Hi everyone,

If you have not seen the workshops or kick-off, RDAW made a video blog for you to watch at the below link:

The Deaf-Blind Workshop had a two day impact to the community.  All other workshops are great too.  I hope you can catch the below workshops today.  All events can be found at the RDAW Calendar at below link:

http://www.rochesterdeafclub.com/rdaw/calendar.php

Wednesday, September 26 events are listed below with title, description, time, location and link:

Title: Mini ASL Class: Retail/Sales
Description: This mini ASL Class will focus on signs for those who work in the Retail and Sales Industry.
Time: 9-10:30 am
Location: Monroe Community College (MCC), 1000 E. Henrietta Road,  Rochester NY 14623
Link: http://www.rochesterdeafclub.com/rdaw/events/miniaslclassretailsales.php

Title: D.E.A.R. Social
Description: At the RRCD clubhouse, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing seniors socialize, play cards and/or other games.
Time: 9:30 am-3 pm
Location: Rochester Recreation Club for the Deaf (RRCD), 1564 Lyell Avenue,Rochester, NY 14606.
Link: http://www.rochesterdeafclub.com/rdaw/events/dear.php

Title: Let’s continue with Deaf Farm Stand!
Description: Foodlink has partnered with the Deaf community to establish a farm stand to be run ASL friendly service that will bring healthy and affordable produce (vegetables and fruits) to city residents who may not have easy access to healthy foods. Please tell your family and friends to visit the farm stand at Rochester Recreation Club for the Deaf. This unique farm stand program supports local farms and was made possible by grants from New York’s Fresh Connect Program, the H.E.A.R.T program from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Foodlink, Inc. Again, spread the word among friends and family for wholesome and affordable vegetables.
Flyer: http://www.rochesterdeafclub.com/rdaw/images/docs/DeafFarmStandFlyerSept26.jpg
Time: 9:30 am-1 pm
Location: Rochester Recreation Club for the Deaf (RRCD), 1564 Lyell Avenue,Rochester, NY 14606.
Link: http://www.rochesterdeafclub.com/rdaw/events/farmstand.php

Title: Identity Theft, Fraud and Scams
Description: Learn how to avoid identity theft problems, and how to order free credit bureau reports. How to make a credit freeze when someone takes advantage of you. Learn about the latest scams.
Time: 10 am-12 pm
Location: Lifespan of Rochester, 1900 S Clinton Ave, Rochester NY 14618
Link: http://www.rochesterdeafclub.com/rdaw/events/identitytheaftfraudscams.php

Title: Information Fair for Members of the Rochester Community
Description: There will be organizations and vendors showing their products and services for deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing community.
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: Regional Center for Independent Living (RCIL), 497 State Street Rochester, NY 14608.
Link: http://www.rochesterdeafclub.com/rdaw/events/rcilbooths.php

Title: Deaf Blind Coffee Chat
Description: Deaf Blind social gathering. Open to public, anyone is welcome to come and socialize and learn more about the Deaf Blind community.
Time: 6-9 pm
Location: Barnes and Noble @ RIT (Park Point), 100 Park Point Drive, Rochester NY 14623
Link: http://www.rochesterdeafclub.com/rdaw/events/deafblindchat.php

Title: Be the Writer of Your Own Life
Description: Deaf Blind social gathering. Open to public, anyone is welcome to come and socialize and learn more about the Deaf Blind community.
Time: 7-8:15 pm
Location: Rochester Recreation Club for the Deaf (RRCD), 1564 Lyell Avenue,Rochester, NY 14606.
Link: http://www.rochesterdeafclub.com/rdaw/events/writerofyourownlife.php

Title: Deaf Community Accountability, Abuse in Relationships and Domestic Violence Issues/Situations
Description: This empowerment workshop will focus on being the writer of our own life. What does writing our own script look like? Why may it be difficult to write it? How may we make it easier to do that? There will be a fun activity, discussions, and visual presentation materials. At the end, we may gain a sense of clarity and readiness to be the creator of our own script.
Time: 7-8:45 pm
Location: Chili Public Library, 3333 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624
Link: http://www.rochesterdeafclub.com/rdaw/events/asadv.php

Thank you,Dean DeRusso
Deaf Systems Advocate
Regional Center for Independent Living (RCIL)

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