THE TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK

Purple VRS owes FCC $18 million, and 2 banks $40 million. FCC has instructed
NECA to stop reimbursing Purple VRS.

How do we save Purple VRS?

Here is a quick fix for Purple VRS. Have a sale of shares. Sell 1.2 billion
shares at 5 cents each. This will help raise the $58 million Purple VRS needs to
get out of the hole.

This solution could be short lived as a recent communication from those
associated with FCC shows that FCC is leaning toward a single VRS vendor and
have started taking steps to get there.

Soon we'll see battles and a lot of blood between VRS vendors.

http://www.purple.us/news/

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1101268/000119312510046057/d8k.htm

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DO YOUR SHOPPING AT OUR WEBSTORE.

We have lots of new items and our webstore count stands at over 700 items!

Lots of products for the deaf, and blind, and other disabilities. Remember your
parents, grand parents, brothers, sisters, family members, co-workers who need
adaptive equipment. Employers can shop here for equipment and accessories for
their hearing impaired workers.

Buy Here, Buy Now, Pay Less with our ADA kits! This includes long term savings
associated with ADA compliance.

We have recently added big ticket items that would make Theaters, Cinemas,
Houses of Worship, Classrooms, Zoos, and any places of public access accessible
to the hard of hearing. This your rare opportunity to get them at unbeatable
prices!

Stop by http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More today to start
your shopping.

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THE GRAPEVINES

The US Department of Education's Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has
recently audited Gallaudet University's internal controls over federal funds,
and released a final report on May 20, 2009.

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oig/auditreports/fy2009/a03i0009.pdf

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FACE TO FACE TIMES

Dear friends,

Please feel free to share this message of assurance in ASL video with others.

http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/vrs_policies.html

Thank you.
Greg

Gregory Hlibok
Disability Rights Office
Consumer & Governmental Affairs
Voice/VP: (202) 559-5158

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THE FINGER BOWS

Two new websites to remember.

http://www.adaresources.org and http://www.adacourse.org

Your One-Stop Resources for Training and Materials on the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Http://www.deafadvocacy.org/search.html . It's a good source of information you
can use.

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THE SOUR ORCHIDS

Around 95% of deaf children have hearing parents, most of whom are unfamiliar
with sign language. These children have consistently revealed a general delay in
the onset of language, as well as a slower rate of progression, resulting in
poorer linguistic abilities with respect to same-age hearing children. So as to
compensate for their difficulties in speaking, deaf children, and hearing
children with linguistic disabilities in general, rely more on the use of
gestures than their peers do. In this light, some language education and/or
rehabilitation programs for deaf children rely on simultaneous communication,
which consists of the spoken language and the simultaneous use of lexical signs
from the sign language used in the given country, yet following the grammatical
structure of the spoken language (in Italy, this form of communication is
referred to as "bimodal"). The supporters of simultaneous communication claim
that the use of a visual-gestural modality, which is not impaired in deaf
children, may improve the acquisition of spoken language.

In light of this, the JDSDE Author's is pleased to announce that the research of
Drs. Pasquale Rinaldi and Maria Cristina Caselli (Institute of Cognitive
Sciences and Technologies, Rome, Italy) is now available for review and
discussion. Drs. Rinaldi and Caselli's research, entitled " Lexical and
Grammatical Abilities in Deaf Italian Preschoolers: The Role of Duration of
Formal Language Experience,"
(http://jdsde-author-corner.wiki.educ.msu.edu/Italian_Preschoolers) will be
featured on the JDSDE Author's Corner from 2/22/2010 through 3/14/2010. You are
encouraged to participate in this research discussion, a discussion that will
serve to enhance our ability to effectively understand and communicate with
families of newly identified children who are d/hh.

To participate in the discussion simply:

Have Established a Logon/Password
1. Go to http://jdsde-author-corner.wiki.educ.msu.edu (Journal of Deaf
Studies
and Deaf Education: Author's Corner)
2. Click on "Sign In" (in the upper right-hand corner), enter the
appropriate
information, and click on the "Sign In" button
3. Click on "2. Current" (in the left hand menu bar)

Need a Logon/Password

1. Go to http://www.wiki.educ.msu.edu/ and click on the word
"Join" (in the upper right-hand corner). Enter the appropriate information.

2. Once you have established a logon and password, click on
Journal of
Deaf Studies and Deaf Education: Author's Corner

(http://jdsde-author-corner.wiki.educ.msu.edu/)
3. Once you are on the JDSDE Author's Corner home page, click on "2.
Current" (in the left hand menu bar)

That is it, "1 - 2 - 3" and you will be able to read and participate in an
interactive learning opportunity concerning a learning opportunity that is of
critical importance to us all. (Note: You will need to "Sign In" to the JDSDE
Author's Corner prior to posting in the discussion threads.)

Respectfully,
Harold Johnson

Harold A. Johnson, Professor
Deaf Education Teacher Preparation
Michigan State University/College of Ed
Dept. of Counseling, Ed. Psy. & SPED
343A Erickson Hall
East Lansing MI 48824-1034

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COME TO OUR MEETUPS!

The Orange County American Sign Language Meetup Group -
http://asl.meetup.com/37/ - and the Orange County Deaf & Hearing
Impaired Meetup Group http://deaf.meetup.com/38/ meets each 3rd Fridays of the
month.

We are currently pondering a new locations for all of our meetup events because
our competition appears to have hijacked the excitement, prestige, and normalcy
of our cherished monthly gatherings.

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FROM THE BLOGSPHERE

Petition seeks to return deaf babies back to a costly world of dependency.

The petition itself is full of ideological rantings and bears no factual basis
for it's purpose. Ruthie Jordon continues to shame and embarrass the closed
deaf society with her vlog rantings , actions, and worthless petitions. Ruthie
likes to grandstand at the deaf community's expense.

http://www.petitiononline.com/AFA62509/petition.html

So far it's garnered just under 1000 signatures, hardly a drop in bucket and
Ruthie has managed to get Deafhope saddled on her neverending grandstandings to
promote the petition.

The real deaf hope is to make deaf babies begin their lives learning how to live
independently and productively than be a real drain on our society.

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DO YOU HAVE TINNITUS? ARE YOUR EARS RINGING ALOUD BY ITSELF? DO YOU WANT THAT
TO STOP?

Tinnitus affects people with or without hearing loss.

Tinnitus is the ringing sensation that occurs in the ears. Severe tinnitus can
be painful and disable a person. Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center has two
people serving in a patient advocacy council. Orange County Deaf Advocacy
Center wants to help people retain their productivity by helping them manage
tinnitus.

We are introducing a nutraceutical cocktail of Ginkgo Biloba, Zinc, and Garlic
to manage tinnitus (ringing) in the ears. New studies show that a combination
of these three working together helps manage tinnitus. We have the research
that suggest the cocktail helps manage tinnitus.

This cocktail doesn't create the flush reaction you get from using high dosage
of Niacin taken to manage tinnitus.

Tinnitus management kit contains Ginkgo Biloba, Zinc, Garlic, pill minders box,
carrying case, and 2 sets of ear plugs.

Kit is assembled by people with disabilities.

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The funds generated from this offering will be returned to the community in the
form of assisted housing, education, advocacy, free equipment, outreach, and
conference activities.

***These Statements have not been evaluated by the US FDA. This product is not
intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. There is no guarantee this
will help you manage tinnitus. This may work on some people and this may not
work on some people too.

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FROM THE VLOGSPHERE (VIDEO BLOGGING)

A New Public Service Announcement Series from the National Network of ADA
Centers Is Available on You Tube. This is the second of five PSAs that will be
launched the 26th day of each month to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the ADA
on July 26, 2010.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynu33mRiWWQ and subscribe to the youtube account.

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do on behalf of people with hearing and speech impairments and we have a
donation form ready for your use.

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Thank you very much for the time youve taken to read this newsletter and
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FROM THE NEWSLETTER READERS

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(your specific software or hardware requests).

Second, we offer tech support at $99 per hour for clients without a regular
service contract. These clients can contact us at will; however, scheduling of
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non-profit clients (12-month contract required).

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We'd be happy to sit down with them and assess their tech support needs.

