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Application for the Des Moines Public Schools D/HH Mentor Program
The Des Moines Public Schools Deaf Ed Program is establishing a mentorship program to support our students as they begin the transition from school to work. Deaf community members interested in becoming mentors will need to fill out the Volunteer Background Check (found here) and the application specific to D/HH mentors (found here).
Archived by 10/11/22
The Des Moines Public Schools Deaf Ed Program is establishing a mentorship program to support our students as they begin the transition from school to work. Deaf community members interested in becoming mentors will need to fill out the Volunteer Background Check (found here) and the application specific to D/HH mentors (found here).
Archived by 10/11/22
Look at This Story!
This is a newly-created, life-like, animated person signing an ASL story!
Archived on 10/11/22
This is a newly-created, life-like, animated person signing an ASL story!
Archived on 10/11/22
Deaf Hidden Figures
Did you know that there were Deaf people who worked with NASA to make sure astronauts would be safe going into space? Gallaudet University now has an exhibit about 11 Deaf men who made contributions to the space race. Check out this news story about the exhibit:
wjla.com/news/local/gallaudet-university-highlights-nasas-deaf-hidden-figures
Archived on 10/11/22
Did you know that there were Deaf people who worked with NASA to make sure astronauts would be safe going into space? Gallaudet University now has an exhibit about 11 Deaf men who made contributions to the space race. Check out this news story about the exhibit:
wjla.com/news/local/gallaudet-university-highlights-nasas-deaf-hidden-figures
Archived on 10/11/22
Archived on 10/11/22
The Wizard of Oz at East High School
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Archived on 10/10/22
Proposed Legislation in Texas
Senate Bill 354 for Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) seeks to decrease language delays for Deaf children in Texas. To read more about the bill and why supporters believe it is crucial, please see this article.
Archived on 10-28-21
Senate Bill 354 for Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) seeks to decrease language delays for Deaf children in Texas. To read more about the bill and why supporters believe it is crucial, please see this article.
Archived on 10-28-21
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Archived on 10-28-21
Meeting with the Governor
A couple of our students from East High School were able to meet with Governor Reynolds recently. Read more about it on the DMPS website: https://www.dmschools.org/2019/05/scarlets-get-audience-governors-office/
Archived on 10-28-21
A couple of our students from East High School were able to meet with Governor Reynolds recently. Read more about it on the DMPS website: https://www.dmschools.org/2019/05/scarlets-get-audience-governors-office/
Archived on 10-28-21
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Special Santa Event
If you're interested in having your child meet Santa this year you can register for a visit on December 12 from 1-4 PM. Go to their website for more information: www.specialsantaevent.com/
Archived on 1-8-20
If you're interested in having your child meet Santa this year you can register for a visit on December 12 from 1-4 PM. Go to their website for more information: www.specialsantaevent.com/
Archived on 1-8-20
Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf
Registration for IBCD 2019 is now open! The necessary forms are posted here for you if your deaf or hard of hearing child would like to attend.
Archived on 12-7-20
Registration for IBCD 2019 is now open! The necessary forms are posted here for you if your deaf or hard of hearing child would like to attend.
Archived on 12-7-20
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Archived on 12-7-20
Archived on 12-7-20
Deaf Club at the Art Center
Some of our students were able to visit the Des Moines Art Center recently and created some cool stop motion animation. You can check it out at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWyUKQKvJTCSQanWxLfnnKW0bU5qrugAY
Archived on 12-7-20
Some of our students were able to visit the Des Moines Art Center recently and created some cool stop motion animation. You can check it out at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWyUKQKvJTCSQanWxLfnnKW0bU5qrugAY
Archived on 12-7-20
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ASL Classes
Families of DHH children interested in learning sign language may sign up for the ASL class through the Des Moines Community and Education Program. Registration information about the class is in their catalog. The information is as follows:
SIGN LANGUAGE, BEG. 6 WKS $55
This course is for beginners and will introduce basic vocabulary, grammar, and conversational phrases in American Sign Language. No books or dictionaries are required. You will be provided with handouts and online resources to assist you in the learning process and enable individual practice. Ages 14 to Adult.
Instr: Dierauer, Ursula
L070102C Capitol View Elementary – Room 118 (Library)
Th Sept 20 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Families of DHH children interested in learning sign language may sign up for the ASL class through the Des Moines Community and Education Program. Registration information about the class is in their catalog. The information is as follows:
SIGN LANGUAGE, BEG. 6 WKS $55
This course is for beginners and will introduce basic vocabulary, grammar, and conversational phrases in American Sign Language. No books or dictionaries are required. You will be provided with handouts and online resources to assist you in the learning process and enable individual practice. Ages 14 to Adult.
