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Sent by TryAsl <tryasl@...>


There will be NO Silent dinner on January 1, 2005 at the Mall of GA.
The mall will be closed at 6 pm.

The next Silent Dinner will be on February 5, 2005.

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes to you all in year of 2005!

Deana Gasbarro

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by Carolyn Holley <cmholley36@...>

Merry Christmas !

You are invited to Lithia Christian Center's Christmas musical.

Musical celebration and candlelight worship, presented by the
SpiritSong Singers and Band, Young God Chasers and SURGE on Sunday
Dec 19 at 6:00 pm.  Holiday fellowship to follow.
Everyone is invited and we would love to see you there.

Lithia Christian Center
2548 Vulcan Drive
Lithia Springs GA 30122

You can get directions to the church on Mapquest

We hope to see you there to enjoy this special time of year when we
celebrate the birth of Christ.

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by Nayshunda Peeks <peeksn@...>

Delta Airlines will be hiring for Ramp Agents on December 16th from
10 am to 3pm at Dekalb Tech. 495 N indian Creek Dr. For more
information contact Flora Sanchez 404 679 5200

ABDA will host its monthly meeting December 18th at 5pm for more
info or directions contact information@a...
**information at atlantabada.org**

ABDA will have a Bingo Social Jan 8th and 29th at GACHI community
center from 6pm to 10pm. Come win your jackpot. We had three winners
last social.

ABDA announces its annual scholarship fund. For more information
visit
www.atlantabda.org.
--shundap

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by "Durkhy Haque" <dhaque@...>

Hello, everyone!

GACHI in Decatur, Georgia will have a free educational workshop on
AIDS. We will have a guest speaker.  It will be on Saturday January
8, 2005 from 2pm to 4pm.  The location is GACHI Community Center,
4151 Memorial Drive, Suite 110-A, Decatur, GA 30032.

Refreshments and snacks will be provided.  I look forward to seeing
you there.

Sincerely,

Durkhy Haque,
Advocate

BLUE Epeachy News

Did not get Chris' flyer? epeachy
==================

Sent by Kathy Jordan

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I hope you all are doing fine and looking forward to Christmas! We
are.
Thanks so much to everyone who came to my graduation party on
December 4th at Stilson. There were a lot of people there, and I got
some nice stuff and a gift certificate. Thanks! The  cake was very
beautiful! I have officially graduated from Georgia Southern. It is
over! I'm glad!
We will not be meeting at Stilson in January. Instead we will go to
Savannah on January 8th. I am adding Chris's flyer to this email.
Hope to see you all there!
Until next time, have a safe holiday! Keep warm!
Love,
Kathy

Hello everyone...
Savannah is thrilled to be hosting SECD social at:
AMF - Savannah Lanes
115 Tibet Avenue
SAVANNAH, GA 31406
(912) 925-0320
It will be on Jan. 8th at 2 pm and after bowling, we will have
dinner at the Oglethorpe Mall food court (variety of food at
reasonable prices). email Chris if you need directions.

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Sent by "Robin Titterington" <robinjt@...>

New board members for the next year for our chapter of the Assn. of
Late-Deafened Adults are:

President:  Michelle Nichols

Vice President:  Roxanne Gasaway

Secretary:  Loisteen Mann

Treasurer:  Robin Titterington

Member at Large: Harriet Frankel

We hope to see you at the annual un-Birthday party on January 8th.
More details soon!

