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************************************************************************ Should Hearing Aids Be Covered by Insurance? If you believe hearing aids should be covered by medical insurance, then Jeanine Byrnes, Deaf/HH Community Liaison, wants to hear from you! Jeanine needs your input to present to the Legislature. If you or anyone you know uses hearing aids, please fill out this survey and return it to Jeanine's attention (address is provided on the survey form). If you are unable to print out the survey, please contact Jeanine and she will send you a copy. All information is confidential. Survey deadline is Feb 17, 2012 ************************************************************************
Through Your Deaf Child's Eyes by ThroughChildsEyes on Youtube Especially for hearing parents of children who are deaf.
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HOUSING Education Seminars Taconic Resources for Independent Living Present a series of five Housing Education Seminars open to the public and for those who have disabilities
Key speaker: Michael Berti- (NYAIL) Regional Housing Educator
All seminars will be held at Taconic Resources for Independence 82 Washington Street, Suite 214 Space is limited. You MUST call for RESERVATION (845) 452-3913 (voice) If you require sign language interpreting or other special accommodations, please contact us no later than 2 weeks prior to a seminar.
******************************************************** Bookmark our page "ASL Events in the Hudson Valley" to find ASL events and happenings for the Signing Community! ******************************************************** Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.
for people with disabilities, their families, their friends and their communities. Taconic Resources for Independence offers services and programs that assist people with disabilities to be as active and independent as they desire. We educate and involve our community in disability issues, to ensure full participation and access for all. We encourage people with disabilities to make their own choices, while providing support as they reach their goals. Our services are available to people with disabilities, to their families and friends, and to the communities in which they live, work and play. Taconic Resources for Independence is run by and for people with disabilities. Dutchess County a truly accessible community.
photo by John Philbrick
contact us: tri@taconicresources.org |
BOWLING FOR INDEPENDENCE! Feb 11 12:00 PM Mardi-Bob Hoebowl Poughkeepsie
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Mid-Hudson Interpreter Service (MHIS)
In Memory of Susan Kemp (1953 - 2011)
_____________________________ Special Education Rights Workshops Learn about your rights as students and parents. Find out what services are available to you and how to get the services your child needs. Stay tuned for Spring 2012 schedule or contact Karen for more information. Pre-registration is required. Call Karen at 845-452-3913 _________________________ Successful Employment TRI provides training for persons with disabilities who are seeking meaningful employment or who are in the process of changing careers. Learn to prepare for the job search, produce effective resumes and cover letters, interview successfully, and develop the skills necessary to obtain and retain the job. Follow this link to learn more: ______________________________ For anyone receiving SSDI/SSI, Medicare or Medicaid, who is now working or who plans to work 1st and 3rd Tuesday 1:00pm Understanding SSDI 2nd and 4th Tuesday 1:00pm Understanding SSI 2nd Thursday 1:00pm Medicaid Buy In/MBI/WPD 4th Thursday 1:00pm PASS PLAN For more information: Elizabeth at 845-452-3913 x113 e.holodak@taconicresources.org Please make your request for sign language interpreters or other special accommodations at least 2 weeks in advance.
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For more information, check out our Wed Feb 1 Employment Workshop 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM TRI (call for details) Thu Feb 2 Thu Feb 2 Employment Workshop 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM TRI (call for details) Mon Feb 6 Employment Workshop 10:00 AM - 12 noon TRI (call for details) Tue Feb 7 Employment Workshop 10:00 AM - 12 noon TRI (call for details) Tue Feb 7 Understanding SSDI 1:00 - 2:00 PM TRI Conference Room Wed Feb 8 Social Security Benefits Advisement Wed Feb 8 Wed Feb 8 Thu Feb 9 Medicaid Buy In/MBI/WPD 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM TRI Conference Room Thu Feb 9 Employment Workshop 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM TRI (call for details) Thu Feb 9 Sat Feb 11 Bowling for Independence! Mardi-Bob Hoebowl 45 Taft Avenue Poughkeepsie NY Mon Feb 13 Employment Workshop 10:00 AM - 12 noon TRI (call for details) Mon Feb 13 Tue Feb 14 Employment Workshop 10:00 AM - 12 noon TRI (call for details) Tue Feb 14 Understanding SSI 1:00 - 2:00 PM TRI Conference Room Wed Feb 15 Employment Workshop 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM TRI (call for details) Thu Feb 16 Social Security Benefits Advisement Beacon NY 12508 Thu Feb 16 Tue Feb 20 Understanding SSDI 1:00 - 2:00 PM TRI Conference Room Thu Feb 23 Pass Plan 1:00 - 2:00 PM TRI Conference Room Mon Feb 27 Employment Workshop 10:00 AM - 12 noon TRI (call for details) Tue Feb 28 Employment Workshop 10:00 AM - 12 noon TRI (call for details)
Driving Directions to our Center (.pdf file) For More Information: Successful Employment Workshops contact Michael at ext 111 Special Education Workshops: contact Karen at ext. 112 Social Security Benefits Advisement: contact Elizabeth at ext. 113 Deaf Advisory Group meetings: contact Jeanine at ext. 103 Fibromyalgia Support Group: ****************************** if special accommodations are needed, please make your request at least two weeks in advance. ******************************
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