{"id":23575,"date":"2013-06-27T15:14:14","date_gmt":"2013-06-27T20:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=23575"},"modified":"2013-06-27T15:14:14","modified_gmt":"2013-06-27T20:14:14","slug":"alice-cogswell-act-contact-congress-on-june-27-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2013\/06\/27\/alice-cogswell-act-contact-congress-on-june-27-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Alice Cogswell Act: Contact Congress on June 27, 2013!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><center><object width=\"560\" height=\"315\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/_gAnLlibJso?hl=en_US&amp;version=3\" \/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><\/object><\/center><strong>[Note: Video description and transcript can be found below]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/1969\/12\/nad_logo.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21377\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2013\/01\/10\/the-nad-seeks-a-director-of-communications-deadline-extended\/nad_logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/1969\/12\/nad_logo.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"240,240\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"nad_logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/1969\/12\/nad_logo.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/1969\/12\/nad_logo.jpg?fit=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-21377\" alt=\"nad_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/1969\/12\/nad_logo-150x150.jpg?resize=150%2C150\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/1969\/12\/nad_logo.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/1969\/12\/nad_logo.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>As part of the Child First campaign, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is asking Congress to pass the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ceasd.org\/child-first\/alice-cogswell\" target=\"_blank\">Alice Cogswell Act<\/a>. This bill will amend federal special education law (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA) to improve services for deaf and hard of hearing students.<\/p>\n<p>On June 27, we need your help!\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nad.org\/contactcongress\" target=\"_blank\">Contact<\/a>\u00a0your Senators and Representatives in DC by going to<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nad.org\/contactcongress\" target=\"_blank\">www.nad.org\/contactcongress<\/a>\u00a0and entering your zipcode. From there you will see their contact info &#8212; on June 27th, ask your Senators and Representatives to support the Alice Cogswell Act! \u00a0You can download the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/docs.google.com\/viewer?url=http:\/\/www.nad.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2013\/June\/Congress_Template_AliceCogswellAct.doc\" target=\"_blank\">letter\/email template here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to use\u00a0<em><strong>#SponsorAliceCogswellAct<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0when sharing posts about your contacting Congress!<\/p>\n<p>Below is a list of ideas of what you could post on Facebook\/Twitter\/Instagram:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Please sponsor the Alice Cogswell Act \u2013 deaf and hard of hearing children need this academic support to succeed! #SponsorAliceCogswellAct.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The Alice Cogswell Act gives states and accurate count of the deaf and hard of hearing students they are serving and helps them prepare to truly meet their needs. #SponsorAliceCogswellAct.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The Alice Cogswell Act is good for deaf and hard of hearing students and good for our whole society! #SponsorAliceCogswellAct.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Sponsor the Alice Cogswell Act and give deaf and hard of hearing an equal chance to become successful adults. #SponsorAliceCogswellAct.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Deaf and hard of hearing students need communication access and an expanded core curriculum to prepare them to be proud, successful adults! #SponsorAliceCogswellAct.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>In early childhood, the most natural environment for a deaf or hard of hearing child is one with language access everywhere. #SponsorAliceCogswellAct.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The least restrictive environment for my deaf child is the environment where she can communicate with everyone \u2013 the deaf school is her LRE! #SponsorAliceCogswellAct.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I attended a deaf program with communication access everywhere. It was the least restrictive environment for me and helped me thrive! #SponsorAliceCogswellAct.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I grew up in a mainstream school with the support services I needed. Now, I\u2019m a college graduate with a great career \u2013 help other deaf and hard of hearing students have the same! #SponsorAliceCogswellAct.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>From birth to twenty-one, deaf and hard of hearing students need language access and communication support! #SponsorAliceCogswellAct.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>It takes a village to raise any child. It takes a knowledgeable village to raise deaf and hard of hearing children. #SponsorAliceCogswellAct.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Personnel shortages leave deaf and hard of hearing students isolated. Help states develop better plans to meet these students\u2019 needs. #SponsorAliceCogswellAct.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The success of deaf and hard of hearing students shouldn\u2019t be left to chance. #SponsorAliceCogswellAct.