DEAF LINE FEBRUARY 2015 Deaf Social/Support Group Valentine's Day Luncheon Celebrate Valentine’s day with an Italian feast! Wednesday, February 18, 2015 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. At: Schaumburg Township One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL Menu * Garden Salad * Breadsticks * Pasta with Marinara sauce * Soda/water/coffee Desserts Please bring a dessert or fruit to share with others. Limited to 70 people - First come, first served Deadline: February 9, 2015 Cash only - No refunds after February 9th No Payment at the door For more information, contact Sarita Phadke: 224-520-9763 VP, or [email protected] Email. SOME NEW LAWS IN ILLINOIS IN 2015 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Drivers pulled over for a traffic or ordinance violation will no longer have to hand over their driver’s license as bond. They will just sign a ticket and drive away. They will either pay the ticket or take care of it at the court. The speed limit on tollways and interstates will increase to 70 mph for passenger vehicles while 60 mph for semis on interstates. The employers would be required to provide pregnant workers “reasonable accommodations” (heavy lifting, bathroom breaks, etc). Schools can discipline students who bully peers on personal phones or computer, not just at school. To keep young people away from e-cigarettes, a new law requires them to be sold behind a counter or sealed to keep out of hands of children. Vapor refills must come in child-proof packaging. Amish Illinoisans can apply to get State ID cards without having to pose for a photo. Children with seizures will qualify for an oral liquid form of medical marijuana to treat epilepsy. The Gray Wolf, American black bear and mountain lion will be added to Illinois’ list of protected species. It means that land owners cannot kill the animals unless it is a threat. Home sellers must now disclose door or window damage along with floor damage, asbestos, lead paint or meth lab to potential buyers. Beer tax rules updates to include hard ciders. The milk definition now includes sheep, water buffalo, and other hooved animals. Permits must be required for owners of venomous or dangerous reptiles and amphibians. A new law requires information provided by the Department of Public Health regarding breast cancer to explain the complications created by dense breast tissue. Boating under the influence will get your boat impounded. An orange flag must be raised when boat passengers are swimming in the water. UPCOMING MEETINGS MEDICARE MEDICAID ALIGNMENT INITIATIVE The Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI) is for seniors and persons with disabilities who are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. The MMAI program covers all your Medicare and Medicaid benefits, including prescription drug benefits/Medicare Part D. When you enroll, you can choose a primary care provider (PCP) who will give you information to help you stay healthy and make referrals. All plans have a choice of doctors, specialists and hospitals. One health plan will cover all your healthcare needs! Care Coordinators will help in keeping you healthy and assist you in reaching your health goals. Inquire about your options in choosing the right plan; if you do not choose a plan, a plan will be assigned to you. You may also choose to opt out completely from the MMAI plan and stay with your current Medicare/ Medicaid coverage. To enroll or learn more about MMAI, please call 1877-912-8880 or visit www.EnrollHFS.illinois.gov IAD (Illinois Association of the Deaf) ♦ February 7, 2015, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Stoney Creek Inn, 101 18th Street, Moline, IL. For more information, check www.iadeaf.org. IDHHC (Illinois Deaf & Hard of Hearing Commission) February 19, 2015 May 14, 2015 These meetings will be held at 1 p.m., at University of Illinois–Springfield (UIS), in the PAC building, 1 University Plaza, Springfield, IL. Visit www.idhhc. state.il.us. ♦ ♦ WSAD (West Suburban Association of the Deaf) ♦ February 28, 2015, 1 to 4 p.m. at Swoboda Deaf Center, 7050 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL. All are welcome. Members can vote and nonmembers cannot vote, but they can voice. For more information, check www.wsadeaf.org. 2 Are You Ready if Disaster Strikes? How to Create Your Own Emergency Plan and Kit Want to be prepared for emergencies? Do you know what to do if you are forced to stay in your home or take shelter during a disaster? Materials & resources will be provided to assist in creating your own emergency plan/kit! WHO? For any Deaf, Hard of Hearing & DeafBlind Individuals WHERE? Schaumburg Township Deaf Services One Illinois Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 WHEN? Wednesday, March 18, 2015 TIME? 