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by Ragged Edge <editor@...>
**editor at raggededgemagazine.com**

** JUDGE STOPS ACCESS LAWSUITS (UPDATE)
In early November, we took a look at the dilemma faced by
those of us who seek access, and who must file lawsuits to
gain entry. Our story focused on the outrage directed
against one man, Jarek Molski, a wheelchair user who has
sued, according to news accounts, nearly 400 businesses
along California's central coast. Although the businesses
are clearly violating both federal and state access laws --
which is why Molski wins his suits -- a federal judge last
week ruled that Molski would not be allowed to file any
further suits, without prior permission by a judge. Read our
update, with links to news coverage, at
http://www.raggededgemagazine.com/focus/molski1104.html#stop
Read KSBY TV's story about the judge's decision at
http://www.ksby.com/home/headlines/1143372.html

To read our original story "The Lawsuit Dilemma," go to
http://www.raggededgemagazine.com/focus/molski1104.html

** DID YOU MISS?...
"'Twas the start of December; the workshop was still.
The workers were all at the Icicle CIL.
Santa was watching reruns of the 'thon....."
A few years ago, Cal Montgomery took a look at Santa's
workshop as a, well, "workshop" -- you know, one of
THOSE workshops. Get in on the chuckles at
http://www.raggededgemagazine.com/1199/night/nightpoem.html


** WEBSITE CUTBACKS LOOM FOR 2005
Our fund drive is not doing so well. At this point, it looks as though
Ragged Edge Online will be cutting back on features in
2005. We'll have a report in our next e-letter.
Of course, we could get a big surprise as folks
scurry to contribute in the next two weeks.
Our fund drive runs through Dec. 31.
More information on how you can contribute,
and where to send your gifts, is online at
http://www.raggededgemagazine.com/donate.html

... AND YOUR BOOK ORDERS...
We're also trying to raise money by selling books from The
Advocado Press. You have already received at least two
emails from us about the book sale! Please consider buying
Advocado Press books for your friends, your family, your
clients, your board members. It's a good way to get your
holiday shopping done, do a little education and help us at
the same time. If you want to find out what that's all
about, go to
http://www.advocadopress.org/holidaybookoffer04.html

YOUR NEXT E-LETTER will arrive Jan. 5, 2005.

** TALK BACK TO US!
Have comments about what you've read in this e-letter or
anything else on our websites? Let us know what you think --
email us at office@a...

******************

The Ragged Edge E-Letter will arrive in your mailbox on the
first and third Wednesdays of the month. To stop getting
this e-letter, send an email to office@a...
with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line.

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by "bernannm" <bernannm@...>

Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired, Rome Office presents

"Deaf Education Status in Georgia"
by Dr. Frank Nesbit, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Consultant for
GA Dept of Education

January 8, 2005
1pm-3pm

GACHI Rome Community Room
7 East 6th Avenue, Suite 1
Rome, GA 30161
706-378-9058 (V/TTY)
Kristi Merriweather, Advocate
kmerriweather@g...
**kmerriweather at gachi.org**

BLUE Epeachy NEws

Sent by Scott Steinbrink <chef@...>

"GBCD One Day Conference at ARBC"

January 15, 2005
8:30AM - 4:30PM


Teens come one come all to a fun filled day of Activites. Leaders
are David Rosenzweig and Michael Clegg.

Adults come one come all  for a time of workshops and  worship time
lead by Larry White.

Child Care Services will be provided.   But registration forms are
needed to allow proper planning in advance.

Deaf Ministry Workshops and Interpreter Workshops will be offered
during the morning and afternoon.

Check out the GBCD web site for more details at www.gbcd.org
<http://www.gbcd.org> .  Registration, Cost and Schedule can be
found on this web site.

--
**********
Scott A. Steinbrink
Deaf Macintosh Guru / Art Institute of Atlanta Culinary Arts Student
ChefScooter67 (AIM)
help@...
http://www.drpowermac.com (Business)
http://www.mssdalumni.com (MSSD Alumni Directory)

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by "PromoAtlanta" <PromoAtlanta@...>

Greetings. There will be open caption screenings of SpongeBob
SquarePants at the Mall of GA on 12/20 and 12/21. Show times will be
4:40pm and 7:00pm. Happy holidays. Kenny

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by Don Clark

10 year old deaf boy is in need of temporary or permanent foster
care.  If a foster care situation is not found he will have to go to
a shelter this weekend.  For more information, please call:  Sherry
Cook at Floyd County DFCS (706)802-5757.



DC&A, Inc.
  Providing clients with the best in interpretation and translation
services.



