday morning when
the dog suddenly started running back and forth and barking excitedly.
Read more at :
http://www.fultonsun.com/news/2011/jan/14/dog-alerts-deaf-owner-saves-her-fire/
===============================================
Donate to Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a transparent organization serving the
needs of people with disabilities and our transparency is visible at
http://rct.doj.ca.gov/MyLicenseVerification/Details.aspx?agency_id=1&license_id=\
1003712& and we are current with our State of California reporting requirements.
Give us a hand. Go to
https://www.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=33-0806007
===============================================
HERNDON GIRL OFFERS COMMUNICATION KNOWLEDGE TO PEERS
Sharing what it's like to live in a non-hearing world at home has enabled a
5-year-old Herndon girl to open up a world of opportunities for her classmates.
Read more at :
http://republicanherald.com/news/herndon-girl-offers-communication-knowledge-to-\
peers-1.1090807#
===============================================
Paypal is one super online payment system we all come to know for now. However a
new company called Paybox is rising up using the same babysteps as paypal. They
need at least 3 million members before they can open up to the public and your
help is needed. We will get $10.00 for each new paybox signup. New signups
will be given $25.00 in startup funds. Now isn't that a win win situation for
you and our organization?
Paybox http://www.paybox.me/r/ocdac
===============================================
ADVANCED BIONICS LAYS OFF 150
Advanced Bionics lays off 150 employees in the wake of the FDA Recall, including
longtime field support staff. Details to be posted as they become available.
===============================================
For over 37 years, Labels for Education® has supported organizations across the
country by providing more than $110 million in free educational merchandise.
This year, the Labels for Education program is getting even better with a new
look and focus on the Arts, Athletics and Academic enrichment programs that can
spark children's successes. Labels for Education is also adding new partnerships
and resources. With your help, the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center can make
this year the best ever! To meet our goals, we need to collect 1,000,000 points.
Campbells Labels For Education Program http://www.deafadvocacy.org/campbells
===============================================
CAL STATE-NORTHRIDGE FORWARD IS THE ONLY DEAF PLAYER IN DIVISION I
It's sometimes said in journalism that a story can be so compelling it writes
itself. In the case of Michael Lizarraga, a forward for the Cal
State-Northridge men's basketball team, an out-of-town reporter has no choice
but to let Lizarraga serve as something of a co-author.
Read about it at
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seattleuniversity/2013876959_seattleu08.ht\
ml
===============================================
**********************
**** DISCLAIMER ****
**********************
The OCDAC Newsletter is designed to share information of interest to people with
disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in
the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily
express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC
Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that
puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in
safety, health, and productive living.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled
individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the
social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and
essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low
wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While
all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most
risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of
these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to
work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education,
counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.
Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of
your personal mailing lists so we can get the important messages out far and
wide and encourage them to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
What a sad week.
On Monday, January 10, the newest California Governor Jerry Brown released his
budget plans. It calls for huge cuts in social spending.
The direct and immediate impacts are hearing aid benefits would have a yearly
maximum dollar cap of $1,510. And the state portion of the maximum SSI/SSP
individual grants will be reduced to the lowest level allowed by the federal
government From $845 to $830. Hearings have been scheduled and we will include
them in this and future newsletters.
The impact on us as an organization is that we being fully independent from
government funding, will see a surge in clientèle due to increased referrals
from programs that are sponsored by the state government. In layman's terms,
program operators face cuts who will refer people to us to help them.
This re-emphasizes the need for additional fundraising projects and increased
participation by our readers and our subscribers. Our subscribers and readers
are urged to help us either through donations, purchases from our ebay store,
and participation in our fundraising projects.
OTHER NEWS : Millions of people on Medi-Cal have received letters regarding the
coverage of the Acetaminophen drug this week. There is no panic if you're using
a medication that contains Acetaminophen that CAN NOT be bought over the counter
and REQUIRES a prescription.
Richard Roehm, Chairman
On behalf of Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
===============================================
Our ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More
Funds raised would go to supporting a variety of advocacy, training, education,
outreach, and residency programs offered by the Orange County Deaf Advocacy
Center.
This link will give you a head start on Valentine's Day shopping
http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More/_i.html?_nkw=I+love+you\
&submit=Search&_sid=12597986 as theres many non verbal ways to say "I Love You"
Your support is always needed. Please visit the store and see our new items.
===============================================
NEW STUDY PROVIDES STRONG EVIDENCE REGARDING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AVT
A new study published by The Volta Review provides longitudinal data supporting
the effectiveness of auditory-verbal therapy for children who are deaf or hard
of hearing.
Read about it at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/01/prweb4940744.htm
===============================================
EEOC FILINGS OF ADA DISCRIMINATION AT RECORD HIGH
Disability filings have risen sharply in the last decade, likely due to
increased awareness of the ADA which was signed into law 20 years ago.
For the EEOC data, see
http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/statistics/enforcement/ada-charges.cfm
===============================================
Help us raise some funds with our tupperware fundraiser.
Our tupperware fundraiser http://shortlinks.deafadvocacy.org/tupperware
===============================================
HEARING BY ASSEMBLY BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE NO. 1 ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ON
JANUARY 27, 2011 - THURSDAY
1 PM – State Capitol – Room To Be Announced
Budget Items To Be Heard:
Department of Social Services (Budget Item 5180)
Child Welfare Services
Foster Care
In–Home Supportive Services
SSI/SSP
Adult Protective Services
Governor is proposing over $500 million cut in State general fund spending to
the IHSS program including additional 8.4% permanent across the board cut in
hours for all persons receiving IHSS (on top of existing 3.6% cut that is due to
go into effect February 1, 2011); doctor's certification that person applying
for IHSS or already in the program is "at risk" of being institutionalized as a
new eligibility requirement for the program; elimination of domestic and related
services for children under age of 18 who live at home and for persons living in
a "shared living arrangement". Governor proposing elimination of state funding
for IHSS Advisory Committees. Governor also proposing cutting SSI/SSP (and
presumably Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants grants) to lowest level
allowed by federal government (from $845 per month to $830 per month). Governor
is proposing to shift State responsibility of adult protective services to the
counties.
===============================================
DOG ALERTS OWNER, SAVES HER FROM FIRE
Teresa Jackson wondered what had gotten into her chihuahua Saturday morning when
the dog suddenly started running back and forth and barking excitedly.
Read more at :
http://www.fultonsun.com/news/2011/jan/14/dog-alerts-deaf-owner-saves-her-fire/
===============================================
Donate to Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a transparent organization serving the
needs of people with disabilities and our transparency is visible at
http://rct.doj.ca.gov/MyLicenseVerification/Details.aspx?agency_id=1&license_id=\
1003712& and we are current with our State of California reporting requirements.
