Home of the Oregon Association for the DeafWebsite maintained by Oregon Association of the Deaf (OAD)http://www.deaforegon.com/index.php2010-09-09T20:00:23ZJoomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content ManagementOSD announces selection of ABC's Extreme Makeover! 2010-09-08T20:23:17Z2010-09-08T20:23:17Zhttp://www.deaforegon.com/component/content/article/76-osd-announces-selection-of-abcs-extreme-makeover-Administratorwebmaster@deaforegon.comClick on link below for article at Salem News:<br />
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<h1 class="title" style="border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: initial; border-bottom-color: initial; font: normal normal bold 0.9em/normal Verdana, sans-serif; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; "><a href="http://www.salem-news.com/articles/september062010/deaf-school.php">Deaf School Haunted House Meets ABC's Extreme Makeover</a></h1>
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The Oregon School for the Deaf is excited to announce that it has been chosen 
<div>by “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” for an extreme makeover this coming </div>
<div>week.  Students, parents and staff were surprised this afternoon by the arrival of </div>
<div>the famed bus and Mr. EMHE himself:  Ty Pennington.   We are thankful for the </div>
<div>outpouring of community support and are thrilled to have been chosen for this </div>
<div>unforgettable opportunity of a lifetime.  THANK YOU, EMHE, sponsors, </div>
<div>volunteers and friends!  </div>
<div> </div>
<div>Creating even more excitement, the students and staff learned that Starkey </div>
<div>Foundation will be bringing students to Minnesota for a school family vacation </div>
<div>and hearing aid give-away.  Oregon School for the Deaf Director, Patti Togioka, </div>
<div>was overwhelmed by the generosity of Starkey Foundation to provide hearing </div>
<div>aids to students, staff, alumni and parents.  Bringing the school to Minnesota is </div>
<div>beyond her wildest dreams, she told the crowd. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>On behalf of the Oregon School for the Deaf, the Oregon Department of </div>
<div>Education, the staff, parents and students, we wish to thank Rich Duncan </div>
<div>Construction Inc, the wonderful staff at “Extreme Makeover Home Edition” the </div>
<div>Starkey Foundation and all of the amazing companies and individuals who have </div>
<div>poured so much energy into our school.   </div>
<p> </p>
<div> The Emmy award winning reality program “Extreme Makeover: Home </div>
<div>Edition,” now entering its 8th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a </div>
<div>division of Endemol Holding. It’s executive-produced Brady Connell and </div>
<div>George Verschoor. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. </div>
<div>The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>For more information and updates, to donate or volunteer to help , </div>
<div>click this URL:  <a href="http://richduncan-emhe.com">http://richduncan-emhe.com</a> </div>
<p><span style="font-size: 10px; "><em>Source: OSD website.</em></span></p>Click on link below for article at Salem News:<br />
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<h1 class="title" style="border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: initial; border-bottom-color: initial; font: normal normal bold 0.9em/normal Verdana, sans-serif; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; "><a href="http://www.salem-news.com/articles/september062010/deaf-school.php">Deaf School Haunted House Meets ABC's Extreme Makeover</a></h1>
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<br />
The Oregon School for the Deaf is excited to announce that it has been chosen 
<div>by “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” for an extreme makeover this coming </div>
<div>week.  Students, parents and staff were surprised this afternoon by the arrival of </div>
<div>the famed bus and Mr. EMHE himself:  Ty Pennington.   We are thankful for the </div>
<div>outpouring of community support and are thrilled to have been chosen for this </div>
<div>unforgettable opportunity of a lifetime.  THANK YOU, EMHE, sponsors, </div>
<div>volunteers and friends!  </div>
<div> </div>
<div>Creating even more excitement, the students and staff learned that Starkey </div>
<div>Foundation will be bringing students to Minnesota for a school family vacation </div>
<div>and hearing aid give-away.  Oregon School for the Deaf Director, Patti Togioka, </div>
<div>was overwhelmed by the generosity of Starkey Foundation to provide hearing </div>
<div>aids to students, staff, alumni and parents.  Bringing the school to Minnesota is </div>
<div>beyond her wildest dreams, she told the crowd. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>On behalf of the Oregon School for the Deaf, the Oregon Department of </div>
