James H. Cummings
Foundation
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Frank G. Raichle
Foundation
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Message from the Executive Director
Dear Community Supporters,
I hope that everyone is enjoying the sun and warm weather?
In between vacations this summer, staff are hard at work starting up new programs that will address health and wellness. All to often, Deaf and Hard of Hearing community members do not have equal access to health programs and services. As a result, health conditions may develop or worsen.
Deaf Access Services will soon offer health assessments and services to connect people with Medicaid, primary care and other necessary health services. Deaf Access Services will be providing these health home care management services as a partner of Health Homes of Upstate New York.
Health Home services
are not the same as "home health services". We won't be sending aides to your house! What we will do is make sure you have access to your doctor, and that you can easily order and pick up your prescriptions. We will also be able to connect you with specialists and help you understand your doctors discharge summaries and prescriptions. These are some examples of our care coordination services that will start in August/ September.
Please read and enjoy this month's newsletter for all of the other exciting events that DAS is involved with.
Pam
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A Night at the Bison's
In lieu of of Annual Picnic, we will hosting "A Night at the Bison's" on Wednesday, August 30th!
Please click on flyer to buy your tickets.
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Ways to Support DAS
Please show your commitment this year by sending a
donation
to Deaf Access Services, and help us continue to provide the services that many people depend on for their communication (Interpreting/CART), employment and social services access.
Additionally, if you shop
on Amazon under their Amazon Smile program, 5% of your purchase will be donated to DAS!
Just type in http://smile.amazon.com, select Deaf Access Services as the charity of your choice, and SHOP!
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ASL Classes
Fall classes
will begin,
Thursday, September 14, 2017
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Further details to come.
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Want to be an Independent Contract Interpreter for DAS?
We are currently conducting
Interpreter Assessments.
To schedule, contact Mary Clark, Interpreting Services Coordinator,
Already a Certified Interpreter?
Contact Nelson Gannon, Director of Interpreting Services,
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Opportunities at DAS
- Job Coach (per diem)
- ASL Teachers(contractors)
- Volunteers
- Interns
To apply please click Opportunities
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Disability Pride Parade & Festival
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Parade begins at 10:30am
Festival begins at 11am - 3pm at the Coca-Cola Field
Click on flyer for more information.
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Hard of Hearing Peer Support Group
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Vacation/Break July 3-21, 2017
- Resume Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 10am-12pm
- No meeting on August 9, 2017
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Southern Tiers Deaf Community Event
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B.I.G Next General Meeting & Social
Annual Summer Picnic
Please join us:
Friday, August 4, 2017
5:00-8:00pm
Westwood Park,
Shelter # 5
Lancaster, NY 14086
Free Event,
Family-Friendly &
Free Parking
Basket Raffle
All are Welcome!
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National Affiliates Conferences 2017-2018
Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD)
April 22-24, 2018
St. Augustine, Florida
https://www.ceasd2018.org/
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All proceeds go towards our Community Services programs.
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Thank you for your ongoing support, business and loyalty!
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