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Sent by PromoAtlanta" <PromoAtlanta@...>

Greetings!
Regal Hollywood 24 and Regal Mall of GA 20 will be featuring the
Fantastic Four in open caption format from July 22nd to July 28th.
Kenny

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All links (related to deaf) will be added to:
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For example: one link is added on July 20th under epeachynews online.
(Deaf golfer tees off in Milwaukee). I got 2 or 3 different links about Deaf
Golfer from subscribers.

Only a story about deaf person in Georgia with a link will
be posted here under yahoogroup! Trying to cut down the number of messages a
day.

Over 1,500 subscribers have joined BLUE Epeachy News'Yahoogroup!

Over 400 have joined RED Epeachy News' Yahoogroup! (You don't get daily red
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Sent by Southcat111@a...

GAD Banner Staff  would love to have any news from all of you so we
will input them in next Banner
Send any news or information to aazurite8@...
**aazurite8 at aol.com**

GAD Banner Staff

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Sent by Jessie Romer <stagehandsgeorgia@...>

Reminder:

What:  "Flyin' West" by Pearl Cleage (as part of the National Black
Arts Festival)
When:  Friday July 29th, 8 pm
Where:  Alliance Theater
Interpreters: Nancy Holdren & Persis Bristol-Dodson
Tickets:  404-733-5000 or order online at
http://www.TrueColorsTheatreCompany.com

More about:  http://www.truecolorstheatrecompany.com/index.php?pid=77

What:  "The Music Man"
When:  Saturday, July 30th at 2 pm
Where: Fox Theater
Interpreters:  Nancy Holdren & Jessie Romer
Tickets:  email your request to  kenshook@...
**kenshook at foxtheatre.org**
More about:  http://theaterofthestars.com/theMusicMan.htm


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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Sent by "Rebecca Sills" <rebecca.sills@...>


SHHH is conducting a survey. I think it is very important for everyone
with a hearing loss to fill this out, either online or in writing. We
need to get this information into the hands of the people who make the
decisions that effect deaf people's lives. Please pass this on to as
many people as you can.
Becky

Website for survey:
http://www.hearingloss.org/survey

Address for mailing (Deadline Sept 15, 2005) The survey is printed in
the July/Aug 2005 "Hearing Loss" SHHH magazine

Attn: Survey Team
Self Help for Hard of Hearing People
7910 Woodmont Ave, Ste 1200
Bethesda, MD 20814

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Sent by Mark_Johnson@...

Dear Darius Goes West supporter,

If you live in our near Athens, please join us for a festive send-off
for the Darius Goes West project on Friday, July 22, from Noon to
1:00 PM on the steps of the Athens courthouse (325 E. Washington
Street).

This is our chance to thank all of our wonderful supporters and
sponsors--and your chance to meet Darius, enjoy some entertainment
and receive some giveaways.

At approximately 12:30 PM, Mayor Heidi Davison will read a
proclamation officially declaring July 22, 2005 "Darius Goes West
Day."

Bring your friends and family. We want a HUGE crowd…cameras WILL be
rolling!

Once we hit the road, keep checking our web site (
http://www.dariusgoeswest.com ), as we will be providing regular
updates and pictures.

Thanks again for making Darius's dream come true,

Sincerely,

Logan Smalley and the Darius Goes West Crew

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Sent by Mark_Johnson@...


1. Read the reviews at http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/murderball/
2, Make sure your local critic reviews the film.
3. Write your own review, letter to the editor or op-ed, timing is
critical, Million Dollar Baby has been released on DVD/video and July
26th
is the 15th anniversary of the ADA.
4. Visit http://www.quadfather.net
5. Go to the movie, major release is between July 22-29th, the 15th
anniversary week of the ADA, go to
http://www.murderballmovie.com/about.html , click on Find a Theatre
6. If it isn't playing in your local theatre or your theatre is
inaccessible, make some noise. (Refer to ThinkFilm's and Mike
Reynold's
messages at the bottom of this message.)
7. In Atlanta, a group bought a block of tickets for opening night at
discount rates and are reselling (legal in GA), proceeds go to People
First
of Atlanta.
8. Watch Jan Leno Show on July 22nd, Mark Zupan, one of the stars of
the
movie is a guest.
9. Let Dan and David, ThinkFILM, dberger@...,
dfenkel@..., know what you're doing and your experience.
10. Sure this or your own message with your network

We know disability is interesting and powerful, let's make sure
Hollywood
hears that message loud and clear of the next several weeks.