Give us a hand. Go to
https://www.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=33-0806007
===============================================
HERNDON GIRL OFFERS COMMUNICATION KNOWLEDGE TO PEERS
Sharing what it's like to live in a non-hearing world at home has enabled a
5-year-old Herndon girl to open up a world of opportunities for her classmates.
Read more at :
http://republicanherald.com/news/herndon-girl-offers-communication-knowledge-to-\
peers-1.1090807#
===============================================
Paypal is one super online payment system we all come to know for now. However a
new company called Paybox is rising up using the same babysteps as paypal. They
need at least 3 million members before they can open up to the public and your
help is needed. We will get $10.00 for each new paybox signup. New signups
will be given $25.00 in startup funds. Now isn't that a win win situation for
you and our organization?
Paybox http://www.paybox.me/r/ocdac
===============================================
ADVANCED BIONICS LAYS OFF 150
Advanced Bionics lays off 150 employees in the wake of the FDA Recall, including
longtime field support staff. Details to be posted as they become available.
===============================================
For over 37 years, Labels for Education® has supported organizations across the
country by providing more than $110 million in free educational merchandise.
This year, the Labels for Education program is getting even better with a new
look and focus on the Arts, Athletics and Academic enrichment programs that can
spark children's successes. Labels for Education is also adding new partnerships
and resources. With your help, the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center can make
this year the best ever! To meet our goals, we need to collect 1,000,000 points.
Campbells Labels For Education Program http://www.deafadvocacy.org/campbells
===============================================
CAL STATE-NORTHRIDGE FORWARD IS THE ONLY DEAF PLAYER IN DIVISION I
It's sometimes said in journalism that a story can be so compelling it writes
itself. In the case of Michael Lizarraga, a forward for the Cal
State-Northridge men's basketball team, an out-of-town reporter has no choice
but to let Lizarraga serve as something of a co-author.
Read about it at
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seattleuniversity/2013876959_seattleu08.ht\
ml
===============================================
**********************
**** DISCLAIMER ****
**********************
The OCDAC Newsletter is designed to share information of interest to people with
disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in
the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily
express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC
Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that
puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in
safety, health, and productive living.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled
individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the
social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and
essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low
wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While
all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most
risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of
these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to
work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education,
counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.
Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of
your personal mailing lists so we can get the important messages out far and
wide and encourage them to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center Newsletter - January 15, 2011
Greetings everyone,
What a sad week.
On Monday, January 10, the newest California Governor Jerry Brown released his
budget plans. It calls for huge cuts in social spending.
The direct and immediate impacts are hearing aid benefits would have a yearly
maximum dollar cap of $1,510. And the state portion of the maximum SSI/SSP
individual grants will be reduced to the lowest level allowed by the federal
government From $845 to $830. Hearings have been scheduled and we will include
them in this and future newsletters.
The impact on us as an organization is that we being fully independent from
government funding, will see a surge in clientèle due to increased referrals
from programs that are sponsored by the state government. In layman's terms,
program operators face cuts who will refer people to us to help them.
This re-emphasizes the need for additional fundraising projects and increased
participation by our readers and our subscribers. Our subscribers and readers
are urged to help us either through donations, purchases from our ebay store,
and participation in our fundraising projects.
OTHER NEWS : Millions of people on Medi-Cal have received letters regarding the
coverage of the Acetaminophen drug this week. There is no panic if you're using
a medication that contains Acetaminophen that CAN NOT be bought over the counter
and REQUIRES a prescription.
Richard Roehm, Chairman
On behalf of Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
===============================================
Our ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More
Funds raised would go to supporting a variety of advocacy, training, education,
outreach, and residency programs offered by the Orange County Deaf Advocacy
Center.
This link will give you a head start on Valentine's Day shopping
http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More/_i.html?_nkw=I+love+you\
&submit=Search&_sid=12597986 as theres many non verbal ways to say "I Love You"
Your support is always needed. Please visit the store and see our new items.
===============================================
NEW STUDY PROVIDES STRONG EVIDENCE REGARDING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AVT
A new study published by The Volta Review provides longitudinal data supporting
the effectiveness of auditory-verbal therapy for children who are deaf or hard
of hearing.
Read about it at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/01/prweb4940744.htm
===============================================
EEOC FILINGS OF ADA DISCRIMINATION AT RECORD HIGH
Disability filings have risen sharply in the last decade, likely due to
increased awareness of the ADA which was signed into law 20 years ago.
For the EEOC data, see
http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/statistics/enforcement/ada-charges.cfm
===============================================
Help us raise some funds with our tupperware fundraiser.
Our tupperware fundraiser http://shortlinks.deafadvocacy.org/tupperware
===============================================
HEARING BY ASSEMBLY BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE NO. 1 ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ON
JANUARY 27, 2011 - THURSDAY
1 PM – State Capitol – Room To Be Announced
Budget Items To Be Heard:
Department of Social Services (Budget Item 5180)
Child Welfare Services
Foster Care
In–Home Supportive Services
SSI/SSP
Adult Protective Services
Governor is proposing over $500 million cut in State general fund spending to
the IHSS program including additional 8.4% permanent across the board cut in
hours for all persons receiving IHSS (on top of existing 3.6% cut that is due to
go into effect February 1, 2011); doctor's certification that person applying
for IHSS or already in the program is "at risk" of being institutionalized as a
new eligibility requirement for the program; elimination of domestic and related
services for children under age of 18 who live at home and for persons living in
a "shared living arrangement". Governor proposing elimination of state funding
for IHSS Advisory Committees. Governor also proposing cutting SSI/SSP (and
presumably Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants grants) to lowest level
allowed by federal government (from $845 per month to $830 per month). Governor
is proposing to shift State responsibility of adult protective services to the
counties.
===============================================
DOG ALERTS OWNER, SAVES HER FROM FIRE
Teresa Jackson wondered what had gotten into her chihuahua Saturday morning when
the dog suddenly started running back and forth and barking excitedly.
Read more at :
http://www.fultonsun.com/news/2011/jan/14/dog-alerts-deaf-owner-saves-her-fire/
===============================================
Donate to Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a transparent organization serving the
needs of people with disabilities and our transparency is visible at
http://rct.doj.ca.gov/MyLicenseVerification/Details.aspx?agency_id=1&license_id=\
1003712& and we are current with our State of California reporting requirements.
