WINTER PARTY!!

Harper’s ASL Club… is EXCITED to HOST a Winter Party for Deaf family member(s) and friends. Come join us for food, crafts, games, other surprises and, of course….

DEAF SANTA!!!!

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009

Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Place:
Harper College
1200 W. Algonquin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60076
Building A—Student Center

RSVP: By Mon., Nov. 30, 2009 to Lorrie at L.Mucha@sbcglobal.net

**Please RSVP how many children and how many adults will attend.

Illinois Hands & Voices presents:

Mom’s Night Inn

Saturday, February 20^th and Sunday, February 21^st
(an overnight retreat!)

Holiday Inn Select Naperville
1801 Naper Boulevard
Naperville, Il 60563
(630) 505-4900 

Event begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 20^th
and ends at Noon, Sunday, February 21^st 

 “Making Connections”

• Educational
• Technology
• Family
• Community

Dinner provided: Snacks, crafts, massage and so much more!
Sunday, February 21^st; Will include a breakfast buffet and a discussion with a deaf and hard of hearing panel:

Remarks from last year’s participants at Mom’s Night Inn:

“Having time to relax and getting to know the Mom’s”

“I liked the small group activity; it was a good way to meet new people.”

“Meeting other parents, having an idea of what to expect and look forward to.” 

“Know what to fight for.”

 “Loved meeting the deaf and hard of hearing panel, their stories were inspiring.”

We hope you can join us, space is limited so register soon!

 To register for Mom’s Night Inn:

Click on: Registration Form
Complete the Registration Form and mail with a check made out to Illinois Hands and Voices, or select a payment option below and when completing Paypal purchase add roommate selection under “Add Instructions”.

Hands and Voices Members -$80

Non-Members -$90

Single Room, No Roommate -$125
 

Register for Mom’s Night Inn!!

February 20-21, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Select Naperville

Take a look at the flyer and fill out a registration form.

We hope to see many of you there!

THE LATEST SOUND CHOICES FOR
CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS:

An educational seminar on bilateral hearing
for children with hearing loss
For families of children with hearing loss and the
professionals who support them

Co-Sponsored by Advanced Bionics® and Phonak

When:
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where:
Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital
Dixon Auditorium
5101 S. Willow Springs Road
La Grange, IL 60525

Course Description
Please join us for an informational seminar highlighting the benefits of bilateral hearing for children with hearing loss. The latest advancements in the medical management of hearing impairment, with special emphasis on bilateral rehabilitation, will be discussed in conjunction with developments in cochlear implant technology. Time will be provided to speak with professionals and manufacturers’ representatives as well as parents of children with hearing loss. Light refreshments will be served.

Featured Speakers:

• Robert A. Battista, M.D., Practicing Otologist at the Ear Institute of Chicago in Hinsdale, IL, specializing in cochlear implants
• Dawn W. Maniskas, Au.D., Pediatric Audiologist and Coordinator of the Pediatric Audiology and Cochlear Implant Program for Adventist Paulson Pediatric Rehabilitation Center and Adventist Hinsdale Hospital in Hinsdale, IL
• Deborah Edwards, M.S., CCC-A., Audiologist with Phonak, specializing in pediatric hearing instrument fittings and FM systems
• Kerry Roesch, Au.D., Pediatric audiologist and North Central Regional Manager with Advanced Bionics
• Sarah Novodoff, Au.D., Audiologist and Principal Clinical Specialist with Advanced Bionics
• Jennifer Gusentine, MHS, CCC-SLP, Senior Speech-Language Pathologist, specializing in aural habilitation for the Pediatric Audiology and Cochlear Implant Program at the Adventist Paulson Pediatric Rehabilitation Center in Hinsdale, IL

Agenda:

• 6:00 – 6:15 p.m. Registration
• 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. The Surgeon’s Perspective of Unilateral Versus Bilateral Cochlear Implants
• 6:45 – 7:05 p.m. Pediatric Management of Bilateral Hearing Loss
• 7:05 – 7:25 p.m. Advances in Hearing Aid Technology
• 7:25 – 7:45 p.m. Advances in Cochlear Implant Technology and the Potential Benefits of Bilateral Hearing
• 7:45 – 8:05 p.m. Aural Rehabilitation Considerations in Bilateral Listening
• 8:05 – 8:25 p.m. The Bionic Ear Association® and Related Support Services for Parents and Professionals
• 8:25 – 8:45 p.m. Parent Panel
• 8:45 – 9:00 p.m. Question and Answer Session

Registration:
Space is limited! You can register for this FREE event in one of two ways:

1. Visit www.regonline.com/63385_763950A or www.BionicEar.com/calendar.
2. Contact Linda Luallen at 800.678.2575, ext. 1467

If you’re unable to attend the event, but would like information on hearing with cochlear implants, please contact:
Bionic Ear Association (BEA)
www.BionicEar.com
hear@AdvancedBionics.com
866.844.HEAR (4327)
800.678.3575 TTY

CEU’s:
This course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).