<div>Education, the staff, parents and students, we wish to thank Rich Duncan </div>
<div>Construction Inc, the wonderful staff at “Extreme Makeover Home Edition” the </div>
<div>Starkey Foundation and all of the amazing companies and individuals who have </div>
<div>poured so much energy into our school.   </div>
<p> </p>
<div> The Emmy award winning reality program “Extreme Makeover: Home </div>
<div>Edition,” now entering its 8th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a </div>
<div>division of Endemol Holding. It’s executive-produced Brady Connell and </div>
<div>George Verschoor. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. </div>
<div>The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>For more information and updates, to donate or volunteer to help , </div>
<div>click this URL:  <a href="http://richduncan-emhe.com">http://richduncan-emhe.com</a> </div>
<p><span style="font-size: 10px; "><em>Source: OSD website.</em></span></p>ODHHS at Risk2010-07-10T18:27:13Z2010-07-10T18:27:13Zhttp://www.deaforegon.com/component/content/article/47-events/75-odhhs-at-riskFrank Mountsfmounts@gmail.com Hello fellow Oregonians, 
<div> </div>
<div>I am your new OAD president and I look forward to serving the community to the best of my abilities. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>It has been brought to my attention that Oregon Deaf/Hard of Hearing community is at danger of losing ODHHS (Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service) valuable service due to budgetary decision by the State. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>What does that mean for us? We would no longer have an interpreter referral service and we will be on our OWN.  </div>
<div>- No centralized referral database of ASL interpreters and captioners. </div>
<div>- No accountability. (holding interpreters and captioners responsible)</div>
<div>- No quality control. (oversee the quality of interpreters and captioners) </div>
<div> </div>
<div>Imagine the chaos that this will cause for everyone in Oregon when trying to find a qualified interpreter or captioners for all kinds of things? No one would have a place to contact for interpreters. This will set us back 20 years. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>OAD is committed to be involved in this matter. We still need YOUR help. How can you help? </div>
<div>- Contact your legislature.</div>
<div>- Send me your KEY POINTS on what might happen if the service of ODHHS is cut off. </div>
<div>- Send me your testimonials on why and how the service of interpreter/captioners is very valuable to you and what impact it holds for you. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>Send it to president@deaforegon.com before Tuesday, the 13th so I can present it at a meeting that I will be attending in Salem. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>Thank you, </div>
<div> </div>
<div>Frank Mounts</div>
<div>OAD President</div>
<div>president@deaforegon.com <br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; "><strong> <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0); "> UPDATE Aug 10,2010: New updates about this will be posted as soon it happens.</span> </strong></span><br />
<br />
 </div> Hello fellow Oregonians, 
<div> </div>
<div>I am your new OAD president and I look forward to serving the community to the best of my abilities. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>It has been brought to my attention that Oregon Deaf/Hard of Hearing community is at danger of losing ODHHS (Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service) valuable service due to budgetary decision by the State. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>What does that mean for us? We would no longer have an interpreter referral service and we will be on our OWN.  </div>
<div>- No centralized referral database of ASL interpreters and captioners. </div>
<div>- No accountability. (holding interpreters and captioners responsible)</div>
<div>- No quality control. (oversee the quality of interpreters and captioners) </div>
<div> </div>
<div>Imagine the chaos that this will cause for everyone in Oregon when trying to find a qualified interpreter or captioners for all kinds of things? No one would have a place to contact for interpreters. This will set us back 20 years. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>OAD is committed to be involved in this matter. We still need YOUR help. How can you help? </div>
<div>- Contact your legislature.</div>
<div>- Send me your KEY POINTS on what might happen if the service of ODHHS is cut off. </div>
<div>- Send me your testimonials on why and how the service of interpreter/captioners is very valuable to you and what impact it holds for you. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>Send it to president@deaforegon.com before Tuesday, the 13th so I can present it at a meeting that I will be attending in Salem. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>Thank you, </div>