Give us a hand. Go to
https://www.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=33-0806007
===============================================
HERNDON GIRL OFFERS COMMUNICATION KNOWLEDGE TO PEERS
Sharing what it's like to live in a non-hearing world at home has enabled a
5-year-old Herndon girl to open up a world of opportunities for her classmates.
Read more at :
http://republicanherald.com/news/herndon-girl-offers-communication-knowledge-to-\
peers-1.1090807#
===============================================
Paypal is one super online payment system we all come to know for now. However a
new company called Paybox is rising up using the same babysteps as paypal. They
need at least 3 million members before they can open up to the public and your
help is needed. We will get $10.00 for each new paybox signup. New signups
will be given $25.00 in startup funds. Now isn't that a win win situation for
you and our organization?
Paybox http://www.paybox.me/r/ocdac
===============================================
ADVANCED BIONICS LAYS OFF 150
Advanced Bionics lays off 150 employees in the wake of the FDA Recall, including
longtime field support staff. Details to be posted as they become available.
===============================================
For over 37 years, Labels for Education® has supported organizations across the
country by providing more than $110 million in free educational merchandise.
This year, the Labels for Education program is getting even better with a new
look and focus on the Arts, Athletics and Academic enrichment programs that can
spark children's successes. Labels for Education is also adding new partnerships
and resources. With your help, the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center can make
this year the best ever! To meet our goals, we need to collect 1,000,000 points.
Campbells Labels For Education Program http://www.deafadvocacy.org/campbells
===============================================
CAL STATE-NORTHRIDGE FORWARD IS THE ONLY DEAF PLAYER IN DIVISION I
It's sometimes said in journalism that a story can be so compelling it writes
itself. In the case of Michael Lizarraga, a forward for the Cal
State-Northridge men's basketball team, an out-of-town reporter has no choice
but to let Lizarraga serve as something of a co-author.
Read about it at
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seattleuniversity/2013876959_seattleu08.ht\
ml
===============================================
**********************
**** DISCLAIMER ****
**********************
The OCDAC Newsletter is designed to share information of interest to people with
disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in
the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily
express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC
Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that
puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in
safety, health, and productive living.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled
individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the
social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and
essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low
wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While
all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most
risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of
these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to
work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education,
counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.
Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of
your personal mailing lists so we can get the important messages out far and
wide and encourage them to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
Our physical address is P.O. Box 4339, Santa Ana, California, 92702-4339 and
this email is in compliance with CAN-SPAM Act of 2003.
What a sad week.
On Monday, January 10, the newest California Governor Jerry Brown released his
budget plans. It calls for huge cuts in social spending.
The direct and immediate impacts are hearing aid benefits would have a yearly
maximum dollar cap of $1,510. And the state portion of the maximum SSI/SSP
individual grants will be reduced to the lowest level allowed by the federal
government From $845 to $830. Hearings have been scheduled and we will include
them in this and future newsletters.
The impact on us as an organization is that we being fully independent from
government funding, will see a surge in clientèle due to increased referrals
from programs that are sponsored by the state government. In layman's terms,
program operators face cuts who will refer people to us to help them.
This re-emphasizes the need for additional fundraising projects and increased
participation by our readers and our subscribers. Our subscribers and readers
are urged to help us either through donations, purchases from our ebay store,
and participation in our fundraising projects.
OTHER NEWS : Millions of people on Medi-Cal have received letters regarding the
coverage of the Acetaminophen drug this week. There is no panic if you're using
a medication that contains Acetaminophen that CAN NOT be bought over the counter
and REQUIRES a prescription.
Richard Roehm, Chairman
On behalf of Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
===============================================
Our ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More
Funds raised would go to supporting a variety of advocacy, training, education,
outreach, and residency programs offered by the Orange County Deaf Advocacy
Center.
This link will give you a head start on Valentine's Day shopping
http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More/_i.html?_nkw=I+love+you\
&submit=Search&_sid=12597986 as theres many non verbal ways to say "I Love You"
Your support is always needed. Please visit the store and see our new items.
===============================================
NEW STUDY PROVIDES STRONG EVIDENCE REGARDING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AVT
A new study published by The Volta Review provides longitudinal data supporting
the effectiveness of auditory-verbal therapy for children who are deaf or hard
of hearing.
Read about it at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/01/prweb4940744.htm
===============================================
EEOC FILINGS OF ADA DISCRIMINATION AT RECORD HIGH
Disability filings have risen sharply in the last decade, likely due to
increased awareness of the ADA which was signed into law 20 years ago.
For the EEOC data, see
http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/statistics/enforcement/ada-charges.cfm
===============================================
Help us raise some funds with our tupperware fundraiser.
Our tupperware fundraiser http://shortlinks.deafadvocacy.org/tupperware
===============================================
HEARING BY ASSEMBLY BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE NO. 1 ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ON
JANUARY 27, 2011 - THURSDAY
1 PM – State Capitol – Room To Be Announced
Budget Items To Be Heard:
Department of Social Services (Budget Item 5180)
Child Welfare Services
Foster Care
In–Home Supportive Services
SSI/SSP
Adult Protective Services
Governor is proposing over $500 million cut in State general fund spending to
the IHSS program including additional 8.4% permanent across the board cut in
hours for all persons receiving IHSS (on top of existing 3.6% cut that is due to
go into effect February 1, 2011); doctor's certification that person applying
for IHSS or already in the program is "at risk" of being institutionalized as a
new eligibility requirement for the program; elimination of domestic and related
services for children under age of 18 who live at home and for persons living in
a "shared living arrangement". Governor proposing elimination of state funding
for IHSS Advisory Committees. Governor also proposing cutting SSI/SSP (and
presumably Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants grants) to lowest level
allowed by federal government (from $845 per month to $830 per month). Governor
is proposing to shift State responsibility of adult protective services to the
counties.
===============================================
DOG ALERTS OWNER, SAVES HER FROM FIRE
Teresa Jackson wondered what had gotten into her chihuahua Saturday morning when
the dog suddenly started running back and forth and barking excitedly.
Read more at :
http://www.fultonsun.com/news/2011/jan/14/dog-alerts-deaf-owner-saves-her-fire/
===============================================
Donate to Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a transparent organization serving the
needs of people with disabilities and our transparency is visible at
http://rct.doj.ca.gov/MyLicenseVerification/Details.aspx?agency_id=1&license_id=\
1003712& and we are current with our State of California reporting requirements.
Give us a hand. Go to
https://www.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=33-0806007
===============================================
HERNDON GIRL OFFERS COMMUNICATION KNOWLEDGE TO PEERS
Sharing what it's like to live in a non-hearing world at home has enabled a
5-year-old Herndon girl to open up a world of opportunities for her classmates.
