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Deaf Line Online: July 2001
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Table of Contents:
- Under The Big Top.
- Brief History of the ITAC Distribution Program.
- States With 711 Relay Access.
- Interesting Facts About ITAC.
- Deaf Picnics.
- CHS Youth Activities.
- New Deaf Services Coordinator.
- Friendly Reminder.
- Disabled Services Job Fair.
- Illinois Storytelling Festival.
- Hearing Aid Assistance.
- Lake Geneva Adventure.
- Expanded Primary Health Care Services For The Deaf Community.
- Harper Offers Computer Class For The Deaf.
- AccessChicago 2001.
- CFDC Liaison.
- Free Health Clinic For Veterans.
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Schaumburg Township's 16th Annual Disabled Picnic
Co-Sponsored by American Chartered Bank
Saturday, August 4th, 2001
Noon - 3 p.m.
New Location - Maple Park
Come and join us "Under the Big Top" for a day of food, fun, friends, entertainment, and bingo. Area businesses have donated many prizes. Frank Birdsall will provide the entertainment displaying his talents and tricks with a unicycle. The Committee for Disabled Citizens will be celebrating their 20-year anniversary. Come join us for a day of fun and wish them a Happy Anniversary.
Maple Park is adjacent to our Township building. Parking is available in our lot and on Illinois Blvd. A Sign Language interpreter will be there. An accessible Port-A-Potty is available. Due to insurance restrictions, pets are not allowed. If possible, bring your lawn chairs, marked with your name, to the picnic. Reserve your spot by calling the Disabled Services Office at 847-884-0030, ext. 2025 V, 847-884-1560 TTY or 847-884-0039 FAX by July 27th.
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- 1988 - TTY/LVD distribution begins to Deaf & Hard of Hearing people at four statewide sites under distribution and repair contract with HITEC.
- 1990 - "Speech Impaired" is included in eligibility for TTY equipment.
- 1992 - Telebraille distribution begins on a trial basis using prototype units. Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind is contracted as training and support agency.
- July 1992 - Telebraille distribution is halted due to equipment unreliability.
- October 1992 - ITAC office moves from Chicago to Springfield.
- January 1, 1994 - ITAC assumes distribution and training functions "in house" and increases distribution centers from 7 to 16 utilizing strategically located Centers for Independent Living. Contracts with Ushman Communications for repair services.
- 1994 - Telebraille distribution resumes due to demonstrated consumer need, improved equipment and securing of product liability insurance.
- May 1994 - ITAC institutes annual training workshop for distribution center personnel and begins concentrated effort to build positive "front-line" relationships with distribution centers and consumers.
- 1994 - ITAC adds two distribution centers, the Council for Disability Rights and the National Center for Latinos with Disabilities, bringing number of distribution/training centers to 17.
- 1995 - ITAC contracts for purchase of 7500 Ameriphone TTYs over three-year period and begins recall/replacement of existing TTY equipment.
- May 1995 - ITAC prints Spanish TTY and Relay brochures.
- May 1996 - ITAC contracts with CapiTel Communications for TTY repair service.
- December 1996 - ITAC agrees to sell scrapped TTYs to CapiTel for resale in response to ITAP request.
- March 1997 - ITAC adds the 18th distribution center, Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf.
- October 1997 - ITAC adds distribution center, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, bringing number of centers to 19.
- February 1998 - ITAC introduces "Gimme the Fax" as monthly communication to distribution center personnel.
- March 1998 - ITAC closes Council of Disability Rights distribution center, 18 remaining centers.
- 1999 - Telebraille supplier ceases operation. ITAC begins purchase/distribution of Braille-Phone. Consumers express dissatisfaction with operation and lack of features on Braille-Phone. Other manufacturers of suitable replacement unknown.
- June 4, 2001 - The implementation of 711 takes place in Illinois.
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Twenty-five states currently have or are planning to implement 711 access. They are: Alabama (beginning July 1st, 2001), Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii (also has 511 for voice users), Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio (partially implemented), Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas (partially implemented), Vermont, Virginia, & West Virginia.
The FCC has mandated that 711 access be available nationwide by October 1, 2001. When relay users travel to other states, they will not have to search for different 800 numbers to use the relay. Also, it simplifies the process for hearing callers to place calls to Deaf & Hard of Hearing people.
Note:
711 may not work with cellular phones, even if the states do offer 711 access.
Some office phone systems may require reprogramming in order to make 711 accessible on those systems.
The entire country of Canada has 711 in each of its providences.
(TDI's News Page)
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Did you know?
- Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC) provides the Illinois Relay Service and free TTY loan program on behalf of 81 local exchange telephone carriers in Illinois!
- ITAC Relay Service began in 1988.
- ITAC has 18 Distribution Centers in Illinois, including the one at Schaumburg Township.
· Funding for the TTY distribution and relay programs comes from a line charge on everyone's monthly telephone bill. It is 3 cents a month per line and 3/10 of a cent on each centrex line.
