Deaf Weight Wise Project
Please check out this clip of Susan Demers, former NCDHR staff, signing the DHCC selected ASL representation of the Deaf Weight Wise Project, which will be our focus for the next 5 year cycle of our CDC Prevention Research Centers grant.
may 18 town hall meeting
At Rochester Recreation Club for the Deaf (RRCD), 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Sixty people attended the meeting. RRCD President Steve DeBottis gave opening remarks, followed by Jess Cuculick and Audrey Schell who talked about the Deaf Health Community Committee. Dr. Scott Smith followed with answering questions about Swine Flu. NCDHR Director, Dr. Tom Pearson (interpreted by Kim Kelstone), reinforced the importance of NCDHR collaborating with the Deaf community. DD Schlehofer then presented some findings from the Deaf Health Survey. NCDHR thanks all who gave their input and comments during the meeting. Summarized meeting notes will be posted soon. Watch for our announcements about the next NCDHR Town Hall Meeting!
Last Updated: 06/29//2009