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http://luevanofoundation.org
http://cera-web.org
http://natd.org
http://nationalhbwa.org
http://reallyhadenough.com
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http://tabugrill.com
http://usimmlawgroup.com
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The OCDAC Newsletter is designed to share information of interest to people with
disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in
the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily
express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC
Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.

The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that
puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in
safety, health, and productive living.

The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled
individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the
social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and
essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low
wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While
all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most
risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of
these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to
work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education,
counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.

Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of
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THE TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK

We have a new/old co-editor this week. Beth Koenig is helping out with the
newsletter again.

We would like to remind our readers to send us comments for posting in the last
section of the newsletter. We really want to hear from our readership so sent in
those comments!

We would like to remind every one about last weeks post briefly:
See our entry to the $15,000 Green Heroes Grant competition. Facebook
membership is required to vote for us.

http://apps.facebook.com/greenheroes/heroes/204

The voting begins on March 18 and you'll vote on the program every day until
April 17.

Please join us at facebook and sign onto our cause
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/11660?m=fe434a8d

Please see our video of the TOP-RATE program
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8sDFF-bOZw

Brought to you by the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
Http://www.deafadvocacy.org

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DO YOUR SHOPPING AT OUR WEBSTORE.

We have lots of new items and our webstore count stands at over 700 items!

Lots of products for the deaf, and blind, and other disabilities. Remember your
parents, grand parents, brothers, sisters, family members, co-workers who need
adaptive equipment. Employers can shop here for equipment and accessories for
their hearing impaired workers.

We have recently added big ticket items that would make Theaters, Cinemas,
Houses of Worship, Classrooms, Zoos, and any places of public access accessible
to the hard of hearing. This your rare opportunity to get them at unbeatable
prices!

Buy Here, Buy Now, Pay Less with our ADA kits! This includes long term savings
associated with ADA compliance.

Stop by http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More today to start
your shopping.

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THE GRAPEVINES

In nod to deaf viewers, YouTube adds captions to millions of videos

YouTube's automatic caption tool, which was previously restricted to a handful
of channels, is set to go into wide-release.

YouTube will expand its auto-captioning service – currently available only on
select YouTube channels – to tens of millions of videos, the Google-owned
company announced on Thursday. In a blog post, YouTube reps said the move would
make the entire library accessible to deaf and hearing-impaired users, and allow
creators to reach "a whole new global audience."

Last year, YouTube rolled out the auto-caps system, which uses Google's
automatic speech recognition technology, to a handful of media outlets,
including National Geographic and PBS. The technology scans videos, isolates
speech, and churns out captions along the bottom of the screen. "I see the
addition of automatic captioning as a huge step forward," Google software
engineer Ken Harrenstien wrote when the service launched.

Now YouTube says it hopes to process scores of videos in the next few months,
eventually introducing captions in a range of languages. In an interview with a
reporter for the BBC, Angel Harrington, a student at the California School for
the Deaf, said YouTube would be providing an invaluable service. "Now we really
can completely understand what is going on and we feel like we are on an equal
playing field," Harrington said.

Of course, as YouTube has acknowledged, the captions won't be perfect. In some
cases, the company pointed out, "the audio file may not be good enough to
generate auto-captions. But please be patient – our speech recognition
technology gets better every day." YouTube says that content creators will be
able to correct or refine incorrect captions.

Over at PC World, Jeff Bertolucci writes that "the wide availability of this
tool will certainly benefit content owners, who can easily and quickly make
their videos accessible to a worldwide audience." Still, as Bertolucci jokes, "a
poorly translated video could lead to some troubling international incidents."

http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Horizons/2010/0305/In-nod-to-deaf-viewers-Yo\
uTube-adds-captions-to-millions-of-videos

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FACE TO FACE TIMES

Deaf school to reassign teachers to meet law

PROVIDENCE — While state officials have described problems in the qualifications
of teachers at the Rhode Island School for the Deaf, the Web site of the state
Department of Education lists most of them as "highly qualified" in accordance
with federal law.

State Education Commissioner Deborah A. Gist said the teachers are highly
qualified, just not necessarily in their current assignments.

"We need to revisit the assignments," she said.

All 35 teachers have been given layoff notices effective at the end of the
school year in anticipation of a reorganization of the school that Gist ordered
to ensure that deaf and hard-of-hearing students are taught by instructors with
academic expertise in core content areas.

Gist said on Friday that the layoff notices should not be taken as a signal that
anyone has done anything wrong.

She said the notices resulted from "this incredibly odd law" that requires
public schools to notify teachers by March 1 if there is even a remote chance
that they may not be rehired for the following academic year.

The law "puts a really odd and arbitrary deadline [on school districts'] and the
state's ability to work with one another," Gist said.

For the most part, teachers at the School for the Deaf are certified in a
specialty that focuses on the implications of hearing-impairment, rather than
particular areas of content.

"It was kind of a shock for our folks to be told there was a question about
certification," said John Leidecker, a representative of the National Education
Association Rhode Island.

Leidecker said the school administration did not inform teachers that their
individual plans for professional development were deficient.

Lori Dunsmore, director of the School for the Deaf, declined comment until she
has a chance to view a detailed analysis compiled by state education officials.

State education officials say the demands on teachers at the School for the Deaf
are more complex than at most other schools.

Hearing-impaired students often have other special-education needs, as well as
an entitlement to access to the same kind of academic material taught to
non-handicapped peers in other schools.

Gist has asked Dunsmore for a new staffing plan by June 1, but Gist's staff said
they would help the school administration create a plan by April 1 to relieve
anxiety and allow the recall of teachers to begin.

The Education Department will work with teachers to meet federal requirements.

http://www.projo.com/education/content/SCHOOL_FOR_THE_DEAF_03-06-10_NLHM5V5_v10.\
37d0e28.html

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THE FINGER BOWS

Deaf Ga. residents challenge mental health policy

ATLANTA (AP) - Mental health advocates filed a federal lawsuit against the state
of Georgia claiming that it is not providing proper mental health care for deaf
residents.

The lawsuit filed Monday claims that the state is refusing to enforce the
federal requirement that "public health services must be equally accessible to
and culturally and linguistically appropriate for the deaf."

Attorney Lee Parks says there are only a handful of mental health counselors
capable of communicating in sign language, and few of those are trained in the
unique needs of Georgia's deaf. He says there are likely 1,000 deaf residents in
"severe" need of mental health help.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities did
not immediately comment on the case.

http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=12078282

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can use.

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THE SOUR ORCHIDS

Deaf mate swindles $130k

Mortgage broker Mike Pero says he feels "violated" by a deaf Christchurch woman
who cheated more than $130,000 from the local deaf community by using his name.

Christine Ticehurst, 49, sent texts to close friends claiming to be from "Mike
Pero" as part of a sophisticated plot to swindle them through a bogus housing
development.

"It's unbelievable. I'm almost speechless," said the high-profile businessman.

"It's sad that someone would prey on someone less fortunate - though you can
understand why they would trust someone with the same condition as them.

"It's bizarre and I feel almost violated by the fact that someone can use my
good name and integrity to cheat people out of their money.

"It's very cunning and very smart, and I feel really, really sorry for these
people."

Ticehurst stole $84,000 from close friends Debra Jamieson, 40, and Michael King,
37, to feed her alcohol and gambling addictions.

Speaking through an interpreter, Jamieson said the scam had ruined their dreams
of buying a new home and left them penniless. They also feared for the futures
of their two children.

"I really never thought someone from the deaf community would do something like
that. We are a small community here and like a family - we support each other
and play sports - and I just can't believe it.

"Now there's nothing we can do. Everything is gone and we are never going to get
our money back. We just have to try and keep strong."

Jamieson said Ticehurst had convinced them to buy a house through a private
builder she knew, who was building 13 houses. Once they were built, they could
take their pick of their favourite house.

But after nearly two years without any progress, the couple became suspicious
and confronted Ticehurst before approaching police.

"The last time we saw her she told me three times, 'I fooled you about the
house. I fooled you, I fooled you'," said Jamieson. "She was crying and I got
such a shock and she just walked out of the house.

"Christine has ruined everything."

Detective Gary Shaw, of Christchurch police, said a number of other people had
come forward with concerns about Ticehurst in the last week.

Because their claims were not of a criminal nature, he urged them to lodge a
complaint for a civil case.

