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Make Plans Now to
Purchase KSD Gala Tickets
Early bird tickets for the Kentucky School for the Deaf’s
200th Anniversary Gala celebration went on sale June 1 and
will continue through December 31. The Gala will be held on Saturday,
April 15, 2023 at the Hilton Hotel
Downtown, Lexington. Early bird tickets are $125 per person. After the
deadline, tickets will be $175 per person. For more information, click on
the graphic below.
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Endler Graduates
from Emerging Leaders Program
 Congratulations to
KCDHH’s Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) Coordinator Jessica
Endler, who graduated from the Emerging Leaders Program on June 1.
Jessica was one of 15 employees chosen to participate in the one-year ELP
to develop talent and create a pipeline of up-and-coming leaders. The
program also had a project component that required participants to
develop and present their project for approval, then present the results
to a review panel in an end of the year presentation. Jessica developed
and completed a resource guide, “Hiring Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Employees.” This resource manual is a guide for employers in the hiring
process of deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Pictured above, Jessica
receives her certificate from Education and Labor Cabinet Secretary Jamie
Link.
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ASL at Shakespeare
Festival in Central Park, Louisville
The 62nd season of the FREE Kentucky Shakespeare
Festival in Central Park in Louisville will have American Sign Language
(ASL) interpreters for some of their performances. The Festival began in
May and will conclude on August 7. To check the schedule for ASL
performances, click on the graphic below.
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40th
Annual Deaf Youth Sports Festival (MDO) July 10-16
 The 2022 Deaf Youth Sports Festival (MDO)
will be part of the Kentucky School for the Deaf’s (KSD) 200th
Anniversary celebration and set for July 10-16 at KSD in Danville. Deaf
Youth Sports Festival, formerly known as the Mini Deaf Olympics (MDO), is
a program, organized to challenge deaf or hard of hearing youth to
discover their potential through sporting competitions and directed
activities with their peers. It is also an opportunity for deaf or hard
of hearing youth to learn valuable communication and social skills to
enhance their abilities to become proactive members in their communities.
To participate, children must be deaf or hard of hearing, ages five to
high school. For more information to apply, click here. For a schedule of events, click here.
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Free ACT Retake
Day for Kentucky Public School Students
 Gov. Beshear
announced May 26 that incoming Kentucky high school seniors who have
previously taken the ACT will be eligible to take the test for free a
second time during a statewide ACT retake day in the fall of 2022. The
announcement follows national data showing students are more likely to
increase their score by retaking the test a second time. The date of the
free retake day will be designated by the Kentucky Department of
Education (KDE) in the fall of 2022. More information on the date and
locations will be provided to local school districts in the coming
months.
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Summer Camps for
DHH Children and Teens
Gallaudet University has released information about upcoming
summer camps, family learning vacations, and remedial clinics for deaf and
hard of hearing children and teens held throughout the United States. Some
programs are designed for the entire family. Most camps require small
application fees. Camp information is received from various organizations
across the United States and can be viewed by clicking here.
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KY Hands & Voices Family Retreat
Do you have a child with hearing loss between the ages of five
and 17? Make plans to join Kentucky Hands & Voices on October 14-16
at the Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville, Kentucky for an amazing
family retreat. IT'S FREE! Space is limited, so apply early. Activities
include fishing, archery, mini golf, swimming, horseback riding, crafts,
woodworking, and more! Register here.
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RIT/NTID Offering In-Person Summer Programs for DHH
Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical
Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NIT) in Rochester, N.Y., is providing summer
program experiences designed for deaf and hard of hearing middle school
and high school students. The programs are presented in American Sign Language
(ASL) and spoken English, are certified by the New York State Department
of Health, and incorporate National Science Education Standards. Health
Care Careers Exploration Program, scheduled for July 23-28, is for
students entering 10th-, 11th-, or 12th grade who are interested in a
career in the health care field. TechBoyz™ and TechGirlz™ programs,
scheduled for July 23-28, are designed to help students learn about and
consider jobs and careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and
math) fields. For more information and to apply, contact Mark Sommer,
director of NTID Pre-College Outreach, at 585-475-7695 (voice),
585-286-4555 (videophone) or click here.
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KCDHH Needs You…
The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing, a state agency within the Education and Labor Cabinet, is
seeking applicants for Executive Administrative Secretary. The position
is located in Frankfort, Kentucky. This is a wonderful opportunity for
someone who wants to be immersed in Deaf culture, hone their signing
skills, educate and advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing community,
and work with a dedicated team of individuals. If you are interested in
this position, see more by clicking here.
June’s (2022) KCDHH Spotlight Q&A is
with O.J. Disney II, who is the Document Processing Specialist II at
KCDHH. Disney’s hometown is Louisville, where he graduated from Seneca
High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern
Kentucky University. Disney is married to Tracy and they are the parents
of Luke and Katie. They live in Shelbyville. Click here
for the full story.
