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Sent by shaescandles@...


Hello there-

Welcome to DRIG!

Deaf Rights In Georgia. DRIG is a group of people that are seeking ways to
improve d/Deaf rights in this state of Georgia. We seek not only to improve, but
to promote, to empower, and to actually enforce. We are currently conducting a
survey on the hiring process at the two deaf schools in Georgia. If you or
someone you know have applied for a position (any position) at the Atlanta Area
School for the Deaf or the Georgia School for the Deaf in the past five years,
please contact me and I'll send you a questionnaire either through email or vp.

Who: any person who has applied for any position at AASD or GSD in the past 5
years, deaf or hearing. It doesn't matter if you were hired or not.

My email is DeafRIG@.... Please share this with others, who may not
receive epeachy, particularly those out of state.

Thank you and I look forward to your response. :)
Shae Crook
DRIG Advocate

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Forwarded by Frank Nesbit/SIA/DOE/GADOE on 06/30/2010 07:30 PM -
Frank Nesbit <FNesbit@...>
===============================

We are getting closer to our July 24, Georgia Hands & Voices 3rd Annual Back to
School Bash and just wanted to send out a reminder since we are less than a
month away and are really looking forward to a fun and informative afternoon.

We hope you are planning on coming, we have a fabulous panel planned who will be
sharing their diverse and personal experiences as adults who are Deaf,
representing various communication modes and hearing devices. We are also
excited about Janet DesGeorges, the National Outreach Director for Hands &
Voices National coming from Colorado to present.  While we are hearing from
them, our children will have the opportunity to jump in a Bounce House, cool off
with a snowcone, take part in a puppet craft and story...and have fun with other
kids and responsible childcare volunteers.  We will will have an opportunity to
interact with a wide variety of exhibitors related to Hearing Impairment and
Deafness and then eat some great food, while meeting other parents and
professionals who are so dedicated to families finding the right fit for our
children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Please join us on Saturday, July 24, from 2-7pm at the Atlanta Area School for
the Deaf.  We would greatly appreciate your RSVP at info@... so
that we may be appropriately prepared with certified sign language interpreters,
CART captioning services and childcare volunteers...not to mention refreshments!

There is a minimal cost to attend to help us provide all of these wonderful
things if you are not already a member, but if you join it is free to attend,
PLUS you benefit from all of the membership perks!  Remember we do offer
scholarships to families.  Below are the details, as well as a flyer which I
have attached to this email.

Hope you are having a wonderful summer, with the numbers of attendees growing
from 60 in 2008 to 80 last year, we are really looking forward to an even bigger
event this year.

  Sincerely, Terri Patterson

Parent of Riley and Director of the Georgia Chapter of Hands & Voices
terri@...
GA Hands & Voices 3rd Annual Back to School Bash
Saturday, July 24, 2010   2pm-7pm
Where:
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, 890 N Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston, GA 30021
website: www.aasdweb.com
Activities:
·      Special Guest Speaker: Janet DesGeorges, National Outreach Director for
Hands & Voices National and Director of Colorado Families for Hands & Voices.
·      Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask a Deaf Adult:
o  In the cocoon of a "safe" H&V environment, bring your questions (stupid or
smart), concerns, and curiosity for sensitive, respectful and possibly humorous
responses from a panel of insightful deaf and hard of hearing adults
representing various communication modes and various hearing devices, each the
right match for that person.
Panelists include:
-Mary Reed, mother and housewife
-Greg Owen, teacher and Academic Bowl Coach
-Reggie Bess, Athletic Coordinator
-Amy Efron, Psychologist
·      Join us for food, children's activities and fun for all ages.
·      Meet and learn from a variety of vendors and resources in our state,
specific to deaf and hard of hearing children.
·      Meet and enjoy other families and the professionals who support us.
·      Childcare provided and refreshments included.
   RSVP to info@... by July 16th
  (RSVP so that we may plan for childcare; qualified interpreters available)

For any questions please contact:
  Terri Patterson at terri@... or 678.574.9082
  Please visit our website at www.gahandsandvoices.org for more information.
Cost:
·      GA H&V Members: Free
·      Non-Members: $5 per person/ $10 per family
      (Join GA Hands & Voices, get in free and take advantage of all of the
membership benefits)

The Mission of GA Hands & Voices:  GA Hands and Voices is dedicated to
supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias
around communication modes or methodology. We're a statewide parent-driven,
non-profit organization providing families with the resources, networks, and
information they need to improve communication access and educational outcomes
for their children. Our outreach activities, parent/professional collaboration,
and advocacy efforts are focused on enabling Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children
to reach their highest potential.