Read more at :
http://republicanherald.com/news/herndon-girl-offers-communication-knowledge-to-\
peers-1.1090807#
===============================================
Paypal is one super online payment system we all come to know for now. However a
new company called Paybox is rising up using the same babysteps as paypal. They
need at least 3 million members before they can open up to the public and your
help is needed. We will get $10.00 for each new paybox signup. New signups
will be given $25.00 in startup funds. Now isn't that a win win situation for
you and our organization?
Paybox http://www.paybox.me/r/ocdac
===============================================
ADVANCED BIONICS LAYS OFF 150
Advanced Bionics lays off 150 employees in the wake of the FDA Recall, including
longtime field support staff. Details to be posted as they become available.
===============================================
For over 37 years, Labels for Education® has supported organizations across the
country by providing more than $110 million in free educational merchandise.
This year, the Labels for Education program is getting even better with a new
look and focus on the Arts, Athletics and Academic enrichment programs that can
spark children's successes. Labels for Education is also adding new partnerships
and resources. With your help, the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center can make
this year the best ever! To meet our goals, we need to collect 1,000,000 points.
Campbells Labels For Education Program http://www.deafadvocacy.org/campbells
===============================================
CAL STATE-NORTHRIDGE FORWARD IS THE ONLY DEAF PLAYER IN DIVISION I
It's sometimes said in journalism that a story can be so compelling it writes
itself. In the case of Michael Lizarraga, a forward for the Cal
State-Northridge men's basketball team, an out-of-town reporter has no choice
but to let Lizarraga serve as something of a co-author.
Read about it at
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seattleuniversity/2013876959_seattleu08.ht\
ml
===============================================
**********************
**** DISCLAIMER ****
**********************
The OCDAC Newsletter is designed to share information of interest to people with
disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in
the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily
express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC
Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that
puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in
safety, health, and productive living.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled
individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the
social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and
essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low
wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While
all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most
risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of
these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to
work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education,
counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.
Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of
your personal mailing lists so we can get the important messages out far and
wide and encourage them to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
Our physical address is P.O. Box 4339, Santa Ana, California, 92702-4339 and
this email is in compliance with CAN-SPAM Act of 2003.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
SPECIAL BULLETIN - Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center - January 11, 2011
Yesterday, the California Governor's Office released it's budget plans for the
next fiscal year.
WE SEE DEEP AND UGLY CUTS! Your local Assembly members and State Senators needs
to hear your opposition to the cuts ASAP!
$12.5 billion in cuts. That includes $1.5 billion from CalWorks, called Welfare
to Work, and $1.7 billion from Medi-Cal.
Proposes Elimination of Adult Day Health Care and Multipurpose Seniors Services
Programs; Proposes 10% Medi-Cal Provider Rate Cuts; Caps on Spending for
Several Medi-Cal Services – Also Proposes Cuts to Healthy Families Program –
Proposes Shift of Proposition 63 Fund Balance to Fund AB 3632 Mental Health
Services for Special Education Students; Medi-Cal Mental Health Managed Care and
EPSDT Programs – Major Cuts to IHSS and Regional Centers Proposed. This
basically the tip of the iceberg and social service programs will be impacted as
well.
Not to mention, Hearing Aid benefits would have a yearly maximum dollar cap of
$1,510. Reduce state portion of the maximum SSI/SSP individual grants to the
lowest level allowed by the federal government From $845 to $830.
Advocates like us all across the State expected to see wide-spread permanent
spending cuts to major programs, including health and human services. Deep cuts
– including mid-year cuts - are happening to several critical health and human
services programs including regional center community-based services and
supports, In-Home Supportive Services, CalWORKS – the State's "welfare to work"
program, Medi-Cal, and mental health.
Governor Brown already made a gesture in the past weeks. A 25% spending cut in
his own office budget and that includes his staff and eliminating some state
offices sent chilling predictions of the Governor's budget for California.
Many programs that enable our community members achieve independence and freedom
are being cut. We are affected as some of our independence residency project
members are impacted and some of these people may have to return to the state
hospitals.
The only impact is that we being fully independent from government funding, will
see a surge in clientele due to increased referrals from programs that are
sponsored by the state government. In layman's terms, program operators face
cuts, then they send people to us to help them.
This re-emphasizes the need for additional fundraising projects and increased
participation by our readers and our subscribers. Our subscribers and readers
are urged to help us either through donations, purchases from our ebay store,
and participation in our fundraising projects.
We will keep on the watch for you, and our stakeholders, for additional news
relating to the California budget.
Richard Roehm, Chairman
On behalf of the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
next fiscal year.
WE SEE DEEP AND UGLY CUTS! Your local Assembly members and State Senators needs
to hear your opposition to the cuts ASAP!
$12.5 billion in cuts. That includes $1.5 billion from CalWorks, called Welfare
to Work, and $1.7 billion from Medi-Cal.
Proposes Elimination of Adult Day Health Care and Multipurpose Seniors Services
Programs; Proposes 10% Medi-Cal Provider Rate Cuts; Caps on Spending for
Several Medi-Cal Services – Also Proposes Cuts to Healthy Families Program –
Proposes Shift of Proposition 63 Fund Balance to Fund AB 3632 Mental Health
Services for Special Education Students; Medi-Cal Mental Health Managed Care and
EPSDT Programs – Major Cuts to IHSS and Regional Centers Proposed. This
basically the tip of the iceberg and social service programs will be impacted as
well.
Not to mention, Hearing Aid benefits would have a yearly maximum dollar cap of
$1,510. Reduce state portion of the maximum SSI/SSP individual grants to the
lowest level allowed by the federal government From $845 to $830.
Advocates like us all across the State expected to see wide-spread permanent
spending cuts to major programs, including health and human services. Deep cuts
– including mid-year cuts - are happening to several critical health and human
services programs including regional center community-based services and
supports, In-Home Supportive Services, CalWORKS – the State's "welfare to work"
program, Medi-Cal, and mental health.
Governor Brown already made a gesture in the past weeks. A 25% spending cut in
his own office budget and that includes his staff and eliminating some state
offices sent chilling predictions of the Governor's budget for California.
Many programs that enable our community members achieve independence and freedom
are being cut. We are affected as some of our independence residency project
members are impacted and some of these people may have to return to the state
hospitals.
The only impact is that we being fully independent from government funding, will
see a surge in clientele due to increased referrals from programs that are
sponsored by the state government. In layman's terms, program operators face
cuts, then they send people to us to help them.