Happy 15th,

Mark

1. From ThinkFilm

In the spring we contacted all of the theater chains- both
multiplexes and
arthouses. We discovered that only approx. 10% of all theaters have
closed
captioning capabilities and they are brand new cineplexes which play
Summer
Hollywood fare and are not playing our documentary. Unfortunately the
arthouse theaters, where the movie is primarily playing, are not
currently
equipped with the technology for closed captioning and audio
description.
The DVD will have this technology.

2. From Mike Reynolds:

The way movies are distributed, a movie company can't say "Show it at
the
accessible theater that's on the transit buses route, They'd love to,
but
the individual chain makes those decisions. However, they certainly
can
change a theater if it's inaccessible (it happened in NYC, which is
where
thinkfilm is located and they got it changed.

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http://news.mywebpal.com/partners/680/public/news648177.html

Group checks disabled access
07/22/05
By Marc Dadigan, Rome News-Tribune Staff Writer

Shepherd Center advocacy specialist Carol Jones measures an opening between
several of the exhibits at the Rome Area History Museum on Thursday. D. Patrick
Harding / Rome News-Tribune
Struggling to keep her balance, Carol Jones used her foot to prop open a
bathroom door at the Alley Sports Bar as she took a quick photograph Thursday.

With a heavy door and a tall lip at the entrance, it would be difficult for a
wheelchair-bound customer to use the establishment’s restrooms, said Jones, an
advocacy specialist at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta.

“There’s plenty of room to have some drinks (in a wheelchair),” she said. “But
you better not drink so much you need to go to the bathroom.”

Armed with tape measures and disposable cameras, two teams of “Barrier Busters”
made surprise visits to a dozen Broad Street businesses Thursday to evaluate
whether they were accessible to the disabled as required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act.

The law, which turns 15 this year, promotes the rights of the disabled by
prohibiting employment discrimination and requiring communication companies to
provide relay services as well as requiring access private and publiKaren Downs
(left) and Mary Franklin, of the Shepherd Center, go through the front entrance
of the Rome Area History Museum as part of an impromptu inspection. D. Patrick
Harding / Rome News-Tribune
c facilities.

“We are a bit behind the times in Rome,” said Christina Holtzclaw, independent
living coordinator with Disability Link. “We need some more education here.
People with disabilities have lives and they want to be able to contribute and
be a part of the community.”

Doug Pedrick, the owner of Alley Sports Bar, said he wasn’t aware there was a
problem, but he said he was glad it was brought to his attention.

“I’ll do whatever it takes to make it more convenient for handicapped
customers,” he said. “Whatever the ADA suggests to make our bathrooms more
user-friendly, we’ll gladly do it for them, whatever the cost. I’m sure it’s
something we can fix.”

Two teams composed of volunteers and employees of Disability Link and the
Shepherd Center spent half the day on Broad Street, measuring doorways and
aisles and checking for sufficient disabled parking spots and curb cuts.

Several front and bathroom entrances didn’t meet the width requirement of 38
inches, which could make it difficult for people in larger, powered wheelchairs
to navigate.

Many of the businesses on Broad Street are housed in older buildings that are
grandfathered in by the ADA, but they would have to follow ADA guidelines when
performing any renovations.

Jones also noted that there didn’t seem to be enough handicapped parking spaces,
as ADA requires one for every 25 regular spots. The spaces also need to be wide
enough to accommodate lifts and rams used by disabled drivers, she said.

