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Oh, what a night!

June 23, 2009

July 1 is the start of a new fiscal year for us and we’re celebrating! We’re celebrating not only the accomplishments of last year, but also the possibilities the upcoming year will bring. This year, I wasn’t the only newbie – we added five new positions and/or employees! We merged with the EAR Foundation, focused efforts on fundraising, resurrected a special event, and contemplated a move. Whew!

While “change” seemed to be the theme of the last 12 months, “reinvention” will be the theme for the next 12. Given the new convention center, a move is still very likely. And, we’re working to better integrate the former EAR Foundation’s hard of hearing programs into our education and awareness department. We’re making it a priority to examine all our programs to be certain what we do on a daily basis is still relevant to and needed in the Deaf and hard of hearing communities in Middle Tennessee.

As always, we need and want to hear from you. Please stop by the League any time and give us your input. We always welcome folks who want to celebrate with us!

Sallie

P.S. Please check out some Club information on the News page!

Disco Inferno a Success

League supporter Tommy Wolosin (L) and staff members Joseph Ochoa and Eric Workman at Disco Inferno.

Click here to view the disco fun!

Congrats!

Please join the League in congratulating two amazing students!

Emily Jones, of White Bluff, Tennessee is the 2009 recipient of the $1,000 one year Linda Cowden Memorial Scholarship.

Joshua LeJeune of Iota, LA is the 2009 recipient of the $10,000 four year Minnie Pearl Scholarship.

These two individuals have excelled as students and leaders and we are looking forward to helping them achieve more great things in the future.

4th Annual Walk & Roll Successful!

April 20, 2009

The annual collaborative event between the League, ABLE Youth, Progress, Inc., and Technology Access Center was a fantastic success! Preliminary figures show the 5k race, walk, and roll raised over $25,000 to be split between the four organizations!

Italian Dinner

April 6, 2009

The Gillilands and the Billingsleys eat up at the Youth Center Spaghetti supper recently.

About Us

For more than 80 years, the League for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has been the sole provider of qualified interpreting and comprehensive services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Middle Tennessee region and parts of Southern Kentucky.

We offer a wide range of services and programs including:

Please browse our website for complete information about the League. If you have questions or need more information, contact us at 615-248-8828 (V/TTY) or at league@ldhh.org.

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Upcoming Events

Camp Sign Me Up - August 3 – 7, 2009

Want your kids to be multi-lingual? Looking to give your children some cultural exposure? Then register your hearing children for Camp Sign Me Up! Ages 8 to 15 learn sign language in the morning at the League and use their new skills on field trips in the afternoon. Camp runs from 9am to 2pm.

Cost is $87.50. (Partial sponsorships available.)

Click here to download the registration form.

Baby Signs Workshops

Why wait to communicate? Babies have a lot to say, even before they can actually speak. With the Baby Signs® Program, infants and toddlers can use simple signs to let you know what they see, what they need, and even how they feel. Research has shown that using the Baby Signs® program decreases frustration and helps babies learn to talk sooner.

There are two exciting ways to get started:

Baby Signs® Sign, Say & Play™ Classes – six week course
You and your baby will enjoy 6 weeks of fun-filled play classes with lots of singing, signing, and dancing activities that highlight important developmental skills.

Baby Signs® Parent Workshops
You’ll learn everything you need to know to start using the Baby Signs® Program at this fun and informative workshop.

Click here for more information.