Community Newsletter
February 28, 2020
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PB VLOG
Peter Bailey, Head of School
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JOIN
TEAM PSD 2020
FOR THE
WALK AGAINST HATE
5.17.2020
HURRY!
Early Bird Registration Deadline: March 15, 2020
Adults - $10 Youth - $5
Note: Prices go up after March 15th.
Don't forget to select
TEAM PSD 2020
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Census 2020: Be Counted!
Do you have questions about why the 2020 Census matters to disabled people and older adults? Privacy concerns? Or questions about how the 2020 Census will be accessible?
DREDF, DO Network, and Rooted in Rights partnered to produce three videos to answer all these questions. Watch in English,
ASL
, or Spanish.
CLICK BELOW FOR ASL & CAPTIONED VLOGS
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Fun to Have Fun
With
ACCESS Philly by Art-Reach
Vision for Equality
Wednesday March 4, 2020 - 7-8pm
718 Arch Street, 6 N, Philadelphia, PA 19106
This is a FREE event for individuals with disabilities and their families of all ages and will be provided in both English & Spanish!
Please register so we can ensure we have enough art supplies for everyone at the event! Register for the event here:
Location is close to 8th Street Septa Station and Jefferson Station.
Street and Lot parking available.
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YOU ARE INVITED
FREE SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION!
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In addition, attendance to this event also includes FREE admission to the newly renovated and new exhibits in the Penn Museum for all members of the deaf community and their families. DHCC will host the sign in table in the lobby of the Kress Entrance.
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MASS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES – MARCH 21, 2020
Please assist in inviting families and individuals to this annual Mass. Parish groups who wish to assist with the Mass or reception are asked to contact the Office for Persons with Disabilities. For more details
see the flyer
or to register
click
here.
Sr. Kathleen Schipani, IHM
Director
, Office for Persons with Disabilities & Deaf Apostolate
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
222 N. 17
th
Street, Philadelphia PA 19103
215.587.3913 phone /267.507.1215 video phone
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Applebee's Flapjack
Fundraiser Breakfast
Saturday, March 21, 2020
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are looking for people to serve, clean tables, get things ready in the kitchen, etc. The event runs from 8:00-10:00, but volunteers should plan to arrive by no later than 7:45. This event pays for all of our activities the rest of the year long so
please
consider volunteering
. If you are interested, please email me ASAP. Thanks!
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DEAF ROCHESTER
FILM FESTIVAL (DRFF) 2020
April 14 - 18 2020
We are excited to announce that Deaf Rochester Film Festival (DRFF) 2020 will host Jr. DRFF Showcase in Rochester, NY! We invite deaf and hard of hearing students to send films they have created (can be from 2017 to 2020). The films will be shown at the festival at Rochester School for the Deaf on Wed., April 15, 2020, winners will be announced with prizes.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Deaf Rochester Film Festival Committee
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PSD ALUMNI NEWS
Check out the NEW PSD Alumni website
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COVID-19
Special Announcement
While COVID-19 ("the Coronavirus") remains a source of concern, DHCC will be posting updates in ASL on Facebook and YouTube.
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Campaign for Working Families has nearly 1,000 IRS certified volunteers that are able to provide
FREE TAX PREP
www.CWFphilly.org
Also, the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer
FREE TAX HELP
for taxpayers who qualify.
Lauren Alden
Independent Living Services Manager, Liberty Resources, Inc.
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We've gone fine-free!
The Free Library of Philadelphia no longer charges fines for overdue materials. AND all existing overdue fines have been removed from patrons' library cards!
P.S. Haven't used your online account recently? We can help you find your
Grab your library card and come
check us out
!
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Fraudsters pretending to be Social Security employees are phoning people of all ages.
Callers ask for retail gift cards or other items of value and issue threats if they don’t comply.
Sue Denny, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration
Regional Communications Office, 300 Spring Garden, Philadelphia PA 19123
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"Did you earn less than $55,952 last year? Get up to $6,557 of it back!
