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Mid-south of Memphis Deaf
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Six states of Deaf
Communities!
If you have a website for your Deaf Events please send to MDC an URL
address. See below lists
all 6 states if available in your website. |
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Deaf Community are
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MDC Newsletter
readers over 2000 emailing lists from
Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and also Alabama, Missouri,
Kentucky! (Some
people from other states
who are interested to reading MDC Newsletter and Facebook.).
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(New website see below!)
WE
ARE SERIOUS NEED A KEY TO OPEN THE DOOR TO MCCSDHH - Mid-south Community Center
Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: This is very IMPORTANT and we
needs YOUR help!
Mid-South Community Center Services for
the Deaf and Hard
of
Hearing is a new non-profit deaf
service organization. Once we raise enough funds to pay all
of the fees we need to finish for business set-up, our first
job will be to help the VR office with placing the deaf and
hard of hearing in work. We need to raise funds to get the
business started. If you have experience with fundraising
or if you want to donate money, please
CLICK HERE
to email Wally
and Connie. We need to raise $5000 quick so we can help the
VR office to find work for the deaf and hard of
hearing. The $5000 pays for business insurance, IRS fees,
business license fees, and other legal fees. If you have
fundraising skills or if you can donate money, please
CLICK HERE
to email Wally
and Connie. Or send to Wally Hodge MDC/MCCS, P.O. 240181,
Memphis, TN 38124 and check out a new website at
www.mccsdhh.org for
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Mid-South Community Center
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New website for MCCSDHH at
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What is MCCSDHH? -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rmum4SLALo
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Vote to go DTE 2010 -
http://www.mccsdhh.org/index.php?p=1_11_Vote-Poll |
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Here is below MDC
Newsletter. If you notice any missing event, incorrect, misspelling or
otherwise... please do let me know. I will fix it. I will be a great appreciate
to telling me because
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Sponsorships for Deaf Tennessean Expo 2010: |
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DEAF
TENNESSEAN EXPO
- We are ready to
go!! Anyone who want
to know about DTE:
booth, hotel,
attend, business,
sponsors, etc.. Go
to
http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/deaf_tennessean_expo.htm for
more details. If you
have any question
about DTE please
send an email to
MCTAD@comcast.net
for more info..
When: September 18,
2010. Time: 9:00 am
to 6:00 pm. Where:
Southwest Tennessee
Community College.
-- Read more next below:
JULY DEAF EVENTS
MCTAD EVERY 2 WEEKS (Memphis Chapter Tennessee
Association of the Deaf)
-
MCTAD meeting on July 24, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Community Life
Center, 1106 Colonial Rd., Memphis TN 38117. Please come to meeting with
us and we'll
talking about Deaf Tennessean Expo planning and enjoy chat after meeting. Please
tell your friends to come. (That's where next White Station Church of
Christ)
SILENT DINNER
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Next month in August
DEAF CONNECT BOARD MEETING
- Next month in August
DEAF CONNECT LUNCH
SOCIAL
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July 23, 2010 at 12
noon to 1:30 pm. We
just want to have
lunch at the big
tables. Join us
while we eat lunch
and, if you wish,
bring some lunch
with you and eat
with us. We can
talk about anything
we have time to
discuss. We want
talk 5 minutes about
advocating for
rights. The rest of
time is ours.
MEMPHIS DPHH
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At Fox and Hound,
5101 Sanderlin Ave. Suite 100, Memphis TN 38117, July 16, Friday
at 5pm to catch
discount beer for
the Happy Hour! (That's where next
Kroger is on Mendenhall and Sanderlin)
STARBUCK: DEAF
COFFEE CHAT
- As same place on
Poplar Ave. at 6161 Poplar Ave. is on July 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm.
SHERI TERRELL NEWSLETTER
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http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/sheri_terrell_newsletter.htm
NAMI MEMPHIS
- Go to
http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/nami_tn.htm
DEAF
BOWLING BARTLETT -
Every Sundays but sometime canceled or
holiday so please ask Teresa know before you
go. Ask Teresa for more
info email to
zestylady82@aol.com.
Come and watch them!! DEAF
BOWLING MISSISSIPPI -
Every Mondays but sometime
canceled or holiday so
please ask Martha know
before you go. Ask Martha for more
info email to
jrrybryant@aol.com.
Come and watch them!!
DEAF ADULT SOCIAL - July 15: Deaf
Adult Social in Craft room at 10am and
bring your potluck for lunch
ONE SUMMER NIGHT - July 17: Are
you ready to go back in time? Join us
for "One Summer night" in the CAC. Be
sure to wear 1950's attire and
participate in the games and contests.