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- JULY 28 - Milwaukee Deaf Picnic at St. Matthias Church, Milwaukee, WI, 10 a.m. to dusk. Call for more information: 414-769-3455 V/TTY.
- JULY 29 - Catholic Deaf Picnic, from 10 a.m. to dusk, at Argonne Park, Darien, IL (3 miles south of I-55). For more information, call 312-751-8368 TTY or 312-655-7899 V.
- AUGUST 4 - Schaumburg Township's 16th Annual Disabled Picnic, from noon to 3 p.m., at Maple Park, adjacent to the Township building, Hoffman Estates. There will be free food, soft drinks, entertainment, and bingo. RSVP by July 28th - call 847-884-1560 TTY or 884-0030 V.
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- Family Swim -Saturday, July 14th, 11am - 4 pm, at Cypress Cove Pool, Woodridge. It is for Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Hearing. There are 4 water slides, a lazy river, diving pool & sand playground. There will be a diving contest, discounted hot dogs, popcorn, and much more. For pre-registration, the cost is $7.50 per person; $9.50 at door. Deadline to pre-register is July 6th.
- Dodge ball Tournament - It is on July 27th, 8 am - 5:30 pm, at Schaumburg Park District, Schaumburg. It is grouped based on grades: grades 4-6; 7-8; 9-12. It costs $10 per player. Deadline: July 25th.
If interested in either of these two activities, call June Prusak to get the registration forms at 773-248-9174 TTY or Jprusak@anixter.org.
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Sara Bianco Riggio is the new Deaf Services Coordinator for DuPage Center for Independent Living (DCIL) in Glen Ellyn having started June 4th. She was a former student of Hinsdale South High School and a recent graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a major in Professional & Technical Communications. She also participated in the American Field Service (AFS) exchange student program for 6 months in Germany where she attended a Deaf school & lived with Deaf parents. In addition, Sara comes from a Deaf family and has a Deaf husband. Her Deaf sister, Kim Bianco Majeri, works as an Assistant Director of Interpreting Services at Chicago Hearing Society.
Sara will start monthly workshops for the Deaf community (usually the last Monday of the month), beginning in September, 2001. For more information, call Sara at 630-469-2300 TTY.
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The Wellness on Wheels Mobile (WOW) will be offering free physicals for children who are at least 12 years old and adults who qualify by economic status. It will be at Schaumburg Township, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, on Friday, August 3rd, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. An appointment is required. To schedule an appointment, call 847-818-2860 V.
Client eligibility is as follows:
- Client must reside in suburban Cook County.
- Client must not have had a physical exam within the last year.
- Client may not have an acute illness.
- Client's financial eligibility shall not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level.
The WOW Mobile will also be at the Village of Hoffman Estates on July 13th. To find out if you or your family is eligible and to make an appointment, call the County at 847-818-2860 V.
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Schaumburg Township Disabled Services Job Fair for People with Disabilities on June 11th was very successful. There were about 300 people who attended. The Disabled Services Office would like to thank the Daily Herald for co-sponsoring this event and the following companies, which participated at the Job Fair:
AT & T Broadband, Avon, Bank One, Canon, USA, Coca Cola, Harlem Furniture, Harris Bank, IDES, ITW Shakeproof Assembly, Lifestyle Options, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Paslode Cordless Tool, Quest Diagnostics, Sears, Siemens, Sunrise Assisted Living, United Parcel Service, Village of Schaumburg & Woodfield Hyatt.
A special thanks goes to Valerie M. Profit, Director of Employment for Schaumburg Township, for all her hard work in coordinating this event.
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18th Annual Illinois Storytelling Festival will be held on July 28 & 29, 2001, at Village Park on Main Street, Sugar Grove, IL. There will be interpreters at all times. There is a special event: storytelling from Deaf Elders, Max Spanjer on July 28th at 3:45 p.m. and Norman Glazer on July 29th at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 (adults); $5 (children 9-15 years); free for children under 8. For more information, call Liz Bartlow Breslin at 773-764-8301 V or elizjb@aol.com. You can also email at info@storytelling.org or check out the website: www.storytelling.org
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There are several sources for funding for hearing aids:
- Illinois Public Aid - a single hearing aid can be dispensed without approval only if the person is on full public aid (no "spend-down"). Some people require a prior approval to get a hearing aid, which could take months, but if you qualify, it is free.
- DHS-ORS - If a person is under-employed or at risk of becoming unemployed because of poor hearing at work. ORS cannot help everyone who needs a hearing aid, but they are worth a talking to if your hearing affects your employment.
- Organizations - There are several organizations like Sertoma clubs and others, which can provide reconditioned hearing aids. They are usually at a reduced rate or free to the consumers.
- Communities - Many communities have medical spending assistance program to help people who qualify for their funding.
