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Welcome to IOWA ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF, INC. site!
What is the IAD?
Iowa Association of the Deaf (IAD) began in 1881, one year after the National Association of the Deaf began. IAD has been incorporated since 1898. It is a state organization of, by, and for the deaf. Why did we start IAD back in 1881? We wanted to make sure the needs of Iowa deaf were met. We wanted to make sure we had a way to support and encourage each other. We wanted to work on issues affecting our education, our work, and our everyday lives. Iowa Association of the Deaf is an affiliate of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD).
If you want to become a member of the IAD, you can click here to get an IAD membership application form.
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John Fisher
Bobby Gene Fisher informed us that his brother, John Fisher, 82 years old, of Topeka, KS, passed away in his sleep at nine thirty this morning.
His funeral services are pending.
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY—HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, DEAF-BLIND OR WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY SPEAKING
As the telecommunications relay and/or captioned telephone service provider for the state of Iowa, Hamilton Relay acknowledges that opportunities for higher education affect the future of Iowa’s high school students, including students who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking.
We are pleased to extend a scholarship opportunity to your graduating high school students who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking to assist in their goals to continue their education.
We would appreciate your assistance in sharing the attached scholarship application and information with your eligible students. Can you help? One candidate is selected from each of the states where Hamilton is the contracted service provider. All candidates are required to submit an application, write an essay under the topic of communication technology and provide a letter of recommendation in order to qualify. The application documents can also be found online at www.hamiltonrelay.com.
Note that the scholarship deadline is March 30, 2012, so please be sure that applicants postmark their submission by this deadline. The scholarship is in the amount of $500 and the winner will be determined on or before April 30, 2012.
If you have any questions about Hamilton Relay or the Hamilton Relay Scholarship Program, please contact me directly. My contact information is listed below.
An application, a talent release sheet, and a scholarship guideline are avalilable online. You can check all or one of them:
Application
Talent Release Sheet
Scholarship Guideline
Hamilton Relay looks forward to giving back to the community by assisting an outstanding student who is deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or has difficulty speaking from Iowa during this 2011/12 school year.
Thank you for participating in the excitement!
Lori Sporrer | Relay Iowa Outreach Project Manager | Hamilton Relay
Office: 712.653.2440 | Cell phone: 712-254-0700 |
Announcement:
Don Miksell, The Sign Language Editor, makes an announcement that he would like to collect news items, announcements, items of interests, etc., for next issue (September-October issue). If you have a news item, an announcement, an item of interests to share with The Sign Language readers, you can send it to his through Don's email address: mailto:slneditor@q.com Deadline for March-April 2012 issue is February 12, 2012. |
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Mark Your Calendars
| Saturday, January 21, 2012 |
Des Moines Association of the Deaf Meeting and Activities |
Community Center, 217 - 5th St., Des Moines, IA (Valley Junction)
Starting at 7 p.m.
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| Saturday, February 4, 2012 (Bad weather, Feburary 25, 2012) |
Iowa Association of the Deaf Board Meeting at the Council Bluffs Silent Club's Clubhouse |
536 Bluff, St., Council Bluffs, IA
See Above
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| Saturday, February 11, 2012 |
Des Moines Association of the Deaf Meeting and Activities hosted by Iowa Golfers
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Community Center, 217 - 5th St., Des Moines, IA (Valley Junction)
Starting at 5 p.m.
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| Tuesday, March 6, 2012 |
Capitol Day at the Iowa State Capitol |
East 9th and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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| Saturday, March 10, 2012 |
Des Moines Association of the Deaf Meeting and Activities |
Community Center, 217 - 5th St., Des Moines, IA (Valley Junction)
Starting at 7 p.m.
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| Saturday, April 14, 2012 |
Des Moines Association of the Deaf Meeting and Activities |
Community Center, 217 - 5th St., Des Moines, IA (Valley Junction)
Starting at 7 p.m.
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| Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
Des Moines Association of the Deaf Meeting and Activities hosted by Iowa Golfers |
Community Center, 217 - 5th St., Des Moines, IA (Valley Junction)
Starting at 7 p.m. (tentative)
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| Saturday, September 8, 2012 |
Des Moines Association of the Deaf Meeting and Activities |
Community Center, 217 - 5th St., Des Moines, IA (Valley Junction)
Starting at 7 p.m.
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| Saturday, October 13, 2012 |
Des Moines Association of the Deaf Meeting and Activities |
Community Center, 217 - 5th St., Des Moines, IA (Valley Junction)
Starting at 7 p.m.
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| Saturday, November 10, 2012 |
Des Moines Association of the Deaf Meeting and Activities |
Community Center, 217 - 5th St., Des Moines, IA (Valley Junction)
Starting at 7 p.m.
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| Saturday, December 8, 2012 |
Des Moines Association of the Deaf Meeting and Activities |
Community Center, 217 - 5th St., Des Moines, IA (Valley Junction)
Starting at 7 p.m.
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