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please email [email protected] or call 224-520-9763 by March 5th to register. Sign language interpreters will be provided. Any other accommodations must be requested by March 5th. This project made possible by funds received from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Deaf Social/Support Group We will have lunch before the Emergency Preparedness Workshop. (See the workshop details above) Wednesday, March 18, 2014, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Since it is St. Patrick’s Day week, bring any green food (appetizer, salad, hot food, dessert or fruits) to share with others. Must let Sarita know what you would bring to avoid duplication. Contact Sarita: 224-520-9763 VP or [email protected] Email. 3 WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) is a year-round program using state-of-the-art technology to make homes more energy-efficient for qualifying low-income clients in Chicago and suburban Cook County. Weatherization provides safety and health equipment, repairs or replaces heating systems, seals air bypasses and other drafty areas, increases attic, wall, basement, and crawl space insulation. These will save energy for homeowners and keep homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Schaumburg Township is one of the newest intake sites and many staff can help you with the filing the applications. Some of the required documents are: • Picture ID (Driver’s license or State ID) • Social Security cards for all household members • Proof of household annual income for those who are 18 years and older • Current utility bills (electric & gas) • Proof of current ownership or signed rental agreement Income Levels based on 150% of Poverty: $17,505 (1 person); $23,595 (2 persons); $29,685 (3 persons); $35,775 (4 persons); $41,865 (5 persons); $47,955 (6 persons) Income Levels based on 200% of Poverty: $23,340 (1 person); $31,460 (2 persons); $39,580 (3 persons); $47,700 (4 persons); $55,820 (5 persons); $63,940 (6 persons) For more information, or an appointment, call 847-884-0030 V or 224-520-9763 VP. *Please note: If you are LIHEAP approved, or someone else in your household receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Aid to the Aged Blind & Disabled (AABD) or Transitional Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), your income automatically qualifies your household for weatherization with approved supporting documentation. VALENTINE’S DAY EVENTS ♦ Bethel Baptist Church will host their Valentine’s Day event - “Whole Heart Sunday”, on Sunday, February 8, 2015, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at BBC, 200 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL. There will be Christian fellowship, lunch and games/prizes. The cost for lunch is $6 per person; $3 per child (4 to 10 years); $20 per family. For more information, contact Pastor Mark at 630-352-3872 VP or [email protected] Email. ♦ Battle of Street Eats Festival is hosting their Great Gatsby Party on Saturday, February 14, 2015, 5 p.m. to midnight, at Swoboda Deaf Center, 7050 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL. There will be hot buffet, appetizers, dessert bar, candy buffet, champagne toast, entertainment, cash prizes, Chinese auction, silent auction, and much more. It is encouraged that you wear 1920’s style clothes. There will be a best dressed contest. The cost is $35 per person; $65 per couple. If interested, send a check/money order (payable to WSAD) to WSAD, Attn: The Great Gatsby Party, P.O. Box 172, Addison, IL. 60101. Deadline: February 4, 2015. For more information, send an email to [email protected]. 4 OUTINGTO BULLSGAMES West Suburban Association of the Deaf (WSAD) will host a Bulls Game Outing. The Bulls will play against the Phoenix Sun team. When: Saturday, February 21, 2015 Time: 7 p.m. (gate opens at 5:30 p.m.) Where: United Center, 1901 W. Madison Street, Chicago, IL. The reserved seats will be in section # 311. Only 30 tickets are available. The cost is $60 per ticket. If interested or for more information, contact Marilyn Russell: wsadgold@ yahoo.com Email. Check www.wsadeaf.org BOWLING EVENTS The 21st Individual Handicap Deaf Bowling Classic Tournament will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2014, at Bowling Green, 30W150 Roosevelt Road, West Chicago. There are 3 sessions for bowling: 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 2:15 p.m. There will be a night-out event at the same location at 7 p.m. The cost for fans is $7 including admission and door prizes. Check www.wsadeaf.org The Illini Chapter of IAD (Illinois Association of the Deaf) will host an event - “Crazy Bowling”, on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at Western Bowl Lanes, 917 Francis Drive, Champaign, IL, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The cost per bowler is $14 including 2 games & shoe rental. The cost per fan is $8. There will be a social event from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the basement of the Western Bowl. There will be Dingo game, 50/50, Kick Your Neighbor card games and door prizes. The cost of the meal including 2 large pizza slices and pop drink, is $5 per person. For more information, contact