ICRC offers Interpreter for the Deaf Certification and Resources

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DRS Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing operates the Oklahoma Interpreter Certification and Resource Center. Watch a short video to find out about the services offered including interpreter testing and certification based on sign language proficiency.
The video stars SDHH Administrative Assistant Keri Nutt with voice interpretation by a contract interpreter for the Deaf. Communications Officer Brett Jones filmed and edited the video http://www.okrehab.org/vid-info/ICRCservices

Houston audiologist named spokesperson for Deaf Awareness Week September 23-29

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OKLAHOMA CITY -- Baylor College of Medicine Clinical Audiologist Dr. James Connor Sullivan is an official spokesperson for Deaf Awareness Week, celebrated worldwide from September 23 through 29.

Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing staff selected Sullivan, age 27, to represent central Oklahoma.

SDHH is an employment and independent living program in Vocational Rehabilitation, a division of the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services.

Law enforcement communication cards for Deaf and hard of hearing drivers

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DRS Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Oklahoma School for the Deaf are celebrating Deaf Awareness Week, September 23-29. Check out this free card that Deaf and hard of hearing drivers can use to communicate with law enforcement officers if they get pulled over in traffic. Watch a short video about the card starring DRS Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehabilitation Technician B. B. Briones with voice interpretation by Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist Jill Oliver. The video was filmed and edited by DRS Communications Officer Brett Jones.

School for the Deaf principal named spokesperson for Deaf Awareness Week September 23-29

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SULPHUR, Okla – Oklahoma School for the Deaf Director of Education Manda Chebultz is an official spokesperson for Deaf Awareness Week, celebrated worldwide from September 23 through 29.

The purpose of Deaf Awareness Week’s purpose is to increase public awareness of Deaf culture, heritage and American Sign Language, which are unique to deaf people.

Chebultz, who is deaf, ensures that directs educational programming to ensure that OSD students’ needs are met on the campus in Sulphur and at satellite pre-schools in Edmond and Chickasha.

Oklahoma School for the Blind students to experience Western Heritage Day Sept 25

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MUSKOGEE, Okla. – Oklahoma School for Blind students will saddle up again on September 25 for their annual Western Heritage Day.

Roy and Rose Anna Webb host the popular event, which features a rodeo arena, stage coach, hay wagon and fish pond, at their Silver Spur Western Lodge in Haskell.

“We love to do it and look forward to Western Heritage Day every year,” Rose Anna Webb, who taught elementary school for 24 years, said. “My husband Roy wants to make sure that every child has a chance to ride a horse and experience ranching and outdoor activities.”

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