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Deaf Line Online: August 2001
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Table of Contents:
- Carnival Rides
- Who are the IDHHC Members?
- Attorney General Office
- New Zip Code
- SSA Announcement
- Deaf Beach Day
- New Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Playgroup
- IAD'S New Officers
- Midwest Timberfest 2001
- Gestunos Sign Language Interpreting Workshop
- New Diabetes Support Group
- Abilities Expo
- All About Kidcare Program
- New Bowlers Needed
- Annual Women's Luncheon
- New Interpreting Agency
- Interpreter Law Town Hall Meetings
- New Format of Township's Web Site
- Choices For Parents
- New Program - EARN
- Picnic By Illini Chapter
- Discount On Your Local Phone Service
- Whitney Class Reunion Weekend
Deaf Line Archives
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At Schaumburg's Septemberfest
Saturday, September 1, 2001
10 a.m. - Noon
Hosted by the Village of Schaumburg &
coordinated by Schaumburg Township Disabled Services
- Free rides for Disabled Kids, their families & Disabled adults who live in Schaumburg Township.
- The rides will NOT be open to the public, so reservations are required.
- Volunteers will be there to assist children.
- To register, contact the Disabled Office at 847-884-1560 TTY or 847-884-0030, ext. 2025 V.
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The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) is composed of eleven members appointed by the Governor. They are appointed based on their position, knowledge, and experience that enable them to reasonably represent the concerns, needs and recommendations of deaf or hard of hearing persons. By Statute, a majority of the members must be deaf or hard of hearing. The current members are:
- Terms expiring November 2001
Thomas Benziger, Laura Blackburn and John Miller
- Terms expiring November 2002
Marion Dramin, Loretta McKenzie, Harmon Menkis and Jill Sahakian
- Terms expiring November 2003
Amy Blough, Mary Clark, Ralph Sesko, Jr. and Darrell Washington
Jerry Covell is the Director of the IDHHC and is responsible for enacting and coordinating projects as directed by the Commission. Michael Cowles, Philip Fiorini, Patty Greene, Cory Parker, Pamela Oller, Janet Lambert and Carolyn Benton are the staff members at the IDHHC office in Springfield.
For more information, call 877-455-3323 V/TTY or 217-557-4492 Fax.
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The Attorney General Office has a TTY number: 312-814-3374. Anyone can call for any issues or complaints. The calls do not have to be related to disability rights. This office is located in the James Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL. The voice number is 312-814-3000 and fax number is 312-814-3212.
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The new Zip code, 60133, is assigned to all addresses in the Village of Hanover Park starting July 1st.
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The Social Security Administration (SSA), located at 230 West Lake Street, Bloomingdale, will be installing a new computer system from Friday, August 14th through Friday, August 21st. All employees will be in training during that time. The SSA asks that the customers, who do not need urgent assistance, wait till the week of August 24 to conduct their business. Normal service will resume Monday, August 24th. The toll-free numbers, 1-800-772-1213 V & 1-800-325-0778 TTY, are always available to assist customers.
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West Suburban Association of the Deaf (WSAD) is hosting Deaf Beach Day every Sunday, 12 to 8 p.m., at Naperville Centennial Beach, 320 W. Jackson Avenue, Naperville. Bring your beach stuff, lawn chairs and volley ball. It is $4 if you mention that you are with WSAD. For more information, call 630-493-1925 TTY or check the website: www.wsadeaf.org.
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There is a new playgroup for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and their siblings in the Joliet area. It is every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Meet first at Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living, 2415-A W. Jefferson Street in Joliet, and then go to different location for activities. Activities and locations change weekly. For more information, contact Debbie Bernabei at 815-467-2963 V/TTY; tdbernabei@aol.com Email or Donna Fisher at 815-462-9869; dfisher57@home.com Email.
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Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) has new officers and board members (2001-2003). They were elected during the 41st Biennial IAD Conference in June, 2001.
- President: Todd Hlavacek
- Vice President: Kim Bianco Majeri
- Secretary: Susan Dramin-Weiss
- Treasurer: Gary Etkie
- Director: Charleen Moore
- Director: June Prusak
- Director: Carol Ann Pickell
If you have any comments, ideas, feedback, or suggestions, you can contact the board at iad-board@yahoogroups.com or president at hlavacek@enteract.com.
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The 3rd Midwest Timberfest of the Deaf will be held August 31st - September 2nd, at Crockett's Resort Camping, Wisconsin Dells, Wisc.
There will be all kinds of activities, such as ax, log & keg throwing, darts, chainsaw, tug-o-war, water log rolling, wood carving, horseshoes, speed cut ax, timber relay, split log, and much more.
