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911 Overview and Particular Methods Used for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Calls

911 Overview and Particular Methods Used for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Calls Date: Tuesday, March 5
Time: 7 - 8 PM
Presenter: Steve McMurrer, ENP, 911 Information ...
“I Can’t Hear You!” A FREE 3-part program on Zoom

“I Can’t Hear You!” A FREE 3-part program on Zoom

Join NVRC's Bonnie O'Leary and Debbie Jones for their three-part Zoom series: “I Can’t Hear You!” This FREE Zoom series will be presented over 3 weeks: ...
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NVRC Annual Breakfast and Meeting

Join NVRC's Board and Staff for our Annual Breakfast and Meeting! Date: Saturday, December 9
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: NVRC, 10467 White Granite Drive, Suite ...
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June 29 | Accessible Virtual Disability Recruiting

Presentation by Lori Daly, President, Diversifi Consulting Group, a member of NVRC's Board of Directors Lori Daly When: Thurs. June 29th 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ...

Here are our past recorded Zoom presentations


Assistive Technology for the Home - Information for Parents, Students and Educators

Monday, December 13, 2021

Presentation by
Debbie Jones, Resource and Technology Manager

Deaf and Hard of Hearing students have a wide range of technologies available to them, giving them better access to the world around them than ever before.

From telephone devices to flashing doorbells, and listening devices to apps for a tablet or smartphone, join Debbie Jones, NVRC's Technology Manager, as she discusses assistive technologies that Deaf and Hard of Hearing students can take advantage of at home or on the go.

This presentation is open to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, their parents, and educators.

Contact NVRC for a copy of the PowerPoint presentation.


NVRC Demonstration Room & Accessible Technology

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Presentation by
Debbie Jones, Resource and Technology Manager

NVRC's Technology Manager Debbie Jones for a tour of the Technology Demonstration Room. Learn about the kinds of devices available to assist you in your home or workplace, and where to get them. Learn about the Virginia Technology Assistance Program, and the Virginia Relay, and how to access them. After the tour, Debbie will be available to answer your questions about assistive technology.


Bridging the Gap Between the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing Community and the Police

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Presentation by
MPO Reanna Jacobson, Community Outreach Officer for the Fair Oaks District Station of the Fairfax County Police Dept. 

MPO Reanna Jacobson will give an overview of the outreach program for her Fairfax County station, and then focus on concerns particular to deaf and hard of hearing residents.  She will talk about best ways to let the police know if you are deaf or hard of hearing, how to suggest easier/better ways to communicate.  Reanna will also share a recent experience with not having easy access to sign language interpreters.  She welcomes input from all attendees for this presentation. 


Financial Literacy and Employment in the Age of COVID-19

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Join Andaleeb Elayan, NVRC Finance Manager and Charles Sterling, tax preparer of DeafTax to learn and understand the basics of personal finance including credit cards, budgeting, and saving.


Disability Awareness and Disclosure Strategies

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Many people with chronic conditions struggle with whether, when and how to disclose their non-obvious disability to their employers or peers. Ms. Daly will share her expertise in the disabilities field and lead a discussion on the important issue of disability awareness and disclosure options, including overcoming the fear and uncertainty of disclosure for people with non-obvious disabilities.

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No recording for this presentation.


Saturday, May 9, 2020

Presentation Overview: The advent of digital technology in hearing aids, bluetooth connectivity, and cellphone (apps) has resulted in greater access and ease of participation in listening settings that used to be so problematic for those with hearing loss.  In fact, some of these technological advancements with hearing aids and assistive technologies have allowed individuals with hearing loss to have even less difficulty in some settings than those who have hearing within normal limits.  In this presentation, Dr. Larry Medwetsky will discuss some of these major advances  including various cost-effective options that are readily available to consumers.  One of these options is your successful virtual attendance in this presentation, which will include closed captions, thus, ensuring a successful viewing experience.  In addition to his discussion concerning the latest technological advances, Dr. Medwetsky will discuss his thoughts concerning Over-the-Counter hearing aids.

Dr. Larry Medwetsky has served as an educational audiologist, Director of Audiology and subsequently as Vice President of Clinical Services in a large speech and hearing clinic in Rochester NY, and is presently a professor in the Doctoral Audiology program in the Department of Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences at Gallaudet University. Dr. Medwetsky has published/presented on many different topics with a special focus on the underlying speech processes and deficits in both individuals with normal hearing and hearing loss.  In addition, he has served on a number of professional committees and consumer based organizations (including being a founding board member of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association) as well as currently serving on the Professional Advisory Board of HLAA.


Mental Health Toolbox for Surviving Isolation

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Dr. Natalie Smith, Psy.D. - Has worked in both in-and out-patient programs, worked in school counseling centers and in mobile crisis and emergency services for hearing, hard of hearing, and deaf individuals and also fluent in sign language. 

Received both her M.A. and Psy.D. Degrees from the CA School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, and graduated in 1997. Her undergraduate program was at CSUNorthridge where she obtained a B.A. in Psychology and Deaf Studies. Her Pre-and Post-Doctoral Internships were completed between 1995-1997 in Rochester, NY at Strong Memorial Hospital/University of Rochester.

Located in North Springfield, Dr. Natalie works with both teens and adults both in-person and tele-therapy.  


Technology and APPS: Web-based and Mobile

Thursday, April 28, 2020

In a time of stay at home orders and social distancing, technology is helping us stay connected. This presents challenges for Deaf and Hard of Hearing folks.  Join us to learn how to make technology work for you.  

From programs to apps, which ones are accessible, and what work-arounds can you use to make them more accessible.

Debbie Jones, Resource and Technology Manager, NVRC Staff
Bruce Greenfield, Media Production Manager, NVRC Staff