The fun begins at 6PM and includes
dinner. the cost is $5 per adult and $2
for children under the age of 12.
MCBDA - Hold
MTRID INTERPRETERS
- Hold
DEAF SOCIAL DINNER
- Hold
AUGUST DEAF EVENTS
TAD BOARD MEETING - August 7th Saturday
at 9am to ? - All 6 Chapters will
come to Memphis for the TAD Board meeting at Community Life Center, 1106
Colonial Rd., Memphis, TN 38117. Everyone please come and
listen to speakers. I will speaker about Deaf Tennessean Expo.
MCTAD (Memphis
Chapter Tennessee Association of the Deaf)
- All MCTAD members
and non-members going out to eat at Perkins on Park Ave (White Station
Rd.) to chat and fun!! August 14th at 5pm.
SILENT DINNER
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McAlister on Goodman Rd same place as usually. August 13, Friday at 6pm.
DEAF CONNECT MEETING
- DeafConnect Board meeting as
always on Thursday at
6:00 pm on the 2nd week of the
month on August 12. Everyone welcome and listen to them what's going happens.
MEMPHIS DPHH
- Generations Bar &
Grill, 8545 Hwy 51,
Southaven, MS 38654
at
5pm to catch discount
beer for the Happy Hour
until 7pm at August 20,
2010
STARBUCK: DEAF
COFFEE CHAT
- As same place on
Poplar Ave. at 6161 Poplar Ave. is on August 27, 2010 at 6:00 pm.
SHERI TERRELL NEWSLETTER
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http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/sheri_terrell_newsletter.htm
DEAF
BOWLING BARTLETT -
Every Sundays but sometime canceled
or holiday so please ask Teresa know before
you go. Ask Teresa for more
info email to
zestylady82@aol.com.
Come and watch them!!
DEAF
BOWLING MISSISSIPPI -
Every Mondays but
sometime canceled or holiday
so please ask Martha know
before you go. Ask Martha for more
info email to
jrrybryant@aol.com.
Come and watch them!!
MCBDA - Hold
MTRID INTERPRETERS
- Hold
DEAF SOCIAL DINNER
- Hold
~ ~ ~ EVENTS & NEWSLETTER ~ ~ ~
HOMECOMING AT TENNESSEE SCHOOL
FOR THE DEAF (TSD) - I
have a message from TSD.
Regarding the year of 2010.
For your info about the big
event for our TSD Homecoming
in October
30, 2010. NEED
A KIDNEY -
I have a friend who
are serious need a
new kidney, read
more go to
http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/breaking_news.htm
NEW INTERPRETER IN THE MID-SOUTH! - New an Interpreter
business named: Stoddard Consulting Interpreter Service. Nena work an
Interpreter over 20 yrs experience. Anyone who needed an Interpreter for
Dr, College, office, etc. Only in the Mid-South of Memphis (Northern
Mississippi and Eastern Arkansas of the areas). Make sure you call Dr or
whoever to set up an appointment FIRST then contact to Nena. Email to
Nena at mpdwife@bellsouth.net
MALCO
THEATRE WITH CC
- If D/HH not go to
movies, then Malco
will take away
caption machine. So
we need advertise
that Malco-Forest
Hill theater have
captions. Where at:
Malco Cinema -
Forest Hill, 3180
Village Shops Drive,
Germantown, TN
38138.
cinema.forestHill@malco.com
phone (901) 756-8299
-- I have a lady email say: "My name is
Weston Pierce and I am one of the managers here. I am taking the time to
respond to your email because in the past I have dealt with these
matters. I am happy to hear from you as the business of 1500 more people
is exciting. We are, at Forest Hill, the only theater to offer the "REAR
WINDOW" closed captioning system. It has proven very successful and the
hearing impaired patrons that have used it have expressed great ease in
doing so. This week the romantic comedy The Bounty Hunter
will be showing in Theater 8 (the only theater currently with the
system). The movie that shows in Theater 8 changes on a week by week
basis, so if you shoot an email every Wednesday addressed to me I will
be happy to tell you what movie is playing in Theater 8 that coming
Friday. Thanks and we hope to see you soon."
LEORA JACKSON - No news at the time:
http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/leora_jackson.htm .
SIGN ART MINISTRY -
An
exciting event is coming to Knoxville on Friday night, June 25, and I'd
like to invite you to be a part of it. I've established an organization
called
Sign Art Ministry which has been a long time dream of mine.