The groups handed out flyers explaining their purpose to the business owners and
employees but didn’t set out to confront them, Jones said. The businesses can
contact her to find out how they did when she finishes her reports later this
month.

Rome Area History Museum Director Kate Anderson said she’ll be contacting Jones
after the group visited the museum.

“I really think what they’re doing is a good idea,” she said. “I think it can
help accessibility for lots of people, not just those with disabilities.”

Ginger’s owner Suzanne Gay said she “felt a little funny” when the Barrier
Busters arrived unannounced but added she understood what they were doing.

“I don’t have a problem with it,” she said. “I have wheelchair customers, and if
there’s ever a problem we just move stuff out of their way.”

Most of the businesses were attentive to the group’s suggestions, and one
establishment took down notes for its renovation plans, said Donna Baxley,
Disability Link center director.

“We weren’t doing this to harass anyone or wag our fingers at them,” she said.
“I think most of these folks want everyone in the community to be able to be
patrons.”

And the disabled represent a large chunk of the community, more than 20 percent
Baxley said.

“We hope this raises some awareness that every place is accessible for every
one,” she said.

Staff Writer Matt Tuck contributed to this report.

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Yesterday the message (spam) was released by a mistake. I would never
allow it. I get so many spam every day through yahoogroup. If you don't
see BLUE Epeachy at top of the message and you know I didn't do it on
purpose.

I apologized for it. Please don't send me a cruel message! :(

Thanks for understanding me!

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Sent by Eva Parks <evamparks@...>

Gwinnett County needs a parapro at the elementary school level. You can
contact me through the information below if you are interested.

Thank you, Eva Parks

Coordinator of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

eva_parks@...
*eva_parks at gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Fax- 770.277.4476; TTY-770.277.4492

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"cjs1204" <cjs1204@...>

CFCD's next flea market will be held on Thursday, September 1 and
last for 3 days! Hours will be from 8:00a.m. until 3:00p.m.

If any one has any used items in good condition they would like to
donate, then contact:

Jerry Sanders
jandfsanders at highstream.net
404-237-5914 (TTY only)

You can also contact Crusselle-Freeman Church of the Deaf:

404-753-2511 (Voice/TTY/Fax)
cfcd at bellsouth.net

All proceeds from the flea markets goes to our Sanctuary Fund.

Thanks,
Cheryl Shaver

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Sent by "Katherine Jordan" kathymc1952@h...

This is from today's front page Rome News-Tribune-- to see the
picture and actual article-- use link
http://news.mywebpal.com/partners/680/public/news648387.html

Copy of article is below....

Internet video caters to deaf


07/23/05
By Marc Dadigan, Rome News-Tribune Staff Writer

Frank and Louise Osborne sign to their son-in-law Cliff Geffen and
grandchild Matilda Geffen in New Mexico by way of cable video
conferencing at their home. D. Patrick Harding / Rome News-Tribune
As Frank and Louise Osborne talked to their granddaughter Matilda,
storm clouds darkened the sky and a torrent of rain pattered roughly
against the roof of their Cave Spring home.

But on their television, the Osbornes could see sunlight seeping
through the windows of Matilda's home in Sante Fe, N.M., as the 1-
year-old crawled across her father's lap and said hello in sign
language.

Long-distance communication has long been limited for people with
hearing impairments such as the Osbornes, but a new Internet service
that allows the deaf to see each other and communicate in real time
via video phone is breaking down many of those barriers.

"We use this almost every night, and we feel like we're close to
them. It's like they're in the house with us, but they're not," said
Louise Osborne.

With a D-Link router device and a Web camera, anyone can get the
service for free through their cable or DSL connection, Frank Osborne
said.

South Dakota-based Communication Services for the Deaf Inc. also
provides a video-relay service that lets the Osbornes speak with
friends using a telephone through an operator who also appears on
their television.

In addition to translating the other caller's words into sign
language, the operator uses body language and facial expressions to
add more subtlety to the conversation.

"I like this much better than the telephone relay because I can see
the mood of the interpreter and the emotions on her face," Frank
Osborne said.

