Workshop
“What is CODA/KODA?”
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
6 pm to 9 pm
at
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
1921 Youngfield Street, #204
Golden, CO 80401
Ann Topliff, presenter, is a Coda (Children of Deaf Adults). Her parents, grandparents and an uncle were deaf. Ann graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Deaf Education, and taught Deaf children at Fletcher Miller School from 1961-1969. Ann began interpreting in 1969, became certified with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) in 1973, and continues working as an interpreter.
With grants received from the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Ann and Bernice Weadick (another Coda) established the Center on Deafness in 1975 to provide deaf awareness programs to deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing communities; interpreting services; ASL classes; advocacy; and outreach to businesses, organizations and public schools. Ann then worked at Front Range Community College in the Interpreting Preparation Program from 1986-1999.
Ann joined the CODA organization in 1986 and has attended a total of 19 annual CODA conferences. Ann served on the CODA International board from 1999 to 2003. In 1988, Ann formed CODA in Denver for social purposes and remains very active by planning potlucks, retreats, and Mother-Father Deaf Day events.
Introduction to Presentation:
Ann will moderate a panel discussion on the Coda/Koda topic. Panel members will discuss their backgrounds and share how having Deaf parents influenced their lives. Do they feel like they are Deaf, too? Come and find out more about Coda/Koda (Kids of Deaf Adults–for kids under the age of 18). The panel will be happy to answer your questions.
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“Yes We Can! The Keys for Successful, Happy Deaf Children”
Thursday September 30, 2010
10 am to 12pm
and
6pm to 9pm
at
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
1921 Youngfield Street, #204
Golden, CO 80401
Nicole Beatty, presenter, graduated from Creighton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 2000 and from Gallaudet University with Master in Social Work (MSW) in 2003. Nicole is licensed as School Social Worker in state of Colorado and is in sixth year working within school setting. Students in all age group have gained from her hands-on practical skills in areas ranging from social/personal issues to transitional and their families. Nicole has a diverse and rich background of employment that includes Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (KDES) and Advocate for Justice in Education (AJE), both in Washington DC; and Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) in Colorado Springs.
Nicole is currently a school counselor at Rocky Mountain Deaf School (RMDS), enjoying the opportunity to work with deaf and hard of hearing children and their families by helping them to be positive, focused, and to make differences in themselves and others.
Introduction to Presentation:
We live in a world that is rapidly changing. We live in a world in which children have high expectations placed on them. How can we ensure that our children grow up happy, with good self esteem and high confidence in themselves to be successful in this world? What are the keys in helping deaf and hard of hearing children to understand what is going on around them? How can we support them in communicating with people in their families and around them? We can help! This interactive presentation will help participants a) understand the feelings about hearing loss; b) the implications hearing loss may have on family life; and, c) identify and effectively utilize tools that are understandable, effective, and nurturing to assist in raising successful, capable and confident children.
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“Power against Fraud”
Monday, September 27, 2010
10 am to 12 pm
at
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
1921 Youngfield Street, #204
Golden, CO 80401
Barbara Martin-Worley, presenter, has worked in the field of aging for 30 years. She began her career as a grants coordinator for an area agency on aging in Montrose, Colorado, and served from 1981 to 1989 as the executive director of Senior Support Services, a non-profit agency serving Denver’s elderly homeless, chronically mentally ill, and hotel dwelling populations. For the past 20 years, Barbara was the county director of the Colorado State University-Denver Extension Office. In her capacity as an Extension educator, Barbara served on both Elder Fraud Summit Steering Committees initiated by State Attorneys General Ken Salazar and John Suthers. Barbara has partnered with the Denver District Attorney’s Office for the past 12 years on a national award-winning elder fraud and abuse awareness training program for front-line staff of financial institutions. She is presently the director of consumer fraud protection for the Denver District Attorney’s office. Barbara holds a Bachelor of Arts in sociology, and a Bachelor of Science, and a Master of Arts degrees in gerontology, is a certified mediator and arbitrator; and a volunteer victim assistant with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Introduction to Presentation:
Financial Frauds and scams are perpetrated on all Americans, especially in tough economic times. The most vulnerable are older and at-risk adults. Power against Fraud provides information on all areas of consumer fraud, including: Identity theft, telemarketing, mail and internet scams; home improvement and investment frauds; and caregiver exploitation. This workshop focuses on how consumers can protect themselves, where to go when fraud is suspected, and how to recover from particularly damaging financial crimes such as Identity theft. Special emphasis is placed on imparting a handful of strategic, preventative measures that cover most frauds and scams.