Donald L. Haring: [email protected] or visit www.illini-iad.org Springfield Deaf Club will host its 33rd Annual Richard Koehne Memorial Individual Handicap Deaf Bowling Classic on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at King Pin Lanes, 3115 E. Sangamon Avenue in Springfield. The entry fees for bowling are: $55 (men) and $45 (women). There are prizes for winners. The tournament times are 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. After the tournaments, there will be a social night at Knights of Columbus, 2801 West Street in Springfield. The cost is $7 including admissions to the lanes and social night event. For more information, contact Pat Gurley: [email protected] Email or 217-953-0808 VP. The 79th Annual Great Lakes Deaf Bowling Association (GLDBA) & 68th Annual Great Lakes Deaf Women Bowling Association (GLDWBA) Tournaments will be held on April 9 - 12, 2015, at Stardust Bowl, 37 Lorraine Avenue, Addison, IL. The headquarter place is at Marriott Hotel in Schaumburg. The combo ticket is $35 per person until March 23, 2015. The cost for seniors (55+) is $20 while the cost for children between 13-18 is $10. It is free for children 12 & under. The cost at the door is $50. It includes admission to three-day access to bowling alley, entertainment (magic show) and program book. For more information, contact the chairperson, Michael Mangialardo: [email protected] or check www.wsadeaf.org BENEFITS ACCESS PROGRAM Benefits Access Program was formerly known as the Circuit Breaker. The benefits are: Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Ride Free Transits and License Plate Discount. Benefits are good for 2 years once you are approved. If you already applied last year (2014), you do not need to re-apply. Just wait until next year (2016). If you applied in 2013 or you have not applied before, you would need to apply anytime this year. If you are not sure, please call our office at 224-520-9763 VP and we can check for you. Eligibility Requirements: 1. Age 65 or over or 16 years or over before January 1, 2015, and permanently disabled. 2. Must live in Illinois at the time you file your application. 3. Income in 2014: $27,610 (1 person); $36,635 (2 persons); $45,657 (3 persons) We can assist you in filing your application. To make an appointment to apply or for more information, contact Sarita: 224-520-9763 VP or sphadke@ schaumburgtownship.org Email. 5 FREE MOTORCYCLE CLASSES ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENTS ♦ Catholic Church Ephpheta The Harper College Motorcy(CCE) will host its St. Patrick’s cle Safety Program is Day Luncheon on Sunday, March offering free motorcycle 8, 2015, after 10:30 a.m. Mass, at classes for Deaf students on the following dates: St. Francis Borgia Deaf Center, Thursday, June 25th (6 - 10 p.m.), Saturday & Sunday, 8533 W. Addison, Chicago, IL. June 27th and 28th (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). ASL Interpreters There will be luncheon, door prizes, and much will be provided. more. The cost is $10 per adult; $5 per child (12 The Basic Rider Course (BRC) provides approximateyears and under). For more information, contact ly 20 hours of classroom and on-motorcycle instrucBarbara Keiner at 773-273-6544 VP. tion. In this course, you will develop and practice four ♦ McHenry County Deaf Club (MCDC) will host fundamental riding skills: Straight-line riding, Turna St. Patrick’s Day event on Saturday, March 14, ing, Shifting and Stopping. Once the basic skills are 2015, 4:30 p.m. after the general meeting at 2 honed, you will expand into street-riding skills, p.m. It will be held at Lakes Bowl, 601 Railroad including: Advanced turning techniques, Advanced Avenue, Round Lake, IL. There will be dinner, braking techniques and Swerving. door prizes, green contest, and much more. The You will also learn and practice the mental skills cost is $25 per person. After the dinner, there will needed to develop: Street-riding strategies and the be a social night at 7 p.m. at no charge to those ability to navigate special situations. who pay $25. Otherwise the cost is $3 per memThe registration for these classes begins on Februber/student; $5 per non-member. If interested, ary 2, 2015. send a check/money order (payable to MCDC) to For more information, please call 847-925-6477. MCDC, P.O. Box 14, Round Lake, IL 60073. For Check http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/ce/mse/ more information, contact Gary Edwards: index.php [email protected] or check www.mcdeafclub.org AIM’S DEAF SUPPORT GROUP The AIM Center for Independent Living will start a new Deaf Support Group which will be held on the last Wednesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. The meeting will be held at the AIM office, 3130 Finley Road, Suite 500, Downers Grove, IL For more information, contact Laura Thompson: 630984-4251 VP or [email protected] Email. PRIMARY ELECTION Exercise your right - Vote in the Consolidated Primary Election on February 24, 2015. Below is some voting