This re-emphasizes the need for additional fundraising projects and increased
participation by our readers and our subscribers. Our subscribers and readers
are urged to help us either through donations, purchases from our ebay store,
and participation in our fundraising projects.
We will keep on the watch for you, and our stakeholders, for additional news
relating to the California budget.
Richard Roehm, Chairman
On behalf of the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center Newsletter - January 8, 2011
Greetings Friends!
One of the challenges, respectability between deaf leaders, is being put to the
test at this point. Take the case of Jay Brown for example whereas she is
having extreme difficulty rounding up support from the deaf leadership in her
fight for her job as a sign language teacher. Jay is considered a deaf leader.
Most of the people rallying around her are not even deaf. Its sad that the deaf
community has become badly balkanized and we can credit a popular deaf website
owner who has been using his particular website to break up the deaf community.
The irony is that this particular website owner has a wife who works for the
National Association of the Deaf. That's how bad it is. Thats where the deaf
society stands on respectability and one of our challenges for this year is to
bring back the respectability and unity of the deaf society.
Richard Roehm, Chairman
On behalf of Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
===============================================
Our ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More
Funds raised would go to supporting a variety of advocacy, training, education,
outreach, and residency programs offered by the Orange County Deaf Advocacy
Center.
This link will give you a head start on Valentine's Day shopping
http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More/_i.html?_nkw=I+love+you\
&submit=Search&_sid=12597986 as theres many non verbal ways to say "I Love You"
Your support is always needed. Please visit the store and see our new items.
===============================================
STUDY LINKING VACCINE TO AUTISM WAS FRAUD, JOURNAL REPORTS
The first study to link a childhood vaccine to autism was based on doctored
information about the children involved, according to a new report on the widely
discredited research.
Read more at
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2011/01/05/health/AP-EU-MED-Autism-Fraud.html?_r\
=2&hpw
===============================================
OVER 1 MILLION CHILDREN MADE DEAF BY ANTIBIOTIC MISUSE
Medical experts have again warned the public about the risks of improper drug
use by pointing out that more than a million children on the mainland have been
made deaf by misuse of the antibiotic streptomycin.
Read more at
http://health.asiaone.com/Health/News/Story/A1Story20110105-256430.html
===============================================
Help us raise some funds with our tupperware fundraiser.
Our tupperware fundraiser http://shortlinks.deafadvocacy.org/tupperware
===============================================
CONVERTIBLES CAN MAKE YOU DEAF
A study from the St Louis University School of Medicine’s department of
otolaryngology and the Ear Institute of Texas is warning that convertible
drivers should keep the top down at speeds of more than 55mph.
Read more at
http://www.tgdaily.com/general-sciences-features/53385-convertibles-can-make-you\
-deaf
===============================================
ABUSIVE PRIEST SUITS FORCE ARCHDIOCESE TO FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY
The Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee is filing for bankruptcy protection, it
announced Tuesday, citing the cost of lawsuits filed against priests by victims
of sexual abuse.
Read more at
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/04/abusive-priest-suits-force-archdiocese-\
to-file-for-bankruptcy/?hpt=T2
===============================================
Donate to Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a transparent organization serving the
needs of people with disabilities and our transparency is visible at
http://rct.doj.ca.gov/MyLicenseVerification/Details.aspx?agency_id=1&license_id=\
1003712& and we are current with our State of California reporting requirements.
Give us a hand. Go to
https://www.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=33-0806007
===============================================
DEAF TEACHER AND HER STUDENTS ARE STILL FIGHTING FOR HER JOB
No one knows the differences between deaf culture and hearing culture better
than Jaye Brown.
Read more at
http://education.change.org/blog/view/deaf_teacher_and_her_students_are_still_fi\
ghting_for_her_job
===============================================
Paypal is one super online payment system we all come to know for now. However a
new company called Paybox is rising up using the same babysteps as paypal. They
need at least 3 million members before they can open up to the public and your
help is needed. We will get $10.00 for each new paybox signup. New signups
will be given $25.00 in startup funds. Now isn't that a win win situation for
you and our organization?
Paybox http://www.paybox.me/r/ocdac
===============================================
BLIND, LAME AND DEAF TRIO CLIMB MT. KILIMANJARO
For 27-year-old Florence Ndagire, and her friends Robert Nkwangu and Patrick
Kasirye, climbing the highest mountain on the African continent was more than
just fun.
Read more at
http://www.monitor.co.ug/LifeStyle/Reviews/-/691232/1082562/-/bmr316/-/
===============================================
For over 37 years, Labels for Education® has supported organizations across the
country by providing more than $110 million in free educational merchandise.
This year, the Labels for Education program is getting even better with a new
look and focus on the Arts, Athletics and Academic enrichment programs that can
spark children's successes. Labels for Education is also adding new partnerships
and resources. With your help, the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center can make
this year the best ever! To meet our goals, we need to collect 1,000,000 points.
Campbells Labels For Education Program http://www.deafadvocacy.org/campbells
===============================================
WOW GAMER KICKED FROM GUILD AFTER BECOMING DEAF AND UNABLE TO USE VENT
In a turn of events that can only makes you lose faith in humanity or at the
very least the humanity of World of Warcraft players, a gamer has been kicked
from his guild of 4 years after an accident left him permanently deaf and unable
to use Ventrilo.
Read more at
http://wegotthiscovered.com/2010/12/31/wow-gamer-kicked-from-guild-after-becomin\
g-deaf-and-unable-to-use-vent/
===============================================
**********************
**** DISCLAIMER ****
**********************
The OCDAC Newsletter is designed to share information of interest to people with
disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in
the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily
express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC
Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that
puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in
safety, health, and productive living.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled
individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the
social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and
essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low
wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While
all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most
risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of
these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to
work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education,
counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.
Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of
your personal mailing lists so we can get the important messages out far and
wide and encourage them to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
Our physical address is P.O. Box 4339, Santa Ana, California, 92702-4339 and
this email is in compliance with CAN-SPAM Act of 2003.
One of the challenges, respectability between deaf leaders, is being put to the
test at this point. Take the case of Jay Brown for example whereas she is
having extreme difficulty rounding up support from the deaf leadership in her
fight for her job as a sign language teacher. Jay is considered a deaf leader.
Most of the people rallying around her are not even deaf. Its sad that the deaf
community has become badly balkanized and we can credit a popular deaf website
owner who has been using his particular website to break up the deaf community.
