Community Newsletter
September 12, 2022
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IMPORTANT SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Peter Bailey,
Head of School
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Update from PSD as of January 18, 2022
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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This week, PSD welcomes our students, teachers, staff, and partners back to school! All of us are looking forward a to a year of learning, exploration, growth, and fun! |
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Spaces still available! Looking for a high-quality pre-school that will prepare your child to grow, create, express themselves, and dream? PSD's Community Pre-School program offers a play-based program for hearing children ages 3-5. Our unique cultural-academic immersion curriculum pairs hearing children classes with Deaf/hard of hearing classes to create an authentic bilingual learning environment. We accept full or half day programs with available aftercare. Email us at CPS@psd.org, or call us at 215-951-4700, to learn more and sign up now.
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YOU ARE INVITED
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 &
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022
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JOIN
TEAM PSD 2022
Pennsylvania Walk4Hearing
Sunday, October 16, 2022
The Navy Yard
4747 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19112
Get Excited video on Walk4Hearing Day Tuesday, September 13
Have fun and help raise funds to support
PSD family engagement programs!
As an Alliance Sponsor, 40% of what is rasied comes right
back to PSD to support families!
FREE registration, FREE parking
- Select Pennsylvania Walk - October 16
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Enter Team PSD 2022
- Select individual registration & record your fundraising goal
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JOIN
TEAM PSD NPFH 2022
The Walk Against Hate
Sunday, October 23, 2022
at the Philadelphia Navy Yard
4747 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19112
As an official NO PLACE FOR HATE school, join our efforts to combat bias and bullying, increase appreciation for diversity and build communities of respect.
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Back to School Special
In honor of the arrival of the new school year, THE LOCAL felt it a great time to reflect on the history of some of the schools in our area, many of which have survived for generations. We do so with this photo montage showing some of the schools, and highlighting their connections to our history and community.
Read more about the Pennsylvania School for theDeaf's prominate place in the community's history written in Tuomi's Time Machine!!! Tuomi's Time Machine is a regular feature of Historic Germantown and its Executive Diector Tuomi Forrest.
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PSD.......Storytime
ASL by Daniel Brucker
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PSD is hiring!
We are currently seeking staff to join our dynamic team. At PSD, you will never stop growing. Plus, you simply cannot beat Philadelphia's culture and community?
Please apply:
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Join the PSD Community
as a Volunteer!
The PSD Volunteer Program is ready to welcome new and re-connect with previous volunteers! Join or re-join our team to support the programs and activities of the school. Volunteer opportunities include support in classrooms (pre school through high school), in student service departments (speech, physical therapy, etc.), the library, Family Resource Center, special projects, community events, and more. Applications, PA State clearances and proof of COVID vaccination are required. Flexible schedules. American Sign Language (ASL) skills a plus!
Contact Karen Leslie-Henry, Community Relations Manager at klesliehenry@psd.org for more information and to request an application.
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Stay tuned with the PSD community.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
AND ACTIVITIES
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September 2022 Newsletter
Liberty Lite in ASL click Here
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Become a Direct Care Worker in Philadelphia
Our home-care agency offers non-medical services to seniors and people with disabilities throughout the Philadelphia metro area in Pennsylvania. Find out more about our classes and peer support groups for seniors and people with disabilities.
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
8 - 9:30 pm (ET)
Instructor: Hilary Ainbender
Online via Zoom | $25*
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The PA Advisory Council
for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing meetings are being held on location and virtually using Zoom.
Friday, September 16, 2022 at 9:00am
If you would like to attend, please review the meeting information below.
Registration is required to ensure security protocols are followed. Once you have completed registration, you will receive a confirmation with the meeting link. A laptop, or computer, is strongly encouraged to attend this meeting for best communication access.
If you wish to speak via public time, you will be asked during registration for your name and topic. Should you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to ODHH.
Advisory Council
Location: Penn Harris Hotel on 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill
Contact ODHH: 717-783-4912 v/tty - 717-831-1928 videophone
email: ra-li-ovr-odhh@pa.gov
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Blindness and Diabetes Webinar:
Dexcom vs. Freestyle Libre
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 at 12:00 PM ET
Please join Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind and University of Pennsylvania's Diabetes Education Center as we compare Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices available to our blind, DeafBlind, and low vision patients living with diabetes. We will be discussing differences between Dexcom and Freestyle Libre as well as their accessibility features.
This webinar will have captioning and a live ASL interpreter.
If you are unable to attend, please register to receive the webinar audio and video via email.
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Connect with Tech
gives free tablets and tech support to people who have trouble getting technology and health care services.
Do you live in Pennsylvania and need a computer or tablet? You might be able to get a free tablet. CLICK HERE for more information or call 215-204-0101.
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EMERGENCY & SAFETY RESOURCES |
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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is excited to announce the second annual publication of the Resource Guide for Supporting Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Individuals.
This Guide can be found at:
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Get connected to our most-requested resources for housing,
utilities, food, employment and expenses, health, and mental health.
View the full list of our resources for PA on our search page.
To get help from a resource navigator, text your zip code to 898-211 or dial 211.
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NEW! DEAF 101
Self-paced
This module is designed to provide participants with resources to increase their awareness of the ethnic and cultural diversity within the deaf community; and that there is not “one” deaf community but rather many. This module examines identity and intersectionality among deaf people from lived experiences of deaf people. This is designed for anyone who wants to engage with deaf people. It provides participants with fundamental knowledge of identity and intersectionality as well as some tools to engage with deaf people.
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HANDS UP PRODUCTIONS
Providing high quality theatre interpreting in the Greater Philadelphia area since 2007.
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Consider a gift today to support the important work
we do for our students.
United Way #737
Thank You!
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Please forward comments and announcements for posting considerations to:
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Content Disclaimer
The information contained in the e-newsletter is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the newsletter or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the e-newsletter for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this e-newsletter. Through this e-newsletter you are able to link to other websites that are not under the control of PSD. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
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