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Sent by Katherine Doster <kdoster1116@...>


Check it out if any movie you want to see with CC.. :)


http://www.fandango.com/regalsavannah10_aajaq/theaterpage?wss
Regal Savannah 10
1132-34 Shawnee St.
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 961-1535

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Sent by MICHELLE THOMAS <cherriethomas@...>


Greetings,

Atlanta Black Deaf Advocates (ABDA) has meeting at GACHI on Saturday,
July 10, 2010 at 12:00-2:00 p.m. Meeting is open to everybody.

Please come to NAOBI meeting at 10:00 a.m. on same date as above. Let us support
NAOBI as they support ABDA.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Where:  Georgia Council For The Hearing Impaired
               (Community Center Entrance)
               4151 Memorial Drive
               Suite 103-B
               Decatur, GA  30030


Thank you,

Michelle Thomas
ABDA Treasurer
Alt. Southern Regional Rep.

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Sent by Tamara Bowman <bebowman@...>


Hi Everyone - I am sending this out to ask that you do something that will help
my good friend Pamela Wilkerson win a contest to go on an expedition to
Antarctica in Oct., 2010.  She had to write a letter about herself and post a
picture of herself on the following website:  http://www.adventurewithjulie.com
and now she waits to see who gets the most votes!  She needs at least 600 votes!
Pam is Deaf and she has always been in tune with, and loved nature, especially
animals, with her most favorite animal being the penguin. She has done a lot of
volunteer work with animals, both wildlife and domestic.  It is her lifelong
dream to go on something like this expedition and see the penguins "live", so
please help her get the most votes by voting for her and passing this request
onto your friends, families, and email lists/co-workers, etc.  That would be
awesome!  Voting goes until 8-31-10.  In order to vote, you have to create a
log-in/register.  Thanks so much for considering doing this for Pam, and thanks
for taking the time to read all of this email!
Tammy Bowman


Below are the links:
  To read Pam's nomination letter/blog:

http://www.adventurewithjulie.com/blogs/view/193

  To register to vote:

http://www.adventurewithjulie.com/users/register_as_voter

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Sent by "tada_trix" <tada_trix@...>


Hey Epeachy_Blue

I wouldnt forget sharing my news with you all! There are upcoming workshops you
may be interested in attending:

July 16-17, 2010 in Germantown/Memphis, Tennessee
ASL Semantics and "Face-Painting" with Non-Manual Signals in ASL

July 29 - 31, 200 in Torrance, California
English Idioms, ASL Semantics, VISUALIZE THIS: Drawing in Space with ASL
Classifiers

August 13 - 14, 2010 in Brainerd, Minnesota
ASL Semantics and English Equivalents

August 20 - 21, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas
ASL Semantics and VISUALIZE THIS: Drawing in Space with ASL Classifiers

September 15 and 19, 2010 in Farmington, Missouri
ASL Semantics and Non Manual Signals


More information you can check out: http://www.TrixBruce.com
Hope you all can come! :)

Have a great summer!!
Trix

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Sent by Debbie Lesser
debannlesser@...

Temple Emanu-El in Dunwoody is looking for an interpreter September
8th (in the evening), September 9th (during the day) and again on
September 17th (in the evening), September 18th (during the day) -
Every year we have an interpreter for our High Holy Days. The
interpreter comes on Erev Rosh Hashannah, Rosh Hashannah morning(2nd
service) 11:15 am, Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur Morning at the same time
as RH.  If you are interested, please contact Beverly Brown - Temple
Emanu-El Executive Director to discuss the procedure and what you
would charge the synagogue.   Beverly Brown - 770-395-1340 Ext. 255

Thank you!

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Epeachy News Moderator will be out of town next week. (July 11-16, 2010)

Please send your message before Friday, July 9th.  Will add events under
http://www.gachi.org/calendar/index_events.htm

Can't promise to release all messages next week. Will not take an old & heavy
laptop. Plan to use the Gallaudet University's computer. Will not update gachi's
website during the next week.

Epeachy News Moderator

Check other July events at: (it is not updated..forgot to push yesterday, but
will do it today or tomorrow)

http://www.gachi.org/calendar/gatherings.htm#jul

Events:

=========================================
Subject: CCAD and workshop
Chatham County Association of the Deaf
CCAD invites YOU to social and games on July 10, 2010,  starts at 2pm till 7pm.

GACHI hosts CEMA workshop by Courtney Cummingham that starts at 3pm.. Don't MISS
it!!Interpreter will be provided.

The topic is "What to do when Hurricane/storms come?"
Where:Central Christian Church at Social Room
6810 Skidaway Rd
Savannah, GA

Bring any games to play with your friends. Have fun!!
CCAD sells drinks and refresments.

CCADsavannah@...

==================
Atlanta Black Deaf Advocates (ABDA) Meeting
When: Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Meeting is open to everybody.
Please come to NAOBI meeting at 10:00 a.m. on same date as above. Let us
support NAOBI as they support ABDA.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Where: Georgia Council For The Hearing Impaired
(Community Center Entrance)
4151 Memorial Drive
Suite 103-B
Decatur, GA 30030
Thank you,
Michelle Thomas
ABDA Treasurer
Alt. Southern Regional Rep.
cherriethomas@...