The technology has been available a little less than year, Frank
Osborne said, and about 50 people in Cave Spring and 500 statewide
have signed up for the service.

On an online video phone directory, the Osbornes look up the Internet
protocol addresses of other deaf people with the service, and hearing
callers dial a 1-800 number and provide the IP address of the deaf
consumer they wish to speak to.

For the Osbornes, the service is a godsend.

Louise called her mother in Trion using an interpreter to let her
know they would be taking a vacation. Then they called Matilda in New
Mexico and spoke to their son-in-law Cliff Geffen about Northwest
Georgia's recent spate of rainy weather.

In addition to the Geffens in New Mexico, they also keep in touch
with another daughter in Maryland, they said.

Because of high gas prices, the Geffens couldn't afford to visit the
Osbornes in Cave Spring this year, but the video phone is helping to
mitigate that.

"What benefits me most is I get to see (Matilda) sign my name `Papa'
every day," Frank Osborne said. "It used to be we had to wait to see
them, but now we can just turn on the TV."

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Sent by Mark_Johnson@...

Picture, http://www.parade.com/
Article archive, available August 1st,
http://archive.parade.com/2005/0724/0724_disabilities.html
Related Resources, http://www.parade.com/current/coverstory/index.html
Parade Emails, http://www.parade.com/email/emaillinks.html

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Sent by garynshae@b...

Hello Fellow Georgians!

On Saturday, August 13th- Esther Cathy Center for the Deaf (Cave
Spring Chapter) will be hosting a End of Summer Picnic

4:00 p.m.-???
At Mike and Julie Burton's Farm/Home (Booger Hollow Creek)
**Balloons will be at entrance or ask away for directions**

Hotdogs, tea, lemonade, and homemade ice-cream will be provided--
Bring cool covered dishes, desserts, and drinks

5.00 per person (who brings a dish)
7.00 per person (who does not bring a dish)

Tents/Canopies will be set up to keep some cool-
Fishing is allowed and encouraged!! :)
Those interested in camping overnight are welcomed to!
Awesome,awesome fun! Bring your friends and families-- lawn chairs,
too.
For further information- contact Shae Crook at 706-777-8973 or
garynshae@...
**garynshae at bellsouth.net**
THANKEY Y'ALL!!

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Ray Harrelson <rsjph4@...>


VOLUNTEER INTERPRETERS NEEDED!
In an exciting, fast growing ministry!
Christ Chapel's Deaf Ministry is offering a variety of opportunities
Needing Interpreters with strong ASL skills
For more information contact:
Sherrie Harrelson: slh3210@...

**slh3210 at excite.com**

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Sent by "carspurr" <carspurr@...>


The newly established Georgia American Sign Language Teacher's
Association (GA-ASLTA) is suffering from the blahs as can be seen in
this advertisement, so we are sponsoring a

*** LOGO CONTEST ***

** WHO CAN DRAW? It is Open to Any Interested Person

** DUE WHEN?? August 31, 2005. (Please include the contact
information - 1) Name (first & last name), address, and email
address.
Submit your design and your contact information to:
Brenda Aron, GA-ASLTA President
418 Wildwood Glen
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

** Rules of the Contest:

1. The design should convey concepts* about any of the below:
1. American Sign Language
2. Deaf Culture
3. ASL Instruction
*An abstract design is preferred.

2. Limited to two colors

3. Design be less than ˝ page or less than 5.5 by 4.0


The design winner will be announced at our October 15, 2005 workshop
in Atlanta, GA. The winner will receive a free 1 year GA-ASLTA
membership and a $50.00 check.

Folks, get your creative juices flowing and send in your creative
ideas!!

Have questions?
Please contact President Brenda Aron (baron1981@...)

