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Everyone is invited to JOIN. JCIL will provide pizza. Please feel free to bring drinks, snack, or dessert to share. Tuesday, February 20, 12-2:30, 33 Federal Drive, Jackson, TN 

Games to Play: Board Games, Card Games, Puzzles 

For more information: 731-668-2211 or information@jcil.tn.org

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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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 **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.