Hello,

Do you purchase gift cards?  If so…you can help!  Read on!

Guide By Your Side (GBYS), a parent to parent support system for families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing is serving Illinois families.  Since GBYS started in May we have had 37 families referred to our program to be matched with Parent Guides!!  This is a terrific start to the program, however we need to continue to raise money so that we can continue to serve families.

Are you shopping for the holidays?  Attending a wedding?  Going on a vacation?  Consider purchasing gift cards to use towards your purchases!!  Not only will you be able to get your shopping done you will also be raising money for Guide By Your Side! 

Better yet, if you purchase a $100 or more in gift cards before November 5, 2009 you will get a free gift!! 

Want to get started?  Here’s how:

1. Go to www.shopwithscrip.com (this is where you can view the list of participating stores too!)
2. Click on the “Get Started” section of the tool bar, click.  On the left there is a section to click to “Register” your family with Scrip and that your purchase will benefit the IL Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side program (ID# ED2CCL6419145).  You only need to do this step the first time you use shop with scrip.
3. Then go to the “My account” section of the tool bar, click.  On the left hand side there is a tab to click called “Presto Pay”.  Setting up your presto pay account is so you can pay using your checking account for all your shop with scrip purchases.  After you set up your presto pay account 2 small deposits will be made into your checking account – once you see those deposits (it may take 2 days for the deposits to post) have been made into your account you will note the amounts deposited and return to the shop with scrip website.  Log in and click on “my accounts”.  Under that tool bar is a light blue box that reads: Your presto pay account has not been verified.  Click here to verify.  Click here, register the two amounts that were deposited and you are good to go!  You only need to do this step the first time you use shop with scrip.
4. After you are verified for presto pay you can go to the “order scrip” section of the tool bar.  Select the gift cards you would like pay with presto pay and you are done!  The gift cards are mailed to me; I will sort them and either mail or deliver them to you (depending on how close you live to me)!  Last day to order is Nov. 5^th, and then I will close and process the order.  You will receive your gift cards in the mail 7-10 days after that.

It’s that easy.  After your first shop with scrip purchase all you would have to do for future purchases is log in and order!  So, don’t delay…order those holiday gift cards today!!

Anyone is welcome to participate so please feel free to share this information with your family and friends as well!  

NOTE: If you have not purchased gift cards through shop with scrip yet then make sure you sign up for your presto pay account early as it take 2-3 days to set up your account!!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.  Every penny helps a family!

Thank you for your support,

Carrie Balian, Program Coordinator

Guide By Your Side

(224) 343-1873

ATTENTION   ATTENTION  ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION

  

This playgroup has to be postponed at this time…..when a new date is announced we will let you know.   Thank you!!!!!

 

 

Playgroup Gathering for parents and deaf/hard of hearing kids birth to age four

 

Monday, October 19

 

9:30 to 11:30

 

Bolingbrook

 

To obtain address and RSVP:

 

Maureen

 

630-305-3249

 

Please do not bring your child if you or your child exhibit any symptoms of being sick.

Western Suburbs Deaf Coffee Chat

 When: Last Tuesday of every month, beginning 9/29/09

 Where: Caribou Coffee Suite 147 2879 W 95th Street Naperville

Time: 7:30 – 10:00 PM

Who: Deaf persons, teachers, students, parents I invite you all to come and chat with us in ASL!!!

Come and practice your ASL skills. Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and sign in conversation with friends! It will be so much fun! Questions? Contact Maureen at:  moschultze@comcast.net

Download the “Save the Date” Flyer for an upcoming May 1st Family Conference -
Resources and Inspirations – at the Villa Maria on Lake Springfield.

The conference is presented by the Illinois Family Leaders Collboration Groupm and is directed towards adult family members and caregivers of individuals with disabilities.

Marcia Breese, Staff Development Specialist
Illinois School for the Deaf
125 S. Webster Ave.,
Jacksonville IL 62650

877-339-2686 (Toll Free)
217-479-4328 (Fax)
Marcia.Breese@illinois.gov (Email)
http://morgan.k12.il/us/isd/outreach.html

17^th Annual
Chicago DeaFest ‘09
November 6 & 7
Harper College
Deaf Program
Go to www.harperevents.com for schedule!

This year there will be three free conferences across the state for parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing in Illinois.

Download the Parent Conference Flyer and plan to attend the conference that will be held in your area!!!

Marcia Breese, Staff Development Specialist
Illinois School for the Deaf
125 S. Webster Ave.,
Jacksonville IL 62650

877-339-2686 (Toll Free)
217-479-4328 (Fax)
Marcia.Breese@illinois.gov (Email)
http://morgan.k12.il/us/isd/outreach.html