By Wayne Johnson, Coordinator of Client Services, Salinas Have you ever seen someone weld a piece of metal, take off their gloves and welding helmet, then pick up the piece of metal they just welded, only to drop it because … Continue reading Common Sense and COVID-19
By Michelle L. Bronson, Executive Director When both Mayor Lee Brand and Governor Newsom’s shelter-in-place orders went into effect mid-March, DHHSC staff and I started working remotely, which was a new experience for us. Many of us were not too … Continue reading Adapting to New Challenges while Sheltering-in-Place
By Susan Coulter, Educational Services Director Plans for the 2020 Census have been in the works for over one year. From the Federal level, to the State level, to the County & City levels of government, widespread goals were set. In California, the California Complete County committee has been working for many months. Locally Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center has participated in the Central Valley Census committee meetings, which includes programs from all over the valley to provide census education and assistance to the “Hard to Count” community. This includes people from various ethnic groups and people with … Continue reading How has COVID-19 affected the 2020 Census?
By Wayne Johnson, Coordinator of Client Services, Salinas With all the news stories about coronavirus (COVID-19) that we see each day talking about limiting social encounters and physical contact, I can’t help but think about what the situation would be like without videophones (VPs). With VPs, we can at least communicate with our Deaf and Hard of Hearing friends and family members. We can see them on VPs and communicate in American Sign Language. VPs ensure easy and accessible communication because we can sign in our primary language and see each other’s facial expressions. It is not like 12-15 years … Continue reading Another Reason to Be Thankful for Videophone
By Lisa Painter, Literacy Specialist Names have been changed in the dialogue below, and no private details are included. “I want to go to school to better myself,” said Alice. “That is wonderful!” her friend Clark. “But I can’t”, said Alice. “Why’s that? I think it’s wonderful you want to go back to school.” “My friend that I grew up with prefers I stay home because he thinks it’s stupid I go back to school. He wants us to be able to hang out and chat.” This is just one example of many conversations about making changes in one’s path … Continue reading Different Pathways
By Krystal Rios-Harris, Client Services Specialist in Salinas Recently, I became a newlywed woman. My husband and I both were not prepared at all for married life because it is not always easy at first. I have since researched on how to develop a stronger bond of marriage between the two of us, and it is really good to know how I can have a great life with my husband. That’s why I am writing this article, to share ten tips for newlyweds that I learned. Cherish as many moments as you can every day. Make many dates, whether you … Continue reading 10 Tips for Newlyweds
By Lisa Painter, Literacy Specialist So many hurtful things are happening in the world these days. People are hurting emotionally, mentally, and physically. Sometimes what is happening is caused by bullying. Bullying does not mean only physical acts such as hitting, kicking, pushing, and spitting on someone. You may be surprised that bullying happens much closer than you think, such as at school, your neighborhood, or even inside your home. Just because someone is bullying others does NOT make it alright for the victim to become a bully as well. Taking revenge on someone because someone hurts you does not … Continue reading Bullying
By Lisa Painter, Literacy Specialist Your test results from the doctor . . . work placement tests . . . school assignments . . . exam scores . . . fail, fail, FAIL. When you see the word “fail,” it may feel like your world comes crumbling down. Your goals and dreams may feel destroyed. Your hopefulness may become hopelessness. You might find yourself saying such things to yourself as: “See, I am stupid”; “I CAN’T do it”; “There’s nothing out there for me”; “People are right, I am not smart”; and “I give up.” However, those things you are … Continue reading Failing
By Diana Davis, Coordinator of Client Services Get up 15-30 minutes before the family gets up to start the day Keep a calendar and color code for each family member Breath deeply, meditate and/or pray Vacation Make lunches the night before school Reduce or eliminate caffeine, sugars and processed foods and drinks Exercise and Stretch Laugh lots Make things simple Get plenty of sleep Drinks lots of water and take a daily multi-vitamin Journal thoughts, dreams and ideas Find a hobby and have fun Vent and talk to a good friend Take a hot or cool shower to relax Take … Continue reading Healthy Tips and Stress Reducers for Parents
By Cheryl Parreira, Merced Coordinator of Client Services Active Living is a field that is garnering increased attention in recent years, a way of describing a life defined by choices that support health through physical activity, including recreation. This inspired many health professionals to encourage people to make active living a focus of their lives. One health coach, Amanda Sabatino, posted on 4 important keys: Believe In Yourself, Feel Amazing, Nourish Your Body & Soul and Move Your Body. Consolidating some of the information I have gathered from her website and others, I want to share this information with you, … Continue reading What is Active Living?
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