The irony is that this particular website owner has a wife who works for the
National Association of the Deaf. That's how bad it is. Thats where the deaf
society stands on respectability and one of our challenges for this year is to
bring back the respectability and unity of the deaf society.
Richard Roehm, Chairman
On behalf of Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
===============================================
Our ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More
Funds raised would go to supporting a variety of advocacy, training, education,
outreach, and residency programs offered by the Orange County Deaf Advocacy
Center.
This link will give you a head start on Valentine's Day shopping
http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More/_i.html?_nkw=I+love+you\
&submit=Search&_sid=12597986 as theres many non verbal ways to say "I Love You"
Your support is always needed. Please visit the store and see our new items.
===============================================
STUDY LINKING VACCINE TO AUTISM WAS FRAUD, JOURNAL REPORTS
The first study to link a childhood vaccine to autism was based on doctored
information about the children involved, according to a new report on the widely
discredited research.
Read more at
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2011/01/05/health/AP-EU-MED-Autism-Fraud.html?_r\
=2&hpw
===============================================
OVER 1 MILLION CHILDREN MADE DEAF BY ANTIBIOTIC MISUSE
Medical experts have again warned the public about the risks of improper drug
use by pointing out that more than a million children on the mainland have been
made deaf by misuse of the antibiotic streptomycin.
Read more at
http://health.asiaone.com/Health/News/Story/A1Story20110105-256430.html
===============================================
Help us raise some funds with our tupperware fundraiser.
Our tupperware fundraiser http://shortlinks.deafadvocacy.org/tupperware
===============================================
CONVERTIBLES CAN MAKE YOU DEAF
A study from the St Louis University School of Medicine’s department of
otolaryngology and the Ear Institute of Texas is warning that convertible
drivers should keep the top down at speeds of more than 55mph.
Read more at
http://www.tgdaily.com/general-sciences-features/53385-convertibles-can-make-you\
-deaf
===============================================
ABUSIVE PRIEST SUITS FORCE ARCHDIOCESE TO FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY
The Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee is filing for bankruptcy protection, it
announced Tuesday, citing the cost of lawsuits filed against priests by victims
of sexual abuse.
Read more at
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/04/abusive-priest-suits-force-archdiocese-\
to-file-for-bankruptcy/?hpt=T2
===============================================
Donate to Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a transparent organization serving the
needs of people with disabilities and our transparency is visible at
http://rct.doj.ca.gov/MyLicenseVerification/Details.aspx?agency_id=1&license_id=\
1003712& and we are current with our State of California reporting requirements.
Give us a hand. Go to
https://www.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=33-0806007
===============================================
DEAF TEACHER AND HER STUDENTS ARE STILL FIGHTING FOR HER JOB
No one knows the differences between deaf culture and hearing culture better
than Jaye Brown.
Read more at
http://education.change.org/blog/view/deaf_teacher_and_her_students_are_still_fi\
ghting_for_her_job
===============================================
Paypal is one super online payment system we all come to know for now. However a
new company called Paybox is rising up using the same babysteps as paypal. They
need at least 3 million members before they can open up to the public and your
help is needed. We will get $10.00 for each new paybox signup. New signups
will be given $25.00 in startup funds. Now isn't that a win win situation for
you and our organization?
Paybox http://www.paybox.me/r/ocdac
===============================================
BLIND, LAME AND DEAF TRIO CLIMB MT. KILIMANJARO
For 27-year-old Florence Ndagire, and her friends Robert Nkwangu and Patrick
Kasirye, climbing the highest mountain on the African continent was more than
just fun.
Read more at
http://www.monitor.co.ug/LifeStyle/Reviews/-/691232/1082562/-/bmr316/-/
===============================================
For over 37 years, Labels for Education® has supported organizations across the
country by providing more than $110 million in free educational merchandise.
This year, the Labels for Education program is getting even better with a new
look and focus on the Arts, Athletics and Academic enrichment programs that can
spark children's successes. Labels for Education is also adding new partnerships
and resources. With your help, the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center can make
this year the best ever! To meet our goals, we need to collect 1,000,000 points.
Campbells Labels For Education Program http://www.deafadvocacy.org/campbells
===============================================
WOW GAMER KICKED FROM GUILD AFTER BECOMING DEAF AND UNABLE TO USE VENT
In a turn of events that can only makes you lose faith in humanity or at the
very least the humanity of World of Warcraft players, a gamer has been kicked
from his guild of 4 years after an accident left him permanently deaf and unable
to use Ventrilo.
Read more at
http://wegotthiscovered.com/2010/12/31/wow-gamer-kicked-from-guild-after-becomin\
g-deaf-and-unable-to-use-vent/
===============================================
**********************
**** DISCLAIMER ****
**********************
The OCDAC Newsletter is designed to share information of interest to people with
disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in
the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily
express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC
Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that
puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in
safety, health, and productive living.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled
individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the
social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and
essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low
wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While
all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most
risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of
these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to
work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education,
counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.
Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of
your personal mailing lists so we can get the important messages out far and
wide and encourage them to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
Our physical address is P.O. Box 4339, Santa Ana, California, 92702-4339 and
this email is in compliance with CAN-SPAM Act of 2003.
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center Newsletter - New Year Issue
Greetings Friends!
New Year 2011 Comes In With A Bang!
Yes, as this newsletter has some serious substances that affect the deaf
community as a whole.
As we begin the new year, we do it with facing the challenges the year has in
store for us. Some of the challenges are known since we're basically sitting on
a field of changes for our deaf society. Some of the challenges are unknown and
only time will tell us when we will face them.
Two of the challenges we are facing are expanding our ebay offerings with the
goal of 2,000 items and to get a new office in an office building close by our
residency programs. The other challenges are building up our capacity to help
others and to make the time to return this newsletter back to it's weekly form.
These challenges are bold and these will be met with your support.
These are the challenges we face in addition to helping thousands of our clients
face their personal challenges in a positive way.
We are and always have been up to date on many issues faced by the deaf
communities. Barriers remains in the area of captioning, movie access, access
to many facets of life, and respectability between deaf leaders and their deaf
and disability organizations.
Richard Roehm, Chairman
On behalf of Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
===============================================
Our ebay store has been a great challenge. We have been able to develop over a
dozen new products. Funds raised would go to supporting a variety of advocacy,
training, education, outreach, and residency programs offered by the Orange
County Deaf Advocacy Center.
Our ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More
This link will give you a head start on Valentine's Day shopping
http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More/_i.html?_nkw=I+love+you\
&submit=Search&_sid=12597986 as theres many non verbal ways to say "I Love You"
Your support is always needed. Please visit the store and see our new items.
