SHEP’s Connection Corner - September Newsletter

SHEP’s Connection Corner

September 2025

What’s That Smell?

Instead of smell socks we had sensory socks and sensory jars. How Keen is your nose? Each person had to put their hand in each mystery sock and figure out what in tarnation was in that sock by the use of feeling only. We put those noses to work when we popped off lids and passses jars around to get a whiff. What is it? Think you would have guessed 10 out of 10?

The only way to really know if you were there! This was an IamDB event. Cassandra shared some captivating and hilarious stories of how with her being the only deafblind person in the family, she can find things we lose around the house. While everyone else is using their eyes, Cassandra gets busy taking her time roaming and letting her hands and fingers take a stroll through the house until she finds it. Ta-Da! She has saved the day again!

We had some state officials come and visit and join in on the fun!

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Cassandra was reading John chapter 10 in the bible.. When you believe no one or nothing can snatch you away!

Jesus says I know my sheep and my sheep know my voice. they listen to my (Jesus) voice and follow me. Think about this. come and learn and when you believe and have a can do attitude, so much more opens up to you. With SHEP serving the DeafBlind community, We encourage you to engage and join us. you will surely find many great opportunities provided to you! educative, informative learning skills and so much more. Learn more about the DeafBlinds’ way of life and you just may happen across a friend of old or new.! Just as the scripture said, HE who believes. Well, what is it you believe? I believe ‘you can’! You fill in the blank after that. When you believe no one can take that away from you.

SHEP was invited on a podcast. She even discussed this mentality of optimism. Cassandra shared how SHEP was born with a little insight into her childhood and educational journey. Connect with us on Facebook and check it out!

Time stands still for no one, not even Dr. Marvel.! We need SSPs. Contact Amanda, ourSSP manager and let’s get you started. See Below of what’s ahead.

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SHEP Connection Corner - October Newsletter

It’s Officially Fall!

Okay, okay... so we have still had some hot days but at least the three digit weather is gone.

Did you make it to the September IamDB? Get there! Fun is a given but we have also been learning braille. Thanks to our very own Gene sharing your knowledge of the machines you use. Gadgets have come a looooong way!

At the very end of the September was Robin White’s birthday! It’s not too late to go on our Facebook page and wish Robin a very merry birthday. Yes, merry! It’s almost that time ya’ll! Wait... just wait! We have something fantastic planned for October. A hoedown! Have you ever been to a hoedown? Well this one is one to etch in memory lane. Come and experience the fun! Fliers have gone out, but if you have questions please reach out to us. We are inviting Tulsa participants and arranging a van to pick up at Jeri’s House.

Limited seating so jump on this quick to get transportation to the hoedown before we fill up!

Psalm 85:12: "The Lord will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest." Harvest time is near! What does that mean to you? Not just gathering fruits and vegetables. The harvest of Kingdom work! What you sow will be evident in your harvest. We are thankful blessed to be able to provide for this magnificent community. Your community! Our community! We will never cease praying over you all.

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SHEP CONNECTION CORNER - May 2023 Newsletter

Steady & Growing!

We have 1 new SSP in the OKC area!

Spread the word and Keep requesting SSPs!

It has been pouring!

Both literally and figuratively, the rain has been pouring and the blessings have, too! Last month we got a grant from the Junior Service League in Midwest City, we are now members of the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce, and….WE GOT A VAN! So much more to come! It’s because of you and the community that it is all possible. “What is in your heart is the overflow of how you live your life.” I just heard that this week. Think about it. And guess what? SHEP has a heart the size of the galaxy for the community.

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SHEP CONNECTION CORNER - March 2023 Newsletter

Do you feel lucky? It’s March!

Strong and Growing!

We want to welcome our new member of the SHEP team, Clinton Patton! He will be spearheading our grant efforts for the orgranzation.

Wooohooo!

Also...IamDB!

We are launching our new program IamDB. This program focuses on the ability of the DeafBlind culture and promotes independent living while keeping the can do attitude through life skills and the ability to strengthen the DB skills through workshops and training. These opportunities will be available upon registration.

IamDB is starting strong and can’t wait to offer the very first workshop of labeling, accessibility training, available cane training, and assistance equipment and how to utilize these electronic devices and how they can apply to your life on a daily basis making independence a perfected ability. We encourage independence for the entire DeafBlind community and we are here readily available to provide any type of skills, mental health stability with dual sensory loss, and a powerful ability to conquer life’s challenges.

Workshops are available through registration by sending us an email, phone call, or send us a message on social media to get registered for any of the workshops starting March 1st.

Don’ t forget to check the March Calendar so you don’t miss out on any events.

See below for workshops!

It’s the luck of the...YOU! It’s all you! Take a look

Look at the IamDB workshops and trainings.

Labeling and identification workshops – using braille labelers/braille dots/readers and identifying money

Equipment accessibility training – how to independently cook/clean/and navigate the world

Cane workshops – Are you in need of a cane or need assistance on using the cane correctly? Let us help

Assistance equipment workshop – Opening your world to different kinds of assistant equipment can make life clear and easy to navigate independently. Equipment for independent living to promote mental health is available upon attendance and training. Please attend and register for this workshop.

SSP and ME- How to effectively utilize my SSP and learning the different ways of communica-

tion.

Every first and 4th Friday of the month there is a coffee chat with the president. Join us!

Details on our calendar and social media!

Need a SSP? Want to be a SSP? We have what you need! Request or register on our website:

www.shep-ok.org/sspporgram

Questions?

Contact our Operations manager Vicky Helms. Email vicky@shep-ok.org

RIDDLE ME THIS: What falls during March but never gets hurt?

Answer: the rain

Hahahahha

Give us some funnies on Facebook or email us: humanresources@shep-ok.org We would love to hear from you.

This March we challenge you to take a photo or video of you dancing in the rain.

Find us on Facebook or visit our website www.shep-ok.org

Did you know these awesome facts about Oklahoma?

· The shopping cart was invented in Ardmore in 1936.
· The nation's first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City in 1935.
The first Girl Scout Cookie was sold in Muskogee in 1917

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