<div> </div>
<div>Frank Mounts</div>
<div>OAD President</div>
<div>president@deaforegon.com <br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; "><strong> <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0); "> UPDATE Aug 10,2010: New updates about this will be posted as soon it happens.</span> </strong></span><br />
<br />
 </div>Latest Captioned Movies listings in Oregon2010-03-11T23:16:15Z2010-03-11T23:16:15Zhttp://www.deaforegon.com/component/content/article/46-website-updates/70-latest-captioned-movies-listings-in-oregonAdministratorwebmaster@deaforegon.com I am pleased to present you with latest captioned movie listing on Deaforegon.com - With thanks to Captionfish filtering technology (beta), it made tis possible to list captioned movies in these formats: open captioned, rear window captioned, foreign/subtitles and DTS/DVS Theatrical. <br />
<br />
Currently, it's enabled for search nearby Portland, Salem and Bend. If there are captioned movies in your area, please let webmaster@deaforegon.com know. Also, any problems you may find, the technology is not perfect yet. <br />
<br />
Click on Captioned movie listing link under 'Happenings' menu on the left or you may <a href="http://www.deaforegon.com/captioned-movie-listing">click here.</a> Please enjoy your movies and popcorn! <br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0); "><strong>UPDATE August 10, 2010: Some things fixed. I will monitor the system to make sure it functions as it should.</strong></span><br type="_moz" /> I am pleased to present you with latest captioned movie listing on Deaforegon.com - With thanks to Captionfish filtering technology (beta), it made tis possible to list captioned movies in these formats: open captioned, rear window captioned, foreign/subtitles and DTS/DVS Theatrical. <br />
<br />
Currently, it's enabled for search nearby Portland, Salem and Bend. If there are captioned movies in your area, please let webmaster@deaforegon.com know. Also, any problems you may find, the technology is not perfect yet. <br />
<br />
Click on Captioned movie listing link under 'Happenings' menu on the left or you may <a href="http://www.deaforegon.com/captioned-movie-listing">click here.</a> Please enjoy your movies and popcorn! <br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0); "><strong>UPDATE August 10, 2010: Some things fixed. I will monitor the system to make sure it functions as it should.</strong></span><br type="_moz" />OAD Supports Building Rehabilitation at OSD2009-11-24T15:59:27Z2009-11-24T15:59:27Zhttp://www.deaforegon.com/component/content/article/66-oad-supports-building-rehabilitation-at-osdAdministratorwebmaster@deaforegon.com 
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<div>November 15, 2009</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program</div>
<div>Attention: Grant Selection Committee</div>
<div>Oregon Emergency Management</div>
<div>3225 State Street, Room 115</div>
<div>Salem, Oregon 97301</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Dear Seismic Grant Selection Committee:</div>
<div> </div>
<div>We are interested and supportive of the grant for seismic rehabilitation for Oregon School for the DeaF (OSD). As community members of an organization that promotes the interests of all Deaf people in Oregon, we are proponents for action that would ensure a better, safer place for all of OSD's students. We are aware of the age of the buildings and value the heritage of such an organization, and are desirous of enhancing the environment for a new generation of students at OSD.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>We encourage you to five this school priority in your consideration for this program. Oregon's Deaf studetns deserve a safe place to receive an education, and we know that OSD is an integral part of the success of Oregonians who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, statewide. Thank you for your consideration, and we encourage you to select OSD as a site for building rehabilitation.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>(signed)</div>
<div>Carl Schroeder</div>
<div>President of Oregon Association of the Deaf</div>
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<div>November 15, 2009</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program</div>
<div>Attention: Grant Selection Committee</div>
<div>Oregon Emergency Management</div>
<div>3225 State Street, Room 115</div>
<div>Salem, Oregon 97301</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Dear Seismic Grant Selection Committee:</div>
<div> </div>