====================
MGCGAD's JULY PICNIC CELEBRATION
(MIDDLE GEORGIA CHAPTER GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF)
10:00am til dusk
July 10th, 2010 Saturday
North Peach Park
West White Road
Byron, GA 31oo8
Picnic Shelter #1
***WE PROVIDED THE MEATS***
$8.00 without covered dishes
$5.00 with covered dishes
under ages 17 $5.00
under ages 7 FREE
Bring chairs, games, and FRIENDS
to join in the FUN!!!
Any questions? email at mgcgad@...

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Sent by Julie Warren <julie.warren@...>

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Sent by Jessie Romer <stagehandsgeorgia@...>


What:  Love’s Labour’s Lost
Where: GA Shakespeare Festival at Ogelthorpe University
When: Thursday, July 15th at 8 pm
Interpreters:  Nancy Holdren & Jessie Romer
Tickets:  FREE for Deaf!  Please call the box office at 404.264.0020
About these shows:  http://www.gashakespeare.org/what_s_playing

What:  King Lear
Where: GA Shakespeare Festival at Ogelthorpe University
When: Thursday, July 22nd at 8 pm
Interpreters:  Nancy Holdren & Jessie Romer
Tickets:  FREE for Deaf!  Please call the box office at 404.264.0020
About these shows:  http://www.gashakespeare.org/what_s_playing

What: Phantom of the Opera
When:  July 24th, 2 pm
Where: Fox Theater
Interpreters: Donna Flanders & Faith Powell
Tickets:  email Ken Shook at the Fox   kenshook@...

About this show:  http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/shows/phantom.html


What:  Shrew: The Musical
Where: GA Shakespeare Festival at Ogelthorpe University
When: Thursday, July 29th at 8 pm
Interpreters:  Nancy Holdren & Jessie Romer
Tickets:  FREE for Deaf!  Please call the box office at 404.264.0020
About these shows:  http://www.gashakespeare.org/what_s_playing

What: Cats
When:  Aug, 7th, 3:30 pm
Where:  Fox Theater
Interpreters: Ben & Cindy Clark
Tickets:  email Ken Shook at the Fox   kenshook@...



About this show: http://catsthemusical.org/

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Forwarded by Keith Keller

===========================

H.R. 3101 Takes a Step Forward and Leaves People who are Deaf-Blind Behind On
June 30, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Communications,
Technology, and the Internet considered the "Twenty-first Century Communications
and Video Accessibility Act" (H.R. 3101). Rick Boucher (D-VA), chairman of the
Subcommittee, offered an "Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute" (a new H.R.
3101) which replaced the original bill.

The new H.R. 3101 is missing an important provision funding for specialized
communications equipment needed by people who are deaf-blind, such as
refreshable Braille devices. That funding, up to $10 million per year, was not
included in the new H.R. 3101. The Subcommittee voted favorably on the new H.R.
3101. The bill will be considered next by the full Committee on Energy and
Commerce.

Possible funding sources, for up to $10 million per year, include the Universal
Service Fund and the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. These
funds were created to ensure that all Americans have access to the nation's
communications network.

Deaf-blind people cannot afford to buy expensive equipment to help them access
the phone and Internet. For example, the Deaf-Blind Communicator, which enables
deaf-blind people to make telephone calls, access the Internet and communicate
with other people who otherwise could not communicate with them, costs $8,000
alone.

Although a few states have equipment distribution programs, most do not
distribute equipment that meets the needs of people who are deaf-blind. A secure
and consistent source of funding is needed to assure that the communication
needs of this small, discrete, and un-served population are met. This community
does not have the political presence to ensure annual appropriations from
Congress.

By restoring Section 105(b) to H.R. 3101, you will ensure that approximately
70,000 deaf-blind people get the specialized equipment needed for them to have
telecommunications services, Internet access, and advanced communications.

Act today!
Contact House Energy and Commerce Committee members and tell them you want
Section 105 (b) back in H.R. 3101.

Here's what you can do:

Call or fax the members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee now and ask
them to put back Section 105 (b) in H.R. 3101.
If any of these committee members live in your district, please call them and
make appointments with them in person to talk about H.R. 3101. Ask to talk to
their legislative assistants in charge of telecommunications. You can find their
addresses on www.house.gov.
Call them today! Or deaf-blind people will be further, further and further
behind!