Don Clark
President
  Don Clark & Associates, Inc.
4651 Woodstock Road
Suite 208
Roswell GA 30075

DonClarkAssoc@...
  tel:
fax:
  770-926-1667
770-926-5974

BLUE Epeachy News

Posted for Pat Ford

Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired, Inc.

Job Description

Position:  Staff Interpreter

Responsibilities: To provide sign language interpreting and/or
transliterating for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing staff members,
delivered primarily in the agency and out in the field setting.
Provides a range of administrative assistance to agency management
when not scheduled to interpret.  Works other than normal business
hours, such as evenings and weekends

Reports To:  Deputy Director

Salary:  Commensurable to experience and education
Full time/Exempt with medical and dental benefits


Essential Functions:

• Interprets and transliterates American Sign Language, Signed
English and into oral for hearing individuals or others not
conversant with sign language in various settings..

• Coordinates, schedules and interprets all interpreting
assignments for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing staff members in
various settings, includes traveling with staff member at various
locations statewide.

• Keep all assignment-related information strictly confidential.

• Provide support to staff by in-service consultation,
observation or recommendation on improving their sign language
communication.

• Abides by the principles of ethical behavior as set forth by
National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

• Provides a range of assigned administrative services during
hours not scheduled for interpreting..

• Travel statewide to meet the needs of staff members to
include overnight trips if necessary.


• Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director.

Education

• High School Diploma and

• Georgia or NAD QAS Level V or Registry of Interpreters for
the Deaf – Certification of Interpretation (CI)


Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and transliterate proficiently in
American Sign Language and Signed English.

• Understanding and the ability to read and sign American Sign
Language.

• Must have good command of English.

• Familiarity with Deaf Culture, issues pertaining to hearing
loss and sign language.

• Ability to communicate with courtesy and in a professional
business-like manner.

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of ethical
behavior set by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

• Must have the ability to prioritize task, strong
organizational skills and time management.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing.

• Administrative, coordinating, and recordkeeping skills.


Send resume to:
Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired, Inc.
Att: Faithlyn Peart, Deputy Director
4151 Memorial Drive, Suite 103-B
Decatur, GA 30032

Or FAX to: 404-299-3642

Or Email to: fpeart@...
**fpeart at gachi.org**

BLUE Epeachy News

Send your reply to Jessie for 3 free tickets! Epeachy Moderator can't
help you!

Just click blue underline (stagehandsgeorgia)
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Sent by Jessie Romer <stagehandsgeorgia@...>


Hello!  I have 3 free tickets left to come see this show!
Email me at:   stagehandsgeorgia@...

What:  "A Christmas Memory & Thanksgiving Visitor"
When:  Sunday, Dec. 19th at 2:30 pm
Where:  Balzer Theater, 84 Lucky Street downtown
Interpreter:  Donna Flanders
About:  Tom Key brings his adaptation of two Truman Capote short
stories to the stage in this Reader's Theater production that has
been delighting audiences for decades. This poignant evening of
theater recreates heartwarming Southern stories of hopes, dreams and
remembrances.

website:  http://www.theatricaloutfit.org/xmasmemory.htm


VSA arts of Georgia
Suite R-1, The Healey Building
57 Forsyth St., NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-221-2537 (TTY) or 404-221-1984 (Fax) or
404-221-1270 ext. 203 (Voice)
www.vsaartsga.org

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by Mary Watkins

It's always a good idea to double check films and showtimes by calling the
theaters before heading out as schedules are subject to change.

GEORGIA

AMC Colonial 18, Lawrenceville, (770) 237-0744
Auditorium 16
CC
National Treasure
Fri Dec 17, Mon-Tues Dec 10-21:  1:20  4:20  7:20  10:20PM Sat-Sun
Dec 18-19:  10:20AM  1:20  4:20  7:20  10:20PM Wed-Thurs Dec 22-23:
Info not available at time of posting.