<div>We are interested and supportive of the grant for seismic rehabilitation for Oregon School for the DeaF (OSD). As community members of an organization that promotes the interests of all Deaf people in Oregon, we are proponents for action that would ensure a better, safer place for all of OSD's students. We are aware of the age of the buildings and value the heritage of such an organization, and are desirous of enhancing the environment for a new generation of students at OSD.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>We encourage you to five this school priority in your consideration for this program. Oregon's Deaf studetns deserve a safe place to receive an education, and we know that OSD is an integral part of the success of Oregonians who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, statewide. Thank you for your consideration, and we encourage you to select OSD as a site for building rehabilitation.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>(signed)</div>
<div>Carl Schroeder</div>
<div>President of Oregon Association of the Deaf</div>
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<div style="text-align: center; "><img alt="" src="http://deaforegon.com/images/stories/articles/oldhouse.jpg" /></div>2009 OAD Awards2009-11-05T03:53:04Z2009-11-05T03:53:04Zhttp://www.deaforegon.com/component/content/article/47-events/63-2009-oad-awardsAdministratorwebmaster@deaforegon.com At the recent 43th Biennial Oregon Association of the Deaf Conference in Medford, an Award Committee proudly presented the awards to OAD members for their services the past two years basically on the volunteer serving in the Deaf Community or displayed their commitment serving as the officers of OAD. <br />
<br />
<p style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal; "><strong><span style="font-size: 18px; ">The OAD Awards presented listing here;</span></strong><br />
</span></p>
<p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal; "><br />
<strong>Distinguished Service Award:</strong> Oregon Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (ORID) <br />
<strong>Outstanding Man Award:</strong> George Scheler <br />
<strong>Outstanding Woman Award:</strong> Elizabeth Dayton <br />
<strong>Outstanding OAD Member:</strong> Margi Morgan <br />
<strong>President Award:</strong> Renwick Dayton<br />
<br />
<strong>The certificates of Appreciation or Recognition Awards: </strong><br />
Sprint <br />
Telecommunication Devices Access Program (TDAP) <br />
Xerox Global Services <br />
Chestnut Lane Assisted Living for the Deaf and Deaf-Blind <br />
David Wood <br />
Robert Scheffel <br />
Sally Maxwell <br />
Ashley Beghtel (2 awards) <br />
Daniel Sloan <br />
Robert Morgan <br />
Aaron May <br />
Frank Mounts <br />
Bill Drobkiewicz <br />
John Babbitt<br type="_moz" />
</span></p> At the recent 43th Biennial Oregon Association of the Deaf Conference in Medford, an Award Committee proudly presented the awards to OAD members for their services the past two years basically on the volunteer serving in the Deaf Community or displayed their commitment serving as the officers of OAD. <br />
<br />
<p style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal; "><strong><span style="font-size: 18px; ">The OAD Awards presented listing here;</span></strong><br />
</span></p>
<p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal; "><br />
<strong>Distinguished Service Award:</strong> Oregon Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (ORID) <br />
<strong>Outstanding Man Award:</strong> George Scheler <br />
<strong>Outstanding Woman Award:</strong> Elizabeth Dayton <br />
<strong>Outstanding OAD Member:</strong> Margi Morgan <br />
<strong>President Award:</strong> Renwick Dayton<br />
<br />
<strong>The certificates of Appreciation or Recognition Awards: </strong><br />
Sprint <br />
Telecommunication Devices Access Program (TDAP) <br />
Xerox Global Services <br />
Chestnut Lane Assisted Living for the Deaf and Deaf-Blind <br />
David Wood <br />
Robert Scheffel <br />
Sally Maxwell <br />
Ashley Beghtel (2 awards) <br />
Daniel Sloan <br />
Robert Morgan <br />
Aaron May <br />
Frank Mounts <br />
Bill Drobkiewicz <br />
John Babbitt<br type="_moz" />
</span></p>Carl Schroeder's Presentation at NWRAD Meeting2009-10-20T00:22:43Z2009-10-20T00:22:43Zhttp://www.deaforegon.com/component/content/article/47-events/61-carl-schroeders-presentation-at-nwrad-meetingCarl Schroedergisbatzed@yahoo.com<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>My Presentation<br />
</strong>at<br />
the October 18, 2009 Meeting<br />
of<br />
Northwest Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf<br />
(NWRAD)<br />
<br />
McMenamins Kennedy School<br />
Portland, Oregon<br />
<br />
<em>Loosely translated from American Sign Language</em><br />
<img width="200" height="355" border="1" alt="alt" src="http://www.deaforegon.com/images/stories/008(1).jpg" /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;" /><br />
Good morning, President.<br />
<br />