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Video description and transcript:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>Video fades to soft blue and white background with the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) logo centered. Black text below the logo appears, &#8220;National Association of the Deaf.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Video fades to white then fade to NAD Headquarters, front lobby area.<\/p>\n<p>CAROLINE: Hello everyone!<\/p>\n<p>Video freezes, Caroline\u2019s frame slowly grows bigger as her title ID appears, &#8220;Caroline Jackson, Staff Attorney, National Association of the Deaf.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>CAROLINE: I\u2019m a staff attorney, focusing on education here at the National Association of the Deaf (NAD).\u00a0 I want to explain an exciting opportunity for you to be involved in supporting deaf and hard of hearing students all over America.<\/p>\n<p>Video transitions with a push-slide Right-Left.<\/p>\n<p>CAROLINE: In case you\u2019re not aware, the NAD is involved with the Child First campaign.\u00a0 That campaign has been advocating a new bill called the Alice Cogswell Act.\u00a0 Currently, a federal special education law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) sets rules to help students with disabilities access schools in America.\u00a0 We noticed that some of the rules do not adequately meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students.\u00a0 We want to amend the IDEA to better support deaf and hard of hearing students by improving their access to communication, training, and other services so they can succeed in school and beyond.\u00a0 If you want to learn more about the Alice Cogswell Act, have a look at this website, which explains it in more detail.<\/p>\n<p>White text appears in front of Caroline, &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nad.org\/alicecogswellact\">www.nad.org\/alicecogswellact<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Video transitions with a push-slide Right-Left.<\/p>\n<p>CAROLINE: Keep in mind that the Alice Cogswell Act is not law yet.\u00a0 We do not know when Congress will be voting on this bill.\u00a0 We must be diligent in contacting members of Congress and to convince them of the need for the Alice Cogswell Act to become law.\u00a0 We can do this with your help!\u00a0 We need you to contact your Congressional representatives and explain your support for the Alice Cogswell Act and for deaf and hard of hearing students.\u00a0 Through your efforts, we hope to persuade a Congress member to sponsor this bill so that all of Congress will consider this bill, vote on it, and make it the law of the land.<\/p>\n<p>Video transitions with a push-slide Right-Left.<\/p>\n<p>CAROLINE: Do you want to do something?\u00a0 Get involved?\u00a0 You can!\u00a0 We picked a special day,\u00a0<strong>June 27th<\/strong>\u00a0for people all over America to flood Congress with calls and emails so they take note of this bill. You can reach your Congress members with the help of this website.<\/p>\n<p>White text appears in front of Caroline, &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nad.org\/contactcongress\">www.nad.org\/contactcongress<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>CAROLINE: You\u2019ll just need to type in your zip code and the website will provide you a list of the two Senators and the Representative for your area.\u00a0 The list will show a phone number, a fax number, and a contact form for sending an email.\u00a0 Pick whichever contact option you prefer, then go ahead and do it!<\/p>\n<p>Video transitions with a push-slide Right-Left.<\/p>\n<p>CAROLINE: I have a few tips to share before you call.\u00a0 First, if you call through a video relay service, ask the operator to not connect immediately. Take a moment to explain the purpose of your call.\u00a0 When the operator understands everything, then go ahead and connect the call.\u00a0 Second, keep your message brief and hit these key points: (1) you live in their district; (2) you support a special law titled the Alice Cogswell Act because it is very important for deaf and hard of hearing students; and (3) if you like, add your own \u00a0personal story&#8212;perhaps share your experience attending a deaf school or a mainstream school, or that you have deaf\/hard of hearing children, and so on.\u00a0 When you\u2019re done, hang up.\u00a0 It\u2019s up to you if you want to call them again.\u00a0 Third, keep in mind that when you call, you might not directly connect with your Senator.\u00a0 Instead, you might connect with the front desk or a staff member.\u00a0 Don\u2019t worry, go ahead and tell them about your support for the bill. \u00a0They\u2019ll take your message and share it with the Senator or Representative you called.\u00a0 \u00a0Your message will get through!<\/p>\n<p>Video transitions with a push-slide Right-Left.<\/p>\n<p>CAROLINE: Now that I\u2019ve explained everything, I hope you\u2019ll roll up your sleeves and get to contacting Congress!\u00a0 Also, it is important to share this with your friends. Messages from many people are better than from only one person.\u00a0 We need many of you to show your support <span class=\"GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct\">to<\/span> Congress.\u00a0 So go ahead and call, email, tweet, post on Facebook or Instagram, and declare the importance of the Alice Cogswell Act.\u00a0 We need your help to support deaf and hard of hearing students all over America and we can do this if we improve the IDEA with new rules to support their needs.\u00a0 Thank you.<\/p>\n<p>Video fades to the same soft blue and white background with the NAD logo centered. Black text below the logo appears, &#8220;A production of The National Association of the Deaf (copyright) 2013 All rights reserved.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Note: Video description and transcript can be found below] As part of the Child First campaign, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is asking Congress to pass the\u00a0Alice Cogswell Act. 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