Community Newsletter
November 9, 2021
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IMPORTANT SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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PB CORNER VLOG
Peter Bailey,
Head of School
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Masks in public spaces and when people cannot maintain social distancing are required. PSD will limit access for any nonessential visitors or volunteers, and cancel activities involving external groups or organizations until further notice. |
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TEAM PSD 2021 Stepped It Up at the
HLAA Walk4Hearing!!
Congratulations to Team PSD 2021 for support and participation in the Hearing Loss Association of America's (HLAA) Walk4Hearing event held on October 17 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard! Our team, with nearly 50 members, raised $3,175! Many families from the school, alumni and community came out for a day of fun, food and advocacy! The proceeds PSD receives from participating in this event will go to support our family engagement programs managed through our Family Resource Center.
Thanks again to everyone involved and see you next year!
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The 6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade
is returning for 2021
Be sure to watch the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Parade to see the PSD ASL Choir perform on Thursday, November 25th.
Parade starts at 10am.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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FAQs
(Click questions for answers)
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
AND ACTIVITIES
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FREE Hearing Clinic: November 13, 2021
Hearing Exams, Wax Removal, Hearing Aids
Must pre-qualify - NO DROP-INS
Complete the application and return it for review
by the qualification Committee by October 15, 2021.
Drop Off: 905 W. Sproul Road Suite 201, Springfield PA 19064
Mail: 130 S. State Road Suite 201, Springfield PA 19064
Liliana Cabrera Piccinini, AuD, Doctor of Audiology
PA Center for Hearing & Balance
905 W. Sproul Road Suite 201, Springfield, PA 19064
P: 610-438-5203, F: 484-470-6001
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The Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation will be hosting a COVID vaccination clinic exclusively for kids ages 5-11 with IDD/Autism at Lincoln Financial Field in partnership with Acme. Eagles Autism Foundation will be providing a sensory-friendly experience with resources such as a visual schedule, story-based intervention, and quiet rooms.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 4:00-8:00 PM at
Lincoln Financial Field.
Families can use the link below to schedule an appointment.
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SEPTA Advisory Committee (SAC)
Thursday, November 18, 2021
12:30pm to 2:00pm.
Microsoft Teams meeting. Join on your computer or mobile app
Or call in (audio only)
Phone Conference ID: 543 298 04#
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Finance & Math for Deaf Consumers
November 18 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Learn how to budget your money, pay your bills, the difference between wants vs needs, how to write a check, and other topics.
Deaf Social Group in American Sign Language
November 19 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Socialize with old friends and meet new friends. Discuss what is happening in the world. Learn about Deaf rights. This is a group for people who wish to interact through American Sign Language.
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Cabaret Show
Join us for our 5th Annual celebration for International Day of Disabled People with an International Cabaret Show, on December 3rd at 8 PM EST. This is a virtual show so that we can invite folks from all over the world to join us! Check out the website for more details.
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COVID-19, HEALTH,
EMERGENCY & SAFETY RESOURCES
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Resource Guide for Supporting Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Indivuduals
This guide provides some of the most frequently accessed resources to assist in addressing the unique needs of these populations.
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Deaf Mental Health & Substance Use
Resource Guide
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Department of Public Health
COVID VACCINE INFORMATION
Many clinics will also take walk-ins. COVID vaccines are FREE.
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Hello! This is Taren from DB Casting!
Our work db-casting.com. We’re casting a commercial for Facebook and we’re looking for stories of deaf and blind people. People that are open to sharing their story / journey with us. This is an inspirational piece showing one's journey through life. Rate if they book is $2500 and my production company will come to their area with a tiny crew to film if they book. This shoots in November. Let me know your thoughts!! We are looking to follow the stories of 8 different people.
Taren Arnold Casting Associate, DB Casting db-casting.com, 5757 Wilshire Blvd Suite 659, LA, CA 90036
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LIHEAP offers heating assistance
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now open to help families pay their heating bills. Find information to see if you qualify and learn how to apply here.
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Food Services-Fall 2021
City of Philadelphia:
The City of Philadelphia listing of Food Distribution Sites is available online here. MANNA cooks and delivers nutritious meals to neighbors in the Greater Philadelphia area who are battling a serious illness.
More information is available online here:
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Need assistive technology but not sure how you’ll pay for it? That’s our job. We know the funding resources in Pennsylvania better than anyone else, and we’ll work with you until you get what you need. [ Read Who We Are ].
Watch our "About Us" in ASL. https://patf.us/
We're Hiring!
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RIT/NTID to Offer Fully Online Business Administration Associate Degree
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The National Deaf Center
has a wide range of materials that are great for working with the deaf population. Please visit the website:
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Consider a gift today to support the important work
we do for our students.
United Way #737
Combined Federal Campaign #87714
Thank You!
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Please forward comments and announcements for posting considerations to:
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