AMC Discover Mills, Lawrenceville, (678) 847-9265
Auditorium #13
CC/DVS
Spanglish
Fri Dec 17, Mon-Tues Dec 20-21:  1:00  4:00  7:10  10:10PM Sat-Sun
Dec 18-19:  10:05AM  1:00  4:00  7:10  10:10PM Wed-Thurs Dec 22-23:
Info not available at time of posting.

AMC Parkway Pointe, Atlanta, (770) 937-0730
Auditorium 7
CC/DVS
Spanglish
Fri-Tues Dec 17-21:  1:00  4:00  7:00  10:10PM
Wed-Thurs Dec 22-23:  Info not available at time of posting.

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by "Moonswirls" <moonswirls@...>

There is a new email list group for anyone who has any kind of
illness where they have pain just about everyday.

The email list group is for support. Deaf people who live in daily
pain often suffer in silence because others do not understand. It's
not that people do not understand, its simply because they are not
educated about your daily struggle with pain.
With this list, you will meet others who have FMS, CFIDS, and an
array of other illness, dis-eases.
Also on this list, you will learn from one another what they do to
overcome their pain.
Some people do reiki, full body massages, go away to to a retreat
with others who also have pain. It's a lot of fun.

If you are interested in this list, you can subscribe by clicking:
Healing_Together_for_the_Deaf-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
**Healing_Together_for_the_Deaf-subscribe at yahoogroups.com

If you have problems subscribing, email:
Healing_Together_for_the_Deaf-owner@yahoogroups.com
**Healing_Together_for_the_Deaf-owner at yahoogroups.com**

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by Nayshunda Peeks <peeksn@...>


Come socialize and get involved with ABDA in 2005.
We will meet today at 5pm and then social at 7pm in Riverdale, Ga.
For more info or directions contact information@a... or
**information at atlantabda.org**

peeksn@b...
**peeksn at bellsouth.net**

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by "Mike Gahan" <mikeg@...>


ANNISTOWN RD BAPTIST CHURCH DEAF MISSION
INVITES
YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS
to join and worship
with us :)

"CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE"
on
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 2004
at
5:30 PM
in the
DEAF CHAPEL


We will have our deaf worship service at 5:30 PM. We will be lasts
about 20-30 minutes. Pastor Mike and our deaf church will lead the
worship program. Hope to see you there. :)

Annistown Rd Baptist Church
4554 Annistown Rd
Snellville, GA 30039
770-979-2422
mikeg@...

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by clarence smith ny152cj@y...

Hello everyone,
It has been while you might be wondering when I will
be on t.v. show for extreme makeover. I have sad news
to tell you all. The t.v. network people decided to
not go with me being on t.v. however they pick other
person that was recently was on SWAN show. But.. I
still going get surgery anyway.. I already have begun
2 weeks ago. Right now they are making the imopression
( berore my teeth was that, they put mold to measure
exactly places and the math works) I will be return
back on Jan. 3 for the top teeth to be worked on. They
will inform me when the lower teeth will be next,
after all dental work is done, will go see other
doctor for surgery to work on my jaw. I already have
pictures with me, but I prefer to wait till this is
all over, then I will make a slideshow for you all to
see what they have done to me. Thanks for patience
with me. I truly disappointed not going to be on T.V.
Don't worry, I will go try out for modeling for Men's
clothing magzines. I hope to see my career to be
sucessful. Thanks again,

Jimmy Smith

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by "Vicki Rogers" <vlrogers52@...>


http://www.moviesforfree.org/

MOVIESFORFREE.ORG  matches up individuals who have contacted us with
a movie of their choosing.  We then ship out the movie free of
charge. (individuals must provide proof of their disability)

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by Nayshunda Peeks <peeksn@...>

Upcoming events
Bingo Social - enjoy the game of bingo - 3 winners last social - need
practice with fingerspelling (numbers). Come enjoy a night of
fellowship, food and fun.

