Deaf/Hard of Hearing Awareness Day
Hosted by the Geneseo Organization for Deaf Awareness (GODA)
Date: Sunday, April 22nd
Time: 10:30am-3:00pm
Location: SUNY Geneseo
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Morning Show "A Celebration of Hands"
Time: 10:30am- 12noon
Place: Sturges 219
Featuring: Comedian/Storyteller Della Gorelick, ASL storyteller Ruthie Jordan, the NTID/RIT Dance Company and more!
Free Lunch
Time: 12noon - 12:45
Place: South Hall lobby
* Vendors and informational tables
* The Oscar-nominated film, "Sound and Fury", a documentary focusing on cochlear implants, will be shown
Afternoon Presentations
Place: South Hall classrooms
*12:45 - 1:30pm*
1. "Cued Speech"- Samuel Cappiello
2. "Famous Deaf Persons in the Arts and Sciences"- Dr. Harry Lang
and Dr. Bonnie Meath-Lang
*1:30 - 2:15pm*
1. "Cochlear Implants"- Linda Benton
2. "How Do I Call A Deaf/HOH Person?"- Mary Beth Mothersell
*2:15 - 3:00pm*
1. "Success Stories of Deaf/HOH Individuals"(Panel)- Dr. Carolyn Stern, Vicki Hurwitz (NTID), Mary Beth Mothersell (NY Relay Service), Barbara Bushart (MCAHI)
*** ASL Interpreters provided for all events
*** Deaf Awareness Day is FREE to all!
*** If you would like to help us advertise, please e-mail Kaari Pelzer at kmp10@geneseo.edu with your mailing address and the number of flyers you would like us to send to you!
DIRECTIONS
From North:
Take 390 South to Geneseo (Exit 8). Make a RIGHT coming off of 390 South towards Geneseo. You will be on Route 20A. Continue on 20A for approximately 4 miles (go past the traffic light at the Wegman’s plaza, past the McDonald’s and Wendy’s on your left). The second traffic light after McDonald’s will be MAIN ST., make a RIGHT onto Main St. Then, make a quick left (the first left) at the sign that says "Main Entrance, SUNY Geneseo." The parking lot is on your left after you pass the Doty Developmental Center, which is the first building you will see on your left. Sturges Hall (morning) and South Hall (afternoon) are directly across the street from the parking lot. There will be signs directing you to the parking lot and then to the buildings once you get on campus.
From South:
Take 390 North to Geneseo (Exit 7). Follow the signs to Geneseo, making a RIGHT coming off of 390N. You will be on Route 63. Route 63 will become Route 20A. Stay on Route 20A into Geneseo. The road will curve to your right and you will come to a traffic light. Make a LEFT at the traffic light onto MAIN STREET. Make the first LEFT, there will be a sign saying "Main Entrance, SUNY Geneseo." The parking lot is on your left after you pass the Doty Developmental Center, which is the first building you will see on your left. Sturges Hall (morning) and South Hall(afternoon) are directly across the street from the parking lot. There will be signs directing you to the parking lot and then to the buildings once you get on campus.
E-mail goda@geneseo.edu or jmc22@geneseo.edu for more information.