First
Annual Conference for Teachers of the Deaf
Outreach in collaboration
with the Division of Exceptional Learners and PATINS is currently planning
a two day conference for Teachers of the Deaf. Topics that will be covered
include universal design, children with additional disabilities, and
technology and cochlear implants. In addition, we plan to discuss other
unique challenges and needs within the field. The conference is scheduled
for August 2nd & 3rd at Sanders Elementary School in Indianapolis. If
you have any questions, please contact Cindy Lawrence, CLawrence@isfd.state.in.us .
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Family
Conference
The
Department of Health Newborn Hearing Screening Program in collaboration
with Outreach Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children throughout the
State of Indiana, will be hosting a conference for families of newly
identified deaf and hard of hearing children that will take place on July
16-18, 2004. The purpose of the conference is for parents to receive more
information regarding intervention, communication and rights for their
child as well as to network with other parents of deaf and hard of hearing
children and professionals in the field. For more information, contact
Cindy Lawrence at CLawrence@isfd.state.in.us.
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Outreach Mission: To identify needs and
find the resources to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing children
and their families throughout the state of Indiana.
Outreach Services for
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children in the State of Indiana
1200 E. 42nd
St.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
317-920-6311
www.deaf-kids.com
April
’04 edition Located at
the Indiana School for the Deaf
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Attention High School Juniors!!
National Technical Institute
for the Deaf (NTID) in Rochester, New York, will be hosting “Explore Your
Future,” a 6-day program for deaf and hard of hearing high school students
who will be seniors in the Fall. The program will allow students to learn
more about their interests and experience different career paths. This year
the program will have two sessions: Session 1: July 17-22, 2004 and Session 2: July 24-29, 2004. For more nformation contact Jean Bondi-Wolcott,
Coordinator, at jmb4646@rit.edu or
(585) 475-6705 or see www.rit.edu/NITD/EYFSA
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Deaf
Nation Expo/PTCO Day
On May 1,
2004, the Deaf Nation Expo
will be coming to Indianapolis. This year the Expo is collaborating
with ISD and will be combining ISD’s annual PTCO Day with the Expo. The
event will take place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in the Marsh Ag/Hort
Building from 9am-6pm and is free of charge. The Expo will
have exhibitions, a film & video festival, workshops, seminars, and
entertainment by Deaf magician, “Magic” Morgan and Deaf comedian, John
Maucere. For more info, www.deafnation.com/
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