March 2, 2010 Daytime meeting - 11am
“ Sprint Relay now…What’s new?” with
Mary Beth Mothersell
The past several newsletters have carried information and evaluations on
the new CapTel 800i® telephone. Mary Beth Mothersell, LMSW, Sprint’s
New York State Relay Service Program manager, demonstrates this versatile
captioned telephone—you can read and save what the other person says!
The writer can testify that the 800i® significantly surpasses its predecessor
CapTel 200® and eases communication for us telephone-challenged folks.
Mary Beth explains some of Sprint’s other services such as WebCapTel® and
introduces the Relay Store, with its assortment of telephones.
(This presentation is Audiolooped.)
March 2, 2010 Evening meeting - 7pm
“
Surviving and thriving in the workplace: Employment issues for people with
hearing loss ”with John Macko
The workplace can be difficult for hard of hearing people at best, but with
economic downturn and layoffs we face additional challenges in finding
jobs and performing successfully when hired.
John Macko, Director of the Center on Employment at NTID, facilitates a
panel of chapter members who share their experiences about being hard of
hearing at work He offers tips and strategies for surviving and thriving
as an employee. Panelists include Lisa Bailey, Don Bataille, and Andy Howard.
Mary Ellen Tait will be moderator.
(This presentation is Audiolooped and real time captioned. Those needing
a sign language interpreter should contact Linda Siple at 585 475 6712.)
All programs are held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, corner of East
Avenue and Westminster Road, across from George Eastman House. Both programs
have the induction loop for those with a T-switch.
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SOCIAL TIME FOR HARD OF HEARING AND DEAF.
3rd Wednesday of each month:
Matinee show at Loew's Webster Theater to attend the movie showing in
"Rear Window Captioning" format.
The early afternoon show is between noon and 2:30 pm.
You need to check
the D&C paper that morning for the title of the movie being shown, and
the exact time.
Then, off to a local restaurant afterwards for an early supper and
social time. You'll still be home by dark! Hope to see you there!
Ginger Graham, Theatre Committee
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HLAA programs are held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, East Avenue
and Westminster Road, across from George Eastman House. Enter door at rear
of church, go up a few steps and enter room on right. Refreshments available.
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Questions: Call (585) 266-7890 or visit www.hlaa-rochester-ny.org.
Hearing Loss Association of America (formerly SHHH) is a nationwide
organization for people with hearing loss, opening the world of communication
through information, education, support, and advocacy.