**baron1981 at comcast.net**

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National Bass Association of the Deaf

Tournament in Wheeler Lake, AL
on June, 2005

Click here for Deaf Georgians...
http://www.nbad.org/Standings_Home/2005_Standings/2005_standings.htm

Georgians
#15. Jacob Schlosser, GA
#19. Robert Turner, GA
#20. Bobby Osborne, GA
#48. Charles Carter, GA
#63. Frank Osborne, GA
#71. Ricky Cooper, GA
#74. Ernie Orega, GA
#81. Ted West, GA
#92. Johnny Troup, GA

Click here for more info...
http://www.nbad.org

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Sent by CSD Community & Media Relations" <CommMediaRel@...>


PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Release Date: July 25, 2005
Contact: David Rosenbaum
CSD Marketing and Public Relations

CommMediaRel@...

CSDVRS Opens 14th Video Relay Center


SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (18 July 2005)  CSD, Inc. announced the opening of
its newest video relay service (VRS) center in Lees Summit, Mo. The
contract with Sign Language Specialists, Inc. (SLS) will provide
additional interpreting support to the greater Kansas City area as
the 14th CSDVRS facility. The center is necessitated by the growing
demand for sign language interpreters to facilitate telephone
conversations involving deaf and hard of hearing consumers.


When using VRS to place telephone calls to hearing individuals, deaf
consumers use a D-Link videophone or web cam to connect with a video
interpreter via the Internet. The video interpreter then places the
call to the hearing person, voicing to the hearing person and signing
the telephone conversation to the deaf consumer.

To utilize CSDVRS, hearing callers dial (800) 538-9881 toll free. D-
Link users connect via www.csdvrs.tv, while web cam customers use
www.csdvrs.com. There is no charge to use this service, which is
funded through the National Exchange Carriers Association (NECA).


CSD and Sprint have been partners in telecommunications relay
services since 1994 and are pioneers in the video relay service field.

CSD has made and will continue to make a concerted effort to
minimize significant drain on the interpreting resources in any one
city, said Benjamin Soukup, CSD chief executive officer. CSDVRS
utilizes local sign language interpreting agencies throughout the
country to staff its VRS centers. This practice allows for a balance
between VRS and community interpreting needs. We are pleased to have
SLS join our network of VRS centers and look forward to working with
such a high caliber agency.


The Lees Summit facility joins other CSDVRS centers in Austin,
Houston and San Antonio, Texas; Chicago, Ill.; Denver, Colo.; Omaha,
Neb.; Portland, Ore.; Richmond, Va.; Rochester, N.Y.; Seattle, Wash.;
Sioux Falls, S.D.; St. Paul, Minn.; and Washington, D.C.


  "Our goal has been to provide the highest quality interpreters while
maintaining excellent ethical practices," says Lisa Bolding,
President of Sign Language Specialists. In addition to maintaining
and growing our current community interpreting services, we are
expanding to provide video interpreters for CSDVRS. SLS is thrilled
to partner with CSD to provide career opportunities for interpreters
to serve the national Deaf population as well as their local
customers.

Sign Language Specialists, Inc. (SLS), launched in January 2003, is a
full service interpreter referral agency serving the greater Kansas
City metro area. The company strives to provide the highest quality
sign language interpreters by recruiting, retaining and compensating
a professional, talented and motivated workforce. Our goal is to be
the leader in raising the standards of our profession and giving back
to our community.

CSDVRS is operated by CSD, Inc., a private nonprofit
telecommunications and human services organization based in Sioux
Falls, S.D. More information on CSDVRS is available at www.csdvrs.com.


CSD, Inc. (also known as Communication Service for the Deaf) is a
private, non-profit telecommunications and human services
organization. In its 30-year history, CSD has expanded its
communication service offerings and currently manages over 20 call
centers in the U.S. CSD offers telecommunications relay services
(TRS), video relay services (VRS), equipment distribution programs
(TEDP) and sign language interpreting services. CSD National Programs
provides human services in 15 locations in eight states. Visit their
website at www.c-s-d.org.

