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The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit
program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they
need for work, school, healthcare and more.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month
toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month
for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also
receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop
computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more
than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The Affordable
Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one
device discount per household. For eligibility criteria and to enroll,
visit here.
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Don’t Forget to
Vote Tomorrow! Bring Your Photo ID!
 You'll need to bring a photo ID with you
following a new law passed in 2020 that requires voters to show photo
identification at the polls. Your
Kentucky driver's license is sufficient, and so are military, college and
Kentucky government IDs. You also can get a free, state-issued ID card if
you're at least 18 years old. (Those are available at local circuit court
clerk's and regional driver's license offices.) If you don't have one,
you can sign a special form at the polls and show poll workers your
Social Security card; an ID card of any kind that includes your photo and
your name; a food stamp, electronic benefit transfer or supplemental
nutrition assistance cards that list your name; or a credit or debit card
that lists your name. You also could get your identity confirmed if you
personally know an election officer.
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The KCDHH office
will be closed Monday, May 30.
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40th
Annual Deaf Youth Sports Festival (MDO) July 10-16
 The 2022 Deaf Youth Sports Festival (MDO)
will be part of the Kentucky School for the Deaf’s (KSD) 200th
Anniversary celebration and set for July 10-16 at KSD in Danville. Deaf
Youth Sports Festival, formerly known as the Mini Deaf Olympics (MDO), is
a program, organized to challenge deaf or hard of hearing youth to
discover their potential through sporting competitions and directed
activities with their peers. It is also an opportunity for deaf or hard
of hearing youth to learn valuable communication and social skills to
enhance their abilities to become proactive members in their communities.
To participate, children must be deaf or hard of hearing, ages five to
high school. For more information to apply, click here. For a schedule of events, click here.
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Governor/First Lady Invite Artists to Contribute to Gallery
 Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy
Beshear invite Kentuckians to lend their artistic talents to the Team
Kentucky Gallery, which is located in two main halls of the state Capitol
in Frankfort. Selected artworks will be displayed for a six-month
rotation in the Capitol and on the Team Kentucky
Digital Art Gallery, where the artists can provide additional
information. After each rotation, artworks are returned to the artists.
The current rotation runs until June 30, 2022. The next rotation will
begin July 1 and run until December 31, 2022. The deadline to submit
artwork for consideration for the fall 2022 exhibit is Friday, June 3, 2022. Artworks
will be selected by the second week of June, and artists will be notified
shortly thereafter. For submission information, click here.
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Summer Camps for
DHH Children and Teens
Gallaudet University has released information about upcoming
summer camps, family learning vacations, and remedial clinics for deaf
and hard of hearing children and teens. Some programs are designed for
the entire family. Most camps require small application fees. Camp
information is received from various organizations across the United
States and can be viewed by clicking here.
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Kentucky Hands & Voices Family Retreat
 Do you have a child with hearing loss
between the ages of five and 17? Make plans to join Kentucky Hands &
Voices on October 14-16 at the Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville,
Kentucky for an amazing family retreat. IT'S FREE! Space is limited, so
apply early. Activities include fishing, archery, mini golf, swimming,
horseback riding, crafts, woodworking, and more! Register here.
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RIT/NTID Offering In-Person Summer Programs for DHH
Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical
Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NIT) in Rochester, N.Y., is providing summer
program experiences designed for deaf and hard of hearing middle school
and high school students. The programs are presented in American Sign
Language (ASL) and spoken English, are certified by the New York State
Department of Health, and incorporate National Science Education
Standards. Health Care Careers Exploration Program, scheduled for July
23-28, is for students entering 10th-, 11th-, or 12th grade who are
interested in a career in the health care field. TechBoyz™ and TechGirlz™
programs, scheduled for July 23-28, are designed to help students learn
about and consider jobs and careers in STEM (science, technology,
engineering, and math) fields. For more information and to apply, contact
Mark Sommer, director of NTID Pre-College Outreach, at 585-475-7695
(voice), 585-286-4555 (videophone) or click here.
