ASL – Page 58 – Delaware Association of the Deaf (DAD)

May 31, 2022

DHCC 50th Anniversary and Summer Fest (July 23, 2022 – Worcester, PA)

Event Information

The event takes place Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 at The Variety Club Camp, 2950 Potshop Rd, Worcester, PA 19490

The gates will open at 12 noon. The event ends at 8pm. No guest will be admitted after 7pm

This is an outdoor event. We will have water at no cost, and food and beverages for purchase. We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen and if you plan to use the pool, appropriate attire.

Activities include a magic show in the outdoor theatre, food, beverages, an air-conditioned meeting room for table games like cards, a pool with secure changing rooms, outdoor sports, a playground, arts and crafts and more!

TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE THE DAY OF THE EVENT!!!

To help us make this event successful and volunteer: VOLUNTEER!

Get your tickets at https://dhcc.org/50th!

May 12, 2022

Deaf Synod Event (Dover, DE)

Members of the Deaf Community from throughout the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington and their families are invited to a Synod Session specifically for the Deaf Community on Saturday, June 4 from 2-4pm in the Junior High School Building on the campus of Holy Cross Parish, in Dover, Delaware.

The session will be led by Deacon Billy Griffin, who is Deaf. Attendees are asked to RSVP to the Diocese of Wilmington at pastor@stjudelewes.org by May 31.

The Session will conclude with an interpreted Mass in the chapel of the Junior High School building for the participants of the Synod, where interpreters will sign / speak accordingly.

– Thanks to Kathi Riley for sharing the news.

April 28, 2022

ASL Instructor job (Newark)

Newark Free Library is in search of an ASL instructor to provide ASL classes for children ages 6-12.

Beginning Fall 2022. Day of week to be determined. (In the past it co-taught by Kathy P. & Nicole J. on alternating Sundays)

Instructor may bring their own child(ren) to register for free if within the age range of 6-12.

Pay rate to be determined (ie. $25+/hour, includes planning time as well)

If you are interested, please email Barbara Jo German (retired DSD SLP & POC for Newark Library’s request) at hugo477 at aol.com.

P.S. The children’s librarian is trying to secure state funds for interpreting special programs for deaf students as well. They offer many after school activities.

– info came from DSD Mary Hicks