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24th Annual Maine Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened Conference: Aging (aka: Meryl’s Conference)

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24th Annual Maine Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened Conference:  Aging  (aka:  Meryl’s Conference)

June 29, 9-4

Colby College, Waterville Maine

Topics include:  Dementia, Maine’s 5 year Plan for DftDHHLD, Safe Medication Disposal, A Matter of Balance, and Interpreting for Goold Assessments

Click here for Meryl’s Conference flier

 $55 includes conference, CEUs, AM light breakfast, lunch and PM snack break

Register at info@mcdmaine.org and specify Interpreting workshop in the body of the email.  Mail payment to:  MCD, 68 Bishop St. Portland ME 04103

MCD Welcomes Jana Roberts!

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MCD welcomes Jana Roberts!

  We are thrilled to announce that Jana Roberts (formerly Harbaugh) has been named MCD’s Civil Rights Program manager!

  Jana comes to MCD with decades of experience working with Deaf and hearing clients at MMC, GBSD and Community Counseling Center, with a strong emphasis on mental health, advocacy and civil rights access.  Jana is fluent in American Sign Language.  She got her Masters degree in Social Work from Gallaudet University, and she has extensive experience in managing multiple programs and competing priorities.  She will be transitioning to MCD from her position at MMC during the month of February, after which she will keep a regular office schedule at MCD. 

  We are excited to have such a terrific addition to the MCD family, and look forward to continued excellent work from our Civil Rights Program.

Welcome Jana!!!

New FCC Rules on Toll Free Numbers

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Relay Consumer Alert: New FCC Rules on Toll Free Numbers
Please take a moment to view this video – in ASL and captioned.

The FCC will discontinue free toll-free numbers (800 and 866 numbers) for VPs in the near future. If you would like to continue using a toll-free number (800 or 866 number) you’ll have to pay for it separately, like the hearing world. This will not affect local numbers (such as those starting with area code 207), only toll-free numbers (800 and 866 numbers). There will be a one year transition period for this change to take affect, meaning if you have an existing toll-free number it will still be free until the end of August, 2012.

Come visit White Pine Community Church!

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Come visit White Pine Community Church on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. We are a contemporary, non-denominational, beginner-friendly church serving the greater Portland area that meets in the Greely Middle School gymnasium. Interpretation available for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, all services, except the last Sunday of the month. Please contact Kimberly Worster or Shara Garland for any questions.

Please visit us at http://www.whitepinecc.org/

Deaf Community Forum

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DATE: Thursday, May 19th, 2011
TIME: 6-8PM
PLACE: Deering Masonic Lodge, 102 Bishop St, Portland
(blue building near Maine Center on Deafness)

ASL interpreters will be provided

Please join us for our second Deaf Community Forum. We’d like to meet with you again and continue to learn how the Portland Police Department can better serve your community.

Please join us – Ask Questions – Make Comments – Or just come meet us!

Questions? Call (207) 874-8927 or email Lt. Janine Roberts – jrob@portlandmaine.gov

JOB Posting

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The Goodwill Deaf Community Skills Program Team Leader is a full-time, 40 hours/week position. The scheduled hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. This position supports and leads Direct Support Professional staff in developing and implementing the program schedule of activities and skills training, and ensures that daily documentation is completed as required. The Team Leader works under the supervision of the Program Manager to oversee and lead the work of 6-12 DSP staff. Starting wage is $11.67/hour.

Minimum qualifications are:

  • Meets DSP qualifications
  • Two years experience in the filed
  • ASL proficiency
  • Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record

Interested persons should apply at our website at goodwillnne.org or stop by any Goodwill retail stores and ask for an application. They can also stop by our main office at 353 Cumberland Ave., Portland to pick up an application. This position applied for is the DCSP Team Leader position.

Central Maine Deaf Club Happy Easter Dinner

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Happy Easter Dinner
April 9th, 2011
From 1 – 8 PM
 
Gardiner Lions Club – Route 201 – Armory 10 Lions Street – Gardiner, ME 04345
 
Lottery and 50/50 Raffles – At Door Prizes – 4 Prize of Games – Kids Games for Prize
 
Dinner: Glazed Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Gravy, Pea, Carrots, Rolls, Tossed Salad
Dessert Afterwards with Coffee and Drinks
 
Limit to 100 people for food: Please RSVP by 4/5/2010
 
For more info please contact Paula Wentworth VP: 866-747-1434 or TTY: 207-582-3793 after 2 PM
Please use check or money order payable to Central Maine Deaf Club
Mail: Paula Wentworth – PO Box 844 – Gardiner, Maine 04345

Central Maine Deaf Club