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ASL Drag Bingo is happening on March 14th at SouthPress Coffee! Come on down and play some bingo! Interpreters will be provided.
If you have any questions please contact Abby Barker.
abarker@kcdtn.org
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Kris Davis, the Program Director, will be there as well as representatives, Carl Sherard and John Johnson from the Tennessee Council for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing will be attending to hear the concerns of the community.
FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED ON A FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVE BASIS.
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Most families never expected to have a child who is deaf or hard of hearing and it can feel overwhelming. Let us support YOU with information and tons of free and low cost resources. Become empowered on where to find the information you NEED when you NEED it!
Teri Urban, Vice President of Advocacy and Parent Outreach, who has her own deaf middle schooler, will highlight resources available on Teacher Tools Takeout focusing on hearing loss and brain development, amongst other things.
Come learn what Supporting Success has to offer!
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Presented by The Maryland Center for History and Culture
This program narrates the story of Douglass’s extraordinary life as an abolitionist, statesman, and author in Maryland and beyond. Students will analyze primary source documents from Douglass and view photographs, timelines, and other sources that explore the fruitful legacy he left behind.
For Grades K-6
*American Sign Language Interpretation can be requested by contacting info@cilc.org
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Your hands are your invaluable tools, but after a full day's work, do they feel tight, weary, or strained?
Join our workshop designed specifically for ASL interpreters. Discover practical strategies to alleviate stress and tension in your hands, ensuring you can continue interpreting with ease and comfort. Learn effective techniques to implement before, during, and after your interpreting sessions, empowering you to maintain your passion for signing for as long as you desire.
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Ice Bears Fans! We are excited to announce our partnership with the Ice Bears Hockey to host an American Sign Language, ASL evening on February 29th! The ticket is $24 dollars and we have reserved sections for YOU and the community. Click on the link and it will take you directly to our ASL Evening Ticket.
We will have a special guest doing the National Anthem, please consider supporting this event.
Have any questions, please contact Lara Whitfield-Garfinkel at Lwhitfield@kcdtn.org
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Join u for a Ted Talk style event and hear stories directly from the Deaf Community.
Thursday, March 7th | 5:30-7pm D.P. Culp Center Ballroom
Free & open to the public + food provided
Interested? Contact: Jordan Fanuele fanuele@etsu.edu
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**Attention CURRENT Board Members Serving Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and DeafDisabled Communities**
Are you on a board of directors right now? Are you executive director? Commissioner, chief Executive Officer? Looking to enhance your board governance skills?
Knoxville Center of the Deaf invites you to a **Parliamentarian Training** led by Mr. Mark Apodaca, a certified Professional Registered Parliamentarian and the only deaf person with this specialized training.
**Date:** April 20, 2024
**Time:** 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Mary Wynn-Carver and I are excited to host this event and we need a head count of how many of you are attending! KCD will be ordering the main dish. Please email Lara, Lwhitfield@kcdtn.org with your name and how many of you are coming. Please be sure to also bring covered dish to share.
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*for DeafBlind Individuals* Do you enjoy playing Bingo? Winning prizes? Socializing? Come and join KCD to play Bingo on March 21st 12PM-2PM.
The Tennessee Organization of the Deaf-Blind, BridgesDHH, JCL, KCD and PartnershipFCA invite you to Deaf-Blind BINGO!
Each agency listed will offer BINGO, prizes, and a light lunch! Interpreters provided.
If you have any questions, please contact Lara Whitfiel-Garfinkel at Lwhitfield@kcdtn.org