{"id":9994,"date":"2010-04-06T03:15:25","date_gmt":"2010-04-06T08:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=9994"},"modified":"2010-04-06T03:26:07","modified_gmt":"2010-04-06T08:26:07","slug":"jeopardy-game-on-ada-specializing-in-dhh-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2010\/04\/06\/jeopardy-game-on-ada-specializing-in-dhh-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeopardy!! Game on ADA specializing in D\/HH – Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cJeopardy!! Game on ADA specializing in Deaf\/Hard of Hearing\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t think that participating in Jeopardy!! game on ADA would be fun
\nand beneficial, answer the questions below:<\/p>\n

1) Have you ever been confused about what ADA really says about who provides
\nan interpreter or other auxiliary aid\/service?
\n2) Does a private doctor\u2019s office have to employ at least 15 employees
\nbefore providing an interpreter or other auxiliary aid\/service?
\n3) Does a Social Security office have to follow ADA?
\n4) Under the ADA, are employers required to pay for interpreters or other
\nauxiliary aid\/service for their Deaf\/hard of hearing employees?
\n5) Does ADA apply to a public college\/university only, not a private one?<\/p>\n

If you answer \u201cYes\u201d to at least one of the above questions, come to my
\ntraining to find out and to have fun learning through playing Jeopardy!!
\ngame. The training would empower you to learn how to self-advocate as a Deaf
\nor Hard of Hearing individual. The training is scheduled and located at:<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
\n6:30pm to 8:30pm<\/p>\n

Travis County Services for the Deaf\/Hard of Hearing \u2013 Conference room
\n2201 Post Road #100
\nAustin, TX 78704
\n(map: http:\/\/www.co.travis.tx.us\/deaf_services\/map_PostRd.asp<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Pizza and soft drinks will also be provided on a first-come, first-served
\nbasis.<\/p>\n

The Speaker-<\/p>\n

Brian Determan, an ASL-native deaf individual, serves as the Deafness
\nResource Specialist 7A, through Communication Axess Ability Group, for a
\nprogram funded by Texas DARS (Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative
\nServices) – Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. He works with
\nvarious agencies and service providers regarding their access obligations
\nunder the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. His
\ntraining will empower deaf or hard of hearing individuals with knowledge of
\ntheir civil rights and how to self-advocate.<\/p>\n

Accommodations for participants such as real time captioning (C.A.R.T.) or
\nsign to voice interpreter services must be requested by Friday, April 9,
\n2010. Email to: brian.determan@caag4.com or deafnessrs7a@dars.state.tx.us
\nor call the office at VP\/Direct 512-410-1786.<\/p>\n

Brian Determan
\nDeafness Resource Specialist – Region 7
\nCommunication Axess Ability Group – Austin
\n7000 N. Mopac Expressway Suite 2106
\nAustin, TX 78731
\nV\/VP: 512.410.1786 (local)
\nV\/VP 866.813.5516 (toll free)
\nTTY: 512.514.6385
\nFax: 512.514.6001
\nEmail: DeafnessRS7A@dars.state.tx.us<\/p>\n

Project funded by the
\nOffice For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, under the
\nDepartment of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services – DARS,
\nDivision of Rehabilitative Services – DRS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cJeopardy!! Game on ADA specializing in Deaf\/Hard of Hearing\u201d If you don\u2019t think that participating in Jeopardy!! game on ADA would be fun and beneficial, answer the questions below: 1) Have you ever been confused about what ADA really says…<\/p>\n

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