Deaf Aotearoa NZ chief executive Rachel Noble said a lack of funding for
interpreters means many deaf people look for help within the deaf community. A
"serious" lack of resources means they often have to lean on others to get by.

"This reliance on others erodes the deaf person's independence and leaves them
open to being taken advantage of," said Noble. "In this case, it shows the
importance of ensuring finance educational programmes are accessible for deaf
people."

Ticehurst pleaded guilty to two charges of obtaining by deception at the
Christchurch District Court earlier this month, and is to appear for sentencing
tomorrow.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10630388

Brought to you by the other Orange Deafie Blog at http://ocdac.wordpress.com/

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COME TO OUR MEETUPS!

The Orange County American Sign Language Meetup Group -
http://asl.meetup.com/37/ - and the Orange County Deaf & Hearing
Impaired Meetup Group http://deaf.meetup.com/38/ meets each 3rd Fridays of the
month.

We are currently pondering a new locations for all of our meetup events because
our competition appears to have hijacked the excitement, prestige, and normalcy
of our cherished monthly gatherings.

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FROM THE BLOGSPHERE March 5, 2010

Deaf Students in ESL Classes?

Friday "Curious student" asked on the forum about the idea of deaf students in
English as a Second Language classes:

Do you believe that Deaf Americans whose primary language is ASL, should be
included in ESL (English as a Second Language) Programs to address their English
skills?

That's an intriguing question. I've never heard of deaf students being placed in
ESL classes, but it is a thought. After all, ESL classes work with students who
have skill (sometimes limited) in a different language, and teach them English.
Reply to Curious Student on the forum.
http://deafness.about.com/b/2010/03/05/deaf-students-in-esl-classes.htm

Brought to you by the Hearing For Life Foundation Http://www.hear-for-life.org


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DO YOU HAVE TINNITUS? ARE YOUR EARS RINGING ALOUD BY ITSELF? DO YOU WANT THAT
TO STOP?

Tinnitus affects people with or without hearing loss.

Tinnitus is the ringing sensation that occurs in the ears. Severe tinnitus can
be painful and disable a person. Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center has two
people serving in a patient advocacy council. Orange County Deaf Advocacy
Center wants to help people retain their productivity by helping them manage
tinnitus.

We are introducing a nutraceutical cocktail of Ginkgo Biloba, Zinc, and Garlic
to manage tinnitus (ringing) in the ears. New studies show that a combination
of these three working together helps manage tinnitus. We have the research
that suggest the cocktail helps manage tinnitus.

This cocktail doesn't create the flush reaction you get from using high dosage
of Niacin taken to manage tinnitus.

Tinnitus management kit contains Ginkgo Biloba, Zinc, Garlic, pill minders box,
carrying case, and 2 sets of ear plugs.

Kit is assembled by people with disabilities.

If you care about your ears, please shop through our paypal link below now

Tinnitus 2 month management kit $79.99 - Free Shipping On All Orders!
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8502596

Refills each month $29.99 (Link will be mailed to you with your order)

The funds generated from this offering will be returned to the community in the
form of assisted housing, education, advocacy, free equipment, outreach, and
conference activities.

***These Statements have not been evaluated by the US FDA. This product is not
intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. There is no guarantee this
will help you manage tinnitus. This may work on some people and this may not
work on some people too.

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FROM THE VLOGSPHERE (VIDEO BLOGGING)

Have been destructed the educations in our Deaf Community

I would like to share you about the two competing groups are the impact of
cultural diversity in our Deaf Community...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJyMzJg68Ak&cc=1

Brought to you by the Eye Fire Vlogs Http://eyefirevlogs.com

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Please donate to Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. We have a lot of work to
do on behalf of people with hearing and speech impairments and we have a
donation form ready for your use.

Donation form :
http://partners.guidestar.org/controller/searchResults.gs?action_donateReport=1&\
partner=networkforgood&ein=33-0806007

Thank you very much for the time youve taken to read this newsletter and
clicking on the donation link above.

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FROM THE NEWSLETTER READERS

Really enjoyed the movie done in BSL mentioned in the newsletter.
Sort of reminded when I was in Egypt and was attempting to communicate
with deaf Egyptians.

Looking forward to more of these movies. Thanks for mentioning it.

Tom

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**** DISCLAIMER ****
**********************

The OCDAC Newsletter is designed to share information of interest to people with
disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in
the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily
express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC
Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.

The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that
puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in
safety, health, and productive living.

The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled
individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the
social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and
essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low
wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While
all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most
risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of
these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to
work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education,
counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.

Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of
your personal mailing lists so we can get the important messages out far and
wide and encourage them to sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Our physical address is 2960 Main Street suite #100, Irvine California 92614 and
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THE TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK

See our entry to the $15,000 Green Heroes Grant competition. Facebook membership is required to vote for us.

http://apps.facebook.com/greenheroes/heroes/204

Through our TOP-RATE program we accomplish a few things. First, we get a lot of re-useable electronics away from the landfills. Secondly, we make access equipment much more accessible to those who are otherwise reluctant to use to make their businesses accessible to the deaf. Thirdly, we make the equipment accessible to those who need to use them to participate in all aspects of our society. Finally we teach people to reduce waste to landfills and re-use access equipment.

Our program is very worthy of your vote and the vote could help us win from $5,000 to $15,000 for our program.

Right now, our entry is being judged to see if we are worthy to be one of the finalists you'll be voting on. And we will learn of the results soon from the judging phase.

The voting begins on March 18 and you'll vote on the program every day until April 17.

Please join us at facebook and sign onto our cause http://apps.facebook.com/causes/11660?m=fe434a8d

Please see our video of the TOP-RATE program http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8sDFF-bOZw

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National Federation of the Blind
Braille Reading Pals Club

Registration is now open for the New Year beginning April 1, 2010.

The Braille Reading Pals Club is an early literacy program that encourages parents to read daily with their blind or low-vision child (ages infant to seven).
Participating club members will receive:
* A print-Braille book and a plush reading pal
* Monthly parent e-newsletter promoting tips for early Braille literacy
* Quarterly Braille activity sheets for young children
* Braille birthday cards for child participants
* Access to a network of resources devoted to serving parents of blind children
Mission of the Program
* Introduce young children and their families to Braille
* Provide parents literacy strategies to use with their children
* Direct parents to essential resources for promoting success for their young blind children
* Help parents promote early literacy skills, a love of reading, and a positive attitude about Braille through daily reading with their blind children

To learn more about this exciting program, or to register, please visit www.nfb.org/readingpals, or call (410) 659-9314, ext. 2295.

Cosponsored by the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC)

Brought to you by the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center Http://www.deafadvocacy.org

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DO YOUR SHOPPING AT OUR WEBSTORE.

We have lots of new items and our webstore count stands at over 680 items!

Lots of products for the deaf, and blind, and other disabilities. Remember your parents, grand parents, brothers, sisters, family members, co-workers who need adaptive equipment. Employers can shop here for equipment and accessories for their hearing impaired workers.

Buy Here, Buy Now, Pay Less with our ADA kits! This includes long term savings associated with ADA compliance.

Stop by http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More today to start your shopping.

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THE GRAPEVINES

Ah, the hopes raised by a new HUD administration. Early last year, Congress provided funds for 4,000 Mainstream Vouchers for Non-Elderly People with Disabilities. New Secretary of HUD, Shaun. L. Donovan, met with ADAPT and agreed with ADAPT that 1,000 of these vouchers should be used to help disabled people move out of nursing homes.

On June 22, 2009, HUD issued a "Proposed Notice" in the Federal Register. Comments were due by July 14, 2009. A number of you responded with comments.

Before any of these 4,000 vouchers can be used, HUD must publish in the Federal Register a Notice of Financial Availability (NOFA) so that Public Housing Authorities and others can submit competitive bids for these vouchers. Yes, another Federal Register publication. After that occurs, HUD must review the bids and then allocate the vouchers.

How many people will die before one voucher is used? How many people with disabilities will develop bed sores in nursing facilities? Urinary tract and other infections in these institutions? How many people in what President Obama called "the year of community living" exist in nursing homes waiting for these vouchers?

Hmm. Why has it taken more than SEVEN months and still NO NOFA? Doesn't HUD understand that there are people unnecessarily institutionalized solely because they cannot afford to rent an apartment without the rental assistance of a voucher? Doesn't HUD and the White House realize there are actual cost savings from using the vouchers and having people live in the community? Doesn't anyone in the White House or HUD have a relative in a nursing facility who wants to get out? Don't they understand how dangerous nursing facilities are?

