Showing posts with label hard of hearing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hard of hearing. Show all posts

Monday, May 18, 2009

Summer Camp

Who: Children ages 6-12 who are Deaf, hard of hearing or have other communication issues —all are welcome — signing, oral, Deaf, cochlear implant recipients.

When: June 22-June 26
9:00am-1:00pm

Where: HSDC
2825 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219

Call: Jill King @ 513-221-0527 ext. 152 or jking@hearingspeechdeaf.com
Special guests will visit camp including adult and teen Deaf and hard of hearing role models.

Lear how to get a FREE video phone for your home.

Learn about the coolest technology.

Fun field trips!

Call for details

This program will be offered by
licensed speech-language pathologists.

All activities will focus on developing socialization skills, placing kids with their peers and providing
an opportunity to form lasting friendships
while learning!

For more information or to register your child:
Please contact Jill King @ 513-221-0527 ext. 152 or jking@hearingspeechdeaf.com

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Cochlear Implant Recipient Group

The next get-together of the cochlear implant recipient group is May 14, 2009 at The Hearing Speech & Deaf Center (2825 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219). The presentation by Dr. Samy and Lisa Houston will begin at 6:30pm with casual social time beginning at 6:00pm. After the talk we will have a panel of CI experts to answer your questions.

As you may notice, we are going to use a different door to get into the building. In the past, you entered through our Highland Avenue entrance, which is in the back of the building. From now on, we are going to use the Burnet Avenue entrance, which is in the front of the building. You can park in either of our side parking lots or on Burnet Avenue.

Please contact CDonnellon@hearingspeechdeaf.com if you have any questions or if you need additional information.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Free Tax Preparation

Free tax preparations At The Hearing Speech & Deaf Center
March 4 from 10:00am – 2:00pm

Certified trained tax preparers ready to do all that boring complicated paperwork for you! FREE!

Where?: The Hearing Speech and Deaf Center of Greater Cincinnati
2528 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219

Call or send an email to Melissa Shaffer to make an appointment.

Sign language interpreters will be provided.

mshaffer@hearingspeechdeaf.com

Voice – (513) 221-0527 ext. 170
(513) 221-3300 video phone/tty

Monday, February 9, 2009

DTV Switch - Lots of Info!

What does the switch to DTV mean to you? Check out this website with tons of links and information:

DTV

Cochlear Implant Recipient Group

When: Tuesday, March 3, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Where: Hearing Speech & Deaf Center
2825 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
513.221.0527

Guest Speaker: Ally Sisler-Dinwiddie, AuD, CCC-A
Cochlear Awareness Network Manager
Bilateral Cochlear Implant Recipient

Topic: Casual workshop designed to provide you an opportunity to learn more about your cochlear implant. Dr. Sisler-Dinwiddie will answer questions about SmartSound2, Assistive Listening Devices, Bilateral implantation, phoning with confidence, and best practices for music enjoyment. You'll also have the chance to get hands on experience. Come share your experiences and ask your questions with others who understand.

Complimentary light refreshments will be available.

RSVP: Carole Donnellon 513.221.0527 ext 182 or CDonnellon@HearingSpeechDeaf.com

Thursday, February 5, 2009

DTV Delayed!

House Votes to Delay Switch to Digital Television

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: February 4, 2009
Filed at 4:29 p.m. ET

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congress voted Wednesday to give consumers four more months to prepare for the upcoming transition from analog to digital television broadcasting.
The House voted 264-158 to postpone the shutdown of analog TV signals to June 12, to address growing concerns that too many Americans won't be ready in time for the Feb. 17 deadline that Congress had set three years ago. The Senate passed the measure unanimously last week and the bill now heads to President Barack Obama for his signature.

The delay is a victory for the Obama administration and Democrats in Congress, who maintain that the previous administration mismanaged efforts to ensure that all consumers -- particularly poor, rural and minority Americans -- will be prepared for the switchover.

The Nielsen Co. estimates that more than 6.5 million U.S. households that rely on analog TV sets to pick up over-the-air broadcast signals still are not ready. People who subscribe to cable or satellite TV or have a newer TV with a digital tuner will not be affected.

"The passage of this bipartisan legislation means that millions of Americans will have the time they need to prepare for the conversion," the White House said in a statement. "We will continue to work with Congress to improve the information and assistance available to American consumers in advance of June 12, especially those in the most vulnerable communities."

Wednesday's vote came one week after House Republicans blocked the bill when it was in a special fast-track vote that required two-thirds support to pass. This time, the bill passed the House under a regular floor vote, which only requires a simple majority.