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SUMMARY:"Understanding Alcoholism: Maybe you just drink too much" - David N. Evans
DESCRIPTION:Workshop for American Sign Language Interpreters\n\n\nAlcoholism is a fatal disease\, killing Deaf people because they don’t have access to the nature of their malady nor the solution presented in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and literature. But what do you believe is the difference between heavy or even habitual drinking (what might be called alcohol abuse) and alcoholism? The public and even the professional medical community confuse the two frequently. While this is not a topic Alcoholics Anonymous is concerned with\, the distinction is quite important for interpreters in AA because what we believe will absolutely affect how we understand and convey messages while interpreting. Using AA’s own literature as our guide\, we will learn about the history of alcoholism\, the early days of AA’s beginnings along with key figures and dates via a skit (complete with cue cards and props!). We will explore AA’s definition of alcoholism and how it affects alcoholics differently from others. In order to ensure clarity and comprehension of concepts\, quotations of AA literature will be presented in English text with the presentation and discussion taking place in ASL. \nDeaf & Hard of Hearing Services is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 CEUs at the Little to None Content Knowledge Level.  \nCancellation Policy – 50% refund if cancelled by March 27\, 2026. After March 27 no refund will be given. Eventbrite fees are non-refundable at any time. D&HHS reserves the right to cancel at any time with a full refund. Mode of communication will be in American Sign Language with no ASL to English interpreter (no voice interpreter)\, for other accommodations\, please email JKolhoff@deafhhs.org. \n \n*This workshop is being offered as a bonus timeslot for those who purchased a CEU (interpreter) ticket and is included with your Silent Weekend in-person event ticket. If you’ve purchased a Silent Weekend ticket\, you do NOT need to purchase this as a separate workshop. Questions about which ticket to purchase? Email Jkolhoff@deafhhs.org
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LOCATION:Online using Zoom\, 160 68th St SW Ste 140\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49548\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49548\, US
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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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