September is Deaf Awareness Month
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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.
Hospital Communication Kit
Effective communication in medical situations is essential for timely and appropriate treatment. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, medical providers have an obligation to provide effective communication for all deaf and hard of hearing patients, including their companions. The Hospital Communication Kit will help you to advocate for your communication needs.
The Kit includes:
- Sample letter to a Medical Professional
- Communication Needs Cards
- Communication Tips Cards
- Many more!
You can print your kit directly from our website. If you cannot print from your home, you can contact the KCDHH office to request a kit to be mailed by calling 800-372-3907 or email at kcdhh@ky.gov.
The Parent Circle
Click the image above to learn more about Parent Circle!
The Parent Circle is a place where families can thrive and grow – and celebrate the joy our deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, deaf disabled and deaf plus children bring to this world.
Kentucky General Election: Absentee Ballot Request Portal
The Online Portal to request an absentee ballot will be open on September 21st through October 22nd.
All mail-in absentee ballots must be received by 6:00PM Local Time, on Election Day, November 5, 2024 to be counted. Voters are highly encouraged not to wait until Election Day to hand deliver their absentee ballot. Cast your ballot as soon as you receive it. Do not delay!
Drop boxes are available in each county to hand deliver your ballot. To find out where the drop box is in your county, voters should visit the State Board of Elections website.
Deaf Recovery Group Zoom Chat in ASL for September and October
Deaf Health Fair & Beyond in 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.
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.
Woodford Theatre ASL Interpreted Performance
Click on the above flyer for ticket information!
ASL Interpreted Performance "Into the Woods" at the Woodford Theater on Saturday October 5th at 7:30.
Adults $26, Students $18. Interpreters will be located in-house on the left side; therefore, all patrons needing ASL interpreting should purchase tickets on the left side of the theater.
KY Hands & Voices: "It's Fall Y'all" Family Gathering
To register, click on the above flyer!
Red River Gorge DHH Retreat
Click the above image to learn more and to get tickets!
This is a closed event for Deaf and Hard of Hearing folks, looking for a sense of community and healing. The retreat is FREE and will include hiking, riding the "sky-lift" and sharing meals together (A brown-bag lunch, hiking snacks, and dinner). Peer Support Specialist Ron will also lead a meditation at the Natural Bridge.
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.
September is Recovery Awareness Month, Suicide Prevention Month, and Deaf Awareness Month. You can meet DBHDID staff and Adult Peer Support Specialists at several events to learn about recovery, mental health, and substance misuse treatment services:
- Volunteers of America Recovery Community Center (Stanford): 9/21 from 3-5
- KY Walk4Hearing (EP Tom Sawyer State Park, Louisville): 9/22 from 12-2
- Recovery Celebration (Lexington Jacobson Park): 9/28 from 10-1
- Cincinnati Deaf Health Fair: 9/28 from 10-3
HearView Smart Glasses
Xiao-I Corporation, a leading artificial intelligence company signed a partnership with National Association for the Deaf (NAD) to leverage AI technology to break down communication barriers and enhance accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing community. Xiao-I launched the HearView Smart Glasses in US Market last month. The glasses provide real-time 95% accurate speech-to-text conversation, displaying captions in your field of vision.
To learn more about the HearView Smart Glasses, check out their website!
The well-known deaf content creator, Justin Loncar of “somedeafguy” provided his review on HearView Smart Glasses, check it out!
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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