Statement of President Barack Obama on Signing the DTV Bill
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
_______________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release February 11, 2009
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama signed S.352, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date to June 12th to allow for more time for the American consumers to prepare for the switch from analog television.
"During these challenging economic times, the needs of American consumers are a top priority of my administration. This law, which was crafted in a bipartisan way and passed overwhelmingly in the House and Senate, ensures that our citizens will have more time to prepare for the conversion. Millions of Americans, including those in our most vulnerable communities, would have been left in the dark if the conversion had gone on as planned, and this solution is an important step forward as we work to get the nation ready for digital TV. My administration will continue to work with leaders in Congress, broadcasters, consumer groups and the telecommunications industry to improve the information and assistance available to our citizens in advance of June 12."
Thursday, February 12, 2009
New Church with Sign Language interpreters!
First Baptist Church of Cold Spring (Kentucky)
4410 Alexandria Pike
Cold Spring, KY
(859) 441-6184
Pastor Ronny Raines
firstbaptist@fbccs.com
Interpreted Sunday Services beginning March 1, 2009
8:30am or 11am service
Sunday School Class 9:45-10:45am
Please contact Meg Deckert for interpreter
Mdeckert00@aol.com
If you know of a church with sign language interpreters, please send the information to CDonnellon@HearingSpeechDeaf.com so we can get the word out. Thanks
4410 Alexandria Pike
Cold Spring, KY
(859) 441-6184
Pastor Ronny Raines
firstbaptist@fbccs.com
Interpreted Sunday Services beginning March 1, 2009
8:30am or 11am service
Sunday School Class 9:45-10:45am
Please contact Meg Deckert for interpreter
Mdeckert00@aol.com
If you know of a church with sign language interpreters, please send the information to CDonnellon@HearingSpeechDeaf.com so we can get the word out. Thanks
Cochlear Implant Recipient Group
University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center
Hearing Speech and Deaf Center of Greater Cincinnati
Cochlear Americas Listening Workshop
Bring your cables and your questions.
Join us for a casual workshop designed to provide you an opportunity to learn more about your cochlear implant. You’ll have one on one time with Cochlear representatives and other Nucleus Recipients.
Ally Sisler-Dinwiddie, Cochlear Awareness Manager (bilateral implant recipient too) 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.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 3, 2009
6:30-8:30 PM
WHERE: Hearing Speech and Deaf Center of Greater Cincinnati
2825 Burnet Avenue (4th floor conference room)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Phone: 513-221-0527 ext.182
WHO: Nucleus Cochlear Implant Recipients and family
RSVP: Carole Donnellon
(513)221-0527 ext.182 or CDonnellon@HearingSpeechDeaf.com
Hearing Speech and Deaf Center of Greater Cincinnati
Cochlear Americas Listening Workshop
Bring your cables and your questions.
Join us for a casual workshop designed to provide you an opportunity to learn more about your cochlear implant. You’ll have one on one time with Cochlear representatives and other Nucleus Recipients.
Ally Sisler-Dinwiddie, Cochlear Awareness Manager (bilateral implant recipient too) 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.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 3, 2009
6:30-8:30 PM
WHERE: Hearing Speech and Deaf Center of Greater Cincinnati
2825 Burnet Avenue (4th floor conference room)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Phone: 513-221-0527 ext.182
