State Delegate Kathy Tran (D), Virginia House District 018, has proposed an amendment to provide funding for the fiscal impact of House Bill 982. This Bill directs the Board of Medical Assistance Services to amend the state plan to include a provision for payment of medical assistance for all medically necessary (i) adult hearing screenings, (ii) audiological examinations; (iii) initial purchases or replacements of hearing aids up to $1,500 per year, and (iv) hearing aid batteries, up to 60 batteries per year.
To show your support for this amendment, please contact your legislator at the Virginia General Assembly and be sure to refer to "Item 288 #62, Del. Tran, HB Medicaid Coverage for Adult Hearing Screenings, Exams and Hearing Aids."
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 Systems Division Chief, Fairfax County VA 911
This presentation will give an overview of the Fairfax County 911 Center and how it is organized, along with a brief discussion of how 911 operations staff handle different types of calls today. A glimpse of future technologies will also be presented.
Saturday, July 22nd, 1 - 3 pm at NVRC's office in Oakton, VA
NVRC's staff are avid travelers and will offer a panel presentation at NVRC on the joys and challenges of traveling when you have a hearing loss. We will also have information on upcoming legal issues about travel accessibility,
Join us for a complementary assortment of "international" foods and food for thought! We'd love to hear about your travels with hearing loss, too! Register in Google Forms below or click here.
📅 Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023 ⏰ Time: 11 AM to 4 PM
📍 Location: Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons 10467 White Granite Dr, Suite 312 Oakton, VA 22124 (NEW LOCATION!)
🤝 Cohosts: Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons & Roll'em Bones Cafe
🎲 Join us for a fun and engaging ASL Board Game Day! In collaboration with Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC) and Roll'em Bones Cafe, we invite you to a day filled with laughter, learning, and friendly competition. Roll'em Bones Cafe has previously hosted ASL Board Game events at Streetcar 82 Brewing in Hyattsville, MD and is excited to partner with NVRC for this event.
💵 Cost: $5 to Roll'em Bones Cafe, payable via cash, Venmo app (@rollembones), or Cash App ($rollembones)
🙏 Donation: $ preferred amount to NVRC, which depends on the generosity of individuals like you to continue their vital work. Your donation can help provide critical services and support to those who need it most. Every dollar counts and can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing. Donations can be made via Zelle (accounting@nvrc.org ) or PayPal https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2058735 or cash/check at the door.
🎯 What to expect:
Roll'em Bones Cafe will bring a variety of board games for everyone to enjoy. Brian Suchite, the founder of Roll'em Bones Cafe, will be available to answer questions and assist in playing games.
NVRC will have snacks and beverages for purchase for a nominal donation to keep you fueled throughout the day!
📣 Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with others, learn new games, and support a great cause. Bring your friends, family, and competitive spirit – we can't wait to see you there!
NVRC is one of the 134 nonprofits registered this year for the "Give Choose" Campaign of the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. Early Giving opened on March 15!
For more information, please visit GiveChoose. Here you can search for our organization. We're listed as NoVa Resouce Ctr for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. You can learn about various organizations and support as you see fit. We hope you will consider supporting us!
Two bills - HB 649 and SB 265 are introduced in the Virginia General Assembly. The Senate Committee are meeting today, January 27 at 12:00 PM at Virginia General Assembly about SB 265. See more information about SB 265.
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 signal systems, 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. Information about the Technology Assistance Program and other resources included.
This presentation is open to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, their parents, and educators.
Join us for a virtual presentation by JaQuese Hawkins who will be addressing the ongoing needs for access for deaf and hard of hearing children with hearing parents whose primary language is not English. Learn about the impact on the students' emotional and mental well-being as they get older.
JaQuese is a social worker in the FCPS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. She was born and raised in Inkster, Michigan. She graduated in 2012 from Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL with a Bachelor’s degree in social work and received her Master’s in social work from Gallaudet University in 2015. She has always had a passion for working with children and advocating for them and their families in some capacity. Her passion to understand how to be an ally for deaf and hard of hearing individuals both in and outside of her profession span over 12 years. She seeks to constantly improve her understanding of Deaf culture and bridge the supports that are still needed.