Gallaudet University Regional Center - West

An Announcement from the GURCs

The GURC-Midwest is looking for a new director. Are you that person?

Description Summary:

This position is a partnership between Austin Community College and Gallaudet University. The Director’s office location is hosted by Austin Community College and located at the Rio Grande Campus in Austin, Texas. The Director works under the direction of Gallaudet University and supports the missions of both organizations.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT INTERVIEWS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Fluency in American Sign Language is required for this position. The interviews will be conducted in ASL with questions asked to the candidate in ASL and the candidate expected to respond in ASL.

• Because the committee will include both deaf ASL users and hearing, non-signing members, an interpreter will be present to facilitate communication.

Video Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuhrK4DL3MY&t=2s

Job Description and Application Link: https://austincc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Director--Gallaudet-University-Regional-Center-Midwest_R-3998

Closing Date: April 28, 2023

*See the job posting for specific information regarding application and deadlines.

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GURC Midwest Director Recruitment

Gallaudet University: Youth Programs

Summer Youth Camps 2023

Session 1: June 20-27
-GenCyber (Geek out in the world of information technology and cybersecurity!)
-Immerse into ASL (learn the rich language and culture!)
-Discover College and Careers (DC2)(learn more about yourself, your skills, and potential careers)

Session 2: June 28-July 5
-Got skills? (Design your own summer camp experience! (middle school))
-Deaf Youth Pride (Explore and embrace your identity)

Bonus!! Six Flags, Gallaudet, and Washington DC!

Register now to secure your spot: gu.live/register-syc-2023

For more information: gu.live/youth-camps

[email protected]
gallaudet.edu/youth-programs

Ohlone College Deaf Studies Division: 50 years of Deaf Pride
Celebrate with us by attending these events on Friday, April 28, 2023, Smith Center at Ohlone College. FREE EVENT

Introduction to Deaf Culture: Book presentation & signing with several local Deaf authors 5pm to 615pm

CODA movie: Film screening at 7pm and Panel discussion at 9pm

Reception at 6 15pm to 6 55pm

please RSVP at: https://ohlone.formstack.com/forms/rsvp_for_50_years_of_deaf

"Deaf-Centered Presenting" hosted by Ohlone College Deaf Studies 50th anniversary

[Visual Description:
Flyer Background is black, upper portion of the flyer is highlighted with a gold silhouette giving the
impression of an eclipse.

Top: Gallaudet University Regional Center West logo, includes the Gallaudet symbol inspired by the ASL sign for the University.

Title: Free Webinar, Deaf-Centered Presenting

3 presenters’ photo circles: Left, a white woman wearing navy blue cardigan with white camisole, and crystal white necklace; Middle, a white man in his 60’s wearing a blue shirt; Right, a black womxn wearing coral sweater while wearing makeup.

3 presenters’ descriptions: Left, Genie Gertz, Professor, Gallaudet University; Middle, Thomas K. Holcomb, Professor, Ohlone College; Right, Felicia Williams, Professor, Gallaudet University

Followed by the program description: Tips for creating Deaf-Centered presentations will be shared for optimal, visually-oriented information delivery. With these approaches, barriers are reduced, which increase wide-range success for all involved. This webinar is designed for all, whether you are a seasoned or an up-and-coming professional, and/or whether you work with deaf, hard-of-hearing or hearing people.

Date and Time: 15 February 2023 11:00am PST

At the bottom:

Left, QR Code for registration;

Middle: Register: https://bit.ly/DeafStudieswebinar1;

Right, Decorative vertical logo element with Ohlone College 50 Years of Deaf Pride 1972-2022. The number 50 is included with two illustrated hands signing, one showing a five and the other signing a zero inside the number 50. (EOM)]

Gallaudet University: Visual Language and Visual Learning
Upcoming PEN Distinguished Lecture Series

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University:

New, Free Video Series Increases Access to Financial Literacy Education for Students, Families, and Educators

A new series of accessible financial literacy videos has been created through a partnership between the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center (Clerc Center) at Gallaudet University, the Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY), and Junior Achievement (JA). The videos are available at no cost to students, families, and educators throughout the United States.