Jan 8th and 29th 6pm - 10pm
GACHI community ctr
4151 Memorial Drive Ste 110A
Decatur, GA

Chili Competition - think you have the best chili in Georgia. Enter
our chili contest so that you may be crowned champion if you win. All
proceeds go to scholarship fund.
Feb 19th - location to be announced
Entry fee $10
Winner receives trophy and photo on www.atlantabda.org website
Contact information@a... or shundap@t...
**information at atlantabda.org or shundap at tmail.com **
ABDA is also having a membership drive, please come out and suppprt
us in our efforts to serve the community. We meet 3rd Saturdays at
11am.

Watch epeachy for announcements.

If you have old coats, hat, gloves to help assist with our homeless
drive, please contact us information@a....
**information at atlantabda.org**

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by KCain@...

Georgia PINES (Parent Infant Network for Education Services) will be
interviewing deaf adults in January to select participants for Deaf
Mentor Training which will take place at The Atlanta Area School for
the Deaf in February 2005.

Deaf Mentors will contract with Georgia PINES to provide services to
families of children birth to five years who want Deaf Mentor
services.
Deaf Mentors’ family-centered visits are 1 1/2 hours per week in
the home of the family. Deaf Mentors work with the family to teach
American Sign Language, to expose families to Deaf Culture and to
interact with deaf children in order to build language and cognition.

Qualifications for applying for the Deaf Mentor Training are as
follows:

- college degree.

- experience with young children.

- collaboration skills for working with other professionals.

- willingness to learn about new technologies for deaf and hard-of-
hearing
children.

- time for an extra job after regular working hours (at least 3
hours -planning, driving, and the home visit).

- willingness to support families and the choices they make for their
children although those choices may be different from those you might
make.

Qualified participants can obtain a Deaf Mentor Profile Form and more
information from Clare Sullivan at csulliva@d....

**csulliva at doe.k12.ga.us**

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by Mary Watkins

It's always a good idea to double check films and showtimes by calling the
theaters before heading out as schedules are subject to change. Also, please try
arrive a bit early, 15-30 minutes if possible, to leave time for the visit to
the customer service desk to get your Rear Window reflector and/or DVS
Theatrical headphones.) - Mary Watkins

GEORGIA

AMC Colonial 18, Lawrenceville, (770) 237-0744 (2 films, pls read
carefully)
Auditorium 16
CC/DVS
Flight of the Phoenix
Sat-Thurs Dec 25-30:  11:35AM  2:15  5:05  7:45  10:30PM

CC
National Treasure
Fri Dec 24:  10:20AM  1:20  4:20  7:20  10:15PM

AMC Discover Mills, Lawrenceville, (678) 847-9265
Auditorium #13
CC/DVS
Fat Albert
Fri Dec 24: No film scheduled
Sat Dec 25:  12:10  2:30  4:45  7:00  9:15PM
Sun-Tues Dec 26-28:  10:00AM  12:10  2:30  4:45  7:00  9:15PM
Wed-Thurs Dec 29-30: No info available at time of posting.

AMC Parkway Pointe, Atlanta, (770) 937-0730
Auditorium 7
CC/DVS
Ocean's 12
Fri Dec 24:  1:10  4:10  7:00  9:35PM
Sat-Tues Dec 25-28:  1:10  4:10  7:20  10:15PM
Wed-Thurs Dec 29-30: No info available at time of posting.

BLUE Epeachy News

Forwarded by Nayshunda Peeks <peeksn@...>

Attention ALL!!!

ABDA Chapter No. 5 will be hosting a chili cook off competition. If
you feel you or one of your friends has the best Chili in town enter
them into our contest.