Hello,

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a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the epeachy_blue
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<garynshae@...>


Hi

The results you posted are from lunker contest.. the final standings
after three day of competition are:
Bobby Osborne/Ernie Ortega 10th place
Frank Osborne/Ted Allen West 18th place
Ricky Cooper/Johnny Troup 60th place
Robert Turner/Guy Miller Jr. (KY) 73rd place
Charles Carter/Jacob S. ?
Donna Leff ?
Thanks
------------------------------------------->
> National Bass Association of the Deaf
>
> Tournament in Wheeler Lake, AL
> on June, 2005
>
> Click here for Deaf Georgians...
> http://www.nbad.org/Standings_Home/2005_Standings/2005_standings.htm
Click here for more info...
> http://www.nbad.org

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Sent by PromoAtlanta" <PromoAtlanta@...>



Greetings. The open caption feature at the Regal Hollywood 24 and Regal
Mall of GA from 7/29 to 8/4 is War of the Worlds. KE

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Added PDF to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/epeachy_blue/
(you must have yahoo id to see the attachment) -epeachy

Sent by J S <joy4gaslta@...>


For anyone who is interested in becoming a member of Georgia American
Sign Language Teachers Association (GA-ASLTA).
I have attached a pdf document for you to print and mail the form.


Thanks..

Georgia American Sign Language Teachers Association

GA-ASLTA Membership Application

  Georgia ASLTA (GA-ASLTA) membership dues are $15.00 per year non-
refundable, and the membership year runs from September 1 through
August 30 of the following year.

To join Georgia ASLTA, print out and complete the following
application and mail to GA-ASLTA Treasurer along with your check
($15.00) payable to "Georgia ASLTA".

Mail the completed application form and your dues to:

Simmie Slay, GA-ASLTA Treasurer
3691 Erdly Lane
Snellville, GA 30039
jscmslay@...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
For those who could not open the pdf document, the information we
need from you.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please print clearly.



Name: _____________________________________________________________



Address: ___________________________________________________________



City, State, Zip Code:
_________________________________________________



Telephone Number: _________________________ TTY ___ Voice ____ Both
____



Email address: ______________________________________________________



Are you a member of National ASLTA? Yes _____ No ______



Are you ASLTA Certified? No ____ Yes___ Certification Level?
_________________



Mail the completed application form and your dues to:

Simmie Slay, GA-ASLTA Treasurer
3691 Erdly Lane
Snellville, GA 30039
jscmslay@...

**jscmslay at comcast.net**


Joy Spurlin
GA-ASLTA Secretary
Georgia American Sign Language Teachers Association

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Sent by Mark_Johnson@...

Dear People First / Murderball Supporters:

First, let me thank all of you for your interest and support. The
response so far has been phenomenal. We are rapidly approaching our
goal of 100 tickets, and there are still three days to go! We can
still use any extra help though, whether through ticket purchases,
outright contributions/donations, or just assisting to spread the
word about not just the People First fund-raiser, but the movie
itself. A large part of our efforts are to raise awareness
surrounding the disability civil rights movement, and the more people
talk about the film or the mission of People First, the more we
succeed.

To those of you who have purchased tickets â€" we cannot wait to see
you on Friday night. To those of you who have expressed interest but
are still uncertain â€" we very much want to see you on Friday night.
Let me add an extra thank you to those of you who have already paid
for your tickets in advance (by mailing, hand-delivering, or paypal)
and an extra reminder for those who have not.

A couple of quick announcements â€" the show-time has been confirmed
for 7:30 p.m., this Friday night, July 29, the Landmark Midtown Arts
Theatre 931 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 (678-495-1424),
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Market/Atlanta/MidtownArtCinemaB.htm .
  In anticipation of expected public response, Landmark has scheduled
Murderball to open in its largest theatre. As the People First fund-
raiser does not have reserved seating, we invite you to show up
early, buy some popcorn, and get some prime seats. Also, if any
patrons would like to request accommodations, please drop us a line.

