Independence
IS Your Future

The first workshop was held on Saturday, November 10, 2007.
See workshop brochure
  Deaf Initiatives, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Independence
IS
Your Future
 
In collaboration with the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Deaf Initiatives is pleased to host our newest initiative, "Independence IS Your Future" . This one-of-a-kind workshop is open to students in grades 7-10, who are deaf or hard of hearing, and their parents or guardian. Join us to learn more about the following key topics:
  • Importance of Reading
  • Parental Involvement in their Student’s Academic Achievement
  • Importance of Good Study Habits
  • Parent and Student Collaboration in the IEP Process
  • Why go to College
  • Importance of Writing
  • Independent Living Skills
  • Financial Literacy
  • Tips for Success and Survival in the Classroom

The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.
The workshop will be held at Ashland, Inc. in northwest Columbus. Registration is only $20 per family. Lunch and materials are included in this fee. Upon arrival, each family will receive a $20 gas gift card.

Space is limited !!  For more information, or to register, contact Meredith Crane.

This workshop is sponsored by:




Deaf Initiatives
Rochester Institute of Technology
Mellon Bank
Huntington Bank


*The workshop is open to students in grades 7-10 and their parents/guardian. Childcare/supervision will