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SUMMARY:Empowerment of Touch: Providing Access to DeafBlind Patients
DESCRIPTION:Empowerment of Touch:\nProviding Access to DeafBlind Patients \nPresenter: Jill Gaus\, DeafBlind ProfessionalDate & Time: Friday\, June 26\, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: Special Olympics of Michigan Building – 160 68th St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49548 \nRegistration Fee: $80/ticket – $80 is earlybird registration pricing. The ticket price will increase to $90 on 6/1/26. Registration closes 6/19/26. \nREGISTER TODAY: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/bjuAkvjpdtuMkxGu2O0p-g \nJoin us during DeafBlind Awareness month for a thoughtful workshop with DeafBlind professional Jill Gaus. A practical workshop designed to equip healthcare providers\, support staff\, and service professionals with the knowledge and tools to effectively serve patients who are DeafBlind\, this interactive session will challenge participants to reconsider their approach when serving DeafBlind patients. \nWhether you’re new to working with DeafBlind individuals or looking to deepen your competency\, this workshop offers valuable insights to promote accessibility\, respect\, and effective care. \nLearning Objectives\n• Define DeafBlind and recognize the vast range of vision and hearing loss and how that impacts communication needs.\n• Identify accommodation methods for DeafBlind and how to ensure effective communication using these methods.\n• Recognize the legal and ethical obligations to provide effective communication to DeafBlind patients.\n• Observe and practice appropriate ways to approach\, communicate with\, and provide sighted guide to DeafBlind patients.\n• Address the roles and responsibilities of the different members of the care team. \nTarget Audience\nHealthcare Professionals\, Social Workers\, Emergency Services (Fire\, EMT\, Police)\, Accommodations Staff\, and any patient service roles! \nCancellation Policy – 50% refund if cancelled by June 1\, 2026. After June 1\, no refund will be given. D&HHS reserves the right to cancel at any time with a full refund. \nQuestions?\nEvent Questions: Erica Chapin\, echapin@deafhhs.org
URL:https://deafhhs.org/event/empowerment-of-touch-providing-access-to-deafblind-patients/
LOCATION:160 68th St SW\, 160 68th Street SW Ste 140\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49548\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49548\, US
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SUMMARY:Kids Kamp 2026
DESCRIPTION:Kids Kamp August 3-7\n\n\nJoin Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for a week of fun\, Monday\, August 3- Friday\,  August 7\, 2026\, from 9 am -12 pm each day! A full week focused on Deaf\, DeafBlind\, and Hard of Hearing kids. \nKids Kamp will be held at West Oakview Elementary School\, located at 3880 Stuyvesant Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49525. *WEDNESDAY WILL BE HELD OFFSITE* On Wednesday we will be at the Rockford Equest Center located at 3777 Rector Ave NE\, Rockford\, MI 49341. Parents will need to pick up and drop off at the Equest Center for this day. \nKamp is open to children ages 3-12 . (All participants must be potty trained and out of diapers/pull-ups) \nFun activities all week with different themes every day! Snacks are included each day. \nEarly Bird ticket until July 20 is $90 for the first child and $75 for each additional child. After July 20 the cost is $100 for the first child and $85 for each additional child. \nDiscounts available for single day attendees. Contact echapin@deafhhs.org for options. \nScholarships are available! Contact datwood@deafhhs.org for more information. Scholarship registration requires a code before you can sign up! \nRegistration closes July 31 at 5pm. Refunds available until registration closes. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER JULY 31 AT 5 PM. The Eventbrite fees are non-refundable. \nIf you need additional accommodations\, please contact Erica Chapin at 616-732-7358 or echapin@deafhhs.org. ASL Interpreters will be provided.
URL:https://deafhhs.org/event/kids-kamp-2026/
LOCATION:West Oakview Elementary School\, 3880 Stuyvesant Avenue Northeast\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49525\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, US
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