Extended until Further Notice
This post is a follow-up to Helen Keller National Center Extends Deadline and Updates Database.
We at HKNC hope that you are well and staying safe. The COVID-19 virus has had an impact on how we live, provide services to consumers and continue to develop our skills as professionals.
As our partners, we would like to say thank you for all you have been doing and extend the opportunity to access our online courses free of charge until further notice.
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) are offered with many of our courses.
You can access our class catalogue by going to:
HKNC Available Classes
All courses are asynchronous and designed to learn at your own pace.
If you are interested in our online courses (codes), or have any questions, please contact the Region 6 Assistant, Brenda Baroncelli at Brenda.Baroncelli@hknc.org
For other resources and other training tools
Professional Learning at HKNC
We hope you find these resources to be helpful in supporting
the needs of individuals who are deaf-blind.
Continue to learn from the comfort and safety of your home and continue to check out our website for new online courses
HKNC Web site
Brenda Baroncelli for Natasha Aymami
Social Security has updated their Program Operations Manual System (POMS) to include the 2021 charted State threshold amounts used to make 1619(b) Medicaid eligibility determinations.
To refresh your memory about the 1619(b) provisions, visit the resource document on the NTDC website entitled “Understanding 1619(b)”.
WSC WIPA | Permalink | Comments Off on NEW 2021 State Social Security Threshold Amounts for Medicaid Eligibility | Posted January 5, 2021 by Stuart Simon
Just before the LSUHSC’s final close of business for the Christmas and New Year holidays, HDC’s partner, the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council posted news about upcoming trainings and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic that some of our readers might want to know.
Because the public generally does not know braille or ASL, it can be a challenge for individuals who are deafblind to communicate. Find out how this 11-year-old boy who is deafblind uses a Braillenote Touch Plus with a refreshable braille display to communicate with others.
Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center is a statewide project of Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans. They are seeking diverse members from all over Louisiana for their Youth and Young Adults Advisory Group, and also their Parent and Family Advisory Group. The Louisiana Youth and Young Adults should be 16 to 26 years of age with Disabilities or Special Health Care Needs, see https://tinyurl.com/y4latdm5. They are also seeking a diverse group of Louisiana Parents or Family Members that have a Child with Disabilities or Special Health Care Needs, see https://tinyurl.com/yxmp7g9p. For more information see the attachments.
The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council is seeking a passionate and creative Executive Director that demonstrates a strong understanding of the history of disability and the work that still lies ahead for the people of Louisiana. The desired qualifications of a candidate for this high-level leadership opportunity are described below.
The incumbent in this position is responsible for administering the statewide operations of the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council. Assumes signature authority over all contracts, budget, staff, federal reporting, and any other charge issued by federal and state authorities. As such, the Executive Director is responsible for the strategic leadership and implementation of all functional activities of the Developmental Disabilities Council to accomplish advocacy, capacity building and systemic change in Louisiana. The incumbent will be held accountable for implementing these functions in accordance with the Council plan and state laws.
The Deafblind International Youth Network (DbIYN) is part of a
group of specialist networks that are recognised as one of the
core activities of Deafblind International The youth network
provides a global platform from which young deafblind people
can form peer group friendships through experiencing a range
of network events including holidays, short breaks, exchange
visits and participating in conferences.
Deafblind International has also published a pamphlet entitled A Glimpse of Our World: Inspiring Stories by Young Deafblind People.
Louisiana Relay is the state’s official service providing access to telephone calls for individuals who are deaf, deaf/blind, hard of hearing, or who have difficulty speaking. On Monday, November 16, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Louisiana Relay will be holding its annual Community Resource Fair! This year, the fair is focusing on providing practical information for students studying communication disorders in order to become audiologists or speech language pathologists. You may be interested in this event if you:
- Are interested in working with individuals with hearing loss
- Are interested in working with individuals who have difficulty speaking
- Want to learn more about Deaf culture from the Director of Deaf Services at Lighthouse Louisiana
- Are curious about life with Aphasia from the Director of the Aphasia Center of Acadiana
- Have or know someone who has difficulty hearing or speaking over the phone
- Would like to be entered in a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card
Register for the Louisiana Relay Community Resource Fair
Please register today and send this opportunity along to any students, NSSLHA members, and faculty who you believe could benefit from the information we are offering.
Feel free to contact T. Bobbye Abney, Louisiana Outreach Coordinator at Hamilton Relay (Tami-Rae.Abney@hamiltonrelay.com), with any questions!
Warm Fall Greetings from the Graduate Admissions Office at Gallaudet University!
We invite you to share this invite to our FREE Virtual Graduate School Open House on Friday, November 6th. , from 4-6pm EST.
Interested in learning more about The Graduate School at Gallaudet University or do you know someone who should attend?
As a fellow alumni from the Graduate School at Gallaudet University, I am asking for your support by encouraging anyone you know, whether they are deaf, hard of hearing or hearing, who may be interested in advancing their career to attend this FREE event.
This is a perfect opportunity to learn more about what we can offer, all from the comfort of their own home and laptop!
If you have any questions about our Virtual Open House, please contact me at graduate@gallaudet.edu or text me at (202) 751-3131.
To register for the Gallaudet Virtual Graduate School Open House Friday, November 6th, click HERE!
Please note that our on-campus Open Houses have been canceled due to the current pandemic.
We look forward to seeing you online at our upcoming Virtual Graduate School Open House.
Heidi Zornes-Foster, M.A., G-02′
Sr. Graduate Admissions Counselor
(202) 751-3131 TEXT
Ready to apply?
We are ready to have YOU!
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