DEAF LINE LIHEAP. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program SEPTEMBER, 2014

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1 DEAF LINE SEPTEMBER, 2014 LIHEAP Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program The LIHEAP/PIPP Program for senior citizens and people with disabilities starts in September for income eligible individuals. Both programs are administered by CEDA and provide assistance for gas and electric bills. Before you call for an appointment, please check that you have all the following documents listed below. You will not be able to apply if you do not have the correct documents. **Note: LIHEAP payments are made directly to the utility companies. Documents Required: Original Social Security cards for all household members Proof of all household income within 30 days from application date: SSA, SSI, SSDI, wages, unemployment, cash assistance, child support, pensions, etc. ***Must have updated Social Security Award Letter showing the year Current Nicor and Com Ed bills Current public aid medical card/cards (if applicable) Current lease/subsidized housing (if applicable) Maximum Income Levels (30 days): 1 person: $1,459 2 people: $1,966 3 people: $2,474 4 people: $2,981 5 people: $3,489 6 people: $3,996 Please call the disability services department at V, VP, or TTY for more information or to schedule an appointment.

2 Field Trip: 360 Chicago (formerly John Hancock Observatory) When: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Time: 10:30 a.m. (be there by 10:15 a.m.) Where: 875 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL. NEW - Thrilling & New: TILT Feature (First of its kind in the world!) In addition, you will see the beautiful, panoramic view of Chicago from the Observatory. You can learn about the city s history, architecture, natural scenery, and culture by touching the new interactive touch screens. After that, there is a café on the same floor where you can eat and enjoy the amazing floor-toceiling views (optional). Cost: $15 (admission to Observatory only) if 20 people or more; $4 TILT experience. If you want both, the cost is $19. Deadline to pay in cash: September 3rd For more information, contact Sarita: VP or sphadke@schaumburgtownship.org . Don t miss this thrilling experience and be proud of Chicago! ZUMBA GOLD CLASS (Low Fitness Level) IS BACK this fall! Dates: Mondays, September 8, 15, 22, 29 & October 6, 2014 Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Where: Schaumburg Township, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL. Instructor: Sabrina Patino (fluent in ASL) Cost: $20 for 5 classes; Must pay in full and cash only on September 8th; $5 if you sign up for any class instead of 5 classes Good News: You will get a free drawing for a prize which will be held on October 6th. Please RSVP or for more information: VP or sphadke@schaumburgtownship.org DEAF SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Dates: September 16th - No meeting at Township (field trip) October 21st - Halloween celebration November 18th - Thanksgiving celebration December 16th - Holiday celebration Dates are subject to change and these meetings will be from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, contact Sarita at VP, TTY, or sphadke@schaumburgtownship.org . 2

3 IPAD SUPPORT GROUP We will have ipad Support Group for the Deaf on two days only, Tuesday, September 23rd & Wednesday, November 19th, from 10 a.m. to noon and at Schaumburg Township in Hoffman Estates, IL. The purpose is to share any new technology, learn new things from other people, ask questions from others and have fun socializing. Bring your ipad. It is limited to 12 people. First come, first served. Hurry to RSVP: VP or schaumburgtownship.org . JOB FAIR If you are a job seeker with a disability, a senior or veteran with Technical Skills, come to the Job Fair sponsored by Motorola, Inc. in cooperation with Schaumburg and Palatine Townships and other northwest suburban townships. Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2014 Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Location: Schaumburg Township, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL All company representatives will be available on-site the entire time to assist job seekers during the fair. A sign language interpreter will be provided. For more information, call V. DEAFNATION EXPO DeafNation Expo will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2014, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Harper College, Building M, Wellness & Sports Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Road in Palatine. There will be exhibits of both national and local vendors and businesses with a wide range of products and services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Deaf-Blind people. In addition, there will be entertainment and workshops. Admission is free, but to avoid a long line, sign up online to register: If you have no computer access, you can come to the Township and Sarita Phadke will help you or you can use the computers at your local library. DEAF RUSSIA SHOW The World Deaf Magicians Festival will have their fundraising event - Deaf Russia Show, on Saturday, September 13, 2014, 7 p.m., at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL. Deaf Russians will show some of the their dances and will encourage you to participate. You will also learn Russian Sign Language. In addition, there will be food, drinks and music. Cost: $12 (adults); $10 (children 17 years and under). The cost includes show, food, drinks, dessert, and much more. All proceeds will go to the World Deaf Magicians Festival in Chicago. For tickets, contact Jim Lomanto: jimactor@mac.com . SECRETARY OF STATE - SUPER SENIORS PROGRAM This event will be held on Friday, October 31, 2014, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Schaumburg Township, Hoffman Estates, IL. Seniors can renew their Driver s License/State ID card. They can take a Rules of the Road review class as well as get their vehicle stickers. Stay tuned for details soon. For more information, call the Senior Dept. at V. TOWNSHIP CLOSED Schaumburg Township will be closed on September 1, 2014 (Labor Day Holiday). 3

