ACDHH monthly scoop: a news bulletin of the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing

              ACDHH Monthly Scoop

October 2006

*** A News Bulletin of the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing *** Collins' cochlear implant draws attention from media, community ACDHH Executive Director Sherri Collins' cochlear implant made the front page of the Arizona Republic and hit the nightly Phoenix ABC channel 15 local news. Since the publicity, numerous people from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities have contacted Sherri expressing their admiration and asking questions about the surgery. The implant was a big step for Collins, who is culturally Deaf. "I am still Deaf. There is no surgery that can erase a lifetime of being Deaf," Sherri said. "I will always be a part of the Deaf culture. If I take out the implant, I have no residual hearing in that ear." Deaf Festival brings crowds topping 1,500

The first-ever Arizona Deaf Festival was a rousing success last weekend, with more than 1,500 people flooding the Burton Barr branch of the Phoenix Public Library. The festival was a joint project between the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing and the Phoenix Public Library Special Needs Center. Other sponsors included the Arizona Relay Service, Sorenson Communications and Sprint. The free event on Sept. 23 included Deaf-related exhibits, performances, seminars on hearing loss and children's activities. "The festival was very positive and everyone seemed to enjoy it," said ACDHH Executive Director Sherri Collins. "It was a wonderful turnout for a first-time event. We're very pleased and looking forward to next year." Golf tournament nets money for VCD More than $8,000 was raised for the Valley Center of the Deaf Sept. 30 at its annual VCD golf tournament. Special thanks to staffer Heidi Lervik for helping organize the event. Happy birthday to ACDHH: 30 years in 2007 On Aug. 27, 2007, the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing will be

30 years old. ACDHH will be highlighting its history throughout 2007 with special anniversary newsletter publications, a Community View show and activities. COC renewals needed by year's end The Certificate of Competency (COC) will need to be renewed by end of this year. Applications will be updated on line and when all applications are updated, announcements will be made. For more information, visit: www.clarityterps.com/html/workshops.html. New Mexico reps visit ACDHH; staff members to meet again in November Representatives from the New Mexico Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing visited ACDHH the week of Aug. 21. While in Arizona, they learned about what ACDHH does for the Hard of Hearing community in Arizona. ACDHH and New Mexico commission staff will meet again in November for a three-day retreat. Upcoming Community View Schedule Show Air Dates
KAZ-TV 2:30 PM Phoenix area KUAT 6:30 AM Tucson

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Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 26

Girl Scouts Ladies Workout Express (LWE)
Wine Mystery re-run Discounted Healthcare re-run

If you miss a show visit www.acdhh.org/calendar_signout.asp and watch it online. Air dates and topics are subject to change.