AG Bell Announces 2010 Recipient of the Volta Award
AG Bell announced today that it has named Ms. Joanna Nichols and the Children’s Hearing Foundation (CHF) in Taiwan as the 2010 recipient of the prestigious Volta Award.
The Volta Award is given to individuals and/or organizations that have made a significant contribution to increasing public awareness of the challenges and potential of people with hearing loss. Ms. Nichols and CHF are widely credited with revolutionizing deaf education in Taiwan by being the first organization to offer a listening and spoken language alternative to children with hearing loss in that country.
“Through her vision, and the continuing efforts of the Children’s Hearing Foundation, there is greater public awareness throughout Asia of the listening and spoken language option for children with hearing loss,” said AG Bell President John R. “Jay” Wyant.
The Volta Award will be presented during the Opening General Session of the AG Bell 2010 Biennial Convention on Friday, June 25 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Fla. Click here to read the complete announcement.
| AG Bell Meets with White House Personnel Staff
On Thursday, January 29, AG Bell Public Affairs Council Chair, John Stanton, and Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Catherine Murphy, attended a White House briefing on the presidential appointments process. Click here to read the full story.
| ENTRY POINT! Summer Internship Program
The ENTRY POINT! program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science is accepting applications for internships in Summer 2010. Undergraduate or graduate students from any college or university who have any type of disability may apply to ENTRY POINT! Students must be studying subjects in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Some business majors are also considered. For more details, click here.
| Leadership Opportunities for Teens 2010 Applications Available!
AG Bell's acclaimed LOFT 2010 program will take place from June 20-24, 2010, at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Fla., just prior to the AG Bell 2010 Biennial Convention. LOFT is a four-day program designed for teens with hearing loss who use spoken language and have completed their freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year of high school. Participants develop skills in individual leadership, teamwork, understanding group dynamics and communication, public speaking, and self advocacy. This program has a capacity to serve 20 participants and is a great opportunity for high school and college-bound teens interested in a leadership experience away from home and with their peers. Click here to learn more or to apply.
| Stay Connected – Follow the AG Bell 2010 Biennial Convention on Twitter
In order to provide attendees with the most up-to-date information, AG Bell will be tweeting AG Bell 2010 Biennial Convention updates, program information and deadline reminders. Make sure you don’t miss an opportunity and follow the convention on Twitter. Click here to sign up for tweets.
AG Bell is also pleased to offer online communities for members and supporters through other popular social networking Web sites:
- Click here for more information about AG Bell's Shared Interest Groups or to find out about becoming a SIG leader.
- Click here to view the AG Bell Facebook group.
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- Click here to view AG Bell videos on YouTube.
| AG Bell 2011 Listening & Spoken Language Symposium Dates Announced!
Save the date! The AG Bell 2011 Listening & Spoken Language Symposium will be held July 19-23, 2011, at the Omni Shoreham in Washington, D.C. Stay tuned to AG Bell Update as more details are announced.
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| Volta Voices Previews the AG Bell 2010 Biennial Convention
 The January/February issue of Volta Voices highlights the upcoming AG Bell 2010 Biennial Convention June 25-28 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Fla. This issue features the convention’s keynote speaker, ABC “Good Morning America” contributor Lee Woodruff, who is also a parent of a child with hearing loss who listens and talks. This issue also features LOFT alumni discussing the impact the program has had on their lives, as well as international updates on global hearing policy and parent advocacy efforts in Japan. Click here to access the member login area and read the issue online. Additional copies are available for sale in the AG Bell Bookstore.
| Maximize Your Potential – Reframing
The next edition of Dr. Paul Jacobs’ regular column, “Psychosocial Potential Maximization,” has now been posted to the AG Bell Web site. The column discusses attributes of reframing and how to successfully approach difficult and potentially damaging situations with grace and a calm presence. AG Bell has also created an online forum for readers to discuss the author’s columns and ideas. Click here to read Dr. Jacobs’ column and participate in the discussion forums. Please note that everyone is welcome to read the columns, but you must be an AG Bell member to participate in the discussion forums. Click here to join AG Bell.
| Shared Interest Groups Update
Earlier this year, AG Bell launched its Shared Interest Group (SIGs) through AG Bell's "Virtual Voices" e-community platform. Since that time, eight new SIGs have been established as a result of requests by members of the AG Bell community. SIGs are just one way for AG Bell members to network, trade information or simply connect with others with shared experiences. Just some of the SIGs most of all of AG Bell members can get involved with include:
- Parents and Families
- Itinerant Teachers
- Cochlear Implants Users
- LSL Students and New Professionals
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing SIG -- open to members who self-identify as an adult with hearing loss
SIGs are a great opportunity for you to help take AG Bell to the next level in member networking and increase volunteer participation. Stay tuned to AG Bell Update as new SIGs are announced or click here to learn more and find out how you can create a SIG yourself.
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