May 2009

ISRC Digital Update

IllinoisServiceResourceCenter

Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing student behavioral needs

A TechnicalAssistanceCenter of the IllinoisState Board of Education

ISRC Review: Current Newsletter and Pin-up

Newsletter Contents:

1. Upcoming Events

2. ISRC and JohnPowersCenter in Gallaudet's Odyssey Magazine

3. 2009 Summer Camps for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth

4. Biography resource of Deaf Scientists

5. Accessible information about H1N1 flu (Swine Flu)

6. In our Library: Movers and Shakers: Deaf People Who Changed the World

1. Upcoming Events:

~ FREE!!! Thursday May 14, 2009 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dr. Scherer will be at The Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital presenting a seminar on the Psychological Aspects of Hearing Loss. You can register online at or by phone at 630-856-7525. For more information contact Dawn Maniskas at 630-856-2625 or email her at

~ What: Family & Friends Splash Bash at CypressCoveAquaticPark

When: Saturday, June 13, 2009 Time: 11:30 am to 7 pm

Where: 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge, IL

Who: Anyone! Everyone!

Fee: $13 per person * Free for kids under 1 years old Food/drink are

available for purchase at Swamp Shack Café.

For Driving Directions:

**Meet by Sand Play Area**

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~ There is a CHARGE Conference July 24-26 2009 in Bloomingdale at the

IndianLakes Resort. There will be an informal get-together on Thursday evening. Childcare will be provided for all children that have registered for childcare during the meetings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; interpreters and nurses will be available as needed. They are looking for volunteers during the conference to help with childcare (those who can sign and interpret), as well as toys donated for the kids to play with. Please contact Tim at if you are able to help out or have donations. For more information you can go to:

2. "Hands Working Together for Behavioral and Academic Success" is the title of an article about the implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) at the JohnPowersCenter in Vernon Hills. JohnPowersCenter is the ISRC demonstration site for PBIS in a DHH program.

3. 2009 Summer Camps for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth...Provided by June Prusak, CHS Youth Program Coordinator

THANKS JUNE!!

Camp Mark 7

AspenCampSchool for the Deaf

Camp Isola Bella

HolleyFamilyVillage in Michigan NAD Youth Leadership Camp (YLC)

CampLions of Illinois

St. Joseph Sertoma Camp

Windsor Mountain International Summer Camp

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Space Camp

CNI Cochlear Kids Camp

Bill Rice Ranch Camp

Indiana Deaf Camps Foundation, Inc.

YMCA Deaf and Hard of Hearing Family Camp

GallaudetUniversity's HS Youth Programs & Sports Camp

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Gallaudet University Summer Programs

Tech Girlz Camp

American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association (AHIHA)

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National Leadership and Literacy Camp (NLLC)

IllinoisSchool for the Deaf Camps (Sports & Technology)

4. Deaf Scientist Corner is a site dedicated to over 30 famous Deafscientists. One may search by scientific field or scientist name for thevarious biographies. There is a section for references and teacherresources, in addition to the table of contents. The teacher resources forthis site can be found at The purpose of the Wiki is forteachers to be able to exchange ideas, lesson plans, science experiments, and videos related to each scientist's field of study. It is our goal that, as a teacher, you will be able to use this site as a resource and teaching tool. The biographies found within the Website have been carefully writtenfor a target reading level of 3rd-4th grade. Occasionally you will find thata sentence or two will contain content-related vocabulary that significantlyincreases the reading level of the biography. We have attempted to rectifythat by providing links to outside resources, sign language video clips, andthe items being referred to. Check it out

5. The National Center for Deaf Health Research in association with TheUniversity of Rochester Medical Center has created a culmination ofinformation and resources about the recent health scare surrounding H1N1 fluor Swine Flu. There is a question and answer series in sign language andprint as well as multiple other resources in the same fashion. Please check out this fabulous information and share it with your students. It isimportant that they stay informed and have access to resources that they understand.

6. In our Library - Movers & shakers: deaf people who changed the world byCathryn Carroll & Susan M. Mather In this book the tales of twenty-six deafand hard of hearing persons are investigated. They are stories of genius,struggle, perseverance and heroism. Take a look, share with your students,and pass it on. This is one we all need in our libraries!

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*Remember our materials are free to borrow and will be mailed toyou directly with return postage included. You are invited to takeadvantage of this extremely valuable resource. The library consists of anexpandingcollection of over 1200 items, including books, videotapes, audiotapes, testkits, and games related to deafness, deaf culture, sign language, audiology,mental health, behavior management, parenting, and administration. Torequesta bibliography of materials, or to request a specific item, please call ISRC at (847)559-8195 or (800)550-4772, e-mail us , or visit