My name is Carl Schroeder. Yes, I'm Deaf. Our general society expects that if I am different, I must tell about it. I'm different because I am <em>first</em> Deaf, anything beyond my being Deaf is of little import.<br />
<br />
Two weeks ago I was elected president of the Oregon Association of the Deaf (OAD), an organization founded in 1921. During my term, I have committed to building a working relationship with various agencies and organization serving the Deaf. I have viewed my election as a call for change within OAD. John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the U.S., once said: <em><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future</span></em>. As OAD president, I am here to reflect this change for the future of the Deaf in Oregon.<br />
<br />
I believe firmly that OAD and NWRAD do have four aspects in common: <em>cultural, political, legal, and philosophical.</em> I would like to elaborate each of them here.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>My Presentation<br />
</strong>at<br />
the October 18, 2009 Meeting<br />
of<br />
Northwest Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf<br />
(NWRAD)<br />
<br />
McMenamins Kennedy School<br />
Portland, Oregon<br />
<br />
<em>Loosely translated from American Sign Language</em><br />
<img width="200" height="355" border="1" alt="alt" src="http://www.deaforegon.com/images/stories/008(1).jpg" /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;" /><br />
Good morning, President.<br />
<br />
My name is Carl Schroeder. Yes, I'm Deaf. Our general society expects that if I am different, I must tell about it. I'm different because I am <em>first</em> Deaf, anything beyond my being Deaf is of little import.<br />
<br />
Two weeks ago I was elected president of the Oregon Association of the Deaf (OAD), an organization founded in 1921. During my term, I have committed to building a working relationship with various agencies and organization serving the Deaf. I have viewed my election as a call for change within OAD. John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the U.S., once said: <em><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future</span></em>. As OAD president, I am here to reflect this change for the future of the Deaf in Oregon.<br />
<br />
I believe firmly that OAD and NWRAD do have four aspects in common: <em>cultural, political, legal, and philosophical.</em> I would like to elaborate each of them here.<br />
VIdeos coming to Deaforegon2009-10-17T06:03:58Z2009-10-17T06:03:58Zhttp://www.deaforegon.com/component/content/article/46-website-updates/60-videos-coming-to-deaforegonAdministratorwebmaster@deaforegon.comVideos are coming to Deaforegon.com website! We anticipate an introduction of a first video presentation to be after the official board meeting sometime next month. Stay tuned! <br />Videos are coming to Deaforegon.com website! We anticipate an introduction of a first video presentation to be after the official board meeting sometime next month. Stay tuned! <br />Welcome to OAD's new website!2009-09-09T13:11:07Z2009-09-09T13:11:07Zhttp://www.deaforegon.com/component/content/article/46-website-updates/46-welcome-to-oads-new-websiteAdministratorwebmaster@deaforegon.comSay hello to OAD's newest website to bring you current events and information in Oregon for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing citizens! My name is Frank Mounts. I am OAD's webmaster and recently voted as First Vice President. I look forward to serving OAD and you, as the community to the best of my ability.
<div><br />
<div>At the beginning, the events system has much of the attention. Resources will be added over time, either by us or you. The goal of OAD's website is to empower the community with the power of information posting and additions. Please send an email to webmaster@deaforegon.com with any feedback or suggestions on how we can better serve the Deaf community through the use of this website.</div>
<br />
<div>Thank you and enjoy the newest gift from OAD. Please consider becoming an OAD member for only $25 for 2 years membership.</div>
</div>Say hello to OAD's newest website to bring you current events and information in Oregon for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing citizens! My name is Frank Mounts. I am OAD's webmaster and recently voted as First Vice President. I look forward to serving OAD and you, as the community to the best of my ability.
<div><br />
<div>At the beginning, the events system has much of the attention. Resources will be added over time, either by us or you. The goal of OAD's website is to empower the community with the power of information posting and additions. Please send an email to webmaster@deaforegon.com with any feedback or suggestions on how we can better serve the Deaf community through the use of this website.</div>
<br />
<div>Thank you and enjoy the newest gift from OAD. Please consider becoming an OAD member for only $25 for 2 years membership.</div>
</div>