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ALDAcon 2022 Registration Is Officially
Open!
ALDAcon registration
continues with the Early Bird Special rate for the October 19-23
conference in San Diego at the Four
Points Sheraton. That rate is $30 less than the full rate, and is
available until June 30! Sign up now to lock in your savings and reserve
your space. Remember you must be a member to take advantage of this
special rate and/or the EZ Pay Plan. Sign up or renew now to take
advantage of this great discount! Do you know someone who would enjoy
ALDAcon? You can gift them a membership!
Scholarships
Available to Attend ALDAcon 2022
If you need financial help in order to attend ALDAcon 2022, you
may be eligible to receive an ALDAcon scholarship. Scholarships can
provide up to full registration and hotel costs. The requirements to
apply are:
•You are a current paid-up member of ALDA or are willing to become
one
•You are deaf or hard of hearing
•You have genuine need of financial support to attend ALDAcon 2022
•You plan to attend all 5 days and commit to participating in
daily workshops and other conference activities.
•You have not previously been awarded two scholarships to ALDAcon.
If you answered "yes" to these questions, then you may
be eligible to apply for a scholarship to attend ALDAcon 2022. Click here
for complete information concerning scholarship requirements and the
scholarship application process.
Deaf Women United Opens Registration
for 2023
Deaf Women United has opened registration for the 2023 conference
that will be held in Chicago, July 26 to July 30. The early-bird rate is
available through February 28, 2023. For more information, click on the
logo below.
Best Apps for Hard of Hearing 2022: BEST
Deaf Apps (ALL FREE!)
Audiologist Matthew Allsop highlights
his top 5 FREE apps for people with hearing loss. If you struggle to hear
in background noise, struggle to hear the television, or struggle to hear
phone calls, Matthew has an app for you. Click on the photo below to
watch the video.
Apple (AAPL) Announces New Accessibility
Features
Apple announced the new iOS 16 on June 6, which will
accompany all iPhone models starting with iPhone 13, going all the way
down the generational chain to iPhone 8. The first open beta build of iOS
16 will be officially launched sometime during July at beta.apple.com.
In relation to the beta version, it is important to mention that one of
the new additions, Live Captions, will only be available for iPhone 11
and newer. LiveCaptions makes it easier for the Deaf and hard of hearing
to follow along while enjoying content or during a conversation. Read
more here.
Pin Up to Three Videos Simultaneously in
Google Meet
 Google Meet will now let you “multipin”
things during video calls including participant’s feeds and active
presentations. For example, someone who is deaf or hard of hearing could
pin their sign language interpreter and the presentation being discussed
at the same time, making it much easier to track with the flow of the
meeting without having to switch back and forth. Read more here.
Xbox
Led by Example on Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Global
Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) was once on May 19, and Xbox has
implemented some great additions to bolster accessibility for gamers
worldwide. A brand new American Sign Language (ASL) Xbox Twitch Channel
has also been announced, wherein viewers can expect to watch a range of
fantastic games being played on Xbox for approximately 25 hours a week.
Read more here.
Netflix
Expands Audio Descriptions and Subtitles for DHH
Netflix announced May 19 that it is
expanding its language availability of Audio Descriptions (AD) and
Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH), which started in May, although
the project will spread into 2023. The announcement comes as part of the
streamer's celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Read more here.
Weekly App Info: Snapchat Checkup,
Twitter Drama, TikTok Games
This
Week in Apps offers a way to keep up with this fast-moving industry in
one place with the latest from the world of apps, including news,
updates, startup fundings, mergers and acquisitions, and much more. Do
you want “This Week in Apps” in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here: techcrunch.com/newsletters
Read more here.
PLEASE VISIT KCDHH’S
IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU’D LIKE TO LIST
ON THE CALENDAR, PLEASE EMAIL US AT:
kcdhh@ky.gov
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
International:
World
Health Organization
Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)
National:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Vaccines.gov
What
You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and
Other EEO Laws
Kentucky:
Kentucky
Governor News
The official Team Kentucky source for Vaccine
Kentucky Registry of Vaccine Location
KCDHH
COVID-19/Vaccine Important Links for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
KCDHH Facebook Page
Apps:
For those who have deaf family members who use sign language,
consider downloading Sorenson
Wavello and/or the ZVRS Sivo app on your smartphone. This app makes
it possible for you to see your loved ones on your screen next to your
interpreter.
Other KCDHH Resources:
KCDHH
KCDHH’s
Telecommunications Access Program (TAP)
Landline or wireless equipment for
Kentucky residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, or
have both a hearing and vision loss.
KCDHH
Commissioners
KCDHH Staff
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