Instr: Dierauer, Ursula
L070102C Capitol View Elementary – Room 118 (Library)
Th Sept 20 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Archived on 9-19-18
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Archived on 10-9-17
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Archived on 9-20-17
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Leaders in Deaf Education
Look at all the deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) (in the last 25 years) presidents gathered together! ROLE MODELS! LEADERS! DEDICATED to DHH EDUCATION!
Archived on 5-24-17
Look at all the deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) (in the last 25 years) presidents gathered together! ROLE MODELS! LEADERS! DEDICATED to DHH EDUCATION!
Archived on 5-24-17
The Enchanting Music of Sign Language
Artist and TED Fellow Christine Sun Kim was born deaf, and she was taught to believe that sound wasn't a part of her life, that it was a hearing person's thing. Through her art, she discovered similarities between American Sign Language and music, and she realized that sound doesn't have to be known solely through the ears — it can be felt, seen and experienced as an idea. In this endearing talk, she invites us to open our eyes and ears and participate in the rich treasure of visual language. https://www.ted.com/talks/christine_sun_kim_the_enchanting_music_of_sign_language?language=en Archived on 5-24-17 |
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Registration for Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf
IBCD is now accepting registration for this summer's baseball camp. Registration is open from now until May 25th. Please register at http://iowadeafbaseball.com/register/
This year, we are accepting up to 30 campers. It will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For more information, check our website or our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/iowabaseballcampdeaf
The camp will be held June 26 – 30 at Johnston Little League from 8:15 am – 12:30 pm.
Archived on 5-24-17
IBCD is now accepting registration for this summer's baseball camp. Registration is open from now until May 25th. Please register at http://iowadeafbaseball.com/register/
This year, we are accepting up to 30 campers. It will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For more information, check our website or our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/iowabaseballcampdeaf
The camp will be held June 26 – 30 at Johnston Little League from 8:15 am – 12:30 pm.
Archived on 5-24-17
2017 Together We Can Conference
The ASK Resource Center is having their conference at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 6. They call it a statewide conference for individuals with disabilities, their families, and the people who support them. ASL interpreters will be available all day as well. For more information about the event and registration visit their website: http://askresource.org/togetherwecan/
Archived on 5-24-17
The ASK Resource Center is having their conference at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 6. They call it a statewide conference for individuals with disabilities, their families, and the people who support them. ASL interpreters will be available all day as well. For more information about the event and registration visit their website: http://askresource.org/togetherwecan/
Archived on 5-24-17
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Family Literacy Night
The Family Literacy group wanted to share some photos of their last meeting. Please contact Ann Ausenhus if you are interested in more information about the group. Archived on 12-15-16 |
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Canine Visitor
The students in the Deaf Ed classrooms at Capitol View Elementary had a special visitor on Monday, November 16, 2015. Chevy, a trained Dog for the Deaf, and his owner Jacob Walker, came to demonstrate to the students the benefits of a dog with Chevy’s training. Chevy has been trained to alert his owner, Jacob, if someone knocks at the door, or if the smoke alarm is going off. Chevy also recognizes the special timer that Jacob can set that lets him know when something is finished cooking. Chevy even hears the alarm in the morning and wakes his owner up for work. Chevy does not bark to alert his owner, since Jacob is Deaf, he would not hear Chevy’s barking. Instead of barking, Chevy hears the alarm, or knock, and then uses his nose to tap his owner to get his attention. Chevy will jump up on the side of the bed, and use his nose to wake up Jacob if he needs to go outside. The students also learned that it is ok to pet Chevy, but only if they ask first. When Chevy has on his orange vest it means that he is working. Chevy goes everywhere with Jacob, restaurants, and even church. However, Chevy is so well trained that if he is in a restaurant and someone spills pop or food on the floor, he will never touch it. We thank Jacob for coming to Capitol View to share his wonderful dog Chevy with us. Archived on 12-15-16 |
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Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf
Registration for the 2016 IBCD is now open!!! The camp will be held on June 20-24 at Johnston Little League in Johnston, IA and Principal Park in Des Moines. Registration opened on April 1 and will close on May 13. Registrations will be taken on a first come first serve basis and there are only 25 spots available. If more registrations are received, they will be placed on a waiting list. Please see http://iowadeafbaseball.com/ for more information and to register. The registration form can be found here as well.
