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Serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community of Kentucky Spring Issue 35th Year, Issue 1, 2017 Communicator KCDHH CELEBRATES 35TH ANNIVERSARY 1 Communicator KY Passes Law to Aid Deaf, Hard of Hearing The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing’s Executive Director, Virginia L. Moore (second from left), speaks on SB189 in conjunction with Senator Tom Buford (R), sponsor of the bill. The Senate Transportation Committee heard the testimony. Pictured above, left to right, are Senator Buford, Moore, Assistant Secretary of State Lindsay Hughes Thurston and deaf consumer Robert D’Angelo. A bill to help police and Kentuckians who are deaf or hard of hearing communicate more effectively is now law. “is is one step towards having a safer environment for deaf and hard of hearing individuals and police officers,” said Virginia L. Moore, Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) Executive Director. “is would not have been possible without the fast turnaround and work of Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, her staff, Senator Tom Buford, sponsor of the bill, and Robert D’Angelo, one of our deaf constituents. We truly appreciate their efforts.” Senate Bill 189 will allow deaf and hard of hearing persons to indicate voluntarily their hearing status in the Kentucky vehicle registration system, allowing law enforcement officers to see the status during traffic stops. “is new law will build trust and cooperation between more than 700,000 Kentuckians and our law enforcement,” said Grimes. “I am grateful to have played a part in championing this legislation and to work with its many advocates in this session.” Grimes worked with the KCDHH, Kentucky State Police, Protection and Advocacy, and other advocates to lobby for the bill before the General Assembly. D’Angelo, also spent many hours working in support of the measure. “Senate Bill 189 will change the landscape for many deaf and hard of hearing motorists in the Commonwealth,” said D’Angelo. “It will foster a better understanding of communication needs while protecting and facilitating a strong relationship with law enforcement officers. I was pleased to see our legislature reach a bi-partisan unanimous vote for Senate Bill 189’s passage.” KCDHH, an agency of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, has met with the Department of Criminal Justice Training to discuss the development of training modules for law enforcement officers and consumers. e training for law enforcement officers and consumers will take place at a later date. Please watch for updates for the effective date. Photo submitted by Secretary of the State’s Office Senate Bill189

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Page 1: KCDHH CELEBRATES 35TH ANNIVERSARY … the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community of Kentucky Spring Issue 35th Year, Issue 1, 2017 Communicator KCDHH CELEBRATES 35TH ANNIVERSARY Communicator

Serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community of Kentucky

Spring Issue 35th Year, Issue 1, 2017

CommunicatorKCDHH CELEBRATES 35TH ANNIVERSARY

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KY Passes Law to Aid Deaf, Hard of Hearing

The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing’s Executive Director, Virginia L. Moore (second from left), speaks on SB189 in conjunction with Senator Tom Buford (R), sponsor of the bill. The Senate Transportation Committee heard the testimony. Pictured above, left to right, are Senator Buford, Moore, Assistant Secretary of State Lindsay Hughes Thurston and deaf consumer Robert D’Angelo.

A bill to help police and Kentuckians who are deaf or hard of hearing communicate more effectively is now law.

“This is one step towards having a safer environment for deaf and hard of hearing individuals and police officers,” said Virginia L. Moore, Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) Executive Director. “This would not have been possible without the fast turnaround and work of Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, her staff, Senator Tom Buford, sponsor of the bill, and Robert D’Angelo, one of our deaf constituents. We truly appreciate their efforts.”

Senate Bill 189 will allow deaf and hard of hearing persons to indicate voluntarily their hearing status in the Kentucky vehicle registration system, allowing law enforcement officers to see the status during traffic stops.

“This new law will build trust and cooperation between more than 700,000 Kentuckians and our law enforcement,” said Grimes. “I am grateful to have played a part in championing this legislation and to work with its many advocates in this session.”

Grimes worked with the KCDHH, Kentucky State Police, Protection and Advocacy, and other advocates to lobby for the bill before the General Assembly. D’Angelo, also spent many hours working in support of the measure.

“Senate Bill 189 will change the landscape for many deaf and hard of hearing motorists in the Commonwealth,” said D’Angelo. “It will foster a better understanding of communication needs while protecting and facilitating a strong relationship with law enforcement officers. I was pleased to see our legislature reach a bi-partisan unanimous vote for Senate Bill 189’s passage.”

KCDHH, an agency of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, has met with the Department of Criminal Justice Training to discuss the development of training modules for law enforcement officers and consumers.

The training for law enforcement officers and consumers will take place at a later date. Please watch for updates for the effective date.

Photo submitted by Secretary of the State’s Office

Senate Bill189

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Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing Kentuckians

Commission Members:

Amy Hatzel, ChairKentucky Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Representative

Joy Kiser Alexander Graham Bell Association Representative

Thomas EvansKentucky Speech-Language Hearing Representative

George Tunstall IVParent Representative

VacantAARP Representative

Jeannie TaylorHearing Loss Association of America Representative

Edie RyanMember At-Large

Barbie HarrisKentucky Association of the Deaf Representative

Gerry Gordon-Brown Kentucky Association of the Deaf Representative

Sec. Hal Heiner (Buddy Hoskinson, Designee)Education and Workforce Development Cabinet

Sec. Vickie Yates Brown Glisson(Michelle Niehaus, Designee)Cabinet for Health & Family Services

Holly O’MaryService Provider Representative

Nina CoyerPresidentKentucky Association of the Deaf

Nancy PerryKentucky Association of the Deaf

New Commissioners Appointed

Stay up-to-date with the Commission!

Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/KCDHH/

Governor Matt Bevin named two Kentucky residents to the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Thomas Charles Evans, of Union in Boone County, is a clinical audiologist with the Division of Audiology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Evans will represent the Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association. He shall serve for a term expiring July 1, 2019.

Nancy Jane Perry, of Franklin in Simpson County, is a freelance American sign language tutor. She will represent the Kentucky Association of the Deaf. Her term will expire July 1, 2019.

Jeannie Marie Taylor, of Bowling Green in Warren County, was reappointed and is a retired educator. She will represent the Hearing Loss Association of Kentuckiana. Her term will expire July 1, 2019.

Dorothy A. Kerr and Rachel R. Morgan have been appointed to the Kentucky Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Kerr, of Winchester, is the supervisor of Language Services-Patient and Family Experience at KentuckyOne Health. Kerr will represent certified practicing interpreters to serve for a term expiring October 1, 2017.

Morgan, of Frankfort, is the Executive Staff Interpreter for the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Morgan represent certified practicing interpreters to serve for a term expiring October 1, 2019.

Two Named to KBI Board

Communicator

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KCDHH: 35 Years of Service to KentuckiansAnother milestone is fast approaching for the

Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH), as it celebrates its 35th anniversary on July 1, 2017.

A celebration is planned for Saturday, October 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort. Bring friends, families, blankets and lawn chairs. Also, don’t forget to bring your memories of the commission and its history.

“We have achieved this milestone through the hard work and dedication of, not only our staff,” said Virginia L. Moore, KCDHH Executive Director, “but also the deaf and hard of hearing community. They are the heartbeat of KCDHH as they help us take a look at where we started, what we have achieved, and what our plans are for the future.”

KCDHH, established by appropriation from the Kentucky General Assembly during the 1982 session, provides effective and efficient leadership, education, advocacy and direct services to eliminate barriers and to meet the social, economic, educational, cultural and intellectual needs of deaf and hard of hearing Kentuckians.

KCDHH Coming to a City Near You this Year!

Region 1: Feb. 8-10, PikevilleRegion 2: March 8-10, HazardRegion 3: April 11-13, SomersetRegion 4: May 16-18: Bowling GreenRegion 5: June 6-8: PaducahRegions 6-10: TBA

KCDHH Outreach Map

The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) will be holding its fourth of ten regional outreach programs in May. This educational program will kick off with a community forum on the first night followed by a one-day opportunity to meet individually with KCDHH staff by stopping by the specific location in that area. Staff has mapped out the regions (see map below) and will also be visiting local businesses, hospitals, senior centers, veteran affairs offices and audiologists.

The purpose of this project is to bring Frankfort to the community to work with deaf and hard of hearing individuals, their families and the community which serves them. Staff will also disseminate information in surrounding counties. Anyone from other counties near the specific meeting site is invited to attend.

For more information, contact the KCDHH office at 502-573-2604 voice/TTY or 502-416-0607 videophone.

COME JOIN US!WHAT:

KCDHH 35-Year Anniversary Old-Fashioned Family Social

WHEN:11 a.m. - 4 p.m.,

Saturday, October 7

WHERE:Salato Wildlife Education Center

1 Game Farm Roard, Frankfort, Ky.

ACTIVITIES:Cornhole tournament, fishing,

horseshoe pitching, fun and fellowship!

502-573-2604 (V/TTY)502-416-0607 (Videophone)

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KCDHH632 Versailles RoadFrankfort, Kentucky 40601

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID FRANKFORT, KY PERMIT NO. 481

An agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development CabinetPrinted with state funds

UPCOMING EVENTS

For more information, please visit the KCDHH Web Bulletin Board at http://www.kcdhh.ky.gov/home/bulletin.html

PIKEVILLE HILLBILLY DAYSApril 20-22, Pikeville, KYhttp://www.tourpikecounty.com/event/hillbilly-days-2017/

SUMMER CAMP FOR HEARING LOSS/SPEECH DISORDERS AND SIBLINGSJune 3-7The Center for Courageous Kids, Scottsville, KentuckyInformation: [email protected]

Kentucky Initiative for Collaborative Change (KICC) SYSTEM OF CARE ACADEMYJune 19-21Marriott Griffin Gate, Lexington, KentuckyInformation: Lea Taylor, [email protected]

KSD Summer Enrichment ProgramJune 11-23Kentucky School for the Deaf, Danville, Kentucky, $50Information: Barb Snapp, [email protected]

HEARING LOSS OF ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAHLAA ConferenceJune 22-25Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UtahInformation: www.hearingloss.org/content/convention

Kentucky Department of EducationCommissioner Stephen Pruitt

Town Hall Meetings on“School Accountability System”

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the following sites:

April 17 Rowan Co. High School Performing Arts Center Morehead

April 18 Hardin Co. Schools Early College & Career Center Elizabethtown

April 20 Glasgow High School Auditorum Glasgow

April 25 Bryan Station High School Lexington

April 27 Mountain Arts Center Prestonsburg

May 1 Henderson Co. Schools Pro. Dev. Center Henderson

For interpreting accommodations, contact Susan Palmer: [email protected]

or 502-564-3141, ext. 4805 (V)