All About Deaf Kids Fair

The Deaf Institute is offering "All About Deaf Kids Fair"

Deaf Institute, a non-profit faith-based organization, is planning their 7th All about Deaf Kids Fair on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the campus of Cincinnati Christian University. The fair will be held in the Worship/Ministry building from 10 am-4 pm. This year’s theme is “Home…Where Your Story Begins.”

The purpose of the fair is to provide families with deaf and hearing members:
1) a free fun deaf/hearing-family-friendly day, including lunch;
2) activities and entertainment involving both deaf and hearing presenters which promote family communication and participation;
3) networking opportunities with families experiencing similar challenges;
4) networking opportunities with organizations which provide encouragement, equipment, & expertise in challenging areas these families face.

The activities and entertainment will focus on the fun and variety of ways to blend American Sign Language and English into the visually-rich art of story-telling. Storybook rooms, “My Story corners, Deaf games, family crafts, and mime-time will be available to encourage making family memories.

This fair, though free to the families, is possible through caring community organizations and groups partnering with the Deaf Institute.

If you have any further questions, please contact: Pam Eubanks, family ministry representative for the Deaf Institute. pam@deafinstitute.org or 513-307-8100.

All About Deaf Kids Fair “Home…Where Your Story Begins”
Saturday, March 7, 2009 10 am – 4pm pm
On the campus of Cincinnati Christian University 2700 Glenway Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45204

President Signs DTV Delay Bill

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."

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.