Here is one excuse we've heard - approval of the NOFA is "in process at OMB." Well, tell Secretary Donovan to at least pretend that these vouchers and ending discrimination against people with disabilities is a HUD priority. Tell him to get his butt down to OMB and tell them he's not leaving until these vouchers get out of OMB! If he needs company at OMB, let us know!

Send HUD an email - Shaun.L.Donovan@hud.gov to "Free Our People."

Steve Gold, The Disability Odyssey continues

Brought to you by The Orange Deafie Blog Http://www.deafadvocacy.org/blog/blog.html

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FACE TO FACE TIMES

Positive Behavior Support Training Curriculum (Second edition)

Dennis H. Reid and Marsha B. Parsons

The PBSTC is the only competency-based training Curriculum that teaches supervisors and direct support staff how to implement the progressive principles of positive behavior support while providing services and care to people with developmental disabilities in agencies. Written in simple, plain language by award-winning authors, PBSTC requires trainees to demonstrate mastery of skills taught at the end of the training program.

"The PBSTC and the Positive Behavior Support philosophy help our staff to use a common language and it is another tool for improving the quality of care within our programs. Staff members have found the on-the-job training checks as part of the PBSTC training to be most helpful." Christie Ducklow, Training Director, Oconomowoc Developmental Training Center, Wisconsin

What PBSTC delivers:

* A tested, stable, and successful source of positive behavior support strategies to reduce challenging behavior

* Knowledge and skills to foster a culture of respect within disability service settings

* Performance and competency-based Curriculum requiring in-class activities, role plays, and on-the-job demonstration of skills

* Training for supervisors on managerial duties, including staff observations, performance analysis, and evaluating PBS plans

* "Right out of the box" trainer curriculum with activity sheets, skills checks, and PowerPoint slides on CD-ROM

* Ample opportunities for student and teacher interaction with enjoyable team activities

The PBSTC contains 25 training modules total, 9 of which are designed for supervisors only. Each module addresses a key set of skills in positive behavior support, and the supervisors' modules train professionals to be effective managers.

The second edition of PBSTC is simpler and shorter, with a wider selection of activities to make learning easier. It also includes a completely redesigned and ready-to-use PowerPoint slides on CD-ROM. One efficient Curriculum trains both supervisors and direct support professionals.

Now available! AAIDD Training Program on PBSTC
AAIDD has worked with authors Dennis Reid and Marsha Parsons to conduct several successful training programs on PBSTC in North America. For more information on scheduling a PBSTC training workshop, please send an email to books@aaidd.org.

Who can buy PBSTC
Past buyers of PBSTC include ARC offices; community colleges; state departments of aging and disability services; developmental centers; family support services; libraries; private clinics; public schools; rehabilitation centers; residential services; respite care services; service providers; consulting practices; and universities.

"The PBSTC Curriculum provides a wonderful base of understanding for staff with no previous training or experience and enhances the skills of well-seasoned staff. The Curriculum is very well designed and is both teacher and student friendly. It is a succinct program that allows ample student interaction and participation." Donna Boyd, Tri-Developmental Center of Aiken County, South Carolina

Read more reviews and view a Table of Contents and a chapter excerpt.

Questions on PBSTC or how you can benefit from PBSTC training? Email books@aaidd.org.

2007 | Price: $395 | Curriculum (420 pages) | Guide (156 pages) | Item 380

Each order consists of a 3-ring binder, shrink-wrapped Curriculum, 8.5X11 Resource Guide, and Trainer PowerPoint on CD-ROM. Additional Trainee Resource Guides can be purchased for $10.95.
Founded in 1876, AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities. Learn more at www.aaidd.org.

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MAXED OUT ON YOUR CREDIT CARDS?

Get yourself an OCDAC credit card through a special program at http://www.cardpartner.com/enduser.aspx?AEID=D0974

We get a $50 donation for each person who completes the signup, and uses the card.

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THE FINGER BOWS

Don't Miss Your Opportunity to Hear Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Tom Perez, Former Congressman Tony Coelho, and Other Leading Disabilities Rights Advocates

at the

2010 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium

Equality, Difference, and the Right to Live in the World

April 15-16, 2010

at the

National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute

Baltimore, Maryland

Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Tom Perez and former
Congressman Tony Coelho head the list of distinguished law professors,
practitioners, and advocates who will discuss the concepts of equality
and difference as they relate to the disabled in employment, education,
medical treatment, and access to technology. With an expanded format to
incorporate workshops, the 2010 symposium will provide more time for
discussion, collaboration, and networking.

2010 plenary session presenters:

* Adrienne Asch, Director, Center for Ethics, Yeshiva University
* Dan Brock, Director, Division of Medical Ethics, Harvard Medical
School
* Richard Brown, Chief Judge, Wisconsin Court of Appeals
* David Ferleger, Esquire, Law Office of David Ferleger
* Dan Goldstein, Partner, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP
* Andrew Imparato, President and CEO, American Association of
People with Disabilities
* Leslie Seid Margolis, Managing Attorney, Education Unit,
Maryland Disability Law Center
* Mark Weber, Vincent dePaul Professor of Law, DePaul University
College of Law

2010 workshop facilitators:

* Charles Brown, Director, Volunteer Lawyers for the Blind,
American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults
* Ira Burnim, Legal Director, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
* Claudia Center, Senior Staff Attorney, The Legal Aid Society
Employment Law Center
* Marc Charmatz, Senior Attorney, National Association of the Deaf
* Robert Dinerstein, Professor of Law and Director of Clinical
Programs, American University Washington College of Law
* Eve Hill, Senior Vice President, Burton Blatt Institute
* Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum, Partner, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP
* Christopher Kuczynski, Esquire, Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission
* Jennifer Mathis, Deputy Legal Director, Bazelon Center for
Mental Health Law
* Ruby Moore, Executive Director, Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc.
* Ari Ne'eman, President, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network
* Steven Schwartz, Executive Director, Center for Public
Representation

Documentation for CLE credits will be provided.

Registration fee: $175

Student registration fee: $25

A limited number of scholarships to cover the registration fee will be
available to individuals with demonstrated financial need.

To learn more about the symposium and symposium sponsorship
opportunities, view the agenda, and register online, please visit
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp
. You may also download from
this Web site a registration form to mail or fax. Hotel information is
also available on the symposium Web site.

For additional information, contact:

Lou Ann Blake, JD

Law Symposium Coordinator

Jacobus tenBroek Library

Jernigan Institute

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

200 East Wells Street

at Jernigan Place

Baltimore, Maryland 21230

Telephone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2221

E-mail: lblake@nfb.org

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THE SOUR ORCHIDS

Hearing CEO of NAD - Acceptable?
from About Deafness/Hard of Hearing

Would you accept a hearing person as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of the Deaf IF that person had all the qualifications except for a hearing loss?

What if someone applied for the job who had a strong culturally deaf background, was an adult child of deaf parents (a CODA), and who had a strong work history of working in the deaf and hard of hearing community? Someone who had the financial and management skills and social networking skills to guide the NAD through challenging times?

Should that person be hired if the other candidates are deaf, but less qualified than the hearing, culturally deaf person? The job description (deadline March 1) does not state that the candidate has to be deaf. We got our deaf presidents of Gallaudet University, and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Are we ready for the opposite - a hearing CEO of the National Association of the Deaf?

http://deafness.about.com/b/2010/02/20/hearing-ceo-of-nad-acceptable.htm

Brought to you by the other Orange Deafie Blog at http://ocdac.wordpress.com/

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COME TO OUR MEETUPS!

The Orange County American Sign Language Meetup Group - http://asl.meetup.com/37/ - and the Orange County Deaf & Hearing
Impaired Meetup Group http://deaf.meetup.com/38/ meets each 3rd Fridays of the month.

We are currently pondering a new locations for all of our meetup events because our competition appears to have hijacked the excitement, prestige, and normalcy of our cherished monthly gatherings.

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FROM THE BLOGSPHERE

Disability Blog Carnival #63 is up NOW!
[Visual description: Carnival logo featuring a black-and-white photograph of an old hospital, turrets and such, with the words "Disability Blog Carnival" and "Can't shut us up now" in yellow scrawly print across it.]

