Diabetes Education in ASL

Diabetes Education in ASL

Saturday, January 5, 2008 9-1:30

(Snow date: Saturday, January 12)

Maine Medical Center Scarborough Campus, Park in Lot B

100 Campus Drive, Unit 106 (off Route 1) Scarborough

Do you – or someone you know – have Diabetes?

Do you learn best in ASL?

Come learn how to manage diabetes:

Live well, Eat right, Understand your medicines, Exercise, and more

Bring your blood sugar meter and test strips!

Curious about your favorite snack? Bring the box or label and we will learn if this is a good choice for people with diabetes.

Class in ASL by Jill Sawyer, MS RN

& Meryl Troop, CI & CT.

Interpreters will come and learn with us,

so we can all work better together to stay healthy!

Workshop is FREE & includes lunch

MUST register by January 3rd

Name(s): ______

Best way to contact you: ______

To register: Call via relay 1-866-609-5183

or mail to: Learning Resource Center, 100 Campus Drive, Unit 106, Scarborough, ME 04074 Email:

Interpreting About Diabetes

Saturday, January 5, 2008 9-1:30

(Snow date: Saturday, January 12)

Maine Medical Center Scarborough Campus, Park in Lot B

100 Campus Drive, Unit 106 (off Route 1) Scarborough

Learn how to interpret for diabetes medical appointments

by observing Jill Sawyer, MS RN teach Deaf ASL users to understand and manage their diabetes

Followed by interpreter-only session with Diabetes educator and seasoned medical interpreters so we can all be on the same page

Workshop is $25 & includes lunch and materials

used in diabetes education in Maine.

No refunds. RID CEUs awarded – 4.5 contact hours

Professional education in the intermediate to advanced levels.

MUST register by January 3rd

Name: ______

Email: ______

Accommodations needed? ______

Send registration form with payment to: Learning Resource Center, 100 Campus Drive, Unit 106, Scarborough, ME 04074

Make check payable to MaineHealth.

Email: Call: 1-866-609-5183