House Energy and Commerce Committee
(in alphabetical order by State)
Parker Griffith (R-AL-5)
202-225-4801 Voice
202-225-4392 Fax
Huntsville-Decatur (81)
Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA-14)
202-225-8104 Voice
202-225-8890 Fax
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose (6) & Monterey-Salinas (124)
George Radanovich (R-CA-19)
202-225-4540 Voice
202-225-3402
Fresno-Visalia (55)
Henry Waxman, Chair (D-CA-30)
202-225-3976 Voice
202-225-4099 Fax
Agoura Hills, Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Santa Monica, Hollywood, West
Hollywood, Westlake Village
Mary Bono Mack (R-CA-45)
202-225-5330 Voice
202-225-2961 Fax
Los Angeles (2) & Palm Springs (142)
Christopher S. Murphy (D-CT-5)
202-225-4476
No fax available
Hartford-New Haven (30) & New York (1)
Cliff Stearns (R-FL-6)
202-225-5744 Voice
202-225-3973 Fax
Jacksonville (47) & Gainesville (160) & Orlando (19)
John Shimkus (R-IL-19)
202-225-5271 Voice
202-225-5880 Fax
Champaign-Springfield-Decatur (84) & St. Louis (21) & Terre Haute (152) & Cape
Girardeau (78) & Evansville (102)
Baron P. Hill (D-IN-9)
202-225-5315 Voice
202-225-6866 Fax
Evansville (102) & Indianapolis (25) & Cincinnati (33) & Louisville (49)
Charlie Melancon (D-LA-3)
202-225-4031 Voice
202-225-3354 Fax
Lafayette (123) & New Orleans (51) & Baton Rouge (95)
Bart Stupak (D-MI-1)
202-225 4735 Voice
202-225-4744 Fax
Duluth-Superior (139) & Marquette (180) & Green Bay (70) & Traverse
City-Cadillac (117) & Alpena (208)
Fred Upton (R-MI-6)
202-225-3761 Voice
202-225-4986 Fax
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo (41) & South Bend-Elkart (91)
Mike Rogers (R-MI-8)
202-225-4872 Voice
202-225-5820 Fax
Flint-Saginaw-Bay City (68) & Detroit (11) & Lansing (115)
Roy Blunt, Deputy Ranking Member (R-MO-7)
202-225-6536 Voice
202-225-5604 Fax
Joplin-Pittsburgh (147) & Springfield (74)
Lee Terry (R-NE-2)
202-225-4155 Voice
202-225-5452 Fax
Omaha (76)
G. K. Butterfield (D-NC-1)
202-225-3101 Voice
202-225-3354 Fax
Greenville-New Bern (103) & Raleigh (26) & Norfolk-Newport News (43)
Robert E. Latta (R-OH-5)
202-225-6405 Voice
Columbus (34) & Toledo (73) & Cleveland (18) & Dayton (65)
Zachary T. Space (D-OH-18)
202-225-6265 Voice
202-225-3394 Fax
Columbus (34) & Cleveland-Akron (18) & Wheeling-Steubenville (159) &
Charleston-Huntington (63)
Bart Gordon (D-TN-6)
202-225-4231 Voice
202-225-6687 Fax
Nashville (29)
Marsha Blackburn (R-TN-7)
202-225-2811 Voice
202-225-3002 Fax
Memphis (50) & Jackson (173) & Nashville (29)
Joe Barton, Ranking Member (R-TX-6)
202-225-2002 Voice
202-225-3052 Fax
Houston (10) & Dallas-Fort Worth (5) & Waco (89) & Tyler-Longview (109)
Rick Boucher (D-VA-9)
202-225-3861 Voice
202-225-0442 Fax
Tri-Cities (93) & Bluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill (156) & Roanoke-Lynchburg (67) &
Greensboro (46)
Peter Welch (D-VT-AL)
202-225-4115 Voice
No fax available
Burlington-Plattsburg (94) & Boston (6) & Albany Schenectady (57)
Thank you for your support!

BLUE Epeachy NEws


Sent by "Erin P. Salmon" <epsalmon@...>


I am excited to announce Peach State Summer Theatre (PSST) festival will have
interpreted shows this summer. PSST is produced and hosted by Valdosta State
University in Valdosta, GA. Below are the dates and times for the interpreted
performances:

The Secret Garden
July 8th 7:30pm

Disney's Mulan
July 14th 2:00pm

White Christmas
July 17th 7:30pm

If you are interested in attending these performances please call the box office
at 229-259-7770.

Here is a link to PSST website for more information about the shows and ticket
prices. http://www.valdosta.edu/psst/


If you have questions regarding the interpreted performances contact Erin Salmon
at 229-254-2498 (v) or 229-375-5871 (VP).

