VERMONT EXPO for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened & DeafBlind
VERMONT EXPO for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened & DeafBlind
October 4th, 2008
Red Roof Inn Brattleboro, VT
9:30 am to 9:00 pm
FREE WORKSHOPS:
Empowerment-Help or Hinder? – BJ Wood
Empowerment is the process of increasing the capacity of individuals or groups to make choices and to transform those choices into desired actions and outcomes. BJ will elaborate on the definition and share her own personal experience of how empowerment has impacted her individually as Deaf person and her communities.
Coping with Hearing Loss – Michael A. Harvey
Persons with hearing loss typically experience crises which are molded into dangers or opportunities by a complex array of psychological, social and spiritual factors. This workshop is targeted for consumers- those who have a hearing loss-and will discuss coping strategies, communication tips, connections with others, and myths of hearing loss.
Lunch on your own!!!
Deaf artist – Brenda Schertz
Deaf artists, like other artists, have been strongly influenced by events in history, and their work reflects not only the individual perspective but also the universal Deaf experience, values, Deaf culture: the beauty of sign language and its oppression, the joys of Deaf bonding, and many more.
Technology, which one is for me? – Jeannie Brown
Technology is growing so fast! There are so many out there! Could be confusing, frustrating, or it could be a positive thing to be part of the tech world!! Do you wonder if there’s something else that you might need or would like to use? Come & learn different type of technologies that you could use. Find out what is offered for the deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened and deaf blind. There will be some demo shown.
WORKSHOPS ~ BOOTHS AND VENDORS ~ CHAT WITH FRIENDS ~ 50/50 RAFFLE
Dinner and Entertainment:
Deaf Magician
Sammy Ruiz, Jr.
Sammy Ruiz, Jr. is a world famous and former world champion Deaf magician who will perform at the Expo on Oct. 4th. Since illusion and suspense doesn’t require hearing, it can be enjoyed by deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, deafblind and hearing audiences alike using card tricks, disappearing acts, and mind-reading powers and many more which will baffle and wow the audiences!!
Dinner provided by the Red Roof Inn.
Questions regarding food or hotel please email Missy at missyb@vcil.org
Red Roof Inn Hotel Information:
To reserve a room: call 802-254-8701 (voice)
Call before September 3rd tell them you are staying for the Vermont Expo and receive a discounted price of $79.00 per night.
Any questions regarding hotel accommodations please email Missy at: missyb@vcil.org
Expo Accommodations:
ASL Interpreters, CART & other assistive technologies are provided. DeafBlind interpreters are available upon request before September 15th. Please email Cory Brunner at corybrunner@gmail.com or call 802.236.8409 with any questions.
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Directions to the Vermont Expo:
From Burlington, Vermont & Points North
Take 89 South to I-91 South and get off at Exit 3. Go 3/4 around the rotary on to Route 5 North. Go 1/4 mile and the hotel will be on the left.
From Hartford, Connecticut and Points South
Take I-91 North and get off at Exit 3. Go 3/4 around the rotary on to Route 5 North. Go 1/4 mile and the hotel will be on the left.
From Boston, Massachusetts and Points East
Take Route 2 West to I-91. Get off at Exit 3. Go 3/4 around the rotary on to Route 5 North. Go 1/4 mile and the hotel will be on the left.