===============================================
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF OPPOSES NETFLIX'S DEAF TAX
The National Association of the Deaf sent another letter to Netflix on Friday
addressing concerns about Netflix's new pricing plan for its Watch Instantly
movies, which the deaf community says amounts to a "deaf tax."
Read more at
http://abledbody.com/newswatch/2010/12/22/nad-opposes-netflix-deaf-tax/
===============================================
BIAS AGAINST A DISABILITY ACCOUNTED FOR 1.5 PERCENT OF THE HATE CRIMES IN THE
UNITED STATES IN 2009 ACCORDING TO THE LATEST HATE CRIME STATISTICS FROM THE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released 2009 statistics which
indicated that 6,604 criminal incidents involving 7,789 offenses were reported
as a result of bias toward a particular race, religion, sexual orientation,
ethnicity/national origin, or physical or mental disability. Hate Crime
Statistics, 2009, published by the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program
includes data from hate crime reports submitted by law enforcement agencies
throughout the nation. Of the 6,598 single-bias incidents, 48.5 percent were
motivated by a racial bias, 19.7 percent were motivated by a religious bias,
18.5 percent were motivated by a sexual-orientation bias, and 11.8 percent were
motivated by an ethnicity/national origin bias. Bias against a disability
accounted for 1.5 percent of single-bias incidents.
===============================================
Help us raise some funds with our tupperware fundraiser.
Our tupperware fundraiser http://shortlinks.deafadvocacy.org/tupperware
===============================================
A TEACHER-TURNED-TALK-SHOW-HOST ARTICLE IRKS DEAF
Dom Giordano asks: "What's 'foreign' about sign language?" in her opinion
article and it's creating an interesting buzz in the deaf forums.
Read more at
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20101214_Dom_Giordano_asks__What_s__fore\
ign__about_sign_language_.html
===============================================
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN MEXICO'S INSTITUTIONS DISAPPEAR AND ARE TRAFFICKED
From August 2009 through September 2010, Disability Rights International (DRI)
and the Comisión Méxicana de Defensa y Promoción de los Derechos Humanos
(CMDPDH) investigated psychiatric institutions, orphanages, shelters, and other
public facilities that house children and adults with disabilities. Now a report
titled Disappeared and Abandoned: Mexico's Segregation and Abuse of Children and
Adults with Disabilities documents violations of the rights of people with
disabilities under the new United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities (CRPD) and other human rights treaties ratified by Mexico. The
report finds that children with disabilities disappear and are trafficked;
people are left in permanent restraints are subject to torture or ill-treatment;
living conditions are inhumane and degrading; and use of lobotomies and
psychosurgeries are prevalent.
===============================================
Our board president, Beth, has a holiday wish.
During this holiday season, I'm hoping my friends and family will join me to
raise $500 for OCDAC Deaf Blind Services. It's a great cause that... gives
people who are deaf blind the training and skills needed to be as independent as
possible.
I chose OCDAC Deaf Blind Services because... I have seen first hand the
wonderful results.
Beth's Holiday Wish http://wishes.causes.com/wishes/141093
===============================================
DEAF WOMAN WRESTLER TO DEBUT IN TOKYO
Yakami Aoi is an active Deaf professional woman wrestler belonging to Toromon
Japan, a Deaf professional wrestler group.
Read more at
http://deafjapan.blogspot.com/2010/12/deaf-woman-wrestler-to-debut-in-tokyo.html
===============================================
Paypal is one super online payment system we all come to know for now. However a
new company called Paybox is rising up using the same babysteps as paypal. They
need at least 3 million members before they can open up to the public and your
help is needed. We will get $10.00 for each new paybox signup. New signups
will be given $25.00 in startup funds. Now isn't that a win win situation for
you and our organization?
Paybox http://www.paybox.me/r/ocdac
===============================================
DEAF MAN FACED DEATH PENALTY FOR MURDERS
A Jefferson Circuit Court jury late Monday night convicted a man of two counts
of murder after more than seven hours of deliberation in a case in which his
deafness was a factor. Now this is a first time a deaf man faced the death
penalty. However his life was spared by a jury.
Read more at
http://www.fox41.com/story/13674022/jury-spares-life-of-deaf-man-convicted-of-mu\
rders
===============================================
For over 37 years, Labels for Education® has supported organizations across the
country by providing more than $110 million in free educational merchandise.
This year, the Labels for Education program is getting even better with a new
look and focus on the Arts, Athletics and Academic enrichment programs that can
spark children's successes. Labels for Education is also adding new partnerships
and resources. With your help, the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center can make
this year the best ever! To meet our goals, we need to collect 1,000,000 points.
Campbells Labels For Education Program http://www.deafadvocacy.org/campbells
===============================================
NEW DATABASE HELPS FEDERAL AND PRIVATE-SECTOR EMPLOYERS HIRE WORKERS WITH
DISABILITIES
More than 2,200 candidates with disabilities representing all academic
backgrounds and working toward, or recently earned, associate, bachelor's,
master's, doctoral and law degrees are featured in the 2011 Workforce
Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities database. Some are
seeking summer employment, while others are looking for regular, full-time
positions. Federal officials can register and search for candidates who meet
their hiring needs at https://wrp.gov/LoginPre.do?method=login, whereas
private-sector employers can search the program's database through the Employer
Assistance and Resource Network at http://askearn.org/ or by calling
1-866-327-6669. This resource is intended to assist federal and private-sector
employers in identifying workers with disabilities.
===============================================
**********************
**** DISCLAIMER ****
**********************
The OCDAC Newsletter is designed to share information of interest to people with
disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in
the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily
express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC
Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that
puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in
safety, health, and productive living.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled
individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the
social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and
essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low
wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While
all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most
risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of
these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to
work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education,
counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.
Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of
your personal mailing lists so we can get the important messages out far and
wide and encourage them to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
Our physical address is P.O. Box 4339, Santa Ana, California, 92702-4339 and
this email is in compliance with CAN-SPAM Act of 2003.
New Year 2011 Comes In With A Bang!
Yes, as this newsletter has some serious substances that affect the deaf
community as a whole.
As we begin the new year, we do it with facing the challenges the year has in
store for us. Some of the challenges are known since we're basically sitting on
a field of changes for our deaf society. Some of the challenges are unknown and
only time will tell us when we will face them.
Two of the challenges we are facing are expanding our ebay offerings with the
goal of 2,000 items and to get a new office in an office building close by our
residency programs. The other challenges are building up our capacity to help
others and to make the time to return this newsletter back to it's weekly form.
These challenges are bold and these will be met with your support.