Everything you need to know about the ministry, the event, and how you
can become involved is explained in the website. Please forward this
information to whomever you wish, and if you care to, become a SAM
Facebook fan. They might will come to MEMPHIS!!
Announcements from Midsouth Community
Center Services for
the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing:
Get a
College Certificate!:
Do you have a
college-age D/HH
family member who
was born with an
intellectual
disability like
Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome, Fragile X
Syndrome, Down’s
Syndrome, Fetal
Rubella, or PKU?
Would this person
like to attend
Vanderbilt
University starting
this fall? If so,
email
connie@mccsdhh.org
to find out more
about Vanderbilt’s
Next Step program
for those with
intellectual
disabilities. The
deadline for
inquiries is
February 10, 2010.
Caption
Movies in Mid-south!: Forest
Hill Cinema has
caption movies!
This is ONLY
caption movie
theater between
Little Rock and
Nashville. They
know how to speak
with relay operators
so call at (901)
756-8299 to learn
which movie has
captions. Or you
can email at:
cinema.forestHill@malco.com
Movies change every
other Thursday.
Forest Hill Movie
theater address:
3180 Village Shops
Drive, Germantown,
TN 38138 (near
Poplar and Johnson
Road – 3 miles from
Collierville). So
far, Forest Hill
Cinema been very
friendly and try
very hard to make
sure caption
equipment works,
employees
communicate with D/HH,
and D/HH have access
to same movie
information as
hearing. But if you
have any problems
going to movies at
Forest Hill Cinema,
please report
problems to
connie@mccsdhh.org.
DEAF AND HARD OF
HEARING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
- Here is a college
scholarship for the deaf and
hard of hearing from the
Optimist Club for up to
$2500. URL:
http://www.optimist.org/e/visitor/scholarships.cfm
. Communication Contest for
the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Topic: "Cyber Communication:
Progress or Problem?" -- The
Communication Contest for
the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
is for young people up to
and including grade 12 in
the United States and
Canada, to CEGEP in Quebec
and grade 13 in the
Caribbean, who are
identified by a qualified
audiologist as deaf or hard
of hearing. Students
interested in participating
in the contest must submit
an audiogram completed
within 24 months of the date
of the contest by a
qualified audiologist.
Students must have a hearing
loss of 40 decibels or more
to be eligible to compete.
Students may use sign
language, oral presentation
or a combination of both.
Contests run at various
times in each state/province
but conclude by late May.
Club prize: Medallion -
District prize: Plaque and
$2,500 college scholarship
for first-place winner. --
For an application and
complete contest rules,
please click here or
http://www.optimist.org:80/e/visitor/scholarships.cfm
-- If you meet the criteria
listed above for the
2009-2010 school year,
locate the area in which you
live on the District map or
http://www.optimist.org/Documents/District_Map.pdf
. You will need to contact
the Chairperson who
corresponds with your
District. For their contact
information, e-mail the
Programs Department at
programs@optimist.org .
The District Chair will put
you in touch with a Club in
your area that is sponsoring
the contest and answer
questions such as proper
format and deadlines.
NEED A LAWYER?
- A great with a lawyer name
George Troutman. An
interpreter told us,
she called him "Fishman". He
have been with deaf for many
years. He is truth
understanding with Deaf
problems. If you need a
lawyer for: Personal Injury
Accidents, Auto Accidents,
Medical Malpractice, 10
Wheeler Accidents, Wrongful
Compensation Cases, Criminal
Cases, Wills, Probate Cases,
Bankruptcy, Wage Earner -
Chapter 13 Cases, Juvenile
Court. But he not work all
those. They have several
lawyers there with several
cases. Where at: Miller Law
Firm, 3569 Summer Ave.,
Memphis, TN 38122. Phone to
call VRS: 901-327-3434.
Website:
www.memphismillerlaw.com
SWSAD
- I have a message from Brent Potter.
Is Memphis team coming to SWSAD?... Let him
know, for more info,
www.SWSAD.org
Usually Deaf Events Weekly
DEAF LADIES' CRAFT -
Hold for date
DEAF
BOWLING
EVERY SUNDAYS -
Deaf Bowling in MEMPHIS
mix with deaf & hearing on
Sunday evening at 6:00 pm
where at Bartlett Bowling Lane on Stage Rd. Come to join
and have the fun. Come and visiting us if you like
to watch and chat with us. See ya'll. Deaf Bowling
go to
http://memphisdeafcommunity.org/deaf_sports.htm.
