A judge may punish a Spokane man for not making his daughter use a cochlear implant. District Court Judge James Stow signed an order requiring Emma McLaughlin-Orton to wear the device all the times at the request of her mother. But Shaun McLaughlin, who is deaf, says he wants to give his daughter "her own choices in life." He faces a contempt charge in Kootenai County for not making her wear the device. Emma had surgery to install a cochlear ear implant on the right side when she was a year old and a second one when she was five years old. She does not want to wear the external processor and transmitter which activates the device when she is with her father. Emma's grandmother says the girl wants to "be deaf like daddy" when she visits him. The girl's mother, Jennifer Orton Miller, is not married to Shaun McLaughlin but the couple share custody.

More at www.deafnewstoday.com

SAVE THE DATE Leaping for Literacy! A non-competitive 5K run/walk with a 1K “tadpole walk” for our littlest participants. Saturday, June 26, 2010 Bellevue College 100% of event proceeds benefit the Connor R. McRae Scholarship Fund - Supporting critical early learning services for children who are deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing. Stay tuned for registration details! We encourage you to pass this announcement on to family, friends and coworkers so they can join in the fun. Questions? For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please email " onclick="$Bootstrap.getAppWindow().composeMailTo(this)"> We hope to see you there! Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center (HSDC) Artz Communication Center 1625 19th Avenue Seattle, WA  98122 " _to="" onclick="$Bootstrap.getAppWindow().composeMailTo(this)"> 206.323.5770 Voice 206.452.7953 Videophone 206.388.1275 TTY hsdc.org Over 70 Years of Nonprofit Service Join us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter HSDC is a 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID #91-0681207.

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Warren G Magnuson Park

(Building 406, the Brig)

Classes are free. Space is limited.

To register,

E-mail:

206-233-5076

Include your name, e-mail, phone, course(s), and preferred date(s).

 2010 Spring Skills Training

Seattle Office of Emergency Management

June 5:

Fire Extinguisher & Utility Control

9:00-11:00 a.m. or 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Course Descriptions

Search and Rescue: Hands-on class provides instruction on safe, effective search and rescue methods. Learn basic rescuer safety, search methods and markings, basic construction practices, utility control and safe lifting of heavy objects. Bring hard hat and leather gloves. Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes to practice on the floor.

 Disaster First Aid: Learn how to care for and deal with multiple injuries after a major disaster when 9-1-1 is overwhelmed or unavailable. Class meets all Labor & Industry standards for First Aid and CPR, valid for two years.

 Fire Extinguisher & Utility Control: Live fire training using small, portable fire extinguishers. Two-hour class also teaches how and when to control utilities such as natural gas, water and electricity.

Registration required for all classes.

Enhance your ability to personally respond during disasters.

Excellent training for organized community groups—neighbors, friends, co-workers.

Learn essential life-saving skills.

 Classes start promptly at the scheduled time.

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• Visit our Skill Building Booths (subject to change) and:

Ø       Develop Basic CPR & First Aid Skills

Ø       Learn how to use Fire Extinguishers

Ø       Practice turning off & on utilities

Ø       Get some help building an Emergency Preparedness Kit

Ø       Create your own Communication Card

Ø       Prepare Your Emergency Medicine and learn how to protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide and H1N1 (swine flu)

Ø       Sign up to receive emergency alerts & information to your TTY, computer, pager or cell phone

Ø       Find out information about using relay services during emergencies

Free Door Prizes!

Hosted By:  American Red Cross Serving King & Kitsap Counties, Department of Social & Health Service/Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing,  Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center, and Seattle Office of Emergency Management,

PLEASE REGISTER BY OR ON FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010.

• Sign language interpreters will be provided.
• For other accommodations, please request by or on Friday, April 30, 2010.

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ASL Interpreted Performance 2:00pm

Open Captioned Show 7:30pm

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, The Tony Award winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal, embarks on its North American Tour. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset,” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a timeless classic.

Purchase Tickets and read about more shows at: WWW.STGPRESENTS.ORG