The DEAF BAYOU e-news

-LoUiSiAna’s e-newsletter for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & Hard of Hearing community citizens

Website: http://www.deafbayou.com/

                                                                                                   Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor

~ Conversation of CEO/Editor Dan & John Lee Clark ~

Photo:  CEO/Editor Dan conversating with John Lee Clark, representative of Hawk Relay Service discussing about future strategy of soon-to-be Deaf-Blind Relay Service (DBRS).  And you could click on this above-image that shows John to mingle deaf-blind attendants along with tactile interpreters.  See for yourself!

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From the desk of Editor:

            Wishing you & your family prosperous New Year 2008!

January:  An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.

Date(s) to Remember:

• New Year’s Day: Tuesday, January 1^st
• Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day (USA): Monday, January 21^st

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This issue (January) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to John Lee Clark, a representative of Hawk Relay Service sponsoring Deaf-Blind Relay Servoce that may be launched soon.   At the Affiliated Blind of Louisiana Daigle Hall where Louisiana Acadiana Deaf-Blind Citizens (LADBC) hosted Christmas party to invite a guest presentation, Mr. John giving his speech explaining how DBRS works. Proposal by Hawk Relay is pushing Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to be passed so that the telecommunication needs of people with dual vision and hearing loss (deaf-blind) are addressed.  LADBC is under consideration being “host” as Communicate Facilator (CF) agency.  If happens, it could be called “DBRS/LADBC”…Stay tuned!  Read his amazing summary experiencing his visit Louisiana deaf-blind people; click on: John’s Summary

Editor’s Note:  YOU are encouraged to take a minute to read an important note, How to Support DBRS by clicking on: DBRS & FCC

AADB Lifetime Member:  CEO/Editor Dan is honored as ‘Lifetime Member by the American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) and received a certificate from Art Roehrig, AADB President for showing his tremendous support to AADB by helping to further AADB’s mission to ensure deaf-blind individuals achieve their maximum potential through increased independence, productivity, and integration into the community, according to Art’s writing documented letter.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)

• AAD General Meeting: Saturday, January 12^th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street @ 3:00 p.m. Contact Rose Brossett, President for more details.

·        AAD Pig Roast

Click here to find a flyer

• CDSC:  Tuesday, January 22^nd from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.; CenLA Deaf Senior Citizens (CSDC); Located at AAD Hall, 6647 First Street; Ages: 55 and up; Lunch will be provided. For more details, contact Rose Brosset.

Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria (tentative)

BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, January 4^th @ Starbucks Coffee, 5720 Corporate Blvd., from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host

Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)

HOUMA (ZIP-703)

            ~No Reporting~

Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative)

LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, January 11^th @ Starbuck’s, 3148 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., from 7:00 p.m.-Closing. For more information, contact Martha Arabie, Host

• DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, January 16^th from 9:30 a.m. ‘till 11:30 a.m. - Deaf-Blind Support Group [DBSG] @ Daigle Hall, Affiliated Blind of Louisiana, 409 W. St. Mary Blvd. Contact Maria Garden, Leader for more info

**Note: DBSG needs more SSPs interpreting with Deaf-Blind attendants

• Deja Vu Poker Night:  Saturday, January 19^th  No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night hosted by Deja Vu Poker Club @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; for more information, contact Raymond Massie

• LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, January  20^th – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier @ 11:00 a.m. For more info., contact Cindy Robillard, President

Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)

LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, January 18^th @ Starbucks Coffee, 4055 Ryan Street, from 6:30 p.m.-Closing. Contact Katherine Fitch for more info.

• Buffal Wild Wings

Click here to find more information

Future Key Dates to Remember – Lake Charles (tentative)

NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Thursday, January 17^th from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m.; Cafe Du Monde, 4700 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA For more information, contact Betsie Delaune

Come and enjoy the beignets and coffee of ReNew Orleans!

·        Reserve NOW for Mardi Gras Ball:

      Click here to find more details before the deadline ends soon

·        National Association for the Deaf (NAD) Conference:

To find more information, click on: 2008 NAD Conference

Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)

SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)

            ~No Reporting~

Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)

ENTERTAINMENT

Bingo Sessions

The bingo sessions in Baton Rouge & Lafayette you could find to enjoy & play to win $$.  Click here to find more information.

Open Captioned Theaters

Open Captioned Theaters in Baton Rouge & Bossier City can be found at our DEAF BAYOU website; click on ‘LINKS +’ that drops down finding to click on ‘Movie - Caption’ under the Main Menu.

FINANCIAL

Market on the Move (Month to Date)

FOOD

Cajun Cooking is HERE and can be found at the Cajun cooking department.  You can send in your favorite recipe(s) to Food Manager

GENERAL

ASL Films showing at LSD this upcoming May will be released soon.  Be on the look out for the release!

HUMOR

Joke of the Month

Click on:  LOUISIANA STRANDED!

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Cajun Jokes especially Boudreaux and Thibodeaux are central characters in much South Louisiana humor that gives it a unique flavor. Variety of more jokes can be found by clicking on “Culture’ under the Main Menu.

You could send in your jokes to Humor Manager  ‘Joke of the Month’ will be acknowledged to everyone every month, and DEAF BAYOU Editor expresses you all to have a chance to laugh for your enjoyment to share.

SPORTS

Louisiana School for the Deaf (LSD)

LSD Athletes

Two LSD athletes: Joy Fraychineaud (volleyball) & Philip Hayes (football) named National Deaf All-American First Team.

Basketball

Click on: full updated schedule as of December 21^st

LFFL VII

Click here to find who nation’s FINAL Top 5 is!

LSU

LSU, one of Deaf Louisianan’s most favorite teams will play Ohio State to compete for National Championship at the BCS game, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans on Monday evening, January 7^th at 7:00.

Echos))))))))))))))  Go Tigers!  Go Tigah!

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