First
Annual Conference for Teachers of the Deaf
Outreach in collaboration
with the Division of Exceptional Learners and PATINS is currently planning
a two day conference for Teachers of the Deaf. Topics that will be covered
include universal design, children with additional disabilities, and
technology and cochlear implants. In addition, we plan to discuss other
unique challenges and needs within the field. The conference is scheduled
for August 3rd & 4th at Sanders Elementary School
in Indianapolis. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Lawrence,
CLawrence@isfd.state.in.us .
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Deaf
Nation Expo/PTCO Day
On May 1,
2004, the Deaf Nation Expo
will be coming to Indianapolis. This year the Expo is collaborating
with ISD and will be combining ISD’s annual PTCO Day with the Expo. The
event will take place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in the Marsh Ag/Hort
Building from 9am-6pm and is free of charge. The Expo will
have exhibitions, a film & video festival, workshops, seminars, and
entertainment by Deaf magician, “Magic” Morgan and Deaf comedian, John
Maucere. For more information see www.deafnation.com/expo.asp
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Summer School at ISD
Summer School at ISD will be held from July 12-23, 2004 with the purpose
of preparing students for the ISTEP test. Students from mainstream or other
programs may apply, however, all instruction is in ASL. If you have any
questions about students who would benefit from attending Summer school or
for more information, please contact Pam Burchett at Pburchett@isfd.state.in.us.
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Family
Conference
The
Department of Health Newborn Hearing Screening Program in collaboration
with Outreach Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children throughout the
State of Indiana, will be hosting a conference for families of newly
identified deaf and hard of hearing children that will take place on July
16-18, 2004. The purpose of the conference is for parents to receive more
information regarding intervention, communication and rights for their
child as well as to network with other parents of deaf and hard of hearing
children and professionals in the field. For more information, contact
Cindy Lawrence at CLawrence@isfd.state.in.us.
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 Camp Willard
Camp Willard is a summer camp for deaf and hard of hearing children who
will be entering grades 3-12 in the fall of 2004. It will be held at Tippecanoe
River State Park in Winamac, Indiana. All deaf and hard of hearing
children, regardless of educational program, are invited to participate in
this exciting Summer camp. This year two sessions will be held, the first
being a traditional camp for children entering grades 3-6 and runs from
Sunday June 13-June 18, 2004. The second session will be an Outdoor
Challenge and is offered for adolescents entering grades 7-12. It runs from
Sunday, June 20 to Friday, June 25,2004. For more information, contact
Linda Hines at LHines@isfd.state.in.us
or visit www.deafhoosiers.com/CW/
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Outreach Mission: To identify needs and
find the resources to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing children
and their families throughout the state of Indiana.
Outreach Services for
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children in the State of Indiana
1200 E. 42nd
St.
Indianapolis, IN 46205 317-920-6311
www.deaf-kids.com
March
’04 edition Located at
the Indiana School for the Deaf
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