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The presenter is Jennifer L. Disano
Best Practices Awards Committee Chair

Barbara Eger-Klatt, Deaf Seniors Stay Connected Program Coordinator

Eileen McCartin,  Executive Director

When: May 10, 2022 | 10:30am-11:30am

Where: Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons
3951 Pender Drive, Suite 130, Fairfax, VA 22030

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Established in 2006, the Best Practices Awards recognize and encourage the replication of model programs, particularly those that foster aging in place, livable communities and home and community-based services. With financial support from Dominion Energy, the Council encourages the development of these innovative programs.

Light refreshments will be served.

See the flyer for more information

*Attendance is limited due to space restrictions. If you have participated in DSSC and are interested in attending in person, please email execdirector@nvrc.org to secure your spot.

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We are very happy to announce that NVRC's Deaf Seniors Stay Connected Program has won third place in the Commonwealth Council on Aging 2022 Best Practices Award and an award of $2000. Established in 2006, the Best Practices Awards recognize and encourage the replication of model programs, particularly those that foster aging in place, livable communities and home and community-based services. With financial support from Dominion Energy, the Council encourages the development of these innovative programs.

The Deaf Seniors Stay Connected Program of Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons provides a free online chat program to connect deaf seniors with American Sign Language college students/interpreters from several Mid-Atlantic states to converse and engage weekly.

See more information about the award.

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Mondays, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

FREE

The NEW LINK FOR JANUARY 3 to MAY 23, 2022 is ready for you! Click the link below to register!

REGISTER TO ATTEND

This program allows Deaf Seniors and ASL college students to meet virtually. It is a great opportunity for both groups to entertain each other by talking about one topic each week.

See some testimonials as to the benefits of this program from participants!

This is open to ASL college students and Deaf senior citizens. There is no charge to attend.

The Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC) announces the dates and time for the Deaf Seniors Stay Connected Program (DSSCP) Zoom ASL Group Chats.


This is open to ASL college students and Deaf senior citizens.  
There is no charge to attend. 

Dates: Ongoing on Mondays until December 20, 2021
Time: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm 
Length of Chat:  1 hour


(Chats on 9/6, 9/20 and 9/27 cancelled)


This program allows Deaf Seniors and ASL college students to meet virtually.  It is a great opportunity for both groups to entertain each other by talking about one topic each week. It is truly remarkable and we encourage you not to miss this opportunity. 

Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Barbara Eger-Klatt is the DSSCP Coordinator and she is responsible for monitoring the Zoom meetings.  You may contact Barbara at seniors@nvrc.org if you have questions or concerns.

(March 26, 2020) NOTE: This list was compiled for the VA, DC, MD Metro Area, for those outside this area please check with your stores. (updated April 2)
( Thank you to Pat Beech, with Happy Hands )

Thursday 4/14/2016

The installation of an automatic door for the Reuben I. Altizer Meeting Room entrance has been completed today!

Thank you for the contributions of the NVRC community members, the Board, and Staff  so we could accomplish this needed goal for an accessible entrance. A special thanks should go to our outreach staff member Marla Dougherty for her persistence in researching and overcoming the hurdles to arrange for the door’s final installation. Yea!

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Kenneth Vernon ShafferKenneth-Shaffer

June 7, 1927 - March 25, 2016 - (Age 88)

Of Sterling, VA, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016. Born in California in 1927, he attended the California School for the Deaf in Berkeley and graduated from Gallaudet University with the Class of '51, and was employed by the U.S. Geological Survey as Cartographer for 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elaine Liner Shaffer, daughter Karen Fletcher (Donald), son Lance Shaffer; proud grandpa to grandchildren Jenny Seaton (Jesse), Carrie Sowdon (Carl), Brian Fletcher; great-grandsons Tanner Seaton and Ryan Sowdon, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Faye Melancon (Lolan) of Louisiana, and Jo Corrick (George) of Florida. He was predeceased by his parents Vernon Shaffer and Gladys Dodson Shaffer, brother Donald and sister Judy Shaffer Vigil.

His friends all know him for his intense love of trains and by his many write-ups in publications for the Deaf. Visitation will be at Loudoun Funeral Chapel 158 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, VA from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 1. A private family burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church cemetery, Taylorstown, VA on Sunday, April 3. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be determined.

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