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25800 W. Eleven Mile Road

Southfield, MI 48034

248-208-9393

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basic American Sign Language.
"My kids have always had deaf
babysitters and other deaf people
involved in their lives," said Colton.
"They don't see it as a disability. I hope
some day this will serve them well."
Colton believes that there is more
acceptance of people who are deaf and
hard of hearing today than in the past.
She feels that the Americans with
Disabilities Act has helped tremendously
in the workplace, as has the develop-
ment of technology, such as amplifiers
and telecommunications devices.
She acknowledges that many barriers
still exist. "We're trying to level the play-
ing field," said Colton. "We don't have
the dollars to do everything that truly
needs to be done, something as simple
as getting into every hospital and teach-
ing medical professionals how to handle
deaf patients."

Between 13 Mile & Northwestern • Farmington Hills

$

FOR EVERY PERSON WILL BE GIVEN
THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT
EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND FOR DISASTER VICTIMS

Law enforcement is another focal point
for DEAF CAN! "Many deaf people are
denied due process because of their
inability to communicate,"said Colton.
A Deafness Awareness Training
Program has been implemented in con-
junction with the Oakland County
Sheriff's and police departments to teach
law enforcement personnel how to rec-
ognize a deaf or hard of hearing person
and make sure that effective communi-
cation occurs.
A Deaf AIDS Project provides sup-
port services and information to individ-
uals living with HIV/AIDS, their fami-
lies and caregivers.
Last summer, DEAF CAN!, together
with the Detroit-based Barbara Ann
Karmanos Cancer Institute, held a "For
Women Only" workshop on breast
health and cancer detection and preven-
tion. The educational materials were
adapted for deaf women.
In honor of Deaf Awareness Week in
September, DEAF CAN! presented a
Deaf Celebration Day. Some 1,500 deaf
and hard of Hearing people came
together at the Summit Place Mall in
Pontiac Waterford for workshops,
exhibits and special events.
"When I go home at the end of the
day, I know I've done something to
improve our community," said Colton,
and my kids see that, which is very
important to me." ❑

Please detach and return with your check by Monday, October 22, 2001
To: Adat Shalom • 29901 Middlebelt Road • Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Name(s)
Phone
No. Adults $20
No. Children $10
No. Children 3 and under

Make check payable to: ADAT SHALOM

For more information, contact
DEAF CAN!, (248) 332-3331
(voice), 248-332-3323 (TTY), or

www.deafcan.org

Enclosed is our check for $

For Further Information Please Call 248-851-5100

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