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May 01, 2008

Details for the May Spring Picnic announced!


Our AG Bell NV Annual Spring Picnic is coming up soon!

Spring Fling Family Picnic 

Saturday, May 10, 2008 * 11:00am to 3:00pm

Acacia Park, Area 1 - Henderson, NV

50 Casa Del Fuego
(Gibson & Las Palmas Entradas)

Click here for the City of Henderson's official webpage for Acacia Park, which includes directions!

You don’t want to miss this

annual family event!

Admission includes: Food, Bottled Water, Games and Fun Activities!

Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Potato Salad, Cookies,

Snow-Cones and More

Carnival Games & Contests for the children
Sponge Throw * Ping Pong Ball & Bean Bag Toss
Milk Bottle Knock Down

Cake Walk * Water Balloon Toss * Hula Hoop & Limbo Contest

Great Friendship Building and Language Opportunities

COST PER FAMILY:

AG Bell Members $15.00 / Non-Members $20.00

Includes up to five family members

After five add $3.00 per person

Maximum Cost per family: $21.00 Members / $26.00 Non-Members

Higher Donations accepted. Reservations required

see directions to RSVP below

RSVP on or before May 1

To RSVP by email: arnie-agbellnv@earthlink.net

To RSVP by phone: 702.553.2029 or

Text message: 702.401.0338

Special Thanks to:

Community Involvement Team of

Levi Strauss & Company

And Various Corporate Sponsors

April 30, 2008

Cochlear & HLAA team up for workshop



What Children with Cochlear Implants
Need at School

A Half Day Workshop
for Educational Professionals and Parents

Thursday, June 12, 2008 8:30am – 12 noon
At the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Convention
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Reno, NV – Room: Carson 1

Participation in the workshop includes the following:
-Free entrance to the Convention Exhibit Hall
-Attendance at the Opening General Session
-A free copy of the Cochlear Implant Resource Guide: Meeting Children's Need at School ($50 value)

Click here to download a PDF with more information and a registration form.

March 03, 2008

AG Bell National Convention

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On June 27, 2008, AG Bell members will gather in Milwaukee for AG Bell’s 48th Biennial Convention. AG Bell has a heritage spanning 118 years in support of children with hearing loss and their families, adults who are deaf or had of hearing, and the professionals that assist them in their pursuit of independence through listening and spoken language.

Some of the highlights of this year’s convention include:

  • Four full days and six learning tracks of programs, sessions and social activities focusing on spoken language and listening skill development
  • Professional development with the leading speech and hearing certifying associations in the field
  • A cutting-edge research symposium entitled “Beyond the Cochlear Implant”
  • An exhibition featuring 85 exhibitors, product demonstrations, and education theater and job placement services
  • Creative and inspiring child and teen programs and events
  • Opportunities to greet old friends and make new ones!

Whether you are a parent of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing, a deaf adult or a professional supporting this community, come and experience all that this convention has to offer. 

Click HERE for more info!

March 02, 2008

BREAKING NEWS - We'd like to share with you

Click the link below!

Paula Francis, Anchor
Local Vocational School Pampers Hearing-Impaired Children
Some 700 Clark County students suffer from hearing loss. It presents unique challenges at school and in growing up. That's why a group of children who are deaf -- or hard of hearing -- got some very special attention Tuesday from students at a local vocational school.
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Our 2008 Calendar

  • 2008 Long Range Plans
    Click on the photo to see meetings and events

Donations

  • AGBell Nevada is a non-profit organization 501(c)3 as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. Thank you!

Important Facts

RESOURCES

  • Board Members
    Some of the professionals in Nevada that work with the deaf and hard of hearing. CLICK on a photo to read more!

Grass Roots Info Form

  • Please open attachment, print, fill out form and fax to 702.434.7230

    Download the AGBell Information Card (345.0K)

    If you have trouble opening the document, please email us at
    arnie-agbellnv@earthlink.net and/or provide your fax number and we will be more than happy to send as another format.

    This information will be protected and used solely within AG Bell Nevada membership to further the cause of Oral Deaf choices and education.

    Thanking you in advance for your support of AG Bell Nevada and Oral Deaf Education.

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