S O U T H W E S T W A S H I N G T O N C E N T E R O F T H E D E A F A N D H A R D O F H E A R I N G. What s Up?!

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1 FALL 2014 S O U T H W E S T W A S H I N G T O N C E N T E R O F T H E D E A F A N D H A R D O F H E A R I N G What s Up?! Welcome, Anthony Bonura! Special points of interest: NEW Case Manager NEW Business Hours IT Job Position Wellness Workshop NEW DVR Office 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar 2015 St. Patrick s Day Party Inside this issue: New Office Hours 2 Special Equipment Programs 2015 St Patrick s Day Party Hi everyone! I am Anthony Bonura, your new Case Manager at Southwest Washington Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SWCDHH). I started this position on August 25 th, Let me briefly tell you all about myself, I was born in Washington, DC to a 5th generation deaf family. I grew up most of my life in Vermont where I graduated from Austine School for the Deaf. In 2001, I graduated from Gallaudet University with a Bachelors Degree in Communication Studies. As a case manager, I have worked in many different places including: Philadelphia, PA; Rochester, NY; Asheville, NC; Albuquerque, NM; Seattle, WA; and now here in Vancouver, WA. I am married and have a small adorable service dog named Tahoe, he is a long-haired Chihuahua. I love outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, snow skiing, swimming, boating, and many others. Washington State is an ideal place for the outdoor activities which I adore, and I m excited to explore new places. I look forward to meeting and serving the local Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. Please stop by SWCDHH to meet me in person. If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact me directly at: casemanager@swcdhh.org or Video Phone: Brick Drive 8 Holiday Bazaar 9 IT Job Position 13 SWCDHH History 14

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3 FALL 2014 Page 3 What can SWCDHH do for you? INFORMATION & REFERRAL: CASE MANAGEMENT: Resource and Service Center Advocacy Resource Library Communication Assistance Special Equipment Store Peer Counseling Public Video Phone Housing Assistance Public Internet and Unique and Diverse Services Computer Access COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: Deaf Senior Citizen Social Groups Workshops Business Meetings Community Room Rental Support Groups ASL Classes OUTREACH SERVICES Quarterly Newsletter: What s Up?! Events Presentations Information Booths Education and Training Craft Classes Student Internships Fund Raisers & Charity Events Volunteer Program

4 What s Up?! Page 4 TED Program SWCDHH, in partnership with the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH), operates a Telecommunication Equipment Distribution (TED) program. The TED Program supplies specialized telecommunication equipment to people who have a hearing loss or speech disability so they can use the telephone independently. The TED Program supplies specialized telecommunication equipment to people who have a hearing loss or speech disabilities so that they can use the telephone independently. ACT Program SWCDHH, also in partnership with the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH), is participating in the Assistive Communication Technology (ACT) loan program through the Department of Social and Health Services, DSHS. This program offers a person or group the option to borrow an Assistive Listening System, (ALS). Smoke Detector with Strobe Light Come in and get your FREE alarm today! Deaf and Hard of Hearing friendly smoke detector with easy to see strobe light. Qualifications: 1. Annual income is less than $22, Be a resident of Clark County 3. You are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Bring proof of your income to our office to get yours! Equipment Loan Program Our Equipment Loan Program is available for both individuals and families to borrow a baby cry signaler system or a personal pager system on a temporary basis.

5 FALL 2014 Page 5 SWCDHH Store Have you visited our center this year? Come stop by and take a look at all the changes to our assistive technology store! SWCDHH provides low cost equipment for sale. ADA compliant equipment, alerting and notification systems including: Baby Cry Signalers Telephone and VP Signalers Doorbell Signalers Vibrating Alarm Clocks Bed Shakers Accessories

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14 What s Up?! Page 14 HISTORY OF SWCDHH Established in 1991, the Southwest Washington Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is the culmination of a vast grassroots effort. Individuals from Washington s second largest community of Deaf and Hard of Hearing banded together to obtain the necessary funding to set up their own center. Many Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind people experience daily barriers to communication, access to public and private services, employment and housing. SWCDHH continues to address these needs. Staff, Volunteers, and community members work together to ensure access to all citizens. WHO WE SERVE SWCDHH is a community based and consumer driven agency that is available to assist residents of the following counties: Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum.

15 FALL 2014 Page 15 SWCDHH Board of Directors OFFICERS: Chairperson: Don Redford Vice Chairperson: Jose Coelho Secretary: Wanda Forcht Treasurer: Jim West MEMBERS: SWCDHH STAFF: Executive Director: Deba Pietsch Receptionist/ Executive Secretary: Kimberly Frost Case Manager Anthony Bonura Janitor: Linda Reaves-Randall Building Maintenance: Gerry Kaady Jack Bargeron Kathleen Chilson Carole Kaulitz Jodi MacDonald Jeannette Patrice Tish Randolph Lezlie Schlitt What s Up?! What s Up?! Is SWCDHH s quarterly newsletter. We publish flyers, inserts, schedules, events, and local Deaf and Hard of Hearing community news. There are four issues a year which are published in January, April, July and October. Submissions should be sent prior the 15th of December, March, June and September. Submissions to: frontdesk@swcdhh.org

16 301 SE Hearthwood BLVD. Vancouver, WA Voice Phone: Video Phone: We re on the web! SWCDHH Mission Statement The mission of Southwest Washington Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is to serve and empower the deaf, deaf-blind and hearing loss community to meet their educational, technical and social needs, while respecting their language and culture. -SWCDHH Board of Directors