4 UPCOMING EVENTS Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) will host a fundraising event, A Night at Lagunitas Brewery, on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Lagunitas Brewery, 1843 S. Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago, IL. Tickets: $60 per person before September 1st and after September 1st or at the door, it is $75. The ticket includes hand-crafted beers, an appetizer buffet, live band, brewery catwalk, games, etc. There will be ASL interpreters during the whole event. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit or call V. The Chicago Catholic Ephpheta (CCE) & International Catholic Deaf Association - US will host a 37th Annual Luncheon - Oktoberfest, on Sunday, October 5, 2014, 11 a.m., at Victoria Beau Jolie, 9950 W. Lawrence, Schiller Park, IL. There will be a cash bar, family-style European meal, cash raffles, raffle prizes, and much more. The cost is $40 per person, but after September 21st, $45 per person (cash only). No refunds. If interested, send a check or money order to Annette Langston, 1705 N. 21st Avenue, Melrose Park, IL For more information o to request a special diet, call Annette: VP. The Catholic Office of the Deaf will host their 10th Anniversary Annual Fundraising event - A Day at the Races, on Saturday, October 25, 2014, 12 to 6 p.m., at Hawthorns Race Course, 3501 S. Laramie Avenue, Stickney, IL. There will be a buffet lunch, live racing programs, raffles & auctions, new prizewinning games, clubhouse admission, and much more. The ticket is $40 per person in advance, but $45 at the door. For more information, contact the Catholic Office of the Deaf at Voice; VP; TTY; cathdeafch@archchicago.org . The Kimball Hill Family Deaf Institute will host its 22nd Annual DeaFest on October 31 & November 1, Chairperson: Debby Sampson Committee Members: Jason Altmann, Jan Coleman, Lori Eshoo, Lori Fiscus, Terrie Ortiz, Marcie Sacks-Botto, Susan Teplinsky & Stephanie Wootten-Austin Friday, October 31st: 18 th Annual Deaf High School Academic Bowl, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., Building J Theater (park in lot 5). Several high schools will compete in the mental-sharpening competition, covering Art/ Literature, Deaf Studies, Entertainment, Math, Technology, Science and Social Studies. The defending champion is Indiana School for the Deaf and the runner up is Hinsdale South High School. Free admission. Friday, October 31st: Presentation TBA, 7 10 p.m., at Building J Theater (park in lot 5). Free admission. Saturday, November 1st: DeafNation Expo, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Building M Gym (park in lot 1). This expo is the foremost touring trade show for, by, and about Deaf people. They provide exhibitions and entertainment around the United States at no cost to the public. For more information, check Saturday, November 1st: World Deaf Magicians, 5 7 p.m., Building J Theater (park in lot 5). The Deaf magicians from all over the world will come together to perform magic featuring stage illusions, comedy magic, micro magic, etc. Admission: TBA Saturday, November 1st: New ASL Film: Beyond the Embers: Vol.1, 8-10 p.m., Building J Theater (park in lot 5). Co-Hosted by Harper College Deaf Institute and Chicagoland Deaf Seniors. It will be shown in ASL & English subtitles. Admission: $11 through Harper s box office, at Harper College s booth at the Deaf Nation Expo or at the door. Check For more information, visit or contact Debby: dsampson@harpercollege.edu . 4

