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1 Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing News Community Center for the Deaf and Hard -of-hearing Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing News is a publication of the MANSFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER FOR DEAF/HARD-OF-HEARING The Center for Individual and Family Services / The Rehab Center A Catalyst Company Spring 2015 Inside this issue: Deaf and Hard of Hearing News is written to inform Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons, their families and the community about Deaf and Hard of Hearing news and events in the Mansfield/Richland County area, surrounding counties, the State of Ohio and throughout the USA. Please send any articles you would like us to use in future newsletters. The Mansfield Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing News does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Center for Individual and Family Services, The Rehab Center or the Mansfield Community Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Hours: Tuesdays 9-10am Thursdays 2-3pm March Calendar April Calendar May Calendar Deaf Services Report Condolences 5 Summer Events 5 Friendly Reminder 6 Contact Information Special points of interest: Tanya Haga Coordinator (419) VP (419) hagat@catalystlife services.org Carleigh Levering ASL Interpreter (419) VP (419) carleigh@catalystlife services.org Ruthie Derr Part-Time Interpreter (419) rderr@catalystlife services.org Client Room VP is available everyday from 8am-5pm at the Rehab Center. New paint in Client Room!

2 March 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat light Savings 9 TAX DAY RCJFS MCD Schedule of Events March 7th - MCD March 9th - Tax by appointment March 10th - Richland County Job and Family Services presentation at 4:15pm March 2015 Events March 6th - Call Tanya or Carleigh to sign-up to file your taxes at Deaf Services on March 9th March 7th - MCD St. Patrick s Party at Masonic Temple in Mansfield from noon to 8pm. Dress in Green! March 7th - Move your clocks forward 1 hour before you go to bed! March 9th - Tax by appointment only! March 10th- Richland County Job and Family Services presentation at 4:15pm at Rehab Center. What benefits can you get? What services do they have? March 17th - St Patrick s DAC UPDATE: DAC is currently on hold. We are looking for people who are interested in helping Deaf Services continue to grow and get better. We will send out a flyer when we are ready to start again. If you have any questions or suggestions, please let us know. Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing News

3 Schedule of Events April 4th - MCD April 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat April 14th - Learn about supplemental (second) insurance options for 4pm Easter MCD Insurance Presentation April 2015 Events April 4th - MCD Easter Potluck at the Masonic Temple from noon to 8pm April 5th - Easter Sunday April 6th - Last to register to vote on May 5th. Deaf Services can help you register. April 14th - Supplemental (Second) Insurance for Medicare (older than 65 years old) presentation at Rehab 4pm. If you have specific questions, call Tanya or Carleigh to make sure your questions are answered on April 14th April 15th - Taxes are due! Think you might qualify for Medicaid? Need help signing up? Contact: Dianne Knipp (419) Or Tracie Cordle (419) Interpreter Provided

4 Schedule of Events May 2nd - MCD May 5th - Voting May 10th - Mother s May 18th - Support Services Event in Deaf Services Office May 25th - Office Closed for Memorial May 27th - Catalyst Annual 5pm May 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Mother s Support Services Event MCD May 2015 Events Office Closed June Annual Meeting May 1st - Let us know if you need a ride from the Rehab Center to a voting location on May 5th. May 2nd - MCD Mother s Party at Masonic Temple from noon to 8pm. Meeting at 2pm! Spaghetti dinner. Contact Rita ( ) for food sign -up. May 18th - Come in to Deaf Services between 12p and 4p for our Support Services Event! Topics: Medical history, preferred interpreters, and much more! May 25th - Rehab Center closed for Memorial May 27th - Catalyst Annual Meeting at 5pm Do It Deaf Update Details about summer events will be mailed out as soon as everything is scheduled. All events are free to Deaf and hard of hearing youth ages 8-high school. Contact Deaf Services if you have any questions or do not hear from us by summer.

5 Deaf Services Report - Tanya Haga Many of you know that some of the hospitals in our area have starting using VRI s or Video Remote Interpreting. This is like VP, but in the hospital. Pros to VRI: faster access because you do not have to Ronal Kirk Born: January 20, 1959 Passed away: Dec 1, 2014 Left behind: sister, brotherin-law, niece, and many friends. wait for an interpreter to arrive and VRI can be available when there is bad weather. Cons to VRI: does not work well with multiple Deaf in the room, people who are Deaf and have low vision, have had a lot of medicine, are drunk, are high, or have a cognitive delay. There can also be equipment issues. Condolences Tia Congious Born: Dec 6, 1973 Passed away: Dec 31, 2014 Left behind: husband, daughters - including Ma Tia Porter, grandchildren, other family members, and friends I have been told by MedCentral that patients have the choice to use the VRI or to have one of the Rehab Center interpreters come. If you are not happy with your experience, call the MedCentral Clients Rights Office. MedCentral s phone number is Dale Hatfield Born: January 26, 1957 Passed away: Jan 2, 2015 Left behind: sister - Robin Kemp, other brothers and sisters, mother, wife, and children. SUMMER EVENTS June 9th - Class Reunion Party at the Rehab Center. More information to come. July 25th - Block party with food and games on Sterkel Blvd from 10am- 3pm. July 27-Aug 7th - Young Adult Summer Program for Youth Who are Deaf-Blind in Sands Point, NY. A flyer can be picked up in Deaf Services OYO Camp Older campers (10-high school) -- Aug 3 - Aug 9th Younger campers (7-9) --Aug 6 - Aug 9th. **Registration forms will be mailed soon and are due back the end of June.

6 Community Center for the Deaf and Hard-of- Hearing 270 Sterkel Blvd Mansfield, OH A Catalyst Company We are online! deaf-services/supportservices It seems the weather is going to continue to be cold. Remember to keep your body in the best health possible. Eat fruits, vegetables, lean meats and drink water. Having a healthy body can help prevent colds, flues and other common illnesses. Friendly Reminders The Winter Blues can lead to a bad attitude. Try to find a hobby or any activity that helps you to feel happy. This can keep you in good mind and attitude. Spring will be here soon! Please remember if you cancel an appointment to also call and cancel with the interpreters. We appreciate it, thanks!