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One Number For All Equal Access
Nov
3
1:00 PM13:00

One Number For All Equal Access

Are TWO numbers (VP and Text numbers) Confusing? Do you want one same number for both VIP and Text?

  • Quicker access to 9-1-1

  • No more missed calls

  • No more missed calls

Open webinar to learn an discuss how Deaf people can get one number like hearing people have.

Reserve your Zoom spot now as space is limited:

https://totalaccess-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aoDADmHoS-6RXXt_MaD2-w

Panel List

  • Zainab Alkebsi - NAD Policy Counsel

  • Ed Bosson - Father of VRS

  • Isidore Niyongabo - NBDA President

  • Richard Day - Emergency Services Consultant

Note: Webinar will be done in ASL. Closed captioning will be provided. Voice interpreting will be provided. Webinar will be recorded and shared with the public.

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Gallaudet University Presentation
Nov
21
5:30 PM17:30

Gallaudet University Presentation

  • Tulsa Community College/Northeast Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

-Direct communication access

-Honors program

-Cutting-edge research

-Internship opportunities

-Special programs and support for new signers

-Campus facilities designed for deaf and hard of hearing students

-Faculty and staff who are renowned leaders in their disciplines

-The rich resources and opportunities of the Nation’s Capital

Time and location of event

Thursday, November 21

5:30-6:30pm

A108 in the Facet Center

Northeast Campus

Tulsa Community College

3727 East Apache Street

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74115

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Ensuring Access to Communication for Individuals who are Deaf-Blind
Mar
15
to Mar 16

Ensuring Access to Communication for Individuals who are Deaf-Blind

  • Information, Research & Professional Learning Department & Interpreting Department (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A two-part hybrid course

Part 1 Online - February 27 – March 13, 2018 Online participation required for course completion

Part 2 On-site — March 15-16, 2018 at the Helen Keller National Center in Sands Point, NY

Led by Deaf-Blind Professionals and HKNC Interpreting Staff

CEU information pending

Cost: $300 includes online and onsite training, training materials, and lunch daily.

Participants will gain knowledge, skills, and experience in the following areas:

  • Common etiologies and visual conditions related to deaf-blindness.
  • An understanding of how they can use this information to better meet the needs of their consumers.
  • Communication strategies and accommodations to ensure equal access to for individuals who have a combined vision and hearing loss.
  • Human guide techniques.
  • Technology used in the interpreting process.
  • Deaf-blind culture.
  • The role of the Support Service Provider (SSP).
  • Providing visual and environmental information using various methods, including touch signals.

Register now! Space is limited.

Applications and payment must be received by February 1, 2018

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Disabilities Awareness Day
Mar
13
12:00 PM12:00

Disabilities Awareness Day

Awareness Day gives people with disabilities and advocates, like you, a chance to talk with decision-makers who can preserve or expand services that make a critical difference in the lives of Oklahomans with disabilities. Last year, more than 775 people participated in this free event, which is hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and friends.

This year, our attendance goal is 780 people with 50 percent visiting state Senators and Representatives or their staff. Volunteers will be available to take you on legislative visits and provide other assistance if needed.

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Ensuring Access to Communication for Individuals who are Deaf-Blind
Feb
27
to Mar 13

Ensuring Access to Communication for Individuals who are Deaf-Blind

Participants will gain knowledge, skills, and experience in the following areas:

 Common etiologies and visual conditions related to deaf-blindness.

 An understanding of how they can use this information to better meet the needs of their consumers.

 Communication strategies and accommodations to ensure equal access to for individuals who have a combined vision and hearing loss.

 Human guide techniques.  Technology used in the interpreting process.

 Deaf-blind culture.

 The role of the Support Service Provider (SSP).

 Providing visual and environmental information using various methods, including touch signals.

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