Deaf Center: Request For Proposal

Posted on August 15, 2010

In summary:
The Project Manager is a contracted position that will coordinate into one comprehensive program planning document, the vision of the deaf center, contribution of each partnering agency, research of and recommendation of properties, established budget and finalize a program services menu for the deaf center with the purpose and intent of use within formalized grant and legislative funding proposals.

The Alaska Deaf Center Project is an RFP: The applicants will be required to submit a proposed timeline, budget and description of how an individual or organization will complete the objective of the development and completion of an effective project plan that would be utilized by partnering agencies to submit for grants and legislative funding.

Companies or individuals can respond to the Alaska Deaf Center Project Management proposal.  Alyeska Vocational Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants are encouraged to attend the RFP bidders conference on Thursday August 12th, 4:00 pm at Alyeska Vocational Services 2221 E Northern Lights Blvd., Ste 108 . The scope of the project, overall budget, project expectations, application process and questions will be answered at the briefing. Answers to questions posed will be posted on a website to be announced at the bidders conference. Questions regarding the bidders conference may be referred to Holli Yancy, AVS Program Manager; PH (907) 562-7019, VP (866) 915-9716.

Download for more information on Request For Proposal (.doc).

Also learn more about Why do we need a Deaf Center in Alaska.

Station Astronaut Caldwell Dyson Sends First Sign Language Message From Space

Posted on July 23, 2010

The International Space Station has had guests from all over the world, representing myriad languages. But until NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson came aboard, one language was still not represented. Said to be the fourth most commonly used language in the United States, American Sign Language, or ASL, made its debut on the space station in a special video recorded by Caldwell Dyson.

Please go to NASA.gov to watch NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell-Dyson's video in ASL!

IPhone 4 becomes first to offer mobile VRS for users who cannot hear

Posted on July 13, 2010

An application on Apple's new iPhone 4 will allow for the first mobile use of video-relay service for users who have hearing impairments. The service will be offered through Apple's FaceTime video-chat application. One iPhone 4 user who cannot hear said the service will enhance the phone's video-chat option for people with hearing impairments. "Before, we only could communicate with each other using e-mail, text or IM," she said.

Read a full article at ReadWriteWeb.com...

FCC Rejects SVRS’s Request for Stay of VRS Rates

Posted on July 13, 2010

This is an article from Ed's Telcom Alert

From previous FCC announcement.

"Sorenson filed a Motion for Stay of the effective date of the 2010-2011 VRS compensation rates and rules. Sorenson asked the Commission to continue providing VRS compensation pursuant to rates and rules in effect on June 30, 2010, pending review of the Order by the court of appeals. Sorenson also said it will consider the motion denied unless the Commission acts on it by July 9, 2010."

FCC responded and rejected the motion as moot. Here is the link.

FCC Rejects (PDF)

Read a full article at Ed's Telcom Alert...

Anchorage Equal Rights Commission is seeking deaf ASL signers

Posted on July 6, 2010

The Anchorage Equal Rights Commission (AERC) is working on a project to develop one or more short clips in American Sign Lanugage (ASL) describing the laws that prohibits discrimination in Anchorage and the services of the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission. Yvonne Gutierrez is the project coodinator.

They are looking for recommendations of volunteers, who use ASL and might be interested in this project. They would require release of volunteers giving them permission to post volunteers' image on their website or in other media. Their goal is to film the video clips in late August and to publish them on their website by mid-September.

Currently, they are drafting the script. The script will contain information similar to their basic brochure or the FAQs from their website. They would appericate any input that you might have for the scripts.

If you have any questions, comments suggestions, or names of volunteers, please feel free to contact Yvonne Gutierrez on her direct line at 343-4345.

Visit AERC Website for more information.

Bill Cosby: One of America's Most Loved Comedians (Interpreted ASL)

Posted on June 15, 2010

Presented by Anchorage Concert Association.

Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 6:00pm
Atwood Concert Hall [ MAP ]
ON SALE: Monday, June 7 at 9:00 AM.

There are 15 seats on hold specifically for the best sightlines. To purchase these tickets, please contact Julie Millington at jmillington@alaskapac.org. You will need to provide name, address, credit card and security code.

TICKETS ON SALE JUNE 7th - CALL EARLY! TICKETS WILL GO FAST.
Center-tix hours are 10am – 4pm. Entrance is on 6th Avenue across from City Hall. Cash, check or credit cards are accepted.
7 "A" priced tickets available at $69.50 plus fees are in Section 700
8 "B" priced tickets available at $52.50 plus fees are in Section 950

Bill Cosby has dazzled generations of fans with his comedy routines, his best-selling books such as Fatherhood and the groundbreaking The Cosby Show. His comedy transcends age, gender and cultural barriers. For his philanthropic efforts and positive influence as a performer and author, Cosby was honored with a 1998 Kennedy Center Honors Award. In 2002, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and was the 2009 recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Bill Cosby is part of the Anchorage Concert Association's 2010-2011 season.
Order your own subscription here, or call the ACA at (907) 272-1471.

Limited Exchanges - Sorry, exchanges are restricted on Bill Cosby tickets. Please check your availability before purchasing tickets.
No Coupons/Discounts - Coupons and discounts cannot be honored for this special engagement.
Limit 8 Tickets per Order