Hope to see you there!
Erin Salmon



Erin P. Salmon, NIC

Coordinator, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Access Office for Students with Disabilities

Valdosta State University, Farber Hall

(229) 245-2498 (V)

(229) 375-5871 (VP)

(229) 219-1348 (TTY)

(229) 245-3788 (FAX)

www.valdosta.edu/access

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Sent by Shawn Jackson <Locutus359@...>


ASL INSIDE ATL IS LOOKING FOR A DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING PERSON TO FEATURE ON A
PILOT FOR A COOKING SHOW. THIS WILL BE SHOWN ON HTTP://WWW.ASLINSIDEATL.COM


THIS IS NOT A PAID JOB, ONLY FOR EXPOSURE AND TEAM BUILDING. WE WANT TO WORK
WITH THE DEAF COMMUNITY TO SHOW THE WORLD WHAT THE DEAF/HARD OF
HEARING/DEAFBLIND CAN DO!


THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF ASL INSIDE ATL IS TO CREATE A TELEVISION NETWORK FOR ALL
WHO "SPEAK" IN ASL AND THOSE DESIRING TO LEARN.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT MICHELLE HOPE AT: MCMHOPE@...
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Shawn Jackson
www.shawndaborg.com
"In the Beginning was the Word..."
Deputy Editor of J'ADORE Magazine
http://www.twitter.com/locdaborg
http://www.jadoremag.com/
http://www.myspace.com/locutus359
http://www.facebook.com/locutus359
Cell Number: 404-863-9855

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Sent by FRANI GREEN <franigreen@...>


Atlanta's First Deaf Yoga Class


July 18, Sunday 1-2:30p $16 drop-in

Have you often wondered what it would be like to participate in a yoga class,
but had all the different reasons not to? Well, your time has come. Welcome to
the First Deaf Yoga Class in Atlanta, Georgia.

Please join Interpreter Donna Flanders and Yoga Teacher Frani Green as they
guide you and offer you this gift of Yoga for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing. ASL
Fluent required.


Please arrive early to acquaint yourself with the instructors and studio and to
fill out some registration forms. The fee for this class is $16, cash or check
written to Jai Shanti Yoga. Wear loose comfortable clothing, bring a mat if you
have one, a water bottle, and try not to eat at least an hour and a half before
class. Space is limited.

To register or if you have any questions, you may email Frani Green (
franigreen@... )or Donna Flanders (donnacflanders@... )


Mail to: Jai Shanti Yoga, POBox 6032, Atlanta, GA 31107  Studio location: 1630-D
Dekalb Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
http://www.jaishantiyoga.com  404.370.0579

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by mark.gasaway@...

Celebrating 16th Anniversary of Georgia Deaf-Blind Awareness

Saturday, August 7, 2010
11:00 am -3:00 pm
O Charley's Restaurant
2039 Crescent Centre Blvd.
Tucker, GA 30084
Phone 770-491-6245
(See mapquest or GPS for directions) http://www.ocharleys.com

Please pay your own meal!

Adults Menu Prices: $5.99 to $17.99
Kids Menu Prices: $3.29 to $5.99

You are invited to the celebration of Georgia Deaf-Blind individuals and Support
Service Providers (SSP) gatherings.

Special presenters, awards and social

For more information, please RSVP by JULY 30, 2010

Mark Gasaway: mark.gasaway@... VP 678-710-8712

Leigh Russell: leighrussellga@... VP 678-735-7504

Frania Franch-Sonner: sonner4jrs@... VP 678-275-8882

DEADLINE JULY 30, 2010

Registration Form Name:
_____________________________

SSP/ Deaf / Hearing / Deaf-Blind / Interpreter
Address:_________________________________________________
City:_______________________ State:________Zip Code:_________________ Email:
____________________________________________________
Phone:______________________________ Videophone Cell/Text FAX

  Please list name who will be with you. 1._______________________________ SSP /
Deaf / Hearing / Deaf-Blind / Interpreter 2._______________________________ SSP
/ Deaf / Hearing / Deaf-Blind / Interpreter 3._______________________________
SSP / Deaf / Hearing / Deaf-Blind / Interpreter

Please mail this form to Lucy Parker, 2001 Wendover Dr., Snellville, GA 30078

Thank you so much!

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by "Deaf411 News Service" <news@...>

sComm announces beta testing of new and revolutionary cellular text
communication technology

sComm announces beta testing of new and revolutionary
cellular text communication technology

Live Mobile Text allows faster live dialogue with patented split-screen

Raytown, Missouri - July 7, 2010 - sComm, developer and manufacturer of UbiDuo,
the face-to-face communicator, announced the UbiVia, the next generation of
cellular text communication on smartphones. Beta testing of the new product was
launched at the National Association of the Deaf conference, taking place this
week in Philadelphia, PA and will be offered exclusively to BlackBerry®
smartphone users to start.

The UbiVia, which is downloaded on smartphones, allows users at both ends of the
conversation to read what each other types in live real-time, on a split-screen
display. This results in faster and simultaneous conversations, eliminating the
need to take turns talking or wait for a response from the other person. This
new form of communication is faster than instant messaging (IM) or SMS.