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7 Saturday, September 6th: 2nd Annual Chicagoland Deaf Seniors Picnic, 10 a.m. to dusk, at Forest Preserve, NED Brown Meadow #29, Golf Road near I-53. There will be food & drinks for sale, games, raffles, prizes, and much more. Bring your own lawn chair. No alcoholic beverages and dogs are allowed. Rain or shine. For more information, contact Clarence Whitt: or Mike Davis: . Saturday, September 6th: CLBDA (Chicagoland Black Deaf Association) Annual Community Picnic, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Dan Ryan Woods, Grove #16, 83rd &Western Street, Chicago. There will be food for sale, games, etc. Bring your chair & table. Do not bring grill, food, or alcoholic beverages. For more information, check GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY IMPORTANT DATES Gubernatorial - Refers to a state governor or the office of state governor. September 25th - First day mail ballots will be sent October 7th - Last day to register to vote October 8th - First day of grace period registration and voting October 20th - First day of Early Voting October 30th - Last day to request a mail ballot, including military & overseas voters November 1st - Last day of Early Voting and grace period registration & voting November 2nd - In-person absentee voting at the Clerk s downtown Chicago office November 3rd - Last day voted mail ballots can be postmarked for acceptance by the Clerk s office November 4th - Election Day Note: Persons 17 years old may register to vote if they will be age 18 by November 4 Gubernatorial Primary Election. Haunted 5K EVENT KODA Illinois will host their fundraising event: Haunted 5K - Run/Walk For Your Life on October 19, 2014, at Lippold Park, 851 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake, IL. The registration starts at 7 a.m. and run/walk starts at 8 a.m. The registration fee is $25 including t-shirt. Proceeds will go to KODA (Kids of Deaf Adults) Camp. This allows KODAs to bond and share unique experiences of growing up in a Deaf household. They are fluent in ASL and familiar with Deaf Culture. The deadline is September 20th. If interested, there are two ways to pay: Send a check (payable to KODA Illinois) to Carol Depcik, 3857 Clinton Avenue, Berwyn, IL Pay online via PayPal - For more information, contact kodaillinois@gmail.com or visit: CHICAGO DEAF ARTS FESTIVAL Deaf Quest will host its 2nd Annual Chicago De VIA Fest (Deaf View Image Art) This festival will feature several Deaf and Hard of Hearing artists who will display their art work (painting, digital, ceramics, jewelry, photography, mixed media, fashion and much more). In addition, patrons will have a special opportunity to meet and talk with Deaf artists. This festival will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2014, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 5, 2014, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at DCI, 3711 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Suite 143 & 144, Chicago, IL. For more information, check 7

8 SEPTEMBER 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 SCH TWP CLOSED (Labor Day Holiday) 2 3 CBS/HAD Senior Citizens at Congregation Bene Shalom, Skokie; 10am to 4:30pm ( VP) 4 All Angels Senior Citizens Field Trip (no meeting) 5 Deaf Chat Coffee at Starbucks, 1125 Rt. 31, Crystal Lake, IL; 6 to 9 p.m. 6 CDS Picnic at Forest Preserve, NED Brown Meadow #29, Golf Road near 1-53; 10am to dusk (esroz3@aol. com) 7 8 Zumba Gold classes (low fitness) at SCH TWP, Hoffman Estates; 10 to 11am; RSVP: VP 9 10 Deaf Social/ Support Group Field Trip to 360 Chicago (Hancock Center); 10:30 a.m. (Info: VP) 11 Rockford Senior Citizens at CSH, 8038 Macintosh Lane, Rockford; 9am-3pm 12 Deaf Chat Coffee at Starbucks in Streets of Woodfield, 601 N. Martingale Rd, Schaumburg; 7-11pm 13 Deaf Russia Show at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave, Chicago; 7pm (Info/Tickets: jimactor@mac.com ) 14 * The Qualms at Steppenwolf Theatre, Chicago; 7:30pm ( ) 15 Zumba Gold classes at SCH TWP, Hoffman Estates; 10 to 11am; RSVP: VP 16 No Deaf Social/ Support Group (due to field trip on Sept. 10th) 17 Community Wellness Fair at SCH TWP; 2 to 6 pm; Free admission; Sign Language interpreters on site! Deaf Chat Coffee at Swirlcup, 255B Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire; 6:30 to 10 pm. (Oct - DCC at Panera Bread, Deer Park) 20 Chicagoland Deaf Seniors (CDS) meeting at Pop s Pizza, 817 E. Nerge Road, Roselle, IL; 1 p.m Fall Begins! Zumba Gold classes at SCH TWP, Hoffman Estates; 10 to 11am; RSVP: VP 23 ipad Support Group at SCH TWP; 10am to noon; Limit to 12 people; Must RSVP: VP 24 SCH TWP Board Meeting at 7pm; Interpreter provided upon 2 weeks notice 25 St. Francis Deaf Seniors at 8025 W. Addison Street, Chicago; 10am to 2pm 26 Deaf Chat Coffee at Starbucks, 1441 S. Randall Road, Geneva, IL; 7 to 10 p.m. 27 Chicago Club of the Deaf (CCD) General Meeting at Irish American Heritage Center, Chicago; (www. chicagoclubdeaf. org) Zumba Gold classes at SCH TWP, Hoffman Estates; 10 to 11am; RSVP: VP 30 * Interpreted Show ** Open Captioned SCH TWP refers to Schaumburg Township 8