Remember â€" we can still use any extra help or support you can
contribute to assist in the People First Long Road Home Campaign,

http://www.disabilitylink.org/docs/people.html


See you Friday,

Aaron Lipson

WHAT TO DO â€" Please buy tickets at $15.00 each through People
First. If interested please reserve your tickets by e-mail at
murderballatl@.... As tickets are extremely limited, we strongly
recommend reserving yours well in advance via e-mail. Once an e-mail
order request is received, People First will send a reply confirming
availability and outlining payment and ticket claim procedures.
People First will be accepting payment via cash, check or major
credit card (through http://www.paypal.com).

Not sure if you can attend but want to stay involved? â€" E-mail
murderballatl@... with the request to be advised of
future e-mail announcements before the premier!

Interested in Supporting but Cannot Attend the Premier? â€" Please
consider making a fully tax-deductible contribution to People First
in the amount of 2 tickets â€" $30.00. E-mail murderballatl@... for
details.

All ticket purchases include a tax-deductible contribution made to
People First of Georgia, Inc., the parent entity of People First of
Atlanta, which is a validly existing non-profit corporation
registered with the Georgia Secretary of State's Office.

QUESTIONS â€" Please contact Aaron Lipson at murderballatl@...
**murderballat1 at yahoo.com**

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Got this late yesterday so it was supposed to be shown last night... I used web
cast, but no caption?---Epeachy

--------------------------------

Sent by Mark_Johnson@...


C-SPAN to Cover ADA Observance at the Kennedy Center Tonight

C-SPAN will cover tonight's National Council on Disability/Federal
Partners ADA observance at the Kennedy Center. This invitation-only
event will carry the full program beginning at 8:00 p.m. with former
President George H. W. Bush. Please check C-Span.org to find out if
the event will be live. At this time, C-SPAN cannot predict if the
event will be live or taped.

Also, the event will be Web cast:

TVWorldwide will be using Windows Media format and have it up within
a few hours after the event.

The event site will be available at http://www.AT508.com and
http://www.TVWorldwide.com
The event site will be up shortly...along with a press release.

CNN also to cover with live feed.

Thank you.

Mark S. Quigley

Director of Communications
National Council on Disability
1331 F Street, NW, Suite 850
Washington, DC 20004
202-272-2008
202-272-2074 TTY
202-272-2022 fax
mquigley@...
http://www.ncd.gov

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Sent by Mark_Johnson@...


Dear Colleagues,

Send a MESSAGE to Hollywood, help make GA the 1st market that sells
out
(I'd suggest you buy in advance.) an Opening Weekend for Murderball.

Thanks,

Mark

1. Opening Weekend in GA, July 29th-31st

2. Theatre, address, phone #, ticket information and directions

Landmark Midtown Arts Theatre, 931 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, Georgia
30308
(678-495-1424),
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Market/Atlanta/MidtownArtCinemaB.htm

3. Reviews at http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/murderball/
ForwardSourceID:NT001F927E

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1. FACTS about Theatre and Area:

-near 10th St. side of Piedmont Park, across from Grady High School
football stadium and track
-numerous eating places, including cream (Brusters), in rolling distance
-8 parking spaces, 4 van only
-accessible ticket counter inside right door
-switch back ramp after you enter the theatre
-total seats, 350, at least 12 accessible seating areas, front center and
back, both sides
-if needed, folding seats for companions
-accessible bathrooms, old stall design, one unisex
-accessible food service counter
-7 other movies playing, P (Chocolate Factory) , PG 13 ( Must Love Dogs) &
R
-$8.50 a ticket

2. SHOW TIMES for the 1st week, 2nd week depends on box office sells, OPENS
July 29th:

-Friday-Sunday, 12:15, 2:35, 5, 7:30 & 9:40PM
-Monday-Thursday, 2:35, 5, 7:30 & 9:40PM

3. ADDRESS & PHONE: 931 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 (678-495-1424)

4. DIRECTIONS, TICKETS, ETC. information at
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Market/Atlanta/MidtownArtCinemaB.htm

5. REVIEWS at http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/murderball/

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Sent by "Zan Thornton" <adaptgazan@...>


This waiting list affects the Deaf community because there are Deaf
people on the list, and some --after 40 years of being insitituionalized
(warehoused)
--have gotten out to live their lives in the community. The Deaf people
who have gotten out LOVE being free from the institution and they want
to stay out. How did they get out? Because of ADVOCACY ! Thank you for
all you prayers, action, and advocacy. At least 5 Deaf people are out
now.
ZAN THORNTON

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Sent by Bruni, GA-SOTAC:

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

for

GEORGIA

DEAF EXTREME 2006, Transition Conference
For Grades 8 - 12


A Transition Conference for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
and their, Parents, Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators.

