The Deafnet Video Relay and public computer are now available for use.  The relay room is located in the front lobby of Deafnet.  It is available to the public for use from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM on Monday through Friday.

Benefit Dinner Auction

Saturday September 24, 2011

Deafnet Association Inc.

551 Jefferson St.

Hagerstown, MD 21740

Doors Open at 4:30 PM Dinner served at 5:00 PM

Auction begins at 6:30 PM

Auction Items:

Entertainment: Dinner Theatre, Theme Parks, Plane Tickets, Golf & Restaurants Certificates, Ski Classes, Oil Changes, Painting’s, ETC…

Collectible’s: Glassware, Precious Moments

Sports: Joe Paterno Autographed Football

And Much Much More!!!

Tickets are $15.00 Per person or $25.00 per couple, Kids ages (4 – 12) $7.00

Tickets available at Deafnet Office (M-F) 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Thanks for your support!!!!

Congratulations to the 2011 Deafnet Softball team for finishing the season with a 14 and 1 record.  Way to go everyone!!  If anyone is interested in playing Fall Ball for Deafnet, contact Matthew at Deafnet.

WASHINGTON DC/MARYLAND/VIRGINIA RESIDENTS ONLY:

Adult Cochlear Implant Users Needed for Study on Benefits of Post-Implantation Training

What is the Study’s Purpose?

This study is looking at the effectiveness of training for adults who have received cochlear implants.  We would like to determine whether a special training program can help cochlear implant users improve their understanding of speech and communication in daily life.

Who Can Participate?

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, post-lingually deafened (onset of hearing loss after having learned spoken language), fluent in English, and have had their cochlear implant between 3 months and 3 years.

Benefits?

Participating in this study may improve your communication ability, further knowledge in this area, and help determine the best training method for cochlear implant users.

When and Where?

Participation will require 8 weekly visits (90 minutes each) scheduled at your convenience. There will be two follow-up visits; one at 2 months and one at 6 months following the last training session (also running 90 minutes each).

You will be able to participate at one of several Washington Metropolitan area locations including Gallaudet University and George Washington University in Washington, DC. 

Some of the training sessions are now available on site at:

Northern Virginia Resource Center (NVRC) in Fairfax, VA, and at the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) National Office, located in Bethesda, Maryland.

To get more information on how to enroll in this study, please contact:

CITrainingStudy@hearingresearch.org

This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Boards at Gallaudet University and The George Washington University. Identifying information will be kept confidential..

Shop Maryland- the state's tax free week

The second Sunday of August to the following Saturday is designated as Shop Maryland Week each year. That means qualifying apparel and footwear $100 or less are exempt from the Maryland 6% sales tax. This year, Shop Maryland Week is August 14-20. Accessory items are not included.

Additionally, there will be a tax-free three-day weekend during which the sales and use tax will not apply to the sale of any Energy Star Product listed below, or solar water heater. This tax-free weekend will occur the weekend of February 18, 2012, through February 20, 2012.

Energy Star Product means an air conditioner, clothes washer or dryer, furnace, heat pump, standard size refrigerator, compact fluorescent light bulb, dehumidifier, or programmable thermostat that has been designated as meeting or exceeding the applicable Energy Star Efficiency requirements developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

For more information go to: http://www.comp.state.md.us/ShopMD_2011/default.asp

http://www.comp.state.md.us/glmedia/shopmd/2011/shopmd2011_rackcard4x9_FINAL.pdf

Miracle Ear Friends and Family Day

Sept. 11, 2011 from Noon – 4:00 PM

There will be Free Hearing Tests available and discounts given to persons making an appointment that day.  For more information, call 301-582-6200.

2011 Fall Sign Classes

Deafnet has the following Sign Language Classers available.

For more information contact Deafnet @ 301-791-9025.

2011 Valley Mall Food Court Deaf Chat Dates

Every other Friday @ 10am - ???

May 13 & 27

June 10 & 24

July 8 & 22

August 5 & 19

September 2, 16 & 30

October 14 & 28

November 11 & 25

December 9 & 23