information: Feb. 9 – Early Voting begins Feb. 21 – Grace period registration & voting ends Feb. 21 – Early Voting ends Feb. 23 – Last day to mail absentee ballots Feb. 24 – Election Day 6 CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH Chicagoland Black Deaf Advocates (CBDA) will celebrate the Black History Month by hosting an event on Saturday, February 28, 2015, 1 to 4 p.m., at Whitney Young Magnet High School, 211 S. Laflin Street, Chicago, IL. There will be a presentation about Black History by Trudy Duncan. In addition, there will be soul food, poem telling, singing, dancing and door prizes. You are welcome to wear any Afro-Centric clothes. For more information, contact the following people: ♦ President, Hugh Woodson: pandacapricorn@ gmail.com ♦ Shirlene Williams: [email protected] ♦ Trudy Duncan: [email protected], 773-831-4334 VP or 773-793-0483 VP. DEAF SENIOR GATHERINGS IN 2015 All Angels Guild Senior Citizens: Meet on the 1st Thursday of the month, at the Episcopal Church of Our Savior, 116 E. Church Street in Elmhurst, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be presentations and field trips as well. Lunch will be provided and a $5 donation will cover the lunch. The dates are: February 5th, March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th (Spring luncheon), June 4th, August 6th, September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th & December 3rd (Christmas luncheon). No gatherings in July. For more information or to get the list of meetings/field trips, contact Laura Thompson: 630-984-4251 VP or [email protected] Email. CBS/HAD (Congregation Bene Shalom/Hebrew Association of the Deaf) Senior Citizens: Meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month, at Congregation Bene Shalom of the Deaf, 4435 W. Oakton, Skokie, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $3 per person. The dates are: March 4th, April 1st, May 6th, June 3rd, August 5th, September 2nd, October 7th, November 4th, and December 2nd. No meeting in July. For more information, contact Nona Balk: [email protected] Email. CDS (Chicagoland Deaf Seniors): There is no monthly gathering, but there is a meeting every 2 months. For meeting dates/locations or more information, contact Jim Lomanto: [email protected] Email. Joliet Deaf Senior Citizens: Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at American Legion, Harwood Post #5, 705 S. Larkin Ave (Frontage Road), Joliet, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (door will open at 9 a.m.). The admission fee is $7 per person including bingo games & door prizes. Water, soda & rolls will be available for sale. Coffee & hot tea are free. Bring your own lunch. The dates are: February 11th, March 11th, April 8th, May 13th, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th, September 9th, October 14th, November 11th, and December 2nd (Christmas party). For more information, email: [email protected] or [email protected]. Rockford Senior Citizen for the Deaf: Meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at Center for Sight & Hearing, 8038 MacIntosh Lane, Rockford, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The dates are: February 12th, March 12th, April 9th, May 14th, June 11th, July 9th, August 13th, September 10th, October 8th, November 12th, & December 10th (Christmas party). For more information or cost, contact Joseph Siudzinski: 815-572-4819 VP. St. Francis Borgia Deaf Senior Citizens: Meet on the 4th Thursday of the month at two locations. ♦ February 26th, March 26th, October 22nd & November 19th at Stokes Hall, 8025 W. Addison Street, Chicago, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (door will open at 9 a.m.). ♦ April 23rd, May 28th, June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th & September 24th at Swoboda Deaf Center, 7050 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ♦ December 12th (Christmas luncheon). The location will be announced at a later time. The admission cost is $2. Bring your own lunch. There will be bingo, jackpots, and raffles. For more information, call 312-751-8368 TTY; 312-655-7899 V. ITHI ANNUAL CONFERENCE The 51st Annual Illinois Teachers of Hard of Hearing and Deaf Individuals Conference will be held on March 5 - 7, 2015, at Chicago Marriott Hotel, Naperville, IL. The theme will be “Empowerment”. There will be several workshops, exhibits and entertainment. To register or for more information about the conference or rates, visit www.ithi.org 7 FEBRUARY 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat SCH TWP refers to Schaumburg Township * Interpreted Show ** Open Captioned 1 2 8 9 Bethel Baptist Church hosts Valentine event at BBC, Schaumburg; 9:30am to 3pm (630-3523872 VP) Deadline to pay for our Valentine’s Luncheon at the Township! 