Tuesday, April 18, 2006
ALL DAY

At Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia
Co- Hosted by your


State Outreach and Technical Assistance Center
and the Disability Services Offices at



Georgia Perimeter College
Georgia Highlands College
(formerly Floyd College)
The University of Georgia
Valdosta State University

All Universities, Colleges, Technical Colleges, and Training
Facilities

are invited to participate

For information, to attend, or to
participate call your SOTAC: Katherine Bruni, 404-299-4159.
770-928-6785 v/tdd
--
Katherine J. Bruni
Outreach Specialist, State Outreach and Technical Assistance Center,
PEPNet/PEC
English Instructor to Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing,
Georgia
Perimeter College,
Center for Disability Services:

770-928-6785 v/tdd, SOTAC satellite office: 324 Knots Circle
Woodstock, GA 30188
404-406-8194 cell
FAX: 770-928-9929
kjbruni@...
Georgia's State Outreach and Technical Assistance Center (SOTAC) is
part
of a federal grant (PEPNet/PEC) that provides technical assistance,
training, and materials regarding services, accommodations, and
education to people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Your SOTAC is a
free resource. Visit our web site: www.PEPNet.org

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"Kathy Keeter" <KKeeter@...>


Very Important Meeting & Announcement!

GEMA/Homeland Security        Silent Dinner
Place: GACHI Columbus         Peachtree Mall
Date: Aug 13, 2005            Aug 13, 2005
Time:  12:45 to 2:45 p.m.     3 to 7 pm



Are you been notified you when there is an emergency?

When emergency happens, what to do? Who to call?

Will GEMA/Homeland Security have interpreters available when needed?
Who do I ask for an interpreter?

Will the shelter have TDD if a person needs to call their family
members?

YOU must VOICE your concerns ask QUESTIONS!


The City Of Columbus, GEMA/Homeland Security staff will be present at
meeting . Interpreter will be provided.



Hi Guys,

Are you ready for workshops again?  I hope so!  Hope to see you
there.  If you have questions, my contact info is below my name.
Stay cool!


Kathy Keeter
Advocacy Program Supervisor
Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired, Inc.
4800 Armour Rd, Bldg C, Suite E
Columbus, GA  31904
(706) 571-9744 TDD/Relay
Dial Relay Service-711
Fax (706) 571-9745
Email:  KKeeter@...
www.gachi.org

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Sent by clarence smith ny152cj@y...

Hello everyone,

Just writing to let you all know that on TV show name
of "New Beginnings" and will premiere on Discovery
Health Channel on Wednesday, August 17th at 9pm (Eastern time) or 6pm
(Pacific time) and repeat on Saturday, August 20th at 10pm (Eastern
Time)or 7pm (Pacific) and Sunday, August 21st at 1am (Eastern time)
or 10pm (Pacific time).

Please check your local listings for air times, as
times vary depending
on your cable/satellite provider.

Click on the link at the bottom of this message to see
all of the
airtimes for Plastic Surgery: Before & After

The episode participants are:

1. Danya & Anne Berman/ Dr. Les Bolton

2. Justin Lokay/ Dr. Dennis Hurwitz

3. Sharon Polsky/ Dr. David Kim

4. Jimmy Smith/ Dr. Brian Maloney


http://health.discovery.com/schedule/series.jsp?series=110519&gid=0&channel=DHC


http://health.discovery.com/schedule/series.jsp?series=110519&gid=0&channel=DHC




Take care,
Jimmy Smith