Winner will receive a trophy and spot on our website. Deadline to
enter is Jan. 29, 2005. Registration fee $10. For more information
contact
information@a....
**information at atlantabda.org**

BLUE Epeachy News

Forwarded by Vicki Rogers

Subject: TV news: ABC re-airing William Austin on Extreme Makeover

Our SHHH Atlanta Hears Vice President, Jeff Bonnell, just sent me
this important announcement about an upcoming TV show featuring a
family home makeover for 2 deaf parents and a blind & autistic
child. I understand many of you are not interested in reality TV
shows and certainly not home remodeling TV shows, but I think you
should make an effort to watch this one  Why? The article below
specifically states that in the show, they're building "a dream home
outfitted with the latest communications and safety
devices for people with hearing loss." To me, this sounds like a
MARVELOUS way to learn about what products are available to help us
hard of hearing & deaf people in our home environments. We'll get to
see firsthand how these home products are installed and work for the
family home environment. The show will be aired on ABC on Sunday,
January 2, 2005 from 7:00-9:00pm
Eastern Standard Time. Enjoy watching the show!

Mike Hammett

==================================


From: Starkey Hearing Foundation
[mailto:reply@...]
Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 10:49 PM
Subject: ABC re-airing William Austin on Extreme Makeover


ABC re-airing William Austin on
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
In November, ABC aired a story about making an Oak Park, Michigan
home safe and communication-friendly for the deaf parents of a blind
and autistic son on back-to-back episodes of Extreme Makeover: Home
Edition.

If you missed that show, ABC plans to re-air it on January 2, 2005
at 6 p.m.
(CST). The episode features Starkey Hearing Foundation founder
William F. Austin and Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin
welcoming the Vardon family home and presenting a scholarship check.

Here is a recap of the story:

When Stefan Vardon, 14, wrote a heartwarming school essay about his
deaf parents and his blind and autistic 12-year-old brother, he had
no idea that it would lead to the team from Extreme Makeover: Home
Edition showing up at his family's home. The design team transformed
the Vardons' ordinary, 980-square-foot house into a dream home
outfitted with the latest communications and safety devices for
people with hearing loss.

In the second hour, the family returns from a week-long vacation to a
completely remodeled home equipped with the latest in assisted-living
technology. During this segment, Austin and Matlin present Stefan
with a $50,000 college scholarship check from the Starkey Hearing
Foundation.

Matlin also sat with Stefan's mother, Judy, while she had her
hearing tested for the first time in 20 years. Amazingly, Judy
discovered she has residual hearing and is a candidate for hearing
instruments. Austin and his Foundation team will fit Judy and
Stefan's father, Larry on January 4, 2005.
ABC plans on airing a follow-up episode in February, 2005.

Remember, the re-airing of these back-to-back episodes takes place
on Sunday  January 2, 2005 from 6:00-7:00 and 7:00-8:00 p.m. (CST)
on ABC. To learn more about the Starkey Hearing Foundation, visit
www.sotheworldmayhear.org.

Click here to Unsubscribe to future Starkey Hearing Foundation
emails.

When:

Sunday

January 2, 2005

6:00 - 8:00 pm (CST)


Where:

ABC


Website:
Extreme Makeover:
Home Edition

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by Nayshunda Peeks <peeksn@...>

Atlanta Black Deaf Advocates, Inc. seeks photographer for work.
Please
contact information@atlanta...
**information at atlantabda.org**
for more information.

--shundap

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by "Joe Rochester" <deafone42@...>

Atlanta Bass Anglers of Deaf

Host

Janurary Meeting

Where?

Luxomni Woman Sewing Center
Lilburn Ga
Jan. 8 2005

Brings warm covered dishes and deserts.

We furnish deli sandwich, tea and soda


Admit adult   $5.00  with covered dishes

                       $7.00  without covered dishes

Admit child   $3.00   under 10 years old

Admit Social $ 3.00  all ages

Come one and all, Have a fun


These fund goes forward 25 year annversary (2005)


Welcome all  are public, don't have to be membership. Door Prize
depend on attendance.

Don't bring any alcohol. We are non alcohol drinker.

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by "Durkhy Haque" <dhaque@...>

Hello, everyone,

This is to remind you that GACHI in Decatur will have a workshop on
AIDS. We will have a guest speaker who can answer any questions you
have in regards to the topic.

When: Saturday, January 8, 2005

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Where: GACHI Community Center
4151 Memorial Drive
Suite 110-A
Decatur, GA 30032
http://www.gachi.org

Refreshments and snacks will be provided.  ASL Interpreter will be
provided, as well. I look forward to seeing you all there.