15 16 3 4 5 6 7 Zumba Gold classes at SCH TWP, Hoffman Estates; 4:30 to 5:30pm; RSVP: 224-520-9763 VP All Angels gathering at Episcopal Church of Our Savior in Elmhurst, IL; 10am to 3pm DHH Chat Coffee at Starbucks, 198 W. Roosevelt Road, Villa Park; 6 to 9pm WSAD’s Individual Handicap Deaf Bowling Classic Bowling at Bowling Green, West Chicago (www.wsadeaf. org) 11 12 13 14 Zumba Gold classes at SCH TWP, Hoffman Estates; 4:30 to 5:30pm; RSVP: 224-520-9763 VP Rockford Senior Citizen Gathering at CSH in Rockford; 9am to 3pm Deaf Chat Coffee at Starbucks in Streets of Woodfield, 601 N. Martingale Rd, Schaumburg; 7-11pm Valentine’s Day 18 19 20 21 Deaf Social/ Support Group at SCH TWP, Hoffman Estates; 11:30am (224-520-9763 VP) Chinese New Year 24 25 26 27 28 Consolidated Primary Election SCH TWP Board Meeting at SCH TWP, Hoffman Estates, IL; 7pm St. Francis Deaf Seniors at 8025 W. Addison Street, Chicago; 10am to 2pm Deaf Chat Coffee at Starbucks, 1441 S. Randall Road, Geneva, IL; 7 to 10 p.m. Black History Month Celebration at Whitney Young Magnet HS in Chicago; 1 to 4 pm (Info: 773-831-4334 VP) 10 17 SCH TWP CLOSED (Presidents’ Day) 22 23 8 WSAD’s Bulls Game Outing at United Center, Chicago; 7pm (www.wsadeaf.org) IDHHC Meeting in Springfield at 1pm INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) offers FREE Income Tax Filing Assistance for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing with low incomes on Saturdays, March 7, 14 & 21, 2015, at the CHS office, 2001 N. Clybourn Avenue, 2nd floor, Chicago. If you need an alternate appointment during the week, or a date in February, CHS may be able to accommodate your needs. Volunteers will assist customers with filling out their income tax forms. CHS is an E-File site and all taxes will be submitted electronically via computer for faster processing. For a 30-minute appointment or more information about what to bring, call Kim Eischen: 773-9040143 VP or [email protected] Email. ITAC PROGRAM Our ITAC Selection Center is available for Amplified phone, CapTel phone, and TTY viewing or testing. ITAC’s program distributes FREE phones and TTYs to any Illinois resident with a certified hearing loss, and local residential phone service. There are 4 different amplified phones from which to choose. Also available is the CapTel (captioned phone) loan program. For more information, please call 847-884-0030 ext. 2025 V, 847-884-1560 TTY or 224-520-9763 VP. Visit www.itactty.org for more information. Deaf Line is published monthly. Any agency, organization, or group may reprint any of our articles provided proper credit is given by name of newsletter and date. Address: Schaumburg Township Deaf Services One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-3314 Phone: 224-520-9763 VP; 847-884-1560 TTY; 847-884-0030 V; 847-884-0039 Fax Website: www.schaumburgtownship.org Disabled Services Gerry Bartnicke—Director: 847-884-0030 ext 2020; [email protected] Maureen Centeno —Assistant Director: 847-884-0030 ext. 2022; [email protected] Sarita Phadke—Deaf Services Coordinator: 847-884-1560 TTY; 224-520-9763 VP; [email protected] Lauren Perschon—Public Relations/Event Coordinator: 847-884-0030 ext. 2025; [email protected] Lindsey Kaminsky—Benefits Counselor: 847-884-0030 ext. 2024; [email protected] Township Officials Mary Wroblewski—Supervisor Diane Dunham—Trustee W. Robert Vinnedge—Trustee Jeffrey S. Mytych—Trustee Nimish Jani—Trustee Timothy M. Heneghan—Clerk John R. Lawson, C.I.A.O.—Assessor Scott M. Kegarise—Highway Commissioner SHIP PROGRAM The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) offers free individual counseling services at local sites throughout Illinois. There are trained volunteers who can assist with various Medicare issues. There are several SHIP counselors at Schaumburg Township who can assist you in any way. Sarita Phadke is one of the SHIP counselors. For an appointment, call 847-884-0030 V, 224-520-9763 VP or 847-884-1560 TTY. SHIP is not affiliated with any insurance company. SHIP counselors do not sell or solicit any type of insurance. Schaumburg Township is a Selection Center for the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC) Program (Amplified Phones, CapTel Phone and TTYs). SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP CLOSED Monday, February 16, 2015 (Presidents’ Day) 9 DEAFLINE SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP DEAF SERVICES ONE ILLINOIS BLVD. HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 154 SCHAUMBURG, IL. RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED DATES TO REMEMBER FEBRUARY 2015 ♦ Wednesday, February 4 & 11 - Zumba Gold Classes at SCH TWP, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ♦ Monday, February 9 - Last day to pay for Valentine’s Luncheon ♦ Monday, February 16 - SCH TWP Closed (Presidents’ Day holiday) ♦ Wednesday, February 18 - Deaf Social/Support Group meeting “Valentine’s Luncheon” at SCH TWP, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (RSVP: 224-5209763 VP) ♦ Tuesday, February 24 - Consolidated Primary Election ♦ Wednesday, February 25 - SCH TWP Board meeting, 7 p.m. This Deafline Newsletter is printed courtesy of SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program).
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