WHO: Nucleus Cochlear Implant Recipients and family
RSVP: Carole Donnellon
(513)221-0527 ext.182 or CDonnellon@HearingSpeechDeaf.com
Captioned Movies
Regal Cinema – Open Captioned
Deerfield Towne Center
5500 Deerfield Blvd.
Mason, OH 45040
Pink Panther 2
Friday, February 13 at 12:35 pm
Saturday, February 14 at 3:05 pm
Sunday, February 15 at 12:35pm and 9:45pm
Monday, February 16 at 12:35 and 7:30pm
He’s Just Not Into You
Tuesday, February 17 at 3:30pm and 9:35pm
Wednesday, February 18 at 12:30pm and 6:45pm
Thursday, February 19 at 3:30pm and 9:35pm
AMC Theater at Newport On The Levee – Closed Captions
1 Levee Way
Newport, KY 41071
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)
Thursday, February 12 at 1:10pm, 3:45pm, 6:00pm, 8:25pm and 10:55pm
He's Just Not That Into You NEW! (PG-13, No Passes)
Friday, February 13 at 12:45pm, 3:45pm, 6:45pm, and 10:05pm
Saturday, February 14 at 12:45pm, 3:45pm, 6:45pm, and 10:05pm
Sunday, February 15 at 12:45pm, 3:45pm, 6:45pm, and 10:05pm
Monday, February 16 at 12:45pm, 3:45pm, 6:45pm, and 10:05pm
Tuesday, February 17 at 2:35pm 5:35pm and 8:35pm
Wednesday, February 18 at 2:35pm 5:35pm and 8:35pm
Thursday, February 19 at 2:35pm 5:35pm and 8:35pm
Showcase Western Hills – Closed Captioned
5870 Harrison Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45248
Taken (PG-13)
Thursday, February 12 at 12:50pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm and 7:45pm
Showcase Cinema De Lux – Closed Captioned
7860 Mall Road
Florence, KY 41042
The Uninvited (PG-13)
Thursday, February 12 at 12:05pm, 2:00pm, 3:55pm, 6:55pm and 9:20pm
Taken (PG-13)
Friday, February 13 at 12:55pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:35pm, 10:00pm and 12:15am
Saturday, February 14 at 12:55pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:35pm, 10:00pm and 12:15am
Sunday, February 15 at 12:55pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:35pm and 10:00pm
Monday, February 16 at 12:55pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:35pm and 10:00pm
Tuesday, February 17 at 12:55pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:35pm and 10:00pm
Wednesday, February 18 at 12:55pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:35pm and 10:00pm
Thursday, February 19 at 12:55pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:35pm and 10:00pm
Springdale Cinema De Lux 18 – Closed Captioned
12064 Springfield Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45246
Taken (PG-13)
Thursday, February 12 at 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:45pm and 10:00pm
Friday, February 13 at 1:00 pm, 3:15pm, 5:35pm, 7:45 pm, 10:10pm and 12:20am
Saturday, February 14 at 1:00pm, 3:15pm, 5:35pm, 7:45pm, 10:10pm and 12:20am
Sunday, February 15 at 1:00pm, 3:15pm, 5:35pm, 7:45pm, and 10:10pm
Monday, February 16 at 1:00pm, 3:15pm, 5:35pm, 7:45pm, and 10:10pm
Tuesday, February 17 at 1:00pm, 3:15pm, 5:35pm, 7:45pm, and 10:10pm
Wednesday, February 18 at 1:00pm, 3:15pm, 5:35pm, 7:45pm, and 10:10pm
Thursday, February 19 at 1:00pm, 3:15pm, 5:35pm, 7:45pm, and 10:10pm
Deerfield Towne Center
5500 Deerfield Blvd.
Mason, OH 45040
Pink Panther 2
Friday, February 13 at 12:35 pm
Saturday, February 14 at 3:05 pm
Sunday, February 15 at 12:35pm and 9:45pm
Monday, February 16 at 12:35 and 7:30pm
He’s Just Not Into You
Tuesday, February 17 at 3:30pm and 9:35pm
Wednesday, February 18 at 12:30pm and 6:45pm
Thursday, February 19 at 3:30pm and 9:35pm
AMC Theater at Newport On The Levee – Closed Captions
1 Levee Way
Newport, KY 41071
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)
Thursday, February 12 at 1:10pm, 3:45pm, 6:00pm, 8:25pm and 10:55pm
He's Just Not That Into You NEW! (PG-13, No Passes)
Friday, February 13 at 12:45pm, 3:45pm, 6:45pm, and 10:05pm
Saturday, February 14 at 12:45pm, 3:45pm, 6:45pm, and 10:05pm
Sunday, February 15 at 12:45pm, 3:45pm, 6:45pm, and 10:05pm
Monday, February 16 at 12:45pm, 3:45pm, 6:45pm, and 10:05pm
Tuesday, February 17 at 2:35pm 5:35pm and 8:35pm
Wednesday, February 18 at 2:35pm 5:35pm and 8:35pm
Thursday, February 19 at 2:35pm 5:35pm and 8:35pm
Showcase Western Hills – Closed Captioned
5870 Harrison Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45248
Taken (PG-13)
Thursday, February 12 at 12:50pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm and 7:45pm
Showcase Cinema De Lux – Closed Captioned
7860 Mall Road
Florence, KY 41042
The Uninvited (PG-13)
Thursday, February 12 at 12:05pm, 2:00pm, 3:55pm, 6:55pm and 9:20pm
Taken (PG-13)