- Hearing Aid Dispensery - Often they sell hearing aids at a reduced price. For example, Chicago Hearing Society offers sales and services on a full fee or sliding fee basis.
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Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA) is hosting a weekend vacation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, ages 21 and older, at Lake Geneva. It is from August 10th to 12th. The cost is $120, including hiking, swimming, transportation, three meals & lodging. Bring extra money for Saturday dinner and for renting optional equipment for parasailing, jet ski, and wave runners. The deadline to register is July 13th. For more information, contact Donna Sebok at 630-620-7477 TTY, 630-620-4500 ext. 138 V or nedsra@ameritech.net.
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Deaf Access Program & Access Community Health Care Services are providing Expanded Primary Health Care Services for the Deaf Community. It is every Monday, 1 - 5 p.m., at Grand Boulevard Family Health Center, 5401 S. Wentworth, Chicago. Services offered are: primary health care for children and adults; referrals for more advanced care; quality care available to both insured and uninsured. ASL interpreters are available. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 773-288-6900 V; 773-268-4836 TTY; 773-268-3020 FAX.
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Harper College is offering a computer class, FrontPage 2000 (Web Development), for Deaf & Hard of Hearing students, taught by a Deaf instructor, Scott DeLoach. This class will take place on August 14, 2001, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Forest View School, Des Plaines. The cost for this class is approximately $190. For more information or to register, contact Marcie Sacks-Botto at 847-397-7600 TTY; 847-925-6266 V; msacksbo@harper.cc.il.us.
(Deaf Illinois News, June 5, 2001).
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The Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) is having its yearly event: AccessChicago 2001. It is on Wednesday, July 18, 2001, 12 to 8 p.m., at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Festival Hall A, Chicago. There will be an exposition of products and services for the people with disabilities, their families and friends. Arts, crafts, gardening, sports, songs, and dances are part of this event. Fireworks will be shown after the event. For more information, call 312-744-4964 TTY; 312-744-7050 V; www.cityofchicago.org/disabilities.
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Schaumburg Township Trustee, Timothy Heneghan, has been appointed as the Liaison for the Committee for Disabled Citizens (CFDC). Welcome Tim!
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The Veteran Great Lakes Health Care System at North Chicago Division and Schaumburg Township Senior Services are hosting a free health promotion clinic and information on VA benefits for Veterans on July 11, 2001, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will be held at Schaumburg Township, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Services offered are: VA enrollment & eligibility evaluation, blood pressure, cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, memory screening, body fat tests and information on medication benefits. To help with processing: those with last names, A-H, come at 9:30 a.m.; I-R at 11 a.m.; S-Z at noon. If you cannot make your designated time, come at anytime. Bring a copy of DD214 (Discharge paper) if you have one. For more information, call the Township Senior Services at 847-884-0030 V.
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The Deaf Line newsletter is free. If you or someone you know would like to receive this monthly newsletter, call Sarita Phadke at 847-884-1560 TTY or 847-884-0039 FAX.
Deaf Line is published monthly. Any agency, organization, or group may reprint any of our articles provided proper credit is given by name of newsletter & date.
Address: Schaumburg Township Deaf Services, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169.
Phone: 847-884-1560 TTY; 847-884-0030 V; 847-884-0039 FAX
Email: Schaumburgtwndissvc@mediaone.net
Website: www.schaumburgtownship.org
DISABLED SERVICES
- Gerry Bartnicke - Director: 884-0030 ext. 2020.
- Kitty Molander - Asst. Director: 884-0030 ext. 2022.
- Sarita Phadke -Deaf Services Coordinator/Editor: 884-1560 TTY.
- Rose Szyszka - Admin Asst./Outreach: 884-0030 ext. 2025.
Township Officials
- Mary Wroblewski - Supervisor.
- Wendell C. Howell - Clerk.
- Diane Dunham - Trustee.
- Pete Patel - Trustee.
- John Caporale - Trustee.
- Timothy Heneghan - Trustee.
- Michael Rupnow - Assessor (Through 2001).
- Robert Fecarotta - Road Commissioner.
- Frank Oliver - Collector (Through 2001).
Schaumburg Township is a Full Service TTY Regional Center for the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC) Program (Distribution, Training, Repair & Exchange)
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The monthly Deaf Line newsletter is produced courtesy of a grant from Ameritech & the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Calendar
- Wednesday, July 4: SCH TWP CLOSED DUE TO INDEPENDENCE DAY
- Wednesday, July 11: Diabetes Support Group at SCH TWP, 1:30 - 3 p.m. (RSVP needed)
- Friday, July 27: Deadline to RSVP for the Township Disabled Services Picnic on August 4th
- Saturday, July 28: Multiple Sclerosis Support Group at SCH TWP, 12 - 2 p.m. (RSVP needed)
- Friday, August 3: Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Mobile at Schaumburg Township (RSVP needed)
- Saturday, August 4: Schaumburg Township Disabled Picnic, 12 - 3 p.m.
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