Announcements:
The FCC wants your opinion!
The FCC is asking for comments from the Deaf community, which must be sent to the FCC by July 6, 2009.
Follow the link below to learn more about the VRS rate issues and how you can submit your own comments.
http://www.vrsca.org/latest_news/6-04-09/
Health Alert - Home Safety Guidelines to Aid with Recent Flooding
Read the guidelines... (PDF)
Deaf Off Drugs and Alcohol offers deaf 12 Step & support meetings led by deaf facilitators.
More information... (PDF)
Research Study: Help Test the Usability of a New Assistive Listening Device!
Learn more... (PDF)
Eastern Kentucky University creates a department of Sign Language and Interpreter Education
Officials at Eastern Kentucky University recently announced the formation of a Department of Sign Language and Interpreter Education. The following story appeared in the
Lexington Herald-Leader.
NAD partners with IRS for new economic stimulus PSAs
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to produce four new PSA videos dealing with the economic stimulus package. A total of seven videos are now available. To view them please click on the links below.
Instructions on How to Fill Out Form 1040-A
How to Reach the IRS with Questions
For Taxpayers Who Normally Don't File
ASL videos provide facts about cancer
The University of California at San Diego has produced a series of videos in ASL that provide facts and detection methods for various tyeps of cancer. Topics covered in the videos include breast cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, uterine cancer, prostate and testicular cancer. For more information about the series click here.Learn more about ADA issues through ASL podcasts
The Southeast ADA Center has posted several podcasts online to help consumers understand the Americans with Disabilities Act. The podcasts are broadcast using ASL.
FCC releases report on E-911
In case of an emergency, dialing 911 from an IP relay or VRS is easier than one might think. Thanks to a new report and order from the FCC it is now possible to dial 911 through VRS or IP relay. This pair of videos explain the process.
RID announces degree requirement extension
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) announced it is extending the deadline requiring an associate’s degree for hearing candidates for certification to June 30, 2009, from its original deadline of June 30, 2008.
As spring approaches the possibility of severe weather increases dramatically. Sign up now to protect yourself by having severe weather watches and warnings sent to you via email.
ASL Public Service Announcements
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is looking for feedback from deaf and hard of hearing individuals related to their ASL Public Service Announcements (PSA) which are posted on their website.
Please view the PSA's and leave your feeback so the CDC will be encouraged to continue this service!
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/psa.asp
"The Training of Realtime Writers Act of 2007" Please help support this bill! (PDF)
Housing friendly to deaf and hard of hearing planned
Beginning in the fall of 2008, seniors in Kentucky will have more affordable housing options when Franciscan Senior Estates is complete. The 54-unit apartment building plans to have 12 with special features for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
TDD Users Contacting the Governor's Office
For TDD users who wish to contact the Governor's Office, please use the following number - 502-564-9551.