Thursday, January 15, 2009

Deaf Focus April

Deaf Focus Group
Alzheimer’s Association

Presenter: Patty Obrian

When: April 15th, 2009

Time: 6-8pm

Where: Otis Library
261 Main Street
Norwich, CT
06360

Patty Obrian will present about Alzheimer’s and talk about causes and symptoms. Alzheimer’s is a progressive fatal brain disease. As many as 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life.

Please feel free to contact Linda Fafard for more information at 823-1898 (V), Videophone IP address 75.149.135.141 or Lfafard@dnec.org

Deaf Focus Group March

Deaf Focus Group
Relay Connecticut /Converse Communications and Sprint
Presenters: Dave Yurio, Converse Communications and Sprint Representative
When: Monday March 30th, 2009

Time: 4-6pm Gadgets /New Technology
Time: 6- 8pm Board Meeting

Where: Otis Library
261 Main Street,
Norwich, CT 06360


Come see what’s new with Dave Yurio from converse communications and a sprint staff member who will be showing all the new gadgets/ technology. After the gadgets are shown there will be a short break and then the Relay Connecticut board meeting will take place and you are welcome to stay.
Please feel free to contact Linda Fafard for more information at 823-1898 (V), Videophone IP address 75.149.135.141 or Lfafard@dnec.org

Deaf Focus Group February

Deaf Focus Group
Legislative issues



Presenters: Diane Wixted from CDHI
When: Wednesday February 18th, 2009
Time: 6:00-8:00
Where: Otis Library 261 Main Street Norwich, CT 06360


Diane Wixted will talk about issues relating to law and helping to change laws that would benefit people who are deaf.
This is open to the deaf community, interpreters, and ASL students. The presentation will in American Sign Language.
Please feel free to contact Linda Fafard for more information at 823-1898 (V), Videophone IP Address 75.149.135.141 or Lfafard@dnec.org.

Monday, January 5, 2009

Free Presentation on Digital TV Transition

Digital TV Transition
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!


Are you ready for your TV to continue to work after February, 2009?
Starting February, 2009 all TV will be broadcast digitally. Come learn more!!!!

When: January 21st, 2009
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Otis Library, 261 main street, Norwich, CT
Presenter: John Barios from Comcast Communications

We will provide ASL/English interpreters!

Please feel free to contact Brynn Hickey or Linda Fafard for more information (860)823-1898 (v), Videophone IP Address 75.149.135.141