"The UbiVia establishes new standards of texting and experience never available
or offered before on cell phones," says Jason Curry, CEO of sComm. "When you
call someone, it will ring like a cell phone, and you will have the option of
accepting or rejecting the incoming text call. You also have audible, visual and
vibration alert options."

The UbiVia will run on BlackBerry smartphones available through all four major
carriers in the United States - AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon. sComm is now
recruiting current BlackBerry smartphone users to participate in UbiVia beta
testing trials; the last stage before going on the market. Product information
and UbiVia beta tester sign up is available at the UbiVia website at
http://www.myubivia.com .

About sComm
sComm, which stands for "simultaneous communications," is a privately-held
company in Raytown, MO founded in 2002 to design its first product, the UbiDuo,
a dedicated communicator that facilitates face-to-face text-based communication
in businesses, government, agencies and social settings. Information about sComm
and the UbiDuo is available at http://www.scomm.com .

sComm was a recipient of the Technology Company of the Year Award by the
Missouri Department of Economic Development in 2006, and the Inclusion for
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Sent by Steve Austin <theworshipworkshop@...>

The Worship Workshop

Blending ASL with praise and worship music, The Worship Workshop offers a fun
and creative educational experience for signers, church interpreters, praise
teams, youth groups, and professional interpreters seeking RID CEUs! This
workshop is taught by energized, RID certified, highly experienced interpreters:
Steve Austin and Eugenia Vanderpool Truman.

Check out the the upcoming schedule:

JULY 17TH: MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA (JCCD/EASTER SEALS OF CENTRAL ALABAMA), 9AM TO
4:15 PM .55 RID CEUs

  JULY 23-25TH: PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA @ LAGUNA BEACH CHRISTIAN RETREAT UP TO
.95 RID CEUs

  AUGUST 7TH: COLUMBUS, GEORGIA (PIERCE CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH), 9AM TO
4:15PM .55 RID CEUs

One day Worship Workshops are $35 pre-registration, $40 cash/credit at the door.
The Worship Workshop at the Beach price is dependant on lodging.

Check out http://theworshipworkshop.blogspot.com.  Email us at
theworshipworkshop@....  Become a fan on Facebook!!

--
Hands and heart,
Steve and Eugenia

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Some events were announced yesterday, go to
http://www.gachi.org/calendar/gatherings.htm#jul

========================

Sent by furriesmom@...


ALDA-Peach, our local chapter of the Assn. of Late-Deafened Adults, will meet
this Saturday (July 10th) at 2:00 p.m. in the education building of the
Lawrenceville UMC in Tucker ( 3141 Lawrenceville Highway, just half mile outside
285).  The topic this month is employment and our special guest will be Ananda
Brantley-Melson who works for the federal EEOC office.  Peaches will share their
varied experiences in the working world.  As always, following the program we
will have social time with refreshments.  If you care to bring a snack to share,
fine, but it's not necessary.  Peaches are never hungry!  We hope to see you
then!  The meeting, as always, is free and open to all.

======================

Sent by: Christine Chatham


Southside Gathering
Starbucks
316 City Circle
Peachtree City, Ga.

Sat. July 10th @ 6pm

Hope to see you signing there :)

=========================
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Sent by Wanda" <sweetangelxgurl71@...>

Deaf Social Night in Atlanta (DSN)
Start Time: Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 7:00pm
End Time: Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 1:00am
Location: DAVE AND BUSTER'S
Street: 4000 VENTURE DRIVE
City/Town: Duluth, GA

Host by Wanda DeJesus, Paul Fries, Robert Coggins
Find us on Facebook- Deaf Social Night in Atlanta

DEAF SOCIAL NIGHT -Deaf Social Night (DSN) is a night for all people to gather
at one place to socialize, meet old & new friends, learn / teach some sign
language, unwind,relax and have fun ! Every social night will be a great one .

Plan on attending these events. Get people involved ,invite your
friends,family,co work......er and anyone you think would have a good time,
SPREAD the word.

Dave and Buster's Grand Sports Cafe had a policy, anyone under 18 need to be
accompanied by an Adult(someone over the age 25) to come into the building at
all times. There is no admission charge.

WHY: Dave and Buster's serves alcohol throughout the entire building so it's for
the safelty of the kids.

If you have any Question or Concerns, Please e -mail me at
DeafSocialNight@...
or call Dave and Buster's for any updated polices & cover
charge.(http://www.daveandbusters.com)
NO EXCEPTION !! Thank You

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Sent by twinswope08 <twinswope08@...>


Greetings to all,


My name is Thomas Swope Jr. I am seeking for more clients who need their lawn
mowed or their tree trimmed. I can do those things and more. Please contact me
at that email @ puresurrounding@....

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thanks,
Thomas Swope

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Sent by Jessie Romer <stagehandsgeorgia@...>



Phantom of the Opera will be interpreted at the Fox on Sat, July 17th at 2 pm
(not July 24th).

