Jenny Grinder Witterborg did a beautiful ASL translation of the article, “Regrets of the Dying” by Bronnie Ware. Life is a choice. It is your life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly. Choose happiness.
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Jun
2011
Another PSA by the Deaf Hope team – a very creative and well-done message! The only feedback we have is that we wish the opening line did not minimize Deaf identity, which is not even relevant to the PSA message. Deaf women who identify themselves as Deaf first share the same concerns as the actress, who says she identifies herself …
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Jun
2011
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Jun
2011
Job announcement for Deaf Applicants: Advocate Coordinator
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Uncategorized
Deaf Abused Women’s Network (DAWN) Job Description: Advocate Coordinator Please submit resume and cover letter to Sasha L. Ponappa, Executive Director at : [email protected] by June 15th, 2011. POSITION: Advocate Coordinator, full-time 40 hours per week; and be on call as an advocate during emergencies including some evenings, weekends, and holidays. LOCATION: Washington, DC metropolitan area SALARY: $40,000 per year …
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2011
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Mar
2011
Marlee Matlin in a Domestic Violence PSA
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Counseling, Domestic Violence, Videos
Domestic Violence Counseling: No Deaf person should feel alone in dealing with domestic violence issues. Our Deaf therapists at ASC offer confidential counseling for women, men and families affected by domestic violence. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] for more information.
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Dec
2010
Upcoming Conference: Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Victims (ASADV)
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Conference, Domestic Violence, Events
Domestic Violence in the Deaf Community: ASADV continues to bring attention to the topic of domestic violence and abuse by sponsoring a one-day conference in Rochester, New York, next month. CyberSafety and CyberBullying are among the timely issues that will be covered. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how domestic violence impacts our community and what you …
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Dec
2010
Deaf Abused Women’s Network: Executive Director Position Open
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Domestic Violence, Employment
Job Announcement: Deaf Abused Women’s Network (DAWN) in Washington, DC is seeking an Executive Director Job Summary The Executive Director is responsible for establishing and executing major goals and objectives for the organization. Implements policies established by the board of directors. Provides leadership, direction, and guidance of DAWN’s activities. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of all organization operations. Develops and …
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Nov
2010
The Deafhood Monologues: An episodic play of Deaf experiences, chronicles and reflections delivered through poetry, stories, and presentations in American Sign Language. Inspired by “The Vagina Monologues” and “Understanding Deaf Culture: in search of Deafhood”. December 3-4, 2010 Little Theatre – California School for the Deaf 39350 Gallaudet Drive Fremont, California 94538 SHOW TIMES Friday Evening: 7:30PM ~ December 3, …
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Sep
2010
Deaf Abused Women’s Network is Hiring
By: Deaf Counseling Center
Category: Domestic Violence, Employment
Deaf Abused Women’s Network (DAWN) Title: Empowerment Advocate Hours: Full time at 40 hours per week Location: Deaf Abused Women’s Network office in Washington DC Supervision: Interns Reports to: Deaf Abused Women’s Network Advocate Coordinator The Empowerment Advocate should have extensive knowledge ofdomestic violence and sexual assault. The Empowerment Advocate will provide direct services to Deaf, hard of hearing and …
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