For more information or to get rates, call
Kevin Ryan at 630-548-1925 TTY or wrestkpt42@aol.com (Email). You can check the website: www.mtdeaf.org
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Northern Illinois University (NIU) & the College of Education are hosting Gestunos Sign Language Interpreting Workshop, given by Steve Walker of Interpreter Education at Gallaudet University. It will be on August 18 & 19, 2001, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the Chicago Club of the Deaf, 4221 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. It will be of interest to all skilled ASL interpreters and educators in professional settings. The cost is $50 + $10 (registration fee). If interested, you may call 815-753-6926 or 815-753-9702 Fax to have your name placed on the enrollment list or you may email: kpoormehr@niu.edu. For more information about the content of the workshop, email Cynthia Plue, Ed.D., Professor, Department of Literacy Education, NIU, at drcplue@aol.com.
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There will be a new evening Diabetes Support Group, starting on August 28th. It will take place at Alexian Brothers Medical Center, 800 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact the facilitator, Mary Allen, at 847-437-0014 V or Kitty at 847-884-0030, ext. 2022 V.
Abilities Expo is one show dedicated to educating and improving the lives of people with disabilities. Learn about new products and services from computers to athletic equipment and mobility products to daily living aids. All will be displayed for you to see, test and compare. This expo will be held at Donald E. Stephens/Rosemont Convention Center, Rosemont, IL, August 10th & 11th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and August 12th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 800-385-3085 V or visit the website, www.abilitiesexpo.com.
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KidCare is a program, offered by the state of Illinois, which helps children and pregnant women who cannot pay for health insurance. It can even help people who work but have trouble paying for health insurance. This program is for children up to age 18. They must be US citizens or legal immigrants and must live in Illinois. Refugees and those who came to US seeking asylum are allowed. Pregnant women with little income can also join this program.
KidCare covers many medical services: care by doctors, dentists, eye and foot doctors, nurses & mental health care staff; care at hospitals & clinics; shots; check-ups and prevention; blood tests & x-rays; medicine/pills; drug and alcohol abuse services; care for pregnant women; some medical transportation; etc.
For more information, contact the state of Illinois at 877-204-1012 TTY; 866-4-OUR-KIDS Voice; www.kidcareillinois.com (Website).
(Deaf Access Program Newsletter, Spring 2001)
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- Hi-Society Mixed Bowling League is looking for bowlers. It has existed for 25 years. This league will be held at Arlington Heights Lanes, near route 53, in Arlington Heights. If interested, contact Mark Feder at McFeder@aol.com and he will email you all the information on the dates of the meeting and starting season.
- West Suburban Men's Bowling League welcomes new bowlers (men) to participate for the bowling season with lots of competitions. If interested, come to the meeting on August 7th, 7 p.m., at the Hillside Bowl, Hillside. Bring $51 for the entry fee. Contact Mark Feder at McFeder@aol.com (Email).
(Deaf Illinois News, July 17, 2001)
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Chicago Catholic Ephpheta is hosting its 24th Annual Women's Luncheon, "Autumn Fest", on Sunday, October 7th, noon - 4 p.m., at Nikos, 7600 S. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, IL. There will be entertainment, door prizes, raffles, jackpot and cash bar. It costs $25 per person (no refunds). The deadline is September 23rd. For reservations, call Eileen Rozborski at 847-584-4112 TTY, 847-466-5981 Fax or esroz3@aol.com Email. Send check or money order payable to CCE and mail to Eileen Rozborski at 1705 Winchester Lane, Schaumburg, IL. 60193. For general information, call Mary Jo Scanlan at 773-229-8042 TTY.
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Lucas Interpreting, Inc., is a new sign language interpreting agency in the Chicagoland area, owned by an interpreter, Joe Lucas and his wife, Sara Lucas, who started the new agency in June, 2001. It offers sign language interpreting services in a wide variety of settings as well as skilled interpreters who understand the deaf needs. A permanent office will be set up later. If you need an interpreter or for more information, call 815-477-0212 V/TTY; 866-275-8377 V/TTY toll free; 815-477-4993 Fax; lucasterp@aol.com Email. The mailing address is: P.O. Box 4202, Des Plaines, IL 60016.
Currently, the Illinois Deaf & Hard of Hearing Commission is drafting interpreter certification and Licensure laws. Establishing guidelines & standards for interpreters, protecting consumers and regulating the interpreting profession in Illinois are important. In the next few months, they are hosting many town hall meetings, so that people can share their concerns and feedback regarding this draft. If you would like to get a copy of the draft before the town hall meeting, call the Commission office at 877-455-3323 V/TTY or 217-557-4492 Fax. You can view the draft on the website: www.idhhc.state.il.us.