And it's a WOW of a carnival, at the disability community on dreamwidth.org, on the theme "relationships." There are lots of links, lots of different blogs, and even if you only read the choice quotes avendya selected to represent each submission, you'll leave the table with plenty to think on. But don't do that, go read the full posts too, and comment to thank the submitters for their strong work.

According to my schedule, the next carnival should be hosted by Athena, Ivan, and the Integral at their blog. The stated theme I was given is "If you had a chance to strike down a single stereotype, which one would it be and why?" Stay tuned at their blog for more on this. Meanwhile you can send submissions to me or put them in comments here, I'll be sure they get to the hosts for consideration before the March carnival posts.
Posted by Penny L. Richards at 1:05 PM
Labels: disability blog carnival

http://disstud.blogspot.com/2010/02/disability-blog-carnival-63-is-up-now.html

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DO YOU HAVE TINNITUS? ARE YOUR EARS RINGING ALOUD BY ITSELF? DO YOU WANT THAT TO STOP?

Tinnitus affects people with or without hearing loss.

Tinnitus is the ringing sensation that occurs in the ears. Severe tinnitus can be painful and disable a person. Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center has two people serving in a patient advocacy council. Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center wants to help people retain their productivity by helping them manage tinnitus.

We are introducing a nutraceutical cocktail of Ginkgo Biloba, Zinc, and Garlic to manage tinnitus (ringing) in the ears. New studies show that a combination of these three working together helps manage tinnitus. We have the research that suggest the cocktail helps manage tinnitus.

This cocktail doesn't create the flush reaction you get from using high dosage of Niacin taken to manage tinnitus.

Tinnitus management kit contains Ginkgo Biloba, Zinc, Garlic, pill minders box, carrying case, and 2 sets of ear plugs.

Kit is assembled by people with disabilities.

If you care about your ears, please shop through our paypal link below now

Tinnitus 2 month management kit $79.99 - Free Shipping On All Orders! https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8502596

Refills each month $29.99 (Link will be mailed to you with your order)

The funds generated from this offering will be returned to the community in the form of assisted housing, education, advocacy, free equipment, outreach, and conference activities.

***These Statements have not been evaluated by the US FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. There is no guarantee this will help you manage tinnitus. This may work on some people and this may not work on some people too.

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FROM THE VLOGSPHERE (VIDEO BLOGGING)

Google Earth for Android

Explore the world from the palm of your hand with Google Earth for Android. Fly around the planet with the swipe of a finger, as you view the same 3D imagery available in the desktop version. Search by voice for cities, places, and businesses. Browse layers of geographic information including roads, borders, places, photos and more. Visit Android Market and search for Google Earth to download it for free.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyeJyctGhSc

Brought to you by the Eye Fire Vlogs Http://eyefirevlogs.com

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Please donate to Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. We have a lot of work to do on behalf of people with hearing and speech impairments and we have a donation form ready for your use.

Donation form : http://partners.guidestar.org/controller/searchResults.gs?action_donateReport=1&partner=networkforgood&ein=33-0806007

Thank you very much for the time youve taken to read this newsletter and clicking on the donation link above.

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FROM THE NEWSLETTER READERS

Hi Richard

They are complaint that James Saracay talked to be stab back against Marc on FaceBook. He said,"Marc is bad and other interpreters on phones for arresting by the agents." James sent to many deaf people's Facebook against Marc. He wrote www.justice.gov. Someone informed me.

Sincerly Yours,
Dixie

Editors Note: It's good to see people using Facebook. Just remember Facebook has heavier moderation rules than www.eyefirevlogs.com 's no slander policy.

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The OCDAC Newsletter is designed to share information of interest to people with disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.

The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in safety, health, and productive living.

The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education, counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.

Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of your personal mailing lists so we can get the important messages out far and wide and encourage them to sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Our physical address is 2960 Main Street suite #100, Irvine California 92614 and this email is in compliance with CAN-SPAM Act of 2003.

To subscribe to this newsletter go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdacnewsletter/ or send a blank email to ocdacnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

THE TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK

CALL FOR ACTION:

Elimination of Los Angeles Department on Disability

The Los Angeles City Council Arts, Parks, Health and Aging (APHA) Committee will hold its Meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at 8 a.m., at the Los Angeles City Hall - Board of Public Works, Room 350. The APHA Meeting is pertaining to the proposed elimination of the City of Los Angeles Department on Disability (DOD).

It is critical that our municipal government remain responsive to the needs of this segment of our population. For your information, our Department serves over 15,000 persons annually, which include people living with mental and physical disabilities, and those living with HIV/AIDS. The AIDS Coordinator's Office is administered by the DOD. Moreover, Los Angeles is home to over 1.5 million people with disabilities - reflecting the composition of cultural, religious and ethnic diversity of this area.

Remember, you may also contact the offices of the Mayor and City Councilmembers via telephone and E-mail.

If the proposed elimination of the Department and/or distribution of the existing Department staff occurs, services will not continue as usual and/or will become ineffective and non-existent.

For further information about the DEPARTMENT ON DISABILITY, please call between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (213) 202-2764 voice, (213) 202-2755 TTY, or visit our website at www.Disability.LACity.org.

For media-related inquiries, please contact Deanna McNeally at (213) 202-2761 office, (213) 500-2293 cell, or E-mail at Deanna.McNeally@lacity.org.

Thank you!

Regards,

Deanna A. McNeally
Public Relations and Communications Manager
CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT ON DISABILITY
201 North Figueroa Street, Suite 100 / Mail Stop #760
Los Angeles, California 90012
213.202.2761 (Direct)
213.202.2755 (TTY)
213.202.2715 (Fax)
www.Disability.LACity.org

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DO YOUR SHOPPING AT OUR WEBSTORE.

We have lots of new items and our webstore count stands at over 690 items!

Lots of products for the deaf, and blind, and other disabilities. Remember your parents, grand parents, brothers, sisters, family members, co-workers who need adaptive equipment. Employers can shop here for equipment and accessories for their hearing impaired workers.

Buy Here, Buy Now, Pay Less with our ADA kits! This includes long term savings associated with ADA compliance.

Stop by http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More today to start your shopping.

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THE GRAPEVINES

Recap Of California Bills For The Disabled

AB 214 (Chesbro): Would have made health plans cover durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheel chairs, ventilators, hospital beds, and walkers. Keeps health plans from paying smaller amounts for DME than they would for other health services. Did not pass.

AB 287 (Beall): Makes the State Council on Developmental Disabilities create an Employment First Committee. The committee would help make job opportunities available to people with developmental disabilities. Signed by the Governor.

AB 1538 (Ma): Limits how special education staff can restrain students with disabilities. Stops them from using restraint that could cause serious harm or death. Currently a two-year bill.

SB 781(Leno): Makes Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly tell why a person is being evicted in the eviction notice. Explains their right to appeal the eviction. Signed by the Governor.

AB 398 (Monning) Moves the Traumatic Brain Injury Program from the Department of Mental Health to the more appropriate Department of Rehabilitation. Signed by the Governor.

AB 1269 (Brownley) Lets people with disabilities who are not working continue to have health insurance for up to 26 weeks through the California Working Disabled Program – a program under Medi-Cal. Signed by the Governor.

AB 1422 (Bass) Continues funding for the California Healthy Families Program by taxing the profits of Medi-Cal managed care health plans. Signed by the Governor.

SB 290 (Leno) Keeps the law that makes a landlord give at least 60 days notice before evicting a tenant. If the tenant has lived there less than one year, they have to give 30 days notice. Signed by the Governor.

SB 630 (Steinberg) Makes health plans cover dental or orthodontic services in certain cases. They must be provided when the services are part of reconstructive surgery or needed to fix a cleft palate. Signed by the Governor.

AB 421 (Beall) Would have made the state pay the school district or county when a child is placed in for-profit out-of-state placements pursuant to an IEP. Right now only non-profit placements are paid for by the state. This bill did not make it out of the Appropriations Committee.

