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HUG Fundraising Breakfast
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Signing Stories @ Your Library
A program
series for families of deaf and hard of hearing children and for those
who work with deaf children. Sponsored by
Broward County Library in
partnership with Alliance for Families with Deaf Children.
South Regional/BCC
7300
Pines Blvd
Pembroke
Pines, FL 33024
954-201-8825
These programs, for adults and children up to age
12, include storytelling experiences in American Sign Language
followed by supervised literacy activities for children and workshops
for adults on the educational needs of deaf and hard of hearing
children, and how the libraries can support those needs.
Programs are free of charge. Refreshments will be
provided.
All programs are on the first Saturday of the
month from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
October 6, 2007
Language Development Milestones
Ever wonder how auditory languages compare with visual
languages? Come and
learn about the milestones and activities you can do to facilitate
both spoken and signed languages.
November 3, 2007
Activities You Can Do to
Enrich Your Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child's Life
Come be a part of the Big Read for Little Readers in
partnership with
Florida
Center for the Book.
Join in the fun as you roll up your creative sleeves to
construct activities to use with your child in order to promote
social and academic success!
This is a make-it/take-it workshop!
December 1, 2007
Meet the Deaf Community: Success Stories
Have your questions answered regarding being deaf or
hard of hearing by participating in an interactive panel discussion.
You will discover the unique educational, linguistic, and life
experiences of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals - prepare to be
amazed!
February 2, 2008
Advocacy: Just Do It! (In partnership with Florida
CHAIN)
Do you know how an idea becomes a law? Do you know
how you can affect existing laws that affect you and your child's
access to adequate health care? This workshop discusses tools
available to influence the decisions legislators take affecting our
lives.
March 1, 2008
Resources and Technology that Enhances Deaf
Individuals' Lives
Gather resources and gain knowledge about the
videophone, sidekick and many more technological devices that allow
Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals to be self sufficient.
April 5, 2008
Cochlear Implants and American Sign Language
What DOES the research say? Come uncover the facts
and debunk the myths during a presentation that will focus on how
American Sign Language and cochlear implants can co-exist.
May 3, 2008
2nd ASL Literacy Festival
Come join us for presentations by a famous deaf
author, entertainment by deaf performers, resource booths, and
numerous children's activities. It will be a day you don't want to
miss!
Pre-register by email to
jennifer@affwdc.org or
online at www.affwdc.org
Sign language and voice interpreting will be
available for workshops.
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