Events

Workshop/Course Description: The definition of our job can be clear if we only look at the linguistics role that we serve. However, without codes of conduct, professionalism, specific roles within context, soft skills, problem solving, diffusionary tactics, and the ability to explain our job to others… our real and complete job ends up a little […]

Workshop/Course Description: This workshop will provide practical guidance on navigating the complexities of self-employment for interpreters. Based on the book "The Interpreter's Quick Guide to Self-Employment," participants will gain insights into taxes, business structures, bookkeeping, deductions, retirement planning, insurance, and self-care. Educational Objectives  Participants will be able to: ○ Identify key tax differences between employees […]

Come join us at the Zoo for Visual Awareness Day.  Accessibility for low-vision, blind, DeafBlind patrons.

Workshop/Course Description: This workshop is designed as a thorough overview of the three most common disease state. Covering information from symptoms, onset, lifestyle triggers, medication, medication management, diagnosis and much more. Participants will get an opportunity to learn more terminology and contextual information related to these three disease states. Educational Objectives:  *Define and describe hypertension, […]

JOIN US! DEAF PEER SUPPORT GROUP Fellowship with other deaf peers in a fun group environment. The Whole Person Community Room 3710 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 6411 1:00-3:00

Workshop Description: See flyer (Online workshop)   Educational Objectives:  *Participants will engage in discussion on presented scenarios. Opinions and comments will be encouraged and engaged to consider resolutions and courses of action for future dilemmas. *Participants will be guided to augment/validate their opinions and comments by stating the appropriate CPC tenet and/or guiding principle.   […]

Join us in our SECOND annual ASL for All 5K fundraiser to foster Olathe as a "Shared Signing Community"!  Shared signing communities are localities where both Deaf and non-Deaf community members use a shared visual language to communicate with one another.  Non-Signers are welcomed! ​ This SECOND annual ASL for ALL 5K fundraiser will take […]

Waterfall Park 4501 S Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO 64055 Deaf Neighborhood group is hosting this event.  It will include the Deaf Neighborhood Group and the Troost & KUMC group" Joyce McKee (816) 527-8148 VP Margo Wolken (417) 288-4996 VP They will provide chicken tenders, pulled pork sandwiches, smoked BBQ sausages (small), hotdogs (beef) and […]