September is Deaf Awareness Month
Kentucky Walk4Hearing
Walk4Hearing is the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) community of support in action, breaking down barriers and empowering people with hearing loss. Our Walks bring hope to people across the U.S., helping them discover they are not alone in facing the challenges of hearing loss.
Walks bring teams of family and friends together to raise funds for hearing health and support people on their journey with hearing loss. Join HLAA Kentucky Chapter, hearing care professionals and nonprofit and business partners committed to helping every person with hearing loss thrive on September 22 at Tom Sawyer Park in Louisville.
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59th Annual KY Area Al-Anon Convention
Friend/Relative/Professional:
Are you troubled by someone else's drinking? Do you support clients who are affected by someone else's drinking? If you answered "YES" then you/they are NOT ALONE!
You will find the registration form for the 59th Annual KY Area Al-Anon Convention. This event will take place on September 13-15, 2024, at the Embassy Suites, 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511.
ASL interpreters will be provided.
Deaf Health Fair & Beyond in Cincinnati
Deaf Health Fair & Beyond is dedicated to empowering the deaf community through education, resources, and support. Join them to explore innovative products, engage with experts, and celebrate our vibrant community. It will be located at Cincinnati State Community College on September 28.
If interested, be sure to register.
Due to popular demand, ASL Connect now offers transferable credits through Gallaudet University!
ASL Connect courses are offered for non-degree credit. The courses are open to anyone who is qualified to do college-level work. Adults with a high school diploma or its equivalent and visiting students from other colleges may enroll in ASL Connect courses.
Zac Childers at New Vista
Zac Childers is the clinical specialist providing counseling services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals by direct communication using American Sign Language at New Vista. Zac began learning American Sign Language (ASL) at Eastern Kentucky University, where he was exposed to many deaf and hard of hearing people. After completing the interpreting program, Zac knew that he wanted to help the deaf and hard of hearing communities in a unique way by providing counseling services using ASL in direct communication with this specific population. He received his BS from Eastern Kentucky University from the Interpreter Training Program and his MSW from EKU, as well. Zac went on to earn his national certification for interpreting from RID and holds a NIC and full Kentucky license as an interpreter since 2009. In 2024, Zac began providing counseling services at New Vista’s office in Boyle County but serves the entire region. Zac has held many roles in the interpreting field, including vice president of KY-RID.
New Vista serves children and adults in 17 Central Kentucky counties with services in mental health, substance use, intellectual and developmental disabilities and primary care. Individuals and families receive services at the most convenient location for them. New Vista has four anchor centers that provide a full range of services in Boyle, Fayette, Madison and Scott counties. The anchor centers are surrounded by satellite offices in neighboring counties.
To seek out services from New Vista, please call 1-800-928-8000 to schedule an appointment.
2024 Interpreting for Deaf Professionals Summit
The 2024 Interpreting for Deaf Professionals Summit will be an action-packed virtual summit where interpreters can earn up to .95 CEUs. Sessions will range from interactive presentations to armchair discussions and are designed to help interpreters consider what has worked—and what hasn’t—for Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind professionals in a variety of sectors; and to optimize the delivery of interpreting services to these professionals.
This will be a virtual summit held on September 13-14, 2024.
Visit 2axend's webpage to learn more about this summit, and to register.
Voices of Hope: "Recovery Awareness Day"
The tenth annual event supports recovering people and their families and honors those lost to substance use disorder with speakers, memorials and on-site resources. Together we can make a difference! Please consider becoming a volunteer, sponsoring the event or donating (see buttons at the right side of Voices of Hope event page linked below).
Event to be held on September 28, 2024, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Jacobson Park in Lexington.You can check out the flyer from our Calendar of Events and you can read more about this event at Voices of Hope's event page.
KY Hands & Voices’ Annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction
Costumes are encouraged but not required. Prizes will be given for best eras-themed costume and best group/table eras costume. Medieval Times, the Roarin’ 20s, Swingin’ 60s, a Swiftie…the choice is yours! Reserve your tickets now! All proceeds benefit Kentucky Hands & Voices.
Event to be held on November 2, 2024, 6:30 to 9:30 PM at The Foundry on Broadway, 317 West Broadway Street, Frankfort, KY.
Covington-based Safewave Technologies Launches Smartwatch Band for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing Community
A Northern Kentucky-based company, Safewave developed a first portable vibration-based alert system designed specifically for the Deaf+ community. This innovative watch band integrates seamlessly with smart home devices like cameras, sensors, and door locks, ensuring that users stay informed about their home security system. The Safewave Band can be connected to your Apple Watch or use its own adapter piece to be a stand-alone wrist band that is connected to the app.
To learn more about the Safewave Band, check out their website!
PLEASE VISIT KCDHH’S
IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU’D LIKE TO LIST ON THE CALENDAR,
PLEASE EMAIL US AT: kcdhh@ky.gov
KCDHH Resources:
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.
KENTUCKY COMMISSION ON THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
632 Versailles Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Voice: 502-573-2604
Videophone: 502-416-0607
Toll Free: 800-372-2907
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