Friday, February 13 at 12:55pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:35pm, 10:00pm and 12:15am
Saturday, February 14 at 12:55pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:35pm, 10:00pm and 12:15am
Sunday, February 15 at 12:55pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:35pm and 10:00pm
Monday, February 16 at 12:55pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:35pm and 10:00pm
Tuesday, February 17 at 12:55pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:35pm and 10:00pm
Wednesday, February 18 at 12:55pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:35pm and 10:00pm
Thursday, February 19 at 12:55pm, 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:35pm and 10:00pm
Springdale Cinema De Lux 18 – Closed Captioned
12064 Springfield Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45246
Taken (PG-13)
Thursday, February 12 at 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:45pm and 10:00pm
Friday, February 13 at 1:00 pm, 3:15pm, 5:35pm, 7:45 pm, 10:10pm and 12:20am
Saturday, February 14 at 1:00pm, 3:15pm, 5:35pm, 7:45pm, 10:10pm and 12:20am
Sunday, February 15 at 1:00pm, 3:15pm, 5:35pm, 7:45pm, and 10:10pm
Monday, February 16 at 1:00pm, 3:15pm, 5:35pm, 7:45pm, and 10:10pm
Tuesday, February 17 at 1:00pm, 3:15pm, 5:35pm, 7:45pm, and 10:10pm
Wednesday, February 18 at 1:00pm, 3:15pm, 5:35pm, 7:45pm, and 10:10pm
Thursday, February 19 at 1:00pm, 3:15pm, 5:35pm, 7:45pm, and 10:10pm
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
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
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 - Will Your TV Work?
On June 13, 2009, some TV's will no longer work.
To check if your TV will work, enter your TV make and model on this website:
Will my TV work?
This website has lots of answers about the switch, including answers about closed captions:
Answers about Closed Captions and DTV.
To check if your TV will work, enter your TV make and model on this website:
Will my TV work?
This website has lots of answers about the switch, including answers about closed captions:
Answers about Closed Captions and DTV.
Open Captioned Movie Schedule
Deerfield Towne Center Stadium 16
5500 Deerfield Blvd.
Mason, OH 45040
Taken
Fri, Feb 6 ~ 12:40 pm
Sat, Feb 7 ~ 2:50 pm
Sun, Feb 8 ~ 12:40 pm and 9:30 pm
Mon, Feb 9 ~ 12:40 and 7:10 pm
Univited
Tues, Feb 10 ~ 4:40 pm and 9:45 pm
Wed, Feb 11 ~ 1:30 pm and 7:35 pm
Thurs, Feb 12 ~ 4:40 pm and 9:45 pm
5500 Deerfield Blvd.
Mason, OH 45040
Taken
Fri, Feb 6 ~ 12:40 pm
Sat, Feb 7 ~ 2:50 pm
Sun, Feb 8 ~ 12:40 pm and 9:30 pm
Mon, Feb 9 ~ 12:40 and 7:10 pm
Univited
Tues, Feb 10 ~ 4:40 pm and 9:45 pm
Wed, Feb 11 ~ 1:30 pm and 7:35 pm
Thurs, Feb 12 ~ 4:40 pm and 9:45 pm
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.
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.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Hearing Loss Association Meeting
Invites you to join us – All are welcome
Saturday, February 7, 2009: 2:30 PM to 5 PM
Our speaker will talk for about 45 minutes and have time for questions.
There will also be some time to socialize with others who are hearing impaired.
.
Mason Public Library*
200 Reading Road
Mason, Ohio 45060
Topic: Nuts and Bolts of Hearing and Balance
Our speaker is Janet A. Stein, M.A., CCC-A;
She is an Assistant Clinical Professor, Audiology Practicum Coordinator/
SupervisorCommunication Sciences and Disorders Department; University of Cincinnati
Mrs. Stein will talk about the components of a hearing screening and what it means to you
Free and Open to the Public
We provide a loop system, signers and real time closed captioning for our meeting.
* Directions to Library:
It is on Reading Road/42 north of Tylersville on the right before the road curves right.
For information contact Arlene Mason 513-683-5855 or email us at hearinglossassociation@yahoo.com
In case of inclamate weather the meeting will be cancelled, we will send out an email if this occurs or folk can call 513-683-5855 for update
The Hearing Loss Association of America - www.hearingloss.org is the nation’s largest
organization for people with hearing loss. We are a local chapter with monthly meetings.
Our members include those who are hearing impaired and those who love them.
Future topics:
Sunday, March 8, Tinnitus: What’s the latest? - Tinnitus and Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT)
Saturday, April 11, Hearing Aids -- what are the expectations?
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