The videos, which prominently feature American Sign Language (ASL) with subtitles and voice-over in English, are applicable for a wide variety of students, including those who are and are not deaf. The videos incorporate topics aligned with financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship pathways. Concepts include making choices, citizenship, banking, and money, owning a business, being an entrepreneur, getting a job, and more.

The current set of videos is available now on the CDHY website, as well as through JA.org, and educational institutions across the U.S. are invited to utilize the content. The group plans on expanding the JA Hand in Hand Video Series in the future.

CDHY website: https://www.cdhy.wa.gov/resources/video/basics-financial-literacy/

For the entire content of the Press Release follow this link: https://www.prweb.com/releases/2022/3/prweb18587344.htm

It's now easier to contact Gallaudet University Regional Center - West.

Gallaudet University: Upcoming Events & VL2 News

The Ph.D. in Educational Neuroscience (PEN)

Program Distinguished Lecture Series



SAVE THE DATE

Thursday, April 7, 2022, 2:00-3:00 p.m. (EST)



Dr. Vinod Menon

Rachel L. and Walter F. Nichols, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University

Systems Neuroscience Models of Numerical Cognition and Learning Disabilities



For more information about the presenter and to register in advance: https://vl2.gallaudet.edu/pen-distinguished-lecture-series/93



Missed the previous presentation? Check them out at https://vl2.gallaudet.edu/pen-distinguished-lecture-series
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2nd Annual Cognitive Neuroscience Institute's Discovery Blitz



SAVE THE DATE

Monday, May 9th from 1-2:30 PM



The CNI Discovery Blitz salutes science research & discovery with lightning-fast, 3-Minute presentations by The VL2 Research Center (PEN & CNI) Students, Faculty, and Research Staff.

https://gallaudet.zoom.us/j/85159165875

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PEN student invited to prestigious summer institute

VL2 is proud to announce that Sarah Kimbley, a fourth-year doctoral candidate in our Ph.D in Educational Neuroscience (PEN) program, has been selected to participate in the 2022 Inclusive Assessment of Multi-Modal Mutlilinguais (IAM3) Institute. IAM3 is a prestigious, intensive two-week summer institute hosted by Stockholm University that is sponsored by a grant from the National Science Foundation. https://www.iam3.info/

Read more: http://vl2.gallaudet.edu/news/pen-student-invited-to-prestigious-summer-institute

PEN Distinguished Lecture Series The PEN Distinguished Lecture Series in Educational Neuroscience was created in association with the Foundations Proseminar course for graduate students in the Ph.D. in Educational Neuroscience (PEN) program. Since its inception, the series has grown!

Gallaudet University: Upcoming VL2's PEN Distinguished Lecture

The Ph.D. in Educational Neuroscience (PEN) Program Distinguished Lecture Series

Kimberly Noble, MD, PhD
Professor of Neuroscience and Education at
Teacher College, Columbia University

Socioeconomic Inequality and Children’s Brain Development

Thursday, March 10, 2022, 2:00-3:00 p.m. (EST)

The presentation will be archived at: https://vl2.gallaudet.edu/pen-distinguished-lecture-series

Click Here to Register: https://gallaudet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g5U_NnU5QvSAfEgUHsGvGA

About the Presenter

Kimberly Noble, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Neuroscience and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. As a neuroscientist and board-certified pediatrician, she studies how socioeconomic inequality relates to children’s cognitive and brain development. Her work examines socioeconomic disparities in cognitive development, as well as brain structure and function, across infancy, childhood and adolescence. She has funding from the NIH and more than a dozen private foundations, and is one of the principal investigators of Baby’s First Years, the first clinical trial of poverty reduction in the first three years of life. Dr. Noble received her undergraduate, graduate and medical degrees at the University of Pennsylvania. She was the recipient of the Association for Psychological Science Janet Taylor Spence Award for Transformative Early Career Contributions, the American Psychological Association award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest, and is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Her TED talk has received more than two million views to date, and her work has received worldwide attention in the popular press.