Thank you


VSA arts of Georgia
Suite R-1, The Healey Building
57 Forsyth St., NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-221-2537 (TTY) or 404-221-1984 (Fax) or
404-221-1270 ext. 203 (Voice)
www.vsaartsga.org

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Reminders: See other events on this Saturday at:
http://www.gachi.org/calendar/gatherings.htm#jul

FYI - will add this event (below) this week to www.gachi.org!

Sent by "Jeannette Lorch" <jlorch@...>


The double fundraiser for the Crusselle Freeman Church and GAD is July 24, 2010,
Saturday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. The event will be at the Crusselle Freeman
Church of the Deaf.

1304 Allene Avenue, SW

Atlanta, GA 30310



The meal will be sold at $10.00 per person, $4.00 for children ages from 6-12
and the admission to the movies is $5.00,  per person. The title of the movie
will be determined at the time of the event.  Please come and support both the
church and GAD.



Menu:

Spaghetti

Garlic toast

Tossed salad

Cheesecake

Iced tea

All for $10 per person



Fundraising proceeds to CF Leathers Fellowship hall/kitchen renovation projects.



Rsvp: Debra Barnick: VP 678-279-5007 or email debbarn@...



Deadline by July 22.



Lunch served from 12p to 1:30 p.m.

The movie will start right after lunch.



From the movies, the fundraising proceeds go to GAD.  Please come and support
both the church and GAD.



Again, Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. See you all there! Bring
your families and friends.



Contact for the info for the movies, GAD Co-Chairs, Jeanette
Lorch,<mjlorch@..., Chris Patterson<gadeafpres@...,

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Sent by SSIMINSKI@...

Interpreters at CCUCC

Central Congregational United Church of Christ (CCUCC) will have Donna Flanders
interpret the 11:00 am worship service on this coming Sunday (7/11).

CCUCC welcomes everyone from all walks of life....it's open to everybody! It's a
great place to worship and to meet new friends. With the availability of
intepreters in the church's 11:00 am services, you will understand everything!

Central Congregational United Church of Christ
2676 Clairmont Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia n30329-2741
www.central-ucc.org/

If you have any question, please email Steve Siminski at ssiminski@...

No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are always welcome
at CCUCC. The church and I hope to see you soon!

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Forwarded by John 'Danny' Brown" <jdbrwn64@...>

Forward this flyer to the members.


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: SSDGA 2010 <ssdga2010@...>
Date: Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 9:35 PM
Subject: 10th SSDGA Tournament Announcement
To: SSDGA 2010 <ssdga2010@...>



Dear Golf Association Officers

Will you, please, distribute this flyer to your association members at your
convenience?


Many Thanks,
Louis Schwarz,
Co-Chair


Attachment: 71k (image/jpeg) image001.jpg

Attachment: 69k (image/jpeg) image004.jpg

Attachment: 213k (image/jpeg) 10th Annual SSDGA Golf Tournament form.jpg

Attachment: 224k (image/jpeg) 10th Annual SSDGA Golf Tournament Flyer Front.jpg

---------------------
I didn't get the flyers (documents), but found more info.

Go to

http://deaftimes.com/usa-l/interested-in-senior-golf-tournament-for-deaf/

copied & pasted from the link. (see above)

Interested in Senior Golf Tournament for Deaf?
Submitted by Potomac on June 18, 2010 — Leave a Comment
Tri-County Association of the Deaf Hosts 10th Annual Senior Sunshine Deaf
Golfers Association


The Tri-County Association of the Deaf, Inc. is proud to host the 10th Annual
Senior Sunshine Deaf Golfers Association (SSDGA) on September 28-30, 2010 at the
famed Glenview Champions Country Club in The Villages, which is the “Florida’s
Friendliest Hometown.”   Because our 2006 SSDGA Tourney was so successful, we
are happy to do it again.

The purpose of the SSDGA tournament is to promote senior (50 years and over)
deaf and hard of hearing participants of the latest developments and resources
that may enhance their lives physically and enjoyably.

Why we choose Glenview Champion Country Club?  Please click both links:
http://www.thevillages.com/golf/championship/glenview/glenviewChampions.htm

and

http://www.thevillages.com/golf/championship/glenview/glenviewChampionsArticle.h\
tm .

If you have any question about this tournament, please email me at
ssdga2010@...

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Forwarded by "Mark Gasaway" <mark.gasaway@...>


From the American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB)
http://aadb.org/

Date: July 9, 2010

Take Action Now for the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act
of 2009!

Dear Supporters and Friends of AADB,

On June 30, 2010, the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the
Internet removed Section 105 (b) from HR 3101, the 21st Century Communications
and Video Accessibility Act of 2009, which allocates $10   million in funding to
help deaf-blind people purchase expensive equipment that will enable them to
have access to telecommunications.

To fight this move, you have two options:

Option 1:
The online petition can be found at:

http://www.petition2congress.com/2/3378/lend-your-voice-to-support-americas-forg\
otten-community .

