Community Newsletter
July 8, 2022
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IMPORTANT SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Peter Bailey,
Head of School
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Update from PSD as of January 18, 2022
Masks in public spaces and when people cannot maintain social distancing are required. PSD will limit access for any nonessential visitors or volunteers, and cancel activities involving external groups or organizations until further notice.
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Special Announcements from the
Board of Trustees
PSD’s Board of Trustees shared their unanimous decision to name Melissa Draganac-Hawk, PSD’s current Director of Student Affairs and a lifelong educator, as Interim Head of School for a two-year term beginning on July 1, 2023.
“I am excited to take on these new responsibilities, and to continue upholding PSD’s long tradition of excellence in Deaf education,” states Melissa Draganac-Hawk. “ I look forward to working with Peter, the Board of Trustees, and PSD’s tight-knit community of students, families, staff, alumni and partners to build upon the great strides we have made over the past six years.”
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to thank the Search Committee for their hard work, and to salute them for their excellent outcome. Please join me in congratulating and welcoming Melissa to her new role.
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The PSD Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Mr. Roger Brush joined the Board in June 2022. Roger Brush is currently the President and Managing Director of Gibraltar Real Estate Capital. He previously worked at Toll Brothers and was also an attorney at Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg and Ellers law firm. His brother graduated from PSD in 1977. Roger received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Tufts University and Juris Doctor degree from Temple University School of Law.
Peggy Steele, Chair of the Board, stated, "We are very pleased to add such a distinguished and talented member to our Board! We look forward to working with Roger."
On behalf of the entire PSD community, the Board extends a warm welcome to Mr. Brush.
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Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is pleased to invite families of Deaf and hard of hearing children to our first in-person
conference of 2022:
Raising A Deaf/Hard of Hearing Child: Planting Seeds for Success
Saturday, July 16, 2022
9am to 2pm
at
Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
100 W. School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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This event is free for families with Deaf and hard of hearing children
and includes free parking, refreshments, and lunch.
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 8, 2022
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MetroKids
Smart. Local. Parenting
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Check out why MetroKids Philadelphia's article on why parents (and kids!) should learn ASL, featuring PSD's own Lynette Mattiacci of the Family Resource Center and Beverly Caldwell, one of our amazing PSD parents:
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Join the PSD Community
as a Volunteer!
The PSD Volunteer Program is ready to welcome new and re-connect with previous volunteers! Join or re-join our team to support the programs and activities of the school. Volunteer opportunities include support in classrooms (pre school through high school), in student service departments (speech, physical therapy, etc.), the library, Family Resource Center, special projects, community events, and more. Applications and PA State clearances are required. Flexible schedules. American Sign Language (ASL) skills a plus!
Contact Karen Leslie-Henry, Coordinator of Community Relations at klesliehenry@psd.org for more information and to request an application.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
AND ACTIVITIES
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Take an free educational bird walk at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, July 9th, from 10 am to 12 pm! Discover the 300+ species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes - each week guarantee different species! Walk will meet by visitor center (8601 Lindbergh Blvd.) and be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces.
There will be an ASL interpreter co-leading with our experienced volunteer. Binoculars are available for loan, at no cost.
There are restrooms and a water fountain near the trailhead.
No registration required.
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OPEN NOW: Deaf Centered National Caregiver Course
Gallaudet University's Center for Continuing and Online Education, in collaboration with the American Caregiver Association, is proud to announce the launch of the newest offering, PST-93 Deaf Centered National Caregiver Course. This course is designed specifically for Deaf caregivers and those providing caregiving services to Deaf senior citizens. The information presented will be both in written English and ASL.
They have sessions available this summer to fit your scheduling needs:
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PST 93-OL3 July 11th to August 8th
- PST 93-OL4 July 18th to August 15th
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White House Office of Public Engagement,
Disabled Stakeholder Calls for Disability Pride Month
You're invited to join Emily Voorde, the White House liaison to Disabled Americans, for a community update call. This call is open registration, closed press, and will provide updates for the Disabled community. All are welcome!
ASL & CART will be provided.