AB 438 (Beall) Would have made more programs to treat people with developmental disabilities charged with nonviolent crimes. People would be treated in these programs instead of going to jail or prison. This bill did not make it out of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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FACE TO FACE TIMES

Americans with Disabilities Bleeding from Budget Cuts: Angry, ADAPT Fights Back

Denver, CO -- ADAPT today launched its ADA 20th Anniversary Campaign demanding that the Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice aggressively protect the civil rights of disabled Americans and enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act. The campaign, Defending Our Freedom: ADAPT's Call to Action for Home and Community in America, also calls on people with disabilities and those who are older to file civil rights complaints if they have been forced into institutional settings, denied community services, or have had their community services reduced. And, finally, the campaign will collect personal and state stories about the effects of budget cuts, and the efforts to fight back against the cuts.

"People with disabilities are literally "bleeding to death" already because of state budget cuts, and there is no end in sight," said Rahnee Patrick , an organizer with Chicago ADAPT. "When states cut budgets, the first things on the chopping block are what are called "optional services," the services that states can choose to provide, but aren't mandated to provide...only they aren't so optional for us. Those are the services that pay aides to help us out of bed, get dressed, get ready for work, eat, and live in our own homes instead of being forced into nursing homes."

Nearly every state in the union is currently planning budget cuts that impact the ability of people with disabilities and older people to stay in their own homes. Federal law currently mandates states to provide nursing home services. Providing home and community-based services is considered "optional" under the law, which is why those services are usually cut when states are reducing their budgets. Because there is no provision in the law that tells states they must also provide the same services in a person's own home, countless thousands of people across the country are forced every day into nursing facilities and other institutions when they need help with the activities of daily living.

"For all these 20 years since the ADA was passed, Congress has refused to remove the "institutional bias from the law," said Mike Oxford, organizer from Kansas ADAPT. "That institutional bias has made older and disabled people America's political prisoners. We are deprived of our freedom, and deprived of our civil rights, and that is totally unacceptable, and most certainly illegal. Apparently, Congress is too politically scared to address the issue, but we aren't, and we won't stop until we have the first class citizenship and rights that our Constitution guarantees us!"

ADAPT is calling on individuals and groups of people who are aging or have disabilities to send in stories of cuts in services. ADAPT will collect these stories and post them on the ADAPT website in a "People's Forum to Fight Back." Stories and pictures can be viewed on the ADAPT Defending Our Freedom blog at http://www.defendingourfreedom2010.blogspot.com . The ADAPT website will also have a link to the forms that people can use to complain to the Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights about a violation of their civil rights. Violations include being forced into a nursing home, not being allowed to move from a nursing home or other institution back into the community, or having home and community services decreased due to budget cuts so you don't have the hours you need.

ADAPT will also post on its website pictures of you visiting your state and federal senators and representatives, and your state Medicaid and other government officials. These pictures and descriptions will create a public record of the disability community's efforts to stop cuts, and will inspire others across the country to speak up and speak out, too. Send your personal "cut" stories, and your pictures, with a description of what occurred and what you were told by your public officials, to defendingourfreedom@gmail.com then watch for them on the blog. Let's hold public officials accountable for what they tell us!

FOR MORE INFORMATION on ADAPT visit our website at http://www.adapt.org/

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Get yourself an OCDAC credit card through a special program at http://www.cardpartner.com/enduser.aspx?AEID=D0974

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THE FINGER BOWS

Our community partner of the film is GLAD - The Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, and they have supported our film throughout its production, but we are now reaching out to as many groups as possible to pack this house for this open captioned film which is accessible to hearing and deaf audiences alike. We want to send a message to hollywood, that if we make films for a deaf and hearing audience, they will turn out!

This film follows the story of four deaf performers, renowned comic CJ Jones, rock singer TL, drummer Bob Hiltermann from the all deaf rock band Beethoven's Nightmare, and Robert DeMayo an actor from Philadelphia over a year of their lives as they struggle and succeed in making their art. The movie follows four talented artists who happen to be deaf, and they can do anything with their lives.

More information on the film at www.seewhatimsayingmovie.com

Tickets will be on sale online soon!

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THE SOUR ORCHIDS

Two Former Executives of Video Relay Services Company Plead Guilty to Defrauding FCC Program

Irma Azrelyant and Joshua Finkle, the former co-owners of New York and New Jersey-based Deaf and Hard of Hearing Interpreting Services Inc. (DHIS), pleaded guilty today to engaging in a conspiracy to defraud the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Video Relay Service (VRS) program of more than $7 million, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division.

Today, Azrelyant, 47, and Finkle, 41, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Joel A. Pisano in Trenton, N.J., to conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Azrelyant and Finkle were indicted on Oct. 29, 2009, along with DHIS assistant bookkeeper and video interpreter coordinator Oksana Strusa, as well as video interpreters Natan Zfati, Alfia Iskandarova and Hennadii Holovkin.

In pleading guilty, Azrelyant and Finkle admitted that beginning in approximately October 2007 and continuing through approximately July 2009, they conspired with others to pay individuals to make fraudulent VRS phone calls that were processed through DHIS, and that were billed to the FCC through VRS provider Viable Communications Inc. (Viable). According to the guilty pleas, Azrelyant and Finkle made VRS calls to prerecorded messages and other numbers for the sole purpose of generating VRS minutes and also coordinated with others to generate illegitimate VRS minutes that would be billed to the FCC. Azrelyant and Finkle also admitted to processing illegitimate VRS calls that were routed to DHIS by Viable.

According to the indictment, VRS is an online video translation service that allows people with hearing disabilities to communicate with hearing individuals through the use of interpreters and web cameras. A person with a hearing disability who wants to communicate with a hearing person can do so by contacting a VRS provider through an audio and video Internet connection. The VRS provider, in turn, employs a video interpreter to view and interpret the hearing disabled person's signed conversation and relay the signed conversation orally to a hearing person. VRS is funded by fees assessed by telecommunications providers to telephone customers, and is provided at no cost to the VRS user.

According to information contained in the plea documents, Azrelyant and Finkle admitted that their role in defrauding the FCC's VRS program led to a total of between $7 million and $20 million in fraudulent billing to the program. At sentencing, Azrelyant and Finkle each face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, as well as mandatory restitution and forfeiture. Sentencing is set for June 29, 2010 at 10 a.m.

Co-defendants Strusa, Zfati, Iskandarova and Holovkin are scheduled to stand trial on May 24, 2010, on the charges in the indictment. An indictment is merely an accusation, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty at trial beyond a reasonable doubt.

In addition to the indictment charging Azrelyant, Finkle, Strusa, Zfati, Iskandarova and Holovkin, five indictments were unsealed on Nov. 19, 2009, charging an additional 20 people with engaging in a scheme to steal millions of dollars from the FCC's VRS program. In all, the indictments charge owners and employees of the following six companies with engaging in a scheme to defraud the FCC's VRS program:

Viable Communications Inc., of Rockville, Maryland;

Master Communications LLC, of Las Vegas;

KL Communications LLC, of Phoenix;

Mascom LLC of Austin, Texas;

Innovative Communication Services for the Deaf Corp. (ICSD), of Miami Lakes, Fla.; and

Deaf Studio 29 of Huntington Beach, Calif.

These cases are being prosecuted by Assistant Chief Hank Bond Walther and Trial Attorney Brigham Cannon of the Criminal Division's Fraud Section. The cases are being investigated by FBI's Washington Field Office, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service's Department of Justice Fraud Team and the FCC Office of Inspector General.

SOURCE U.S. Department of Justice

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COME TO OUR MEETUPS!

The Orange County American Sign Language Meetup Group - http://asl.meetup.com/37/ - and the Orange County Deaf & Hearing
Impaired Meetup Group http://deaf.meetup.com/38/ meets each 3rd Fridays of the month.

We are currently pondering a new locations for all of our meetup events because our competition appears to have hijacked the excitement, prestige, and normalcy of our cherished monthly gatherings.

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FROM THE BLOGSPHERE

Someone thinks having a Department of Deaf Education at U.S. Dept. of Education is a good idea.

Read about it and see the video at http://froggerforgoogle.blogspot.com/2010/02/dept-of-deaf-education.html

Editor : We dont need Department of Deaf Education as U.S. Dept. of Education has shown to be exceedingly flexible with the differring needs of students with hearing disabilities.

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DO YOU HAVE TINNITUS? ARE YOUR EARS RINGING ALOUD BY ITSELF? DO YOU WANT THAT TO STOP?

Tinnitus affects people with or without hearing loss.