PEN Distinguished Lecture Series The PEN Distinguished Lecture Series in Educational Neuroscience was created in association with the Foundations Proseminar course for graduate students in the Ph.D. in Educational Neuroscience (PEN) program. Since its inception, the series has grown!

Gallaudet University Youth Program:

2022 Summer Camps for Middle School and High School from Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University: Office of the Chief Bilingual Officer

CBO's Spring 2022 Lecture Series #3

The Effectiveness of Teaching literacy for ASL and English Bilingual Learners



This webinar will describe how effective teaching literacy is for diverse, bilingual learners. A panel of various bilingual learners and professionals will share their pitfalls and success in literacy learning and teaching. They also will discuss how audism/ableism, racism, and linguicism undermine professionals’ authority in delivering visually based literacy instruction to diverse, bilingual learners.



April 20, Wednesday at 12:00 - 1:30 PM EST

Watch the lecture series for free!

CEUs are not provided at this time. Questions, contact [email protected].




REGISTER TODAY: https://gallaudet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AP_O3Us3RQKGJ5rfs-nLWw

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Effectiveness of Teaching literacy for ASL and English Bilingual Learners. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The topic of literacy often comes up when discussing the educational experiences of deaf children. What often is not discussed is the need to ensure effective practices with diverse and bilingual learners. A panel of bilingual learners and professionals will share their pitfalls and successes in lit...

Gallaudet University: Office of the Chief Bilingual Officer

CBO's Spring 2022 Lecture Series #2

Raising a CODA within Bilingual Families
CODAs (Child of Deaf Adult, or KODA, kids of Deaf adults) comprise a unique bilingual community who acquire a spoken and a signed language in childhood. This Webinar describes CODAs, then presents a panel of CODAS with their families to share their experiences of being raised in an ASL and spoken/written English bilingual environment. It includes helpful tips for raising CODAs to increase knowledge and raise awareness and sensitivities among families, community members, and professionals about this unique group of bilinguals..

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Recorded and captioned videos will be provided only for those who register for this Webinar.

March 30, Wednesday at 12:00 - 1:30 PM EST

Watch the lecture series for free!

CEUs are not provided at this time. Questions, contact [email protected].

Register Today: https://gallaudet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fuetNlsETJyzChI2du5jjg

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Raising a CODA within Bilingual Families. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. CODAs (Child of Deaf Adult, or KODA, kids of Deaf adults) comprise a unique bilingual community who acquire both a spoken and a signed language in childhood. This webinar will focus on the language experiences of CODAs, including presenting a panel of CODAS with their family members to share their e...

Gallaudet Univeristy: CBO's Spring 2022 Lecture Series #1

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Deaf Focus:

Start your new year with ASL Classes!

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National ASL Education for Heritage Learners (NASL-EHL):

NASLEHL Registration

Question, Quantity, & Quality

2021 National ASLRT Conference

November 12, 2021

ASLRT 2021 Keynote Speaker
Melaine McKay-Cody, PhD
2021 National ASLRT Conference
Schedule at Glance

November 12, 2021

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Central Time)
NASLEHL Business Meeting (FREE)
(Must register to attend the business meeting)

6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Central Time)
ASLRT ZOOM Social

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Central Time)
Keynote: Melaine McKay-Cody, PhD
Incorporating Native Knowledge in Education
for Native Deaf Children
(Must register and pay $40 to attend the webinar)

*ASLRT 2021 Webinar Registration*: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_STD0-XbNQ8uF-raBadLVrQ

NASLEHL Business Meeting Registration (FREE): https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlcOmhqToiH9RAR2KwqHO2GaqDEYAA1z8H

Gallaudet University: Special Announcement

Here is an announcement about the CBO's incoming lecture series #1 (fall).

For further information, attached is a copy of the flyer. Please share away.

