02/04/03
- 2003 Blue Book Progress
- The GA-SK Volume 33, Issue 3 - Access in the Classroom
- Online eBlue Book Progress
- 15th Biennial TDI International Conference Information
- Call for TDI Awards Nominations
- Call for TDI Board Nominations
2003 Blue Book Progress
The 2003 Blue Book has been printed. The
next step is the mailing so members and subscribers should be receiving their
copies very soon - before the end of this month. For those of you who
are not members or subscribers, and wish to purchase the 2003 Blue Book, you
may reserve a copy now by going to http://www.tdi-online.org/
and click on PRODUCTS. If you wish
to become a member or subscriber (or renew), click on HOW
TO JOIN.
The GA-SK Volume
33, Issue 3 - Access in the Classroom
Along with the 2003 Blue Book comes the next GA-SK newsletter. In
this issue, we report on technology in the classroom and announce plans
for the 15th Biennial International TDI Conference (see below).
Several articles by leaders in the educational field such as Dr. Kathy
Jankowski from Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, Dr. Louise
Tripoli from the Office of Special Education Programs, Barbara Raimondo
from American Society for Deaf Children, and others focusing on digital
media, accommodations, legislation and other areas. This issue would
be a valuable resource for students, parents and educators.
Online eBlue Book
Progress
TDI is advancing into the next phase of the eBlue Book project. We
are now reviewing the specifications and expect to start production in the
next week or so.
15th Biennial TDI
International Conference
Green Valley Ranch Resort
and Spa
Las Vegas, Nevada
July 14-16, 2003
"Beating the Odds with Communications Access"
TDI (Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc.) announces
the selection of Las Vegas, Nevada, as the site for the 15th Biennial TDI
International Conference and Expo, which will be held at the Green Valley
Ranch Resort and Spa on July 14 - 16, 2003. For more information, go
to http://www.tdi-online.org/ and
click on the Conference Logo. The TDI Board has selected "Beating
the Odds with Communications Access" for
the theme of this Conference.
On the conference introductory page, you
will find links to the following forms:
- Conference Registration**
- Hotel Registration for Green Valley
Ranch Resort and Spa**
- Call for Presentations
- Call for Exhibits
- "Show Your Hand and Win"
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Program Book Advertising
** Note:
You will need to print and then mail or fax the completed hotel
registration form to Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa with payment.
Be sure to send the Conference registration form with payment to TDI.
Online credit card payment has not been implemented yet. It will
be a feature of the upcoming TDI website overhaul.
Call for TDI Awards
Nominations
Every two years, TDI takes the time to
recognize individuals and companies or organizations that have made a
significant impact on telecommunications and media access. TDI seeks
nominations for the following awards.
The Robert H. Weitbrecht
Telecommunications Access Award
In recognition of outstanding
contributions by any means to improve accessibility to
telecommunications and media in the United States.
The H. Latham Breunig
Humanitarian Award
In recognition of outstanding
contributions to the program or activities
of TDI.
The Andrew Saks
Engineering Award
In recognition of outstanding
contributions to improving accessibility to telecommunications and
media in the United States through efforts in design, electronics or
engineering.
The James C. Marsters
Promotion Award
In recognition of outstanding contributions to improving
accessibility to telecommunications and media in the United States
through efforts in promotion, marketing, or public relations.
The I. Lee Brody Lifetime
Achievement Award
In recognition of an individual who
has devoted significant time and energy over an extended number of years
to improving accessibility to telecommunications and media in the United
States.
When sending your nomination, be sure to go online
to TDI's website at http://www.tdi-online.org/,
click on the conference logo and then click on AWARDS
in the menu. On the form, please fill in your nomination(s) of the person
or company. Select the award for which the nomination is made,
write a brief statement justifying your nomination and provide your contact
information (name, address, phone and e-mail). Nominations are to be
postmarked/mailed to TDI, 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 604, Silver Spring, MD
20910 no later than April 1, 2003.
Call for TDI Board
Nominations for Northeast, Southeast and West Regions
The Elections Committee is soliciting nominations for the three TDI Board
seats that are up for election in 2003. The three open Board seats are for
the following newly formed regions:
Northeast Region consisting of
CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
Southeast Region consisting of
AL, DC, FL, GA, MD, MS, NC, SC, VA, WV
West Region consisting of AK,
AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA
Regional Board Representatives are elected by TDI members in their regions
and serve a four-year term. A Board member's responsibilities include:
(1) Overseeing TDI's operations to assure
programs are run efficiently and effectively,
(2) Identifying telecommunications and media access needs of persons who
are deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened and deaf-blind,
(3) Developing organizational policies and procedures,
(4) Evaluating the performance of the TDI Executive Director,
(5) Promoting TDI programs and services, and
(6) Communicating TDI's mission, goals, and interests to its members,
other deafness related organizations, governmental agencies, and persons
in the general public.
All candidates for Regional Representatives
must be current TDI members and must live in the region that they would
represent. Individuals may nominate themselves or nominate others.
Nominations are to be postmarked/mailed to TDI, 8630 Fenton Street, Suite
604, Silver Spring, MD 20910, or sent via email to execdir@tdi-online.org
no later than April 1, 2003.
The Elections Committee shall select one or more candidates in each TDI
electoral region whose Regional Representative's term on the Board is
ending. The Elections Committee will contact candidates, verify
their willingness to serve, and obtain a brief statement of experience and
goals.
The Committee will work with the home
office to ensure that ballots are mailed to all members in the regions
where there are Board seats up for election. Ballots will contain only the
names of candidates for the region in which the member's household is
located. The ballots will be mailed out at least 60 days prior to the 15th
Biennial Conference. The election results will be announced to the TDI
membership at the business meeting during the Biennial Conference.
Submit nominations of individuals which you
believe are adequately qualified and willing to commit time and service
for the Board seat in your respective Regions to TDI before the April 1
deadline.
If you have any questions about this eNote, please e-mail to jimhouse@tdi-online.org
Sincerely,
Jim House, Director
TDI Member Services & Public Relations
8630 Fenton St., #604
Silver Spring, MD 20910
jimhouse@tdi-online.org
TTY 301-589-3006
Voice 301-589-3786
FAX 301-589-3797
AOL IM haus7hill
For more info: www.tdi-online.org
"Promoting Equal Access to Telecommunications and Media for People
Who are Deaf, Late-Deafened, Hard-of-Hearing or
Deaf-Blind"
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