Rules and Regs meeting will be this coming Tuesday June 16.  There are only a few seats approximately a dozen at the most. Meeting is in the Victor Bldg (same as DODHH) in the third floor conference rooms.   I have not made an announcement to the general public to the location of the meeting though people are aware the meeting will be open.  I wish to give the Deaf community priority. Please share it with your MDC members. I cannot hold any seating once the info becomes public so it’s on first come basis.  The public may NOT comment or interrupt proceedings of the meeting. Mtg starts 9:00 AM. Joy will be interpreting for audience if needed (room has limited view due to committee seating) CART is also available.

Sheryl D. Emery, M.A. Director

Division on Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth

201 N. Washington SQ, STE 150

Lansing, MI 48913

(517) 507-5223

(866) 939-3853 VP

(517) 335-7773 Fax

Note: You can download the letter at the bottom of the post.

Guest Vlogger Jeannette Johnson explains the letter in ASL:

The Michigan Deaf Community Committee is asking all of you in the Michigan Deaf Community, to send in this letter to your state representative and senator. Please replace anything that has [x] with the appropriate information, and alter the letter to be more personal. This will ensure that the legislators pay more attention to what we have to say.  To find out who your Michigan representative and senator are, go to vote-smart.org and fill in your zip code. By you taking action on this, it is our ultimate hope that this will improve the quality of our lives, and as part of self-determination, enable us to further participate in the political process.

Download the letter to legislators: letter_legislators

Find your local senator and representative: www.vote-smart.org

Flyer: mdc-forum-flyer-s-emery2

Map (Please see the important note below): main_campuslcc

HELLO DEAF COMMUNITY,

WE HAVE THE VERY IMPORTANT MEETING WITH SHERLY EMERY, NEW DIRECTOR OF DODHH (DIVISION ON DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING) ON SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2009 AT LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE (LCC) FROM 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

IT IS OUR GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE OUR CONCERNS/INPUTS ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS.

WE NEED TO MEET SHERYL AND SEE WHAT SHE NEEDS OUR HELP TO IMPROVE OUR RIGHTS AND BETTER SERVICES, ETC.  AND HOW WE CAN GIVE OUR SUPPORT WITH HER AND OURSELVES.

COME AND LEARN HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER AND BECOME A STRONG UNITY!

IF YOU CAN’T OPEN THE ATTACHMENT OF FLYER/MAP OF LCC, HERE IS THE INFORMATION

MICHIGAN DEAF COMMUNITY HOSTS MICHIGAN’S STATEWIDE FORUM FOR DEAF PEOPLE INTRODUCING SHERYL EMERY, NEW DIRECTOR OF DODHH, ON SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH AT 1:00 – 4:00 PM.
LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MAIN CAMPUS
425 NORTH WASHINGTON SQUARE
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933
HHPS BUILDING ROOM 005
(HUMAN HEALTH & PUBLIC SERVICE)

MORE INFORMATION:  CONTACT -
FREIDA MORRISON – aslmorrison@yahoo.com
MELISSA RICH – melissarich@comcast.net
SHERI ANN GARNAND – garnandsa@tmo.blackberry.net
LARRY TRAYNER – naltray@aol.com or vp 248-556-3086

With support from LCC Interpreter Training Program

Look forward to seeing you there!

Freida Morrison
MDC member

****IMPORTANT NOTE — ROAD CONSTRUCTION ****

US 127 is closed. This is junction that brings into downtown lansing.

Alternative routine:

Exit at Okemos 110 Exit.

Turn right.

1 mile down, turn left on Jolly Rd

About 2 miles reconnect 496 to Lansing.

__________________________________

MDC is now on Facebook (still under construction) that you can also join: Michigan Deaf Community

HELLO EVERYONE,

As you might know or hear about MSD (Michigan  School for the Deaf) is changing toward to ASL/English Bilingual Education.

Come and learn more about ASL/English Bilingual Education at MSD and how the Deaf Community can help with the parents of Deaf/Hard of Hearing children.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

Freida Morrison

Workshop for MSD Parents and Deaf Community

Click to download the flyer: asl_film_2009_flyer_michigan

ASL Film in Michigan

Click to download the document:disabilities_grant_project_coordinator_job_posting111

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JOB POSTING

____________________________

DATE: October, 2008

POSITION: Disabilities Grant Project Director

ORGANIZATION: HAVEN

PROGRAM: Social Action

Do you have a proven record of project management and a passion for ending domestic and sexual violence, specifically within the deaf community? Join HAVEN’s team of professionals whose mission is to eliminate DV and SA through treatment and prevention services across Oakland County, Michigan and surrounding communities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Human Service Field; Knowledge of domestic/sexual violence issues; Proven successful record of project management and leadership of needs assessment and strategic plan development; Excellent written and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and instill enthusiasm with community collaborators; Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to issues of cultural diversity, specifically ASL and deaf culture, as well as meeting the needs of underserved communities. American Sign Language fluency a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a newly created position with a grant expiration date of 9/30/2011 with the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The program focus will be to improve services for victims of domestic and sexual violence from the deaf/hard of hearing community. The first year involved trust building, strategic planning and implementation of technical assistance by OVW. Years 2 and 3 focus on policy development, cross training and intensive collaborative development. This person will serve as the primary contact with OVW, and have overall responsibility for project management, budgets, timelines and communication. Additionally, this position is responsible for facilitation of interdisciplinary meetings, written reports to funders, and attendance at technical trainings both on-site and at designated national locations.

HOURS: Full-Time, flexible schedule required

SALARY: Commensurate with experience, plus competitive benefits package

Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Human Resources

Disabilities Grant Project Coordinator Application

PO BOX 431045

Pontiac, MI 48343

Fax: (248) 334-3161

E-mail resumes including salary requirements to: hr@haven-oakland.org

Visit our website at: www.haven-oakland.org

HAVEN IS AN AGENCY DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY.

ALL MEN, WOMEN AND MINORITIES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Click to download the flyer in .pdf format: Deaf volunteers for Obama – Meeting On Sept. 27, 2008

or you may click on the image below:

Deaf Volunteers for Obama

Click to download the flyer: parliamentary-procedure-workshop

You may click on the image below for better viewing.

Parliamentary Procedure Workshop

Download flyer detroit-chapter-of-michigan-deaf-association

DETROIT CHAPTER

OF

MICHIGAN DEAF ASSOCIATION

HOSTS

TOWN HALL MEETING

• Meet the Michigan Deaf Association Board Members
• What’s up with our Deaf/Hard of Hearing community?
• Tell us your concerns!
• What we can do at the Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, May 21, 2008

WHERE:

Deaf Options

Deaf Community Drop In Center

19145 Beech Daly

Redford, MI 48240

WHEN:

Saturday, May 10, 2008

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Refreshments will be served.

More Information – contact:

Joanne Galbo (fax 586-775-0906)

or

Freida Morrison (aslmorrison@yahoo.com)

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“Earth is in danger of losing its power to communicate…”

VPMAN

Come and see this ASL film at Michigan School for the Deaf on Feb. 29th!

Admission: $10.00

Time: 7pm

Where: Michigan School for the Deaf

1667 Miller Rd.

Flint, MI 48503

Download flyer with above information: VPMAN at MSD

Download the original flyer: VPMAN ASL Film