Tinnitus is the ringing sensation that occurs in the ears. Severe tinnitus can be painful and disable a person. Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center has two people serving in a patient advocacy council. Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center wants to help people retain their productivity by helping them manage tinnitus.

We are introducing a nutraceutical cocktail of Ginkgo Biloba, Zinc, and Garlic to manage tinnitus (ringing) in the ears. New studies show that a combination of these three working together helps manage tinnitus. We have the research that suggest the cocktail helps manage tinnitus.

This cocktail doesn't create the flush reaction you get from using high dosage of Niacin taken to manage tinnitus.

Tinnitus management kit contains Ginkgo Biloba, Zinc, Garlic, pill minders box, carrying case, and 2 sets of ear plugs.

Kit is assembled by people with disabilities.

If you care about your ears, please shop through our paypal link below now

Tinnitus 2 month management kit $79.99 - Free Shipping On All Orders! https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8502596

Refills each month $29.99 (Link will be mailed to you with your order)

The funds generated from this offering will be returned to the community in the form of assisted housing, education, advocacy, free equipment, outreach, and conference activities.

***These Statements have not been evaluated by the US FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. There is no guarantee this will help you manage tinnitus. This may work on some people and this may not work on some people too.

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FROM THE VLOGSPHERE (VIDEO BLOGGING)

Why is Tar2006 Panicking?

A vocal community videoblogger who's got his good eyes in the U.S. Legislature is panicking as he believes Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (EHDI) would leave out the deaf community.

Dont panic Tar2006! The deaf community through NAD supports the EHDI bill.

http://www.nad.org/issues/early-intervention

http://www.nad.org/issues/civil-rights/early-hearing-detection-and-intervention

NAD is involved with EHDI programs and NAD's participation is fair and balanced.

Dont worry Tar2006, be happy!

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Please donate to Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. We have a lot of work to do on behalf of people with hearing and speech impairments and we have a donation form ready for your use.

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Thank you very much for the time youve taken to read this newsletter and clicking on the donation link above.

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FROM THE NEWSLETTER READERS

Hello Richard ,

Are you ready for Tax Time? Tax is around the corner!

I hope you had a good year in 2009 and look forward to 2010. It’s more important than ever to qualify for the most tax breaks possible. It’s a priority this year, more so than in the past. There is no need for you to spend countless hours struggling to understand the new tax laws. I have put in the time learning the new laws so you don’t have to. I’m committed to make sure you pay the least amount of taxes possible and get the largest refund allowed by law. The uncertainty of today’s economic times has impacted us all. With foreclosures, bankruptcies, losses in retirement funds have all become commonplace in our economic climate. My prices will continue to be the lowest price guarantee and I will beat any price anywhere anytime.

Overwhelmed? You're not alone! Need help? Contact me! I'm DEAF CPA candidate, accountant & tax professional with over 13 years experience! I'm Authorized IRS E-file Provider!

$10 dollars off for early filing-February ONLY!

$20 dollars per new customer that you refer to me! Tell your family & friends to come see me! I will pay you $20 dollars once my service has been performed.

LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE! Please show your support for Deaf Tax Service and spread the word!

See DeafTaxService.com in Facebook for more information. Any questions, let me know.

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VP: 866-751-1258
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The OCDAC Newsletter is designed to share information of interest to people with disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.

The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in safety, health, and productive living.

The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education, counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.

Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of your personal mailing lists so we can get the important messages out far and wide and encourage them to sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Our physical address is 2960 Main Street suite #100, Irvine California 92614 and this email is in compliance with CAN-SPAM Act of 2003.

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The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center Newsletter - February 13, 2010

THE TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK

Who Cosponsors HR 1646, 3024, and 3101?

H.R. 1646 is the Hearing Aid Tax Credit. H.R. 3024 is the Medicare Hearing
Health Care Enhancement Act.

H.R. 3101 would ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to
emerging Internet Protocol-based communication and video programming
technologies in the 21st Century. The VRS/FCC saga has eroded a lot of support
from H.R. 3101.

See it at http://tinyurl.com/yktpvbk

Brought to you by the Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center
Http://www.deafadvocacy.org

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DO YOUR SHOPPING AT OUR WEBSTORE.

We have lots of new items and our webstore count stands at over 660 items!

Lots of products for the deaf, and blind, and other disabilities. Remember your
parents, grand parents, brothers, sisters, family members, co-workers who need
adaptive equipment. Employers can shop here for equipment and accessories for
their hearing impaired workers.

Buy Here, Buy Now, Pay Less with our ADA kits! This includes long term savings
associated with ADA compliance.

Stop by http://stores.ebay.com/OCDAC-Adaptive-Equipment-and-More today to start
your shopping.

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THE GRAPEVINES

The Hearing Times website and newspaper is a forum for deaf and hard of hearing
people, their relatives and friends, audiologists and professionals in the
hearing industry and equipment manufacturers and dispensers. The Hearing Times
website has been launched in conjunction with Hearing Times, a new national
newspaper which was launched in September 2008.

http://hearingtimes.blogspot.com/

Brought to you by The Orange Deafie Blog
Http://www.deafadvocacy.org/blog/blog.html

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FACE TO FACE TIMES

Social Security Adds 38 New Compassionate Allowance Conditions

Expansion Will Speed Benefits to Thousands of Americans with Disabilities

Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced that the
agency is adding 38 more conditions to its list of Compassionate Allowances.
This is the first expansion since the original list of 50 conditions - 25 rare
diseases and 25 cancers - was announced in October 2008. The new conditions
range from adult brain disorders to rare diseases that primarily affect
children. The complete list of the new Compassionate Allowance conditions is
attached.

"The addition of these new conditions expands the scope of Compassionate
Allowances to a broader subgroup of conditions like early-onset Alzheimer's
disease," Commissioner Astrue said. "The expansion we are announcing today
means tens of thousands of Americans with devastating disabilities will now get
approved for benefits in a matter of days rather than months and years."

Compassionate Allowances are a way of quickly identifying diseases and other
medical conditions that clearly qualify for Social Security and Supplemental
Security Income disability benefits. It allows the agency to electronically
target and make speedy decisions for the most obviously disabled individuals.
In developing the expanded list of conditions, Social Security held public
hearings and worked closely with the National Institutes of Health, the
Alzheimer's Association, the National Organization for Rare Disorders, and other
groups.

"The diagnosis of Alzheimer's indicates significant cognitive impairment that
interferes with daily living activities, including the ability to work," said
Harry Johns, President and CEO of the Alzheimer's Association. "Now,
individuals who are dealing with the enormous challenges of Alzheimer's won't
also have to endure the financial and emotional toll of a long disability
decision process."

"This truly innovative program will provide invaluable assistance and support to
patients and families coping with severely disabling rare diseases," said Peter
L. Saltonstall, President and CEO of the National Organization for Rare
Disorders (NORD). "On behalf of those patients and families, I want to thank
Commissioner Astrue and his enthusiastic team for creating and now expanding a
program that will have a direct impact on the quality of life of thousands of
individuals."

"The initiative not only assists those whose applications are quickly processed,
but also assists those whose applications need more time and attention from SSA
adjudicators," said Marty Ford, Co-Chair, Social Security Task Force, Consortium
for Citizens with Disabilities. "We are pleased to see today's expansion and
look forward to working with Commissioner Astrue on further expansion of this
decision-making tool and other ways to expedite determinations and decisions for
disability claims."

"We will continue to hold hearings and look for other diseases and conditions
that can be added to our list of Compassionate Allowances," Commissioner Astrue
said. "There can be no higher priority than getting disability benefits quickly
to those Americans with these severe and life-threatening conditions."

Social Security will begin electronically identifying these 38 new conditions
March 1.

For more information about the agency's Compassionate Allowances initiative, go
to www.socialsecurity.gov/compassionateallowances.