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“Embracing Bilingualism: Enhancing Narratives in ASL and English”
Friday October 1, 2010
2 pm to 4 pm
at
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
1921 Youngfield Street, #204
Golden, CO 80401
Deaf Bilingual Education
Presenters
Nancy Bridenbaugh earned a Master’s degree in Deaf Education from San Francisco State University. She was the Gallaudet University Regional Center Director for the Pacific region from 1996-2003 providing services to deaf children, their families and the professionals who work with them across the pacific region. In 2003, Nancy moved with her family to Colorado and has been working as the Assessment, Research, and Curriculum coordinator at Rocky Mountain Deaf School. She is currently serving as the Interim Director at RMDS.
Sara Lee Herzig, Middle School Teacher and ASL Specialist
Sara Lee Herzig received her Bachelor’s in Arts in English at Gallaudet University and Masters in Education at Boston University in 1997. She has worked at Rocky Mountain Deaf School for nine years as a teacher at different levels including elementary and middle school. She is currently a Middle School teacher teaching ASL and literacy in addition to being an ASL specialist. She works with students from 1st grade through middle school in regards to ASL. She worked at two other schools before RMDS—Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind for two years and The Learning Center for the Deaf Children in Framingham, MA, for two years.
Stephanie Carson, Elementary School Teacher and Reading Specialist
Stephanie Carson earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 2004 from Gallaudet University and interned at the Learning Center in Framingham, Massachusetts, in the winter of 2005. Stephanie earned her Master’s degree in Deaf Education from Gallaudet University in 2005. Stephanie has worked as an elementary grade teacher at Rocky Mountain Deaf School since 2005 and a Reading Specialist since 2008. Stephanie has served as a Staff Representative on the Rocky Mountain Deaf School Board since 2007.
Introduction to Presentation:
The development of ASL as a primary language includes the development of metalinguistic awareness and strong narrative skills. These are crucial components to the acquisition of early literacy skills. This presentation will explain the use of a Language Experience Approach in ASL, with the use of video clips, to enhance narrative skills. Participants will also learn how to extend the Language Experience Approach to bridge the ASL narrative to English print.
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“Closed Captioning Forum”
~Discussion and Demo~
Thursday, September 30, 2010
2 pm to 4 pm
at
Caption Colorado
5690 DTC Boulevard, Suite 500W
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Brenda Nowicki, presenter, Account Executive for Caption Colorado, works in sales and does outreach to deaf, hard of hearing and hearing communities on a nationwide basis. Captioning is Brenda’s strong passion. She has two daughters, one deaf and one hearing, and understands the need for educating the public and advocating to ensure equal communication access. She heartily celebrates the development and passing of Bill H.R. 3101 and S. 3304 as it moves to the House of Representatives.
Introduction to Presentation:
Based just outside of Denver, Caption Colorado is the leading provider of realtime captioning in the U.S. From newsroom captioning, arena captioning, conventions, meetings and CART we have it covered. Caption Colorado started out in 1991 with a small staff and today we sit with an extensive office staff and support team with more than 160 of the best realtime captioners.
Caption Colorado welcomes you to come to our presentation to find out the difference of these venues and how they are captioned, i.e.: movies, stadiums, classrooms, meetings, TV and the internet. With this, we will explain to you the different types of captioning in these different settings.
Caption Colorado believes in keeping ahead of the technological age by assisting companies in providing services prior to laws enforcing them to do so. In keeping up with H.R. 3101 and S. 3304 Caption Colorado is ready to deliver captioning on the web. Caption Colorado has new state of the art technology for captioning on the web and in classrooms, at libraries and conventions that no other captioning service can provide. Come find out the newest and greatest for all communities to tap into!
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