Archived on 9-2-16
Registration for the 2016 IBCD is now open!!! The camp will be held on June 20-24 at Johnston Little League in Johnston, IA and Principal Park in Des Moines. Registration opened on April 1 and will close on May 13. Registrations will be taken on a first come first serve basis and there are only 25 spots available. If more registrations are received, they will be placed on a waiting list. Please see http://iowadeafbaseball.com/ for more information and to register. The registration form can be found here as well.
Archived on 9-2-16
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Children of a Lesser God
Tallgrass Theatre Company in West Des Moines is performing "Children of a Lesser God" soon. The shows are on March 25 and 26, April 1, 2, 8, and 9. The Friday evening performances on March 25, April 1, and April 9 will be ASL interpreted. Come see the play which features the relationship between Deaf and hearing characters. See more details at http://www.tallgrasstheatre.org/ Archived on 4-19-16 |
Check out the Audiologist's Corner!
The Des Moines Public Schools Audiology Department was recently featured on local tv stations. Please check out their page for more details an links to the videos. Click the button to the right to go straight to their page.
Archived on 4-19-16
The Des Moines Public Schools Audiology Department was recently featured on local tv stations. Please check out their page for more details an links to the videos. Click the button to the right to go straight to their page.
Archived on 4-19-16
Comments on Movie Captioning
Iowan Malinda Jorgensen has written an article about making movie theaters accessible for Deaf and hard of hearing moviegoers. Technology is changing and so are federal regulations for movie theaters. Check out the full article here.
Archived on 11-20-15
Iowan Malinda Jorgensen has written an article about making movie theaters accessible for Deaf and hard of hearing moviegoers. Technology is changing and so are federal regulations for movie theaters. Check out the full article here.
Archived on 11-20-15
Congratulations to Our East High Graduates!
Check out the East High page for a picture of the grads. Congratulations to Jonathon, Daniel, and Kiersten! The East High page can be found by clicking on the button to the right.
Archived on 11-20-15
Check out the East High page for a picture of the grads. Congratulations to Jonathon, Daniel, and Kiersten! The East High page can be found by clicking on the button to the right.
Archived on 11-20-15
Deaf Deaf World
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Archived on 11-3-15
Deaf Brothers Listen Without Sound
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Archived on 9-4-15 |
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Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf
A free baseball camp for deaf and hard of hearing children ages 7-14. The camp will be held this summer from June 22-26th. Registration is open now and will close on May 22nd. For more information see the camp's website here.
Archived on 9-4-15
A free baseball camp for deaf and hard of hearing children ages 7-14. The camp will be held this summer from June 22-26th. Registration is open now and will close on May 22nd. For more information see the camp's website here.
Archived on 9-4-15
Trix Bruce Visits Capitol View Elementary
Trix Bruce visited on April 10th and performed school wide assemblies and worked with the Deaf Ed. classrooms. Everybody had a great time and we encourage you to check out more about her at www.trixbruce.com.
Archived on 9-4-15
Trix Bruce visited on April 10th and performed school wide assemblies and worked with the Deaf Ed. classrooms. Everybody had a great time and we encourage you to check out more about her at www.trixbruce.com.
Archived on 9-4-15
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"Switched at Birth" actress, Stephanie Nogueras, promotes Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf
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Archived on 9-4-15 |
Special Night for Deaf Kids Club
The Deaf Club attended their own private showing of "Big Hero 6" at the Jordan Creek Town Center Movie Theater and were featured on the local news! Check out the story here: http://whotv.com/2014/12/15/a-special-night-for-a-special-group-of-kids/
Archived on 9-4-15
The Deaf Club attended their own private showing of "Big Hero 6" at the Jordan Creek Town Center Movie Theater and were featured on the local news! Check out the story here: http://whotv.com/2014/12/15/a-special-night-for-a-special-group-of-kids/
Archived on 9-4-15
I'm Deaf and I'm Totally Cool With It, Thanks
Sara Nović, an online blogger, has written an insightful look at what it is like to be Deaf. Please use the following link to read her piece:
http://www.xojane.com/issues/im-deaf-and-i-like-it
Archived on 9-4-15
Sara Nović, an online blogger, has written an insightful look at what it is like to be Deaf. Please use the following link to read her piece:
http://www.xojane.com/issues/im-deaf-and-i-like-it
Archived on 9-4-15