Time
You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars.
Jul 14, 2022 02:00 PM
Jul 21, 2022 02:00 PM
Jul 28, 2022 02:00 PM
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Saturday, July 23rd, 2022
at
The Variety Club Camp,
2950 Potshop Rd, Worcester, PA 19490
The gates will open at 12noon.
The event ends at 8pm. No guest will be admitted after 7pm
This is an outdoor event. We will have water at no cost, and food and beverages for purchase. We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen and if you plan to use the pool, appropriate attire. Activities include a magic show in the outdoor theatre, food, beverages, an air-conditioned meeting room for table games like cards, a pool with secure changing rooms, outdoor sports, a playground, arts and crafts and more!
TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE THE DAY OF THE EVENT!!!
To help us make this event successful and volunteer: VOLUNTEER!
Are you interested in having a table in our exhibition hall? Please contact Ken: kwesler@dhcc.org Phone: 484-471-3001
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Igor Khmil
Deaf Advocacy/Administrative Assistant/
Independence Living
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30AM-4:30PM
Liberty Resources Inc
112 N. 8th Street, Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19107
VP: 267-507-1178, Voice Phone: 215-634-2000 Ext. 201, Fax: 215-634-6195
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Connect with Tech
gives free tablets and tech support to people who have trouble getting technology and health care services.
Do you live in Pennsylvania and need a computer or tablet? You might be able to get a free tablet. CLICK HERE for more information or call 215-204-0101.
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No fare needed for any child under 12 to ride SEPTA.
Get updates to scheduled routes and bus shelters by following us
@readby4th
and
#ReadingPromise.
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Summer Camps & Programs!
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
If you are looking for a specific resource, Connect4Health is a good place to start.
Arts
Staying local? Check out local museums and theatres and more using your child's ACCESS pass! This program is supported by ArtReach! Philly. You can also explore PlayStreets sponsored by Philly Dept of Parks and Rec.
Parks
Traveling? Your child is eligible to receive a National Park Access Pass, which provides lifetime free admission to more than 2,000 recreation sites managed by the five Federal agencies.
Pools
Need to stay cool? Check out your city/township pool opening schedule. Philadelphia's can be found here, but they haven't posted the 2022 schedule yet!
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Summer Camps Return to Campus in 2022!
Youth (grades 4-12) can spend their summer on RIT's campus.
Programs include robotics, cybersecurity, and sports camps.
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EMERGENCY & SAFETY RESOURCES
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Philadelphia Police Department ADA Registration form
Individuals with a disability or medical condition may need accommodations from emergency responders. To prepare for an emergency, you can tell the Philadelphia Police Department about members of your household who might need extra help.
You should update and resubmit your information for the 911 program every two years. The form can be turned in to your local police district.
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Text-to-911
Text-to-911 is a service that allows the public to send a text message to 911. Just as in a voice call, the 911 telecommunicator will continue to ask more questions about your emergency – confirming your location, the people involved, and any other details that are important to responders. Typing questions and answers back and forth with a 911 telecommunicator takes a considerable amount of time, so please be patient and be as clear and concise as possible with your answers. For this reason, a voice call is preferred.
For more information on how to useText-to-911 click here
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Call the City’s 24-hour Violence Prevention Hotline
Philadelphians can now dial 2-1-1 to get access to resources and services for violence prevention in the city 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
To use the hotline, callers can dial “2-1-1” to be directed to a
2-1-1 main menu. Callers should then press “3” to be put in touch with a Resource Navigator. This Resource Navigator quickly gathers information from the caller to refer or connect the caller to the resources they need.
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In Philadelphia, residents can call 311 to request alarms from the Fire Department.
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HANDS UP PRODUCTIONS
Providing high quality theatre interpreting in the Greater Philadelphia area since 2007.
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DeafCAN! provides services to Deaf, DeafBlind, Late-Deafened, Hard of Hearing individuals and their families living in Southeastern PA. |
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Consider a gift today to support the important work
we do for our students.
United Way #737
Thank You!
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Please forward comments and announcements for posting considerations to:
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Content Disclaimer
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