2012 events are listed below for your convenience.
For questions about any event below, contact 616-732-7358 (v), 616-828-0186 (vp) or info@deafhhs.org. Thank you for coming to our events.
January
January 28 – Interpreter Series Workshops presents “Bullying … In Our Field it Happens Too Often” by Leia Sparks from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at DHHS. 0.5 RID CEUs and 5.0 BEI/QA/EIPA hours provided.
February
February 2 – Project Endeavor will be hosting a workshop at DHHS at 3 p.m. to discuss high speed, VRS, mobile equipment like ipad 2 and other cool items. Contact Carl Adamski at cadamski@c-s-d.org or (585) 672-9934 (vp) if you have any questions.
February 9 – Sheryl Emery with DODHH is hosting a town hall meeting at DHHS from 3-5 p.m. Free and open to the public. Any concerns and discussions can be expressed. The town hall meeting is in ASL. If you need a voice interpreter, call DHHS before the event. ProjectE_flyer_GrandRapidsMI_2-2-12
February 13-16 - Spring ASL classes begin for 12 weeks. ASL I – IV offered. Time: 6-8 p.m. in Grand Rapids, 5:30-7:30 in Muskegon. Cost: $125. Fill the registration form and fax or mail it in. Payments accepted the first night of class. ASL Registration – spring 2012
February 24-26 – Silent Weekend for interpreters, ITPs and graduates. Time: Friday, February 24 at 5 p.m. through Sunday, February 26 at noon. Workshops, interaction, lodging, meals and activities provided. Topics include MLS interpreting, classifiers, vocabulary development, and mental health situations. 0.85 RID CEUs and 8.5 BEI/QA/EIPA hours provided. $145 for certified interpreters and $120 for ITPs and post-graduates.
March
March 17 – DINGO card game. Anyone can come and play! Time: 5:30 – 9 p.m. Location: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. DINGO is a fun game for all ages to play. Supper, beverages and chips included. Proceeds go to Silent Celebration. Dingo
March 24 – Interpreter Series Workshop by James Ypma, MPA, from network 180 called “Mental Health Situations and How to Sign It” at DHHS. 2012March24MentalIssues
April
April 18 – On the Border fundraiser. Eat at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina anytime between 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and donate 10% to DHHS! Two locations: Woodland Mall and Rivertown Mall.
April 28 – Crom Saunders is giving an interpreter workshop called “But I Don’t Know it in English!” at DHHS in the morning then doing a performance for the general public at Aquinas College. Families, students, and friends welcome!
May
May 19 – Interpreter Series Workshop. TBA.
May 23 – Our ADAPT program is hosting a bus trip to Shipshewana, Indiana for the day. People can shop, eat, and enjoy the sights.
June
June 9 – Silent Celebration. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Johnson Park in Walker/Grandville area. Children’s games, BBQ, social, raffle games, and enjoyment! Admission is $5 per person. Children under 10 are free.
June 23 – Interpreter Series Workshop. TBA.
July
July 9-13 - Kids Kamp at Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, 3 mornings a week for two weeks. $40 per child or $80 for 2-4 children per household.
July 28 – Interpreter Series Workshop. TBA.
August
September
September 17-21 – ASL I-IV classes offered in Grand Rapids and Muskegon. More information coming soon.
September 22 – 4th Annual Gala at Crowne Plaza on 28th Street in Grand Rapids. Tickets are $65 for single, $110 for couple. With your ticket, you’ll enjoy our free raffle item, plated dinner, keynote speaker, slideshow, and live auction! If you are interested in sponsoring a table, contact Katie Prins at kprins@deafhhs.org.
September 29 – Interpreter Series Workshop. TBA.