If you are between 25 and 65 years old or have a qualifying child, you may be eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC is is worth up to $6,557 per income tax return for eligible low- to moderate-income individuals and families.
Of the 181,000 Philadelphians who could receive a refund, almost 50,000 have not applied—leaving almost $125 million on the table. It’s worthwhile to apply—the average refund is $2,512.The EITC is not a City of Philadelphia program, but because it offers refunds for so many Philadelphians, the Department of Revenue is raising awareness of the EITC and putting resources into
free tax preparation.
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Wake Coffee Roasters, a deaf-owned coffee shop in Ambler, PA, is looking for people to work for them! They're looking for Deaf folks and people who know ASL!
Wake has teamed up with some of the finest, most passionate coffee enthusiasts to produce what they believe to be some of the highest quality single origin coffees on the market. They continue to work hard in order to further refine their products as well as offer one of the most educational coffee drinking experiences out there
.
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PARENT & FAMILY RESOURCES
Just a click away......
For Alternatives to Traditional High Schools for dad click
here
, and Employment Opportunities for mom,
here.
For daycare, they find the FreePreK info in their neighborhood,
here
, and lastly, look up info for new homeowners
here,
and so much more!
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Employment Position Available
Wanted:
Part time Employment Specialist
Fluent in ASL
VICKI JOY SULLIVAN
, MA, CDI,
Manager of Southern Region, Career Pathway Connections
Phone/VP: 609.536.4147, Celltext: 856.812.4887
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Enroll in free adult education classes in Community Schools
Enrollment is now underway for adult education classes beginning in January and February and ending in May.
Community Schools offer two types of adult education:
- Adult Basic Education (ABE) – reading, writing, and math
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- To enroll:Residents must be 16 or older
- Residents must attend an intake session.
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In 2020, DeafCAN! will celebrate ten years of being able to do wonderful and important work for the Deaf community. Each hour of service and each contribution is a stepping stone to help someone in our community cross troubled waters. Click below to learn more and how you can support these efforts.
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New Art-Reach ACCESS Philly Card
For the first time ever, individuals with disabilities can purchase an ACCESS Philly Card directly from Art-Reach that allows them to receive $2 admission to over 50 museums, gardens, theaters and cultural sites throughout Greater Philadelphia. Each cardholder can bring three guests with them allowing up to 4 people to visit each time for $2 per person.
How it works:
- The card is $75 and valid for one year.
- To be eligible cardholders must identify with having a disability.
- To sign up, complete the form and pay the annual fee using a credit card. You will receive a renewal notification in 11 months from sign up date.
- Note Art-Reach ACCESS Philly card is not affiliated with PA state benefits
Already have an ACCESS Card? You can continue using your PA State ACCESS Card to visit participating ACCESS Philly locations at the deeply discounted rate of $2 per person. The Art-Reach ACCESS Philly card does not replace your current PA State ACCESS Card. Instead, the Art-Reach ACCESS Philly card is suggested for anyone that identifies with having a disability but does not receive Pennsylvania state benefits.
Click ACCESS Philly below
for more information on our ACCESS Philly program, including locations of all participating venues.
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Free Smoke Alarms and Installation for Philadelphia Residents
Adaptive and Traditional Alarms
The Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) is giving away both traditional and adaptive smoke alarms and installing them in Philadelphia homes. An alarm should be located on each floor of your home.
What is an adaptive smoke alarm? Adaptive alarms warn individuals with hearing and/or visual impairments of a possible fire by shaking beds and activating strobe lighting. These alarms can cost 10 times the price of traditional smoke alarms, and the PFD is giving them away!
To request an alarm, call 311 or 215-686-1382. For more information, visit
www.phila.gov/311
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DID YOU KNOW......
PSD is a beneficiary organization of AmazonSmile!
Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at
smile.amazon.com
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Consider a gift today to help PSD continue the important work we do for our
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students.
United Way #737
Combined Federal Campaign #87714
or click below.
We thank you for your support!
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