DEAF BOWLING
EVERY MONDAYS - Deaf
Bowling in MISSISSIPPI There
Deaf bowling every Monday nights for now until in the end of April 2009.
(No bowling for Labor Day and 2 weeks in December - they will updates
later). Anyone who are interest to join member Deaf Bowling or just
watch Deaf group. That's where in Southaven, Mississippi at Strike Zone
Bowling starts at 6:30 pm every Monday nights. Its called "League".
Where at: Strike Zone Bowling, Snowden Grove Lanes, 3330 Pine Tar Alley,
Southaven, MS or call Strike Zone Bowling at 662-893-0530. Deaf Bowling
go to
http://memphisdeafcommunity.org/deaf_sports.htm. And also Sunday
Deaf Bowling see below.
POKER
AT GBG - Every Sunday poker - who want to play poker playing
card cost $5.00 and starts 3:00 pm every Sunday. Money funds to
Charity. This is not a gamble, its for Charity. Martha/Jerry Bryant
says they are interested to help with money funds to Charity, Community, or
Organization.
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NEW
LAW TENNESSEE - July 1, 2009 -- A new
TN law says BAN TEXTING WHILE DRIVING! A new TN law
says BAN TEXTING WHILE DRIVING! (Both Deaf/HOH and
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TCDHH NEWSLETTER - I
have a message from Thom Roberts - "Please feel free to
send out a notice that the Tennessee Council for the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing has a website
http://tennessee.gov/humanserv/rehab/cc6.htm
where you can go and read our newsletter and find out
more about us. We update the newsletter every few
months, but post some great things from time to time. -
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WebMD vs. DeafMD - I have see
WebMD many time but its hard for me (us) to
understand but now its new a website
called: DeafMD come with ASL! That is a huge
wonderful! Go to
http://www.deafmd.org/. Also check
this out www.DeafMD.org
ASL in person deaf! |
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HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS - In case in
the future of the Holiday -- Very important please
read for your safety go to
http://memphisdeafcommunity.org/holiday_safety_tips.htm |
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HEARING/DEAF SURVEY - For Interpreters and Deaf in the Memphis
Community - Please complete this survey/poll
CLICK HERE SURVEY. Sheri Terrell will provide results. If this link
is not work go to
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=R55Z7v1FlEezkXu9GoCajg_3d_3d
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NEW
ADD VP LISTINGS -
www.vp-listings.com (Just
like the same DeafVP.com) Remember do not put your email on DeafVP or
other websites. Many of them know as well website
www.DeafVP.com but please DO NOT put
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MID-SOUTH
OF MEMPHIS TOURIST - Anyone who are boring or just visit
Mid-south of Memphis. Something to do and going out somewhere. Like to
see many tourist. Why not go to Memphis Tourist at
http://memphisdeafcommunity.org/memphis_tourist.htm |
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HEARING AID - Anyone
who not use old Hearing-Aid(s) anymore?... Please donate to Ben
Cox at his office or go to
http://www.memphishearingaid.com/ or email to
audiologists@memphishearingaid.com. Because he want to give away
for poor deaf/hh children/adult. So that's why he can fix it. |
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COME AND JOIN MDC ON MYSPACE AND
FACEBOOK! - Its new MDC both MySpace and Facebook. To find me
MDC go to "Wally Hodge" or "Memphis Deaf Community" both same on
Facebook and MySpace. MDC is looking for some fans, and some
friends... If you not member Facebook and or MySpace go to
www.Facebook.com or
www.MySpace.com to sign up. Check
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EMERGENCY PAGERS
- I thought that you
would like to know about the emergency service via your pagers:
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=50056 |
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DEAF JOBS -
Just added some updated. If anyone need a job please go to
http://memphisdeafcommunity.org/deaf_jobs.htm. Need to
call company lists and ask them to fill out an application.
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MCCSDHH
& MDC MEETING -
Coming in the future - Its a new organization called:
MCCSDHH.
MCCSDHH stands for
'Mid-South Community Center Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing'.
The
MCCSDHH meeting about how better in the Deaf Community all over in the Mid-south of
Memphis. Will come soon information about job for
MCCSDHH. If you have any idea for the
Deaf community please do let me know. I'm most glad to hear from you.
DeafCommunity@comcast.net Remember we are not ready MCCSDHH in the
office yet. I will send for more updates so watch this page before you
send an email to me or MDC. |
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