9 CHICAGO WALK4HEARING The Chicago ALDA (Association of Late Deafened Adults) is participating in the HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of Chicago) Walk4Hearing for the fourth year. This event will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2014, at Lincoln Park, Chicago. It is a 3-mile and selfpaced stroll through the park with incredible views of the park, lake, and Chicago s skyline as well as old and new friends to meet, food to eat, and photos. For more information or to register/donate, visit or ITAC PROGRAM Our ITAC Selection Center is available for Amplified phone, CapTel phone, and TTY viewing or testing. ITAC s program distributes FREE phones and TTYs to any Illinois resident with a certified hearing loss, and local residential phone service. There are 4 different amplified phones from which to choose. Also available is the CapTel (captioned phone) loan program. For more information, please call ext V, TTY or VP. Visit for more information. SHIP PROGRAM The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) offers free individual counseling services at local sites throughout Illinois. There are trained volunteers who can assist with various Medicare issues. There are several SHIP counselors at Schaumburg Township who can assist you in any way. Sarita Phadke is one of the SHIP counselors. For an appointment, call V, VP or TTY. SHIP is not affiliated with any insurance company. SHIP counselors do not sell or solicit any type of insurance. Deaf Line is published monthly. Any agency, organization, or group may reprint any of our articles provided proper credit is given by name of newsletter and date. Address: Schaumburg Township Deaf Services One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL Phone: TTY; VP; V; Fax Website: Disabled Services Gerry Bartnicke Director: ext 2020; gbartnicke@schaumburgtownship.org Bonnie Sargent Assistant Director: ext. 2022; bsargent@schaumburgtownship.org Sarita Phadke Deaf Services Coordinator: TTY; VP; sphadke@schaumburgtownship.org Lauren Perschon Public Relations/Communications Coordinator: ext. 2025; lperschon@schaumburg township.org Caryn Remer Benefits Counselor; ext. 2024; cremer@schaumburgtownship.org Township Officials Mary Wroblewski Supervisor Diane Dunham Trustee W. Robert Vinnedge Trustee Jeffrey S. Mytych Trustee Nimish Jani Trustee Timothy M. Heneghan Clerk John R. Lawson, C.I.A.O. Assessor Scott M. Kegarise Highway Commissioner Schaumburg Township is a Selection Center for the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC) Program (Amplified Phones, CapTel Phone and TTYs). Happy Fall! 9

10 DEAFLINE SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP DEAF SERVICES ONE ILLINOIS BLVD. HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 154 SCHAUMBURG, IL. DATES TO REMEMBER SEPTEMBER, 2014 Monday, September 1 - SCH TWP CLOSED (Labor Day Holiday) Tuesday, September10 - Deaf Social/Support Group - Field Trip Tuesday, September 16 - No Deaf/Social Support Group at SCH TWP (field trip) Wednesday, September 17 - Community Wellness Fair at SCH TWP, 2 to 6 p.m. ASL interpreters will be provided. Tuesday, September 23 - ipad Support Group at SCH TWP, 10 a.m. to noon (limit to 12 people RSVP is required: VP) Wednesday, September 24 - SCH TWP Board meeting, 7 p.m. This Deafline Newsletter is printed courtesy of SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program).