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by Rcarter306@a...

Happy New Year! Hey, don't dose your party spirit just yet. ALDA
Peach (Association for Late Deafened Adults, Atlanta) invites you to
an (Unbirthday) celebration. A time when we celebrate all the
birthdays of the year 2005 in one big bang!  Come on lets start the
new year off on a cheerful note. One that'll surely last the whole
year through. Of course all your favorite refreshments will be set
out at the Lawrenceville Rd. United Methodist Church, which is just
north of I-285 on Lawrenceville Highway. We can't wait to see you at
2 pm. this Saturday, January 8th, 2005.

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by KCain@...

Georgia PINES (Parent Infant Network for Education Services) will be
interviewing deaf adults in January to select participants for Deaf
Mentor Training which will take place at The Atlanta Area School for
the Deaf in February 2005.

Deaf Mentors will contract with Georgia PINES to provide services to
families of children birth to five years who want Deaf Mentor
services. Deaf Mentors’ family-centered visits are 1Β½ hours per
week in the home of the family. Deaf Mentors work with the family to
teach American Sign Language, to expose families to Deaf Culture and
to interact with deaf children in order to build language and
cognition.

Qualifications for applying for the Deaf Mentor Training are as
follows:

- college degree.

- experience with young children.

- collaboration skills for working with other professionals.

- willingness to learn about new technologies for deaf and hard-of-
hearing children.

- time for an extra job after regular working hours (at least 3 hours
β€"
planning, driving, and the home visit).

- willingness to support families and the choices they make for their
children although those choices may be different from those you might
make.

Qualified participants can obtain a Deaf Mentor Profile Form and more
information from Clare Sullivan at csulliva@d....
**csulliva at doe.k12.ga.us**

BLUE Epeachy News

Sent by Shannon Reese <sreese@...>

Staff Interpreter (Three Positions)
Regional Offices, Deaf Services
Birmingham, Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama
Mobile, Alabama

This is a position serving people who are deaf and hard of hearing
and who have mental illness, substance abuse issues and/or mental
retardation. Work involves interpreting for the Regional Coordinator
for the Deaf and for clients of the Alabama Department of Mental
Health and Mental Retardation who are deaf or hard of hearing, and
are served through the regional office of Deaf Services.
Additionally, the interpreter will coordinate the provision of
interpreter services throughout the Northern Alabama Region, provide
interpreting for events relating to the Alabama Department of Mental
Health and Mental Retardation and/or its contract providers,
providing technical support, and teaching sign language classes.
Workers in this class are supervised by the Regional Coordinator for
the Deaf.

Salary Range:   $31,358 - $47,543.   Full state employees benefits
package


QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Eligible to work according to Alabama Licensure Board of
Interpreters and Transliterators at the level of Licensed Interpreter

·        Certification RID or NAD (4 or 5)

·        Three years experience interpreting for deaf individuals in
a variety of settings required

·        Bachelors degree in human services or related field
preferred. Some college required.

·        Certification as a Qualified Mental Health Interpreter is
preferred. If not currently held, willingness to obtain certification
at the earliest practicable time

·        Knowledge and experience using a personal computer and
related software

·        Valid drivers license


Fax, mail or email resume to:

  Charlene Crump, Mental Health Interpreter Coordinator
Office of Deaf Services
Alabama Department of Mental Health
100 North Union, Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 353-4703 (Voice)
(334) 242-3025 (Fax)
Charlene.crump@...
**Charlene.crump at mh.alabama.gov**

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-- Shannon Reese
Regional Coordinator of Deaf Services
Jefferson-Blount-St. Clair Mental Health Authority
956 Montclair Road, Suite 108
Birmingham, AL 35213
205-591-2212 (Voice)
205-591-2216 (TTY)
205-591-2214 (FAX)
sreese@...
**sreese at jbsmha.com**
http://www.jbsmha.com
reesesha@... (pager)