These are the challenges we face in addition to helping thousands of our clients
face their personal challenges in a positive way.
We are and always have been up to date on many issues faced by the deaf
communities. Barriers remains in the area of captioning, movie access, access
to many facets of life, and respectability between deaf leaders and their deaf
and disability organizations.
Richard Roehm, Chairman
On behalf of Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
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Our ebay store has been a great challenge. We have been able to develop over a
dozen new products. Funds raised would go to supporting a variety of advocacy,
training, education, outreach, and residency programs offered by the Orange
County Deaf Advocacy Center.
Our ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More
This link will give you a head start on Valentine's Day shopping
http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More/_i.html?_nkw=I+love+you\
&submit=Search&_sid=12597986 as theres many non verbal ways to say "I Love You"
Your support is always needed. Please visit the store and see our new items.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF OPPOSES NETFLIX'S DEAF TAX
The National Association of the Deaf sent another letter to Netflix on Friday
addressing concerns about Netflix's new pricing plan for its Watch Instantly
movies, which the deaf community says amounts to a "deaf tax."
Read more at
http://abledbody.com/newswatch/2010/12/22/nad-opposes-netflix-deaf-tax/
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BIAS AGAINST A DISABILITY ACCOUNTED FOR 1.5 PERCENT OF THE HATE CRIMES IN THE
UNITED STATES IN 2009 ACCORDING TO THE LATEST HATE CRIME STATISTICS FROM THE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released 2009 statistics which
indicated that 6,604 criminal incidents involving 7,789 offenses were reported
as a result of bias toward a particular race, religion, sexual orientation,
ethnicity/national origin, or physical or mental disability. Hate Crime
Statistics, 2009, published by the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program
includes data from hate crime reports submitted by law enforcement agencies
throughout the nation. Of the 6,598 single-bias incidents, 48.5 percent were
motivated by a racial bias, 19.7 percent were motivated by a religious bias,
18.5 percent were motivated by a sexual-orientation bias, and 11.8 percent were
motivated by an ethnicity/national origin bias. Bias against a disability
accounted for 1.5 percent of single-bias incidents.
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Help us raise some funds with our tupperware fundraiser.
Our tupperware fundraiser http://shortlinks.deafadvocacy.org/tupperware
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A TEACHER-TURNED-TALK-SHOW-HOST ARTICLE IRKS DEAF
Dom Giordano asks: "What's 'foreign' about sign language?" in her opinion
article and it's creating an interesting buzz in the deaf forums.
Read more at
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20101214_Dom_Giordano_asks__What_s__fore\
ign__about_sign_language_.html
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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN MEXICO'S INSTITUTIONS DISAPPEAR AND ARE TRAFFICKED
From August 2009 through September 2010, Disability Rights International (DRI)
and the Comisión Méxicana de Defensa y Promoción de los Derechos Humanos
(CMDPDH) investigated psychiatric institutions, orphanages, shelters, and other
public facilities that house children and adults with disabilities. Now a report
titled Disappeared and Abandoned: Mexico's Segregation and Abuse of Children and
Adults with Disabilities documents violations of the rights of people with
disabilities under the new United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities (CRPD) and other human rights treaties ratified by Mexico. The
report finds that children with disabilities disappear and are trafficked;
people are left in permanent restraints are subject to torture or ill-treatment;
living conditions are inhumane and degrading; and use of lobotomies and
psychosurgeries are prevalent.
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Our board president, Beth, has a holiday wish.
During this holiday season, I'm hoping my friends and family will join me to
raise $500 for OCDAC Deaf Blind Services. It's a great cause that... gives
people who are deaf blind the training and skills needed to be as independent as
possible.
I chose OCDAC Deaf Blind Services because... I have seen first hand the
wonderful results.
Beth's Holiday Wish http://wishes.causes.com/wishes/141093
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DEAF WOMAN WRESTLER TO DEBUT IN TOKYO
Yakami Aoi is an active Deaf professional woman wrestler belonging to Toromon
Japan, a Deaf professional wrestler group.
Read more at
http://deafjapan.blogspot.com/2010/12/deaf-woman-wrestler-to-debut-in-tokyo.html
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Paypal is one super online payment system we all come to know for now. However a
new company called Paybox is rising up using the same babysteps as paypal. They
need at least 3 million members before they can open up to the public and your
help is needed. We will get $10.00 for each new paybox signup. New signups
will be given $25.00 in startup funds. Now isn't that a win win situation for
you and our organization?
Paybox http://www.paybox.me/r/ocdac
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DEAF MAN FACED DEATH PENALTY FOR MURDERS
A Jefferson Circuit Court jury late Monday night convicted a man of two counts
of murder after more than seven hours of deliberation in a case in which his
deafness was a factor. Now this is a first time a deaf man faced the death
penalty. However his life was spared by a jury.
Read more at
http://www.fox41.com/story/13674022/jury-spares-life-of-deaf-man-convicted-of-mu\
rders
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For over 37 years, Labels for Education® has supported organizations across the
country by providing more than $110 million in free educational merchandise.
This year, the Labels for Education program is getting even better with a new
look and focus on the Arts, Athletics and Academic enrichment programs that can
spark children's successes. Labels for Education is also adding new partnerships
and resources. With your help, the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center can make
this year the best ever! To meet our goals, we need to collect 1,000,000 points.
Campbells Labels For Education Program http://www.deafadvocacy.org/campbells
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NEW DATABASE HELPS FEDERAL AND PRIVATE-SECTOR EMPLOYERS HIRE WORKERS WITH
DISABILITIES
More than 2,200 candidates with disabilities representing all academic
backgrounds and working toward, or recently earned, associate, bachelor's,
master's, doctoral and law degrees are featured in the 2011 Workforce
Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities database. Some are
seeking summer employment, while others are looking for regular, full-time
positions. Federal officials can register and search for candidates who meet
their hiring needs at https://wrp.gov/LoginPre.do?method=login, whereas
private-sector employers can search the program's database through the Employer
Assistance and Resource Network at http://askearn.org/ or by calling
1-866-327-6669. This resource is intended to assist federal and private-sector
employers in identifying workers with disabilities.
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disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in
the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily
express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC
Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that
puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in
safety, health, and productive living.
The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled
individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the
social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and
essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low
wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While
all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most
risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of
these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to
work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education,
counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.
Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of
your personal mailing lists so we can get the important messages out far and
wide and encourage them to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
Our physical address is P.O. Box 4339, Santa Ana, California, 92702-4339 and
this email is in compliance with CAN-SPAM Act of 2003.
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