To register:
https://gallaudet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l0ACLJ2DT-CVlLSQm88VyA

Open Educational Resources:

Financial Literacy Resource in ASL for Middle School and High School

https://www.oercommons.org/search?f.search=cdhy

National Deaf Center:

September News: Building Support Systems

https://mailchi.mp/nationaldeafcenter/september-news-building-support-systems?e=d15c2da527

September News: Building Support Systems At NDC, the experiences that deaf youth accumulate through school, work, and life are at the heart of the work we do. These experiences, some good and some bad, are one of the driving forces of how we think about ensuring while working to dismantle systemic barriers that have long exist...

ASDC - American Society for Deaf Children:

Remembering 9/11
ASL videos

As we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we'd like to share these ASL videos with you as a resource for discussing this important historical event with your children or students.

See videos: https://deafchildren.org/2021/09/asl-videos-about-9-11/

ASL Resources for Remembering 9/11 - American Society for Deaf Children To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Twin Towers, we've collected videos in American Sign Language about this event.

American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC):

ASL Video of the Week:
Why We Wear Face Masks

With children accounting for a greater percentage of new COVID cases nationwide, we're sharing this wonderful ASL video (with voiceover) from Jincy Roberson that reminds us how masks can protect ourselves and others.

https://deafchildren.org/2020/10/face-masks-deaf-kids-video/

Explaining Face Masks to Deaf Kids - American Society for Deaf Children This video from Jincy Roberson explains to deaf and hard of hearing kids why people need to wear face masks.

American Society for Deaf Children: New Classes: Signs for the Facts of Life • Improving English Literacy Skills • Deaf Education

****Online Classes: September*****
4-Week ASL Class
Weekly in September Sign up for beginning, intermediate or advanced ASL classes. Expert instructors • small class sizes • lots of practice time.
Register: https://deafchildren.org/2021/08/learn-asl-online-september-2021/
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ASL Class: Signs for Puberty & S*x
Monday, Sept 13
If it’s time to start discussing, puberty, s*x, birth control, or related topics with your deaf or hard of hearing child, this online class is for you! Learn ASL signs and phrases that you’ll need for those important conversations.
Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5jvttl5ab&oeidk=a07eig9dv6zc4a252c8
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Calvin Can't Fly
Saturday, Sept. 4
Join us for this fun and family-friendly event! The featured book is Calvin Can't Fly - a story about a little bird whose love of reading unexpectedly helps save the day!
Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5jvttl5ab&oeidk=a07eic9m0byfc18cf49
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Webinar: Teaching Self-Advocacy
Monday, Sept 27
Join us to get tips and find useful video resources for helping your child develop self-advocacy skills from the very beginning.
Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eicdmg9f3c024ada&llr=5jvttl5ab
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****Online Classes: October****
Webinar: Parents Guide to Transition
Tuesdays in October
Highly recommended for parents of kids ages 14-21. Creating a vision for a good life is the first step to Transition.
Learn steps to breathing easier as you navigate transition, from two moms who've been there.
Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehsdv6kh4e3ca4a3&llr=5jvttl5ab
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Beginning ASL Class for Teens & PreTeens: Part 2
Tuesdays in October
This 4-week online class will cover fingerspelling, vocabulary, classifiers, conversations and more. ASDC’s ASL instructor, Ursa Rewolinski, will lead this exciting class for children ages 10-15. This class is part 2 of our Beginner class.Interpreter will be provided.
Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eid6m9ge06fb46a6&llr=5jvttl5ab
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ASL Story Time: A Can of Worms
Saturday, October 9
This fun story teaches numbers to preschool children. Presented by the author!
Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eic891534309481b&llr=5jvttl5ab
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Crash Course in Deaf Education
Monday, October 18
Get the tools you need to make informed decisions about your child’s education.
Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5jvttl5ab&oeidk=a07eifdh62v0e4eed25
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Promoting English Literacy Skills
Monday, October 25
Learn how providing visual access to English phonology can improve literacy skills.
Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5jvttl5ab&oeidk=a07eig76ttw4090a570
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****Online Classes: November*****
Monday, November 15
Learn ways to help children build stronger relationships and be safer from harm! Open to parents, educators, and others teaching and caring for children who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5jvttl5ab&oeidk=a07eig7d80x744e9c47
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Tuesdays in November
Take advantage of this opportunity to get access to an expert instructor, small class size, and the ample practice time. Increase your ASL vocabulary and learn conversation skills.

Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5jvttl5ab&oeidk=a07eihj2py9580e9698

Learn ASL Online - September Classes - American Society for Deaf Children Learn ASL online! ASDC is offering affordable online American Sign Language classes in September. Sign up today.

American Society for Deaf Children: New Classes: Signs for the Facts of Life • Improving English Literacy Skills • Deaf Education

****Online Classes: September*****

4-Week ASL Class

Weekly in September Sign up for beginning, intermediate or advanced ASL classes. Expert instructors • small class sizes • lots of practice time.

Register: https://deafchildren.org/2021/08/learn-asl-online-september-2021/
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ASL Class: Signs for Puberty & S*x

Monday, Sept 13
If it’s time to start discussing, puberty, s*x, birth control, or related topics with your deaf or hard of hearing child, this online class is for you! Learn ASL signs and phrases that you’ll need for those important conversations.

Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5jvttl5ab&oeidk=a07eig9dv6zc4a252c8
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Calvin Can't Fly

Saturday, Sept. 4
Join us for this fun and family-friendly event! The featured book is Calvin Can't Fly - a story about a little bird whose love of reading unexpectedly helps save the day!

Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5jvttl5ab&oeidk=a07eic9m0byfc18cf49
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Webinar: Teaching Self-Advocacy

Monday, Sept 27
Join us to get tips and find useful video resources for helping your child develop self-advocacy skills from the very beginning.

Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eicdmg9f3c024ada&llr=5jvttl5ab
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****Online Classes: October****

Webinar: Parents Guide to Transition

Tuesdays in October
Highly recommended for parents of kids ages 14-21. Creating a vision for a good life is the first step to Transition.
Learn steps to breathing easier as you navigate transition, from two moms who've been there.

Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehsdv6kh4e3ca4a3&llr=5jvttl5ab
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Beginning ASL Class for Teens & PreTeens: Part 2

Tuesdays in October
This 4-week online class will cover fingerspelling, vocabulary, classifiers, conversations and more. ASDC’s ASL instructor, Ursa Rewolinski, will lead this exciting class for children ages 10-15. This class is part 2 of our Beginner class.Interpreter will be provided.

Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eid6m9ge06fb46a6&llr=5jvttl5ab
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Beginning ASL Class for Teens & PreTeens: Part 2

Tuesdays in October
This 4-week online class will cover fingerspelling, vocabulary, classifiers, conversations and more. ASDC’s ASL instructor, Ursa Rewolinski, will lead this exciting class for children ages 10-15. This class is part 2 of our Beginner class. Interpreter will be provided.

Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eid6m9ge06fb46a6&llr=5jvttl5ab
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ASL Story Time: A Can of Worms

Saturday, October 9
This fun story teaches numbers to preschool children. Presented by the author!

Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eic891534309481b&llr=5jvttl5ab
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Crash Course in Deaf Education

Monday, October 18
Get the tools you need to make informed decisions about your child’s education.

Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5jvttl5ab&oeidk=a07eifdh62v0e4eed25
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Promoting English Literacy Skills

Monday, October 25
Learn how providing visual access to English phonology can improve literacy skills.

Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5jvttl5ab&oeidk=a07eig76ttw4090a570
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****Online Classes: November*****

Monday, November 15
In this adults-only workshop, learn ways to help children build stronger relationships and be safer from harm! We will practice ways to:

Teach safety skills using fun, not fear
Strengthen kids’ peer/friendship skills
Protect kids from abuse and bullying
Adapt safety skills for kids’ abilities

This workshop is open to parents, educators, and others teaching and caring for children who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5jvttl5ab&oeidk=a07eig7d80x744e9c47

Learn ASL Online - September Classes - American Society for Deaf Children Learn ASL online! ASDC is offering affordable online American Sign Language classes in September. Sign up today.