This is by far the easiest and fastest way to get your signature and
thought across to your representatives and the President of the United States.

All you need to do is to give your full name, email address and zip code.
You can also request that your name, email address or both not to be posted on
the website.

If you are having problem with the online petition or cannot access it, please
contact Randall Pope at randy.pope@... immediately. He will be able to help
you in signing your name online.

Option 2:
Perhaps you would like to help spread the word about the petition. The
petition in MS Word is available and be downloaded at
http://aadb.org/download/petitions/2010-07_petition_easy.rtf .

You can forward the petition to as many people as you think will sign the
petition and forward it to your representative or the AADB office. Or you can
just sign it yourself and send it to your representative or the AADB office.

Please note: For the MS Word version, you will need to write down your full
name, address, and a quick way to contact you (such as a phone or fax number or
an email address).

If you need further help or have questions, please contact Elizabeth Spiers at
Elizabeth.Spiers@... or Randall Pope at randy.pope@... .

Thank you very much for your support!

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Sent by Boaren@...

Hello -   Those who are interesting become Support Service Provider (SSP) to
work with Deaf-Blind individuals should take SSP training.   There are two
Support Service Provider Trainings coming on August 21st at Valdosta State
University in Valdosta, GA and on September 25th at Georgia Council of Hearing
Impaired Inc. in Decatur, GA.   Both time on August 21st and September 25th will
be from 9 in the morning to 4 30 in the afternoon.

Good news the Support Service Provider Training at Valdostatate University is
FREE!   First come, first serve.

There will be charge for SSP training on September 25th.

  More information or get registration form, contact me at boaren@....



Bob Green     :)

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See other events at:
http://www.gachi.org/calendar/gatherings.htm#jul

Sent by Deaf Night Out Atlanta <dnoatlanta@...>


Hey DNO fans!! NEXT DNO ATLANTA: NEXT SATURDAY, JULY 17TH!

WE HAVE A NEW VENUE!! CLOSE TO ALL! GREAT FOOD, DRINKS, SERVICE!
Non-Smoking, but Smoking outside!
You will all like this place! Great Atmosphere, perfect location!

Venue: James Joyce Irish Pub in Avondale Estates!
They will be open until 2am!
For more info, and directions, see their website:

http://www.jamesjoyceirishpub.net/

See you there!


Huggz*
Lisa n Jimmy
DPHH/DNO Atlanta Organizers

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Sent by MCMHOPE@...


Greetings to all of you voted for us in Oprah's Contest" Your Own Show"~~ We
didn't win, but we showed our ideas and if you like to know more about what
happened at the auditions, tune in at www.aslinsideatl.com

Thanks Again!!
Team of ASL inside ATL

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Sent by "Melissa Mann" <mmann@...>

Good morning,


Could you post the following advertisement to your listserve?

Thanks in advance,

Melissa Mann, Public Affairs Manager
Georgia Interpreting Services Network

ADVERTISEMENT

Educational Sign Language Interpreter Position(s)
Atlanta based interpreter agency has four staff sign language interpreter
positions open for EIPA certified interpreters eligible to work in the State of
Georgia.  Positions are a twelve month appointment in a metro Atlanta school
system, averaging 35 hours per week for 38 weeks (academic school year). 
Excellent benefits including company paid health, dental, disability and life
insurance coverage for individual.

For more information or to apply for position - contact or submit resume and
certification credentials to Melissa Mann, mmann@... .  APPLICATION
DEADLINE: July 23.  No phone calls please.

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Sent by jdbrwn64@...


If you have trouble viewing or submitting this form, you can fill it out online:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDVtSklpWEplTTBCRmVPVnFzaUVlNmc\
6MQ

Sign-up

Sign-up for Georgia Deaf Golfers Association that will update in our
spreadsheet. GDGA is hosting the deaf golf monthly tournament/event. The flyer
will be sent to the golfers.



Last Name *


First Name *


Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Hearing *
  Deaf/HOH
  Hearing


Phone/VP enter xxx-xxx-xxxx


Email #1 * Internet Email


Email #2 Mobile Email



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Sent by John Brown <jdbrwn64@...>

Subject: Invitation: July Golf Event @ Sat Jul 31, 2010 (

July Golf Event
Hosted byHinton Stone

When: July 31st, 2010

Where:Orchard Hills Golf Club600 E. Highway 16, Newnan, GA 30263770.251.5683

http://www.orchardhills.com/pages/home.htm

Tee off:TBA Green

feeAM - $49.95PM - $39.95(after 2:30pm)

RSVPjdbrwn64@... or whstone50@...

When Sat Jul 31, 2010
Where Orchard Hills Golf Course (map)

Who x2022; golfjdb@... - organizer
x2022; jdbrwn64@... - creator

Going?   Yes - Maybe -