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May (2022) KCDHH Spotlight Q&A is
with Blake Campbell, who is Information Coordinator for the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing at KCDHH. Campbell’s hometown is Louisville, where he attended
duPont Manual High School’s deaf program. Upon graduation from Manual, he
attended Gallaudet University, the world's only university in which all
programs and services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf and
hard of hearing students in Washington, DC. He majored in Communication
Studies and minored in Photography. He resides in Louisville with his
Australian Shepherd, Zora, and two cats, Zovelli and Zayla. Click here
for the full story.
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ALDAcon 2022 Registration Is Officially
Open!
ALDAcon registration
continues with the Early Bird Special rate for the October 19-23
conference in San Diego at the Four
Points Sheraton. That rate is $30 less than the full rate, and is available
until June 30! Sign up now to lock in your savings and reserve your
space. Remember you must be a member to take advantage of this special
rate and/or the EZ Pay Plan. Sign
up or renew now to take advantage of this great discount! Do you know
someone who would enjoy ALDAcon? You can gift them a membership!
Scholarships
Available to Attend ALDAcon 2022
If you need financial help in order to attend ALDAcon 2022, you may
be eligible to receive an ALDAcon scholarship. Scholarships can provide
up to full registration and hotel costs. The requirements to apply are:
•You are a current paid-up member of ALDA or are willing to become
one
•You are deaf or hard of hearing
•You have genuine need of financial support to attend ALDAcon 2022
•You plan to attend all 5 days and commit to participating in
daily workshops and other conference activities.
•You have not previously been awarded two scholarships to ALDAcon.
If you answered "yes" to these questions, then you may
be eligible to apply for a scholarship to attend ALDAcon 2022. Click here
for complete information concerning scholarship requirements and the
scholarship application process.
Deaf Women United Opens Registration
for 2023
Deaf Women United has opened registration for the 2023 conference
that will be held in Chicago, July 26 to July 30. The early-bird rate is
available through February 28, 2023. For more information, click on the
logo below.
Windows 11 to Have New Touch Gestures,
Start Menu Folders, More
Microsoft
is adding five new touch gestures to Windows 11 soon that will hopefully
make it easier to use tablets. Live Captions will soon be built into
Windows 11 and can be easily activated with a Winkey + CTRL + L shortcut.
This feature will greatly benefit people who are deaf or hard of hearing
and is also available for anyone to use as it'll be automatically
generated on-device from any content that includes audio. Captions may
float in a window or be displayed at the top or bottom of a screen. Read
more here.
Project
IRIS Make Smart Phones Accessible for DHH
The
limitations of telecommunication relay services are being addressed with the
development of a new program that explores how to make deaf and
hard-of-hearing users’ experiences with cellular devices truly equal to
those of hearing users. Project IRIS, a partnership between the Center on
Access Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National
Technical Institute for the Deaf and MITRE Corp., proposes to create a
single-number phone system that encompasses the communications functions
already built into smartphones. It includes video relay services, call
captioning services, and Next Generation 911, an emergency response
system that would make placing emergency calls accessible for deaf and
hard-of-hearing people. Read more here.
PLEASE VISIT KCDHH’S
IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU’D LIKE TO LIST
ON THE CALENDAR, PLEASE EMAIL US AT:
kcdhh@ky.gov
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
International:
World
Health Organization
Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)
National:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Vaccines.gov
What
You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other
EEO Laws
Kentucky:
Kentucky
Governor News
The official Team Kentucky source for Vaccine
Kentucky Registry of Vaccine Location
KCDHH
COVID-19/Vaccine Important Links for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
KCDHH Facebook Page
Apps:
For those who have deaf family members who use sign language,
consider downloading Sorenson
Wavello and/or the ZVRS Sivo app on your smartphone. This app makes
it possible for you to see your loved ones on your screen next to your
interpreter.
Other KCDHH Resources:
KCDHH
KCDHH’s
Telecommunications Access Program (TAP)
Landline or wireless equipment for
Kentucky residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, or
have both a hearing and vision loss.
KCDHH
Commissioners
KCDHH Staff
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