New Compassionate Allowance Conditions

1. Alstrom Syndrome
2. Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia
3. Ataxia Spinocerebellar
4. Ataxia Telangiectasia
5. Batten Disease
6. Bilateral Retinoblastoma
7. Cri du Chat Syndrome
8. Degos Disease
9. Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
10. Edwards Syndrome
11. Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
12. Fukuyama Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
13. Glutaric Acidemia Type II
14. Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), Familial Type
15. Hurler Syndrome, Type IH
16. Hunter Syndrome, Type II
17. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
18. Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa, Lethal Type
19. Late Infantile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses
20. Leigh's Disease
21. Maple Syrup Urine Disease
22. Merosin Deficient Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
23. Mixed Dementia
24. Mucosal Malignant Melanoma
25. Neonatal Adrenoleukodystrophy
26. Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses, Infantile Type
27. Niemann-Pick Type C
28. Patau Syndrome
29. Primary Progressive Aphasia
30. Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
31. Sanfilippo Syndrome
32. Subacute Sclerosis Panencephalitis
33. Tay Sachs Disease
34. Thanatophoric Dysplasia, Type 1
35. Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
36. Walker Warburg Syndrome
37. Wolman Disease
38. Zellweger Syndrome

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MAXED OUT ON YOUR CREDIT CARDS?

Get yourself an OCDAC credit card through a special program at
http://www.cardpartner.com/enduser.aspx?AEID=D0974

We get a $50 donation for each person who completes the signup, and uses the
card.

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THE FINGER BOWS

The giant CSUN conference is only a month away!

The Center on Disabilities is now on Facebook and Twitter. Become a fan of the
Center on Disabilities on Facebook and follow CSUNCOD on Twitter for news from
the Center on Disabilities about the CSUN Conference.You can also "RSVP" on the
CSUN Conference event page on Facebook, so everyone can know you are coming.
Finally, don't forget to use #csun10 when you tweet about the CSUN Conference.

http://www.csun.edu/cod/index.php

Brought to you by ASL News http://www.aslnews.com

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Take a look and bookmark our new search page!
Http://www.deafadvocacy.org/search.html . It's a good source of information you
can use.

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THE SOUR ORCHIDS

Protein Needed to Develop Auditory Neurons Identified

Loss of spiral ganglion neurons or hair cells in the inner ear is the leading
cause of congenital and acquired hearing impairment. Researchers at the
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine and the National
Institutes of Health found that Sox2, a protein that regulates stem cell
formation, is involved in spiral ganglion neuron development.

Read more at : http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100112171807.htm

Brought to you by the other Orange Deafie Blog at http://ocdac.wordpress.com/

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COME TO OUR MEETUPS!

The Orange County American Sign Language Meetup Group -
http://asl.meetup.com/37/ - and the Orange County Deaf & Hearing
Impaired Meetup Group http://deaf.meetup.com/38/ meets each 3rd Fridays of the
month.

We are currently pondering a new locations for all of our meetup events because
our competition appears to have hijacked the excitement, prestige, and normalcy
of our cherished monthly gatherings.

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FROM THE BLOGSPHERE

Responding to http://www.wisdeaf.org/wp/wad-action/interpreter-licensure/

Of course all the Republicans support the Wisconsin SB-389 bill. They want to
cut down the number of available interpreters in State of Wisconsin so
businesses there will have genuine reasons not to hire interpreters. According
to the ADA itself and backed up by several courts, documented interpreter
shortages are valid reasons under the ADA's 'undue burdens' clause not to
provide interpreters.

Richard Roehm

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DO YOU HAVE TINNITUS? ARE YOUR EARS RINGING ALOUD BY ITSELF? DO YOU WANT THAT
TO STOP?

Tinnitus affects people with or without hearing loss.

Tinnitus is the ringing sensation that occurs in the ears. Severe tinnitus can
be painful and disable a person. Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center has two
people serving in a patient advocacy council. Orange County Deaf Advocacy
Center wants to help people retain their productivity by helping them manage
tinnitus.

We are introducing a nutraceutical cocktail of Ginkgo Biloba, Zinc, and Garlic
to manage tinnitus (ringing) in the ears. New studies show that a combination
of these three working together helps manage tinnitus. We have the research
that suggest the cocktail helps manage tinnitus.

This cocktail doesn't create the flush reaction you get from using high dosage
of Niacin taken to manage tinnitus.

Tinnitus management kit contains Ginkgo Biloba, Zinc, Garlic, pill minders box,
carrying case, and 2 sets of ear plugs.

Kit is assembled by people with disabilities.

If you care about your ears, please shop through our paypal link below now

Tinnitus 2 month management kit $79.99 - Free Shipping On All Orders!
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8502596

Refills each month $29.99 (Link will be mailed to you with your order)

The funds generated from this offering will be returned to the community in the
form of assisted housing, education, advocacy, free equipment, outreach, and
conference activities.

***These Statements have not been evaluated by the US FDA. This product is not
intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. There is no guarantee this
will help you manage tinnitus. This may work on some people and this may not
work on some people too.

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FROM THE VLOGSPHERE (VIDEO BLOGGING)

Lack of communications from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is
getting a lot of deaf video bloggers to bash the deaf organization. Sometimes
you'd have to stick a hammer in the boquet of roses for NAD.

See this video blog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNGuq8DKRko

Brought to you by the Eye Fire Vlogs Http://eyefirevlogs.com

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Please donate to Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. We have a lot of work to
do on behalf of people with hearing and speech impairments and we have a
donation form ready for your use.

Donation form :
http://partners.guidestar.org/controller/searchResults.gs?action_donateReport=1&\
partner=networkforgood&ein=33-0806007

Thank you very much for the time youve taken to read this newsletter and
clicking on the donation link above.

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FROM THE NEWSLETTER READERS

Deaf Pit Bull Mix in TN Seeks Help!

We at East TN Pit Bull Rescue need help for Bella. Months ago there was this
sweet little deaf white puppy at the Loudon County shelter. There was a great
cry for someone to save her. Well at the last minute when she was still there,
Linda went and pulled her out. Bella was so sweet and VERY smart! But we knew
pretty quickly that 1) she was going to be a big girl, 2) she needed someone
that understood deaf dogs and could train her and 3) we were not that someone!
We checked with a deaf dog rescue or two but really just thought that since she
was so sweet and smart…someone was just waiting to take her in! Well here we are
6 months later. Bella is still with Linda and has developed a few doggie issues.
Although she can be over exuberant and a little rough to hold onto – Bella loves
people. The same can not be said for other dogs. She is bossy and can be jealous
and aggressive. She has food aggression issues with the other dogs as well as
toy issues. Bella's foster home has way to many adult bully breeds and only one
small woman to care for all of them and she has some health issues that require
that she cut things back. Bella has to have a place to go that can help her thru
her issues and they have to be knowledgeable in training deaf dogs. Bella is
vetted, micro chipped, crate trained and trustworthy in the house. She has
learned several hand commands. She is NOT safe with the cats! I know I have
placed a lot of emphasis on the negative behaviors but I want THE RIGHT
commitment for Bella and that can only happen if we tell all of the truth. We
think Bella is a Pit/Dane or Doggo mix of some kind. I have added pictures and
you can decide for yourself. At 10 months old, she is pushing 60 pounds. If the
right group/individual steps up for Bella – they will be getting a fully vetted
dog and we will get her to them. If you can help Bella, please contact me.

Thank you!

Wendy Jackson

etnpitbullrescue@comcast.net

865-882-9510

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**** DISCLAIMER ****
**********************

The OCDAC Newsletter is designed to share information of interest to people with
disabilities, their friends, associates, and relatives and promote advocacy in
the disability community. Information circulated herein does not necessarily
express the views of The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center. The OCDAC
Newsletter is non-partisan. OCDAC Newsletter does not sell advertising space.

The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is a community based organization that
puts people with disabilities first in their advocacy for equal opportunities in
safety, health, and productive living.

The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center provides services for disabled
individuals and their families in our community who need help in navigating the
social services maze. Every day people go without proper food, shelter, and
essential medical care every day due to a variety of factors including low
wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, domestic violence, or divorce. While
all of us are susceptible to hard times, disabled individuals are at the most
risk. With the generous support of people like you, we are able to help many of
these families and individuals not only to meet essential daily needs, but to
work toward a brighter future with programs in job training, education,
counseling, elderly assistance, and temporary housing.

Feel free to forward this email message IN ITS ENTIRETY to anyone and any of
your personal mailing lists so we can get the important messages out far and
wide and encourage them to sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Our physical address is 2960 Main Street suite #100, Irvine California 92614 and
this email is in compliance with CAN-SPAM Act of 2003.

To subscribe to this newsletter go to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdacnewsletter/ or send a blank email to
ocdacnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com