Town Hall Meetings:
- August 21, 7 - 9 p.m.: John A. Logan Community College in Carterville
- August 22, 5:45 - 7:45 p.m.: Memorial Public Library in Collinsville
- August 23, 7 - 9 p.m.: City Hall of Quincy in Quincy
- August 25, 3 - 5 p.m.: JCCD in Jacksonville
- August 28, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m.: Rockford Public Library in Rockford
- August 29, 7 - 9 p.m.: City Hall of Rock Island, Rock Island
- August 30, 7 -9 p.m.: Illinois Central Community College in Peoria
- September 4, 7 - 9 p.m.: Lake County CIL in Mundelein
- September 5, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m.: Naperville Municipal Center in Naperville
- September 6, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: United by Faith Church in Evergreen Park
- September 7, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m.: Champaign Public Library in Champaign
- September 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: State of Illinois Building in Chicago
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Schaumburg Township now has the new format for its website. Check it out: www.schaumburgtownship.org
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CHOICES for Parents is a coalition of Chicagoland agencies, promoting the development of children with newly identified hearing loss by providing their parents with immediate access to support, information, and resources to meet their families' needs. The coalition members include Alternatives in Education for the Hearing Impaired, Catholic Office of the Deaf, Chicago Hearing Society, Children's Memorial Hospital, HITEC, and MENDAC Institute on Early Childhood. By the end of 2002, all hospitals must screen the hearing of newborns before they go home. Karen Aguilar is the new coordinator for CHOICES for Parents. For more information or to inquire about membership, contact Karen at 312-523-6400 V/TTY, email: choiceforparents@yahoo.com or visit the website: www.choicesforparents.org. In case, the mailing address is PO Box 806045, Chicago, IL 60680-4121.
(Deaf IL News, July 8, 2001)
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The Employment Assistance Referral Network (EARN) is an exciting new nationwide program designed to link providers and employers, thereby increasing employment for people with disabilities. The program is funded through a grant under the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy. Schaumburg Township Disabled Services will be a provider of this service.
How EARN works:
- Employers contact the EARN Hotline or website.
- The EARN staff obtains job information.
- The EARN staff contacts its providers to identify qualified candidates.
- The EARN staff refers employers to providers with qualified candidates.
- If you would like to be part of this program, send your resume to Schaumburg Township Disabled Services, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. Resumes will be kept for one year.
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13th Annual Picnic by Illini Chapter of IAD will be held on Saturday, August 18th, at the Lake of the Woods Pavilion, Mahomet, IL, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be games, golfing, swimming, paddleboats, fishing, a playground, basketball, door prizes and much more. The admission fees including lunch and dinner are $6 (adult); $4 (senior citizens); $3 (children, ages 6 to 12). Sodas & lemonade will be for sale. For more information, contact Susan Dramin-Sweiss at sweiss5@aol.com (Email).
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Lifeline Service offers a discount of $8.35 to $10.20 per month on local Ameritech phone service. To qualify, you must receive benefits from Food Stamps, LIHEAP, Medicaid, SSI or the Federal Public Housing Assistance Program. For more information, call 1-888-256-5378 V.
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September 21st and 22nd are the dates for the deaf class reunion weekend for Whitney Young High School students and alumni. The dinner dance will be held on Saturday, September 22nd, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., at Chicago Marriott Downtown, Chicago. It costs $65 per person. The registration deadline is September 1st. For more information, contact Brenda Gates at 773-291-0890 or Vanessa Ramey at 773-779-5001.
(Deaf Illinois News, July 6, 2001)
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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)
DEAFLINE
SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP DEAF SERVICES
ONE ILLINOIS BLVD.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
The monthly Deaf Line newsletter is produced courtesy of a grant from Ameritech & the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Calendar
- Friday, August 3 - Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Mobile at Schaumburg Township, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Saturday, August 4 - SCH TWP Disabled Picnic at Maple Park, 12 - 3 p.m. (RSVP needed)
- Wednesday, August 8 - Diabetes Support Group at SCH TWP, 1:30 - 3 p.m. (RSVP needed)
- Saturday, August 25 - Multiple Sclerosis Support Group at SCH TWP, 12 - 2 p.m. (RSVP needed)
- Advance Notice: September 1st - Septemberfest Rides for Disabled children & their families, 10 a.m. - noon (RSVP needed)
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