DEAF TENNESSEAN EXPO - We are ready to go!! Anyone who want to know about DTE: booth, hotel, attend, business, sponsors, etc.. Go to http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/deaf_tennessean_expo.htm for more details. If you have any question about DTE please send an email to MCTAD@comcast.net for more info.. When: September 18, 2010. Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Where: Southwest Tennessee Community College. -- Read more next below:

!!PLEASE PAY ATTENTION!! VERY IMPORTANT!! -- When if you go to Memphis Deaf Tennessean Expo reservation hotel so PLEASE tell manger "DEAF TENNESSEAN EXPO" then he will discount for you at Comfort Inn hotel. Please share this to your Wall. Thanks and I appreciate it. DEAF TENNESSEAN EX...PO September 18, 2010 in Memphis at Southwest Tennessee Community College. Hotel info is here go to http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/deaf_tennesse and if anyone want to go tourist go to http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/memphis_tourist.htm

BLACK SAND from ASL Films at Deaf Tennessean Expo at 2pm. Hurry buy ticket $11.00 per person! This PayPal will go to other site MCCSDHH to donate MCTAD. Only $11.00 per person seat in the movie at SWTCC at 2:00 pm.

ADA - If anyone who having a problem with your company, Dr, Interpreter, etc. to contact ADA for FREE! Only in TENNESSEE. Please go to http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/ada.htm

 

AUGUST DEAF EVENTS:

MCTAD DEAF SOCIAL - See below in September.

SILENT DINNER - See below in September.

DPHH - See below in September.

DEAF CONNECT BOARD MEETING - See below in September.

MEMPHIS DPHH - See below in September.

 

STARBUCK: DEAF COFFEE CHAT - As same place on Poplar Ave. at 6161 Poplar Ave. is on August 27, 2010 at 6:00 pm.

DEAF SOCIAL DINNER - Hold

MCTAD EVERY 2 WEEKS MEETING (Memphis Chapter Tennessee Association of the Deaf) - MCTAD on August 28, 2010, Saturday at 11:00 pm at Community Life Center where next White Station Church of Christ on 1106 Colonial Rd..

DEAFCONNECT BOARD MEETING - See below in September.

Family Voices and Newborn Hearing of Tennessee - University of Memphis, Family Voices and Newborn Hearing of Tennessee are hosting a Growing up with Hearing loss Family Outreach Conference at the White Station Church of Christ this Saturday August 28th.  We had one interpreter scheduled, but have received registration forms from 2 parents that are Deaf.  We are in great need for a second interpreter.  The interpreting would be from 9 am to 10:15 session and then a parent panel that is from 10:45 to 12:00 and then the last session is from 1:45 pm to 3:00 pm.  This conference is a much needed resource for parents of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.  If you can possibly help us out, or know of another interpreter that can help us out, we would be so grateful.  Lunch will be provided.

 

Your name was given to us by one of the session presenters, Beverly Burroughs

 

Thank you,

SHERI TERRELL NEWSLETTER - http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/sheri_terrell_newsletter.htm

DEAF BOWLING BARTLETT - Every Sundays but sometime canceled or holiday so please ask Teresa know before you go. Ask Teresa for more info email to zestylady82@aol.com. Come and watch them!!

DEAF BOWLING MISSISSIPPI - Every Mondays but sometime canceled or holiday so please ask Martha know before you go. Ask Martha for more info email to jrrybryant@aol.com. Come and watch them!!

MCBDA - Go to below September.

MTRID INTERPRETERS - MTRID meeting, August 28th, 2:00 p.m. at Community Life Center (next to White Station Church of Christ), 1106 Colonial Rd., Memphis TN 38117

DEAF SOCIAL DINNER - Hold

 

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SEPTEMBER DEAF EVENTS:

MCTAD EVERY 2 WEEKS MEETING (Memphis Chapter Tennessee Association of the Deaf) - MCTAD on September 11, 2010, Saturday at 5:00 pm all together at Community Life Center on 1106 Colonial Rd., Memphis, TN 38117. Where next White Station Church of Christ. (Please note: I will check with them make sure setup for us).

DPHH - RP bar on Highland St. at 5pm to ?

SILENT DINNER - McAlister on Poplar Ave. same place as usually. September 10, 2010 on Friday at 6pm. (Next Malco movie)

DEAF CONNECT BOARD MEETING - DeafConnect Board meeting as always on Thursday at 6:00 pm on the 2nd week of the month on September 9. Everyone welcome and listen to them what's going happens.

 

MEMPHIS DPHH - RP bar on Highland St. (next door channel 13 News building) at 5pm to catch discount beer for the Happy Hour until 7pm at September 17, 2010

DEAF SOCIAL DINNER - Hold because too busy Deaf Tennessean Expo.

DEAFCONNECT BOARD MEETING - September 9th at DeafConnect building at 6pm.

DEAF TENNESSEAN EXPO IS HERE!!! - September 18, 2010
DEAF TENNESSEAN EXPO - When: September 18, 2010. Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Where: Southwest Tennessee Community College. http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/deaf_tennessean_expo.htm. Anyone who wants a booth? Email MCTAD@comcast.net for more details or go to website.

Expo Flyer: http://www.scribd.com/doc/35905197/DTE-flyer

Purchase your movie tickets to view Black Sand (http://aslunderground.com/blacksand/ ). 
Movie Showing: Saturday September 18th at 2:00 p.m. (at the Expo)
Southwest Tennessee Community College – Auditorium
5983 Macon Cove in Memphis

Check out this link http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/deaf_tennessean_expo.htm

Deaf Family Literacy Academy (DFLA) of Memphis - September 23, 2010 - Please support the Deaf Family Literacy Academy (DFLA) of Memphis by purchasing items at any Barnes & Noble on Thursday, September 23rd.  See the link to the DFLA Flyer below for the Book Fair 4 – 7 p.m. on Germantown Parkway.  Although DFLA would benefit more from your Sept. 23rd purchase in the store, you can also support the program by purchasing items online 9/23/10 – 9/28/20.  Purchase a book for yourself, or to donate  (DFLA would be happy to accept your donations).  It is important that you use voucher number 10268456 when you purchase your item so a percentage of the purchase will go to DFLA.  I plan to tell my friends, family, school, and church members (see if your church will put it in their church program or their e-news).  Please spread the word.

See the attachments for flyer and vouchers.
About DFLA: http://www.scribd.com/doc/35771228/Deaf-Family-Literacy-Acad
DFLA Flyer: http://www.scribd.com/doc/35771256/Book-Fair-Flier-2up-Voucher
DFLA Vouchers: http://www.scribd.com/doc/35771271/Standard-Bookfair-6-Vouchers-Color

 

STARBUCK: DEAF COFFEE CHAT - As same place on Poplar Ave. at 6161 Poplar Ave. is on September 24, 2010 at 6:00 pm.

SHERI TERRELL NEWSLETTER - http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/sheri_terrell_newsletter.htm

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE NEWSLETTER -  http://thetabspace.metrotab.net/users/sayitinsign/files.php?mode=view&

DEAF BOWLING BARTLETT - Every Sundays but sometime canceled or holiday so please ask Teresa know before you go. Ask Teresa for more info email to zestylady82@aol.com. Come and watch them!!

DEAF BOWLING MISSISSIPPI - Every Mondays but sometime canceled or holiday so please ask Martha know before you go. Ask Martha for more info email to jrrybryant@aol.com. Come and watch them!!

MCBDA - September 4th “Just want to inform the community that MCBDA, Inc. [Memphis Chapter of Black Deaf Advocates] will have their Labor Day picnic on September 4, 2010 at the Eternal mercy Lutheran Church for the Deaf (4327 Elvis Presley Blvd)”
Cost: Adults – 13yrs.. $10
Children 7-12 yrs  $3.00
Children 6 and under are free
We will have lots of foods (BBQ ribs, hot dogs, smoke sausage, hamburgers, potato salads, bake beans, spaghetti, cord on cob, slaw, cakes, drinks, water, watermelon)….and games: volleyball, horse shoes, egg walk, racings and more.    We will have door prizes .

FYI, MCBDA, Inc. meets every first Saturday of the months when there are no conflicts.  We meet at Eternal Mercy Lutheran Church for the Deaf at 4:30 pm.  Sometimes we have a little social and fellowships with foods and games after the meetings.  Everyone is invited.”

MTRID INTERPRETERS - Hold

DEAF SOCIAL DINNER - Hold

LATER MONTHS DEAF EVENTS:

October 3rd
The annual Deaf Family Picnic at Putt Putt Golf and Games at 5484 Summer Ave in Memphis!  October 3, Sunday from Noon until 4 pm.
Sponsored by DeafConnect of the MidSouth, Deaf Family Literacy Academy of Memphis, and other friends.

Call (901) 278-9307 voice or (866) 970-8074 video phone for information.

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November 6th
2010 Statewide Conference
for Teachers, Parents & Other Professionals Serving Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children
Sponsored by Tennessee School for the Deaf

 

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EVENTS & NEWSLETTER

 

HOMECOMING AT TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (TSD) - I have a message from TSD. Regarding the year of 2010. For your info about the big event for our TSD Homecoming in October 30, 2010.

NEED A KIDNEY - I have a friend who are serious need a new kidney, read more go to http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/breaking_news.htm 

 

NEW INTERPRETER IN THE MID-SOUTH! - New an Interpreter business named: Stoddard Consulting Interpreter Service. Nena work an Interpreter over 20 yrs experience. Anyone who needed an Interpreter for Dr, College, office, etc. Only in the Mid-South of Memphis (Northern Mississippi and Eastern Arkansas of the areas). Make sure you call Dr or whoever to set up an appointment FIRST then contact to Nena. Email to Nena at mpdwife@bellsouth.net

 

MALCO THEATRE WITH CC - If D/HH not go to movies, then Malco will take away caption machine.  So we need advertise that Malco-Forest Hill theater have captions. Where at:  Malco Cinema - Forest Hill, 3180 Village Shops Drive, Germantown, TN 38138.  cinema.forestHill@malco.com  phone (901) 756-8299 -- I have a lady email say:     "My name is Weston Pierce and I am one of the managers here. I am taking the time to respond to your email because in the past I have dealt with these matters. I am happy to hear from you as the business of 1500 more people is exciting. We are, at Forest Hill, the only theater to offer the "REAR WINDOW" closed captioning system. It has proven very successful and the hearing impaired patrons that have used it have expressed great ease in doing so. This week the romantic comedy The Bounty Hunter will be showing in Theater 8 (the only theater currently with the system). The movie that shows in Theater 8 changes on a week by week basis, so if you shoot an email every Wednesday addressed to me I will be happy to tell you what movie is playing in Theater 8 that coming Friday. Thanks and we hope to see you soon."

LEORA JACKSON - No news at the time: http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/leora_jackson.htm .

SIGN ART MINISTRY - An exciting event is coming to Knoxville on Friday night, June 25, and I'd like to invite you to be a part of it. I've established an organization called Sign Art Ministry which has been a long time dream of mine. Everything you need to know about the ministry, the event, and how you can become involved is explained in the website. Please forward this information to whomever you wish, and if you care to, become a SAM Facebook fan. They might will come to MEMPHIS!!

Announcements from Midsouth Community Center Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 

Get a College Certificate!:  Do you have a college-age D/HH family member who was born with an intellectual disability like Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Down’s Syndrome, Fetal Rubella, or PKU?  Would this person like to attend Vanderbilt University starting this fall?  If so, email connie@mccsdhh.org to find out more about Vanderbilt’s Next Step program for those with intellectual disabilities.  The deadline for inquiries is February 10, 2010.   Caption Movies in Mid-south!:  Forest Hill Cinema has caption movies!    This is ONLY caption movie theater between Little Rock and Nashville.  They know how to speak with relay operators so call at (901) 756-8299 to learn which movie has captions.  Or you can email at: cinema.forestHill@malco.com  Movies change every other Thursday.  Forest Hill Movie theater address:  3180 Village Shops Drive, Germantown, TN 38138  (near Poplar and Johnson Road – 3 miles from Collierville).  So far, Forest Hill Cinema been very friendly and try very hard to make sure caption equipment works, employees communicate with D/HH, and D/HH have access to same movie information as hearing.  But if you have any problems going to movies at Forest Hill Cinema, please report problems to connie@mccsdhh.org.

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DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP - Here is a college scholarship for the deaf and hard of hearing from the Optimist Club for up to $2500. URL: http://www.optimist.org/e/visitor/scholarships.cfm . Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Topic: "Cyber Communication: Progress or Problem?" -- The Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is for young people up to and including grade 12 in the United States and Canada, to CEGEP in Quebec and grade 13 in the Caribbean, who are identified by a qualified audiologist as deaf or hard of hearing. Students interested in participating in the contest must submit an audiogram completed within 24 months of the date of the contest by a qualified audiologist. Students must have a hearing loss of 40 decibels or more to be eligible to compete. Students may use sign language, oral presentation or a combination of both. Contests run at various times in each state/province but conclude by late May. Club prize: Medallion - District prize: Plaque and $2,500 college scholarship for first-place winner. -- For an application and complete contest rules, please click here or http://www.optimist.org:80/e/visitor/scholarships.cfm  -- If you meet the criteria listed above for the 2009-2010 school year, locate the area in which you live on the District map or http://www.optimist.org/Documents/District_Map.pdf . You will need to contact the Chairperson who corresponds with your District. For their contact information, e-mail the Programs Department at programs@optimist.org . The District Chair will put you in touch with a Club in your area that is sponsoring the contest and answer questions such as proper format and deadlines.

NEED A LAWYER? - A great with a lawyer name George Troutman. An interpreter told us, she called him "Fishman". He have been with deaf for many years. He is truth understanding with Deaf problems. If you need a lawyer for: Personal Injury Accidents, Auto Accidents, Medical Malpractice, 10 Wheeler Accidents, Wrongful Compensation Cases, Criminal Cases, Wills, Probate Cases, Bankruptcy, Wage Earner - Chapter 13 Cases, Juvenile Court.  But he not work all those. They have several lawyers there with several cases. Where at: Miller Law Firm, 3569 Summer Ave., Memphis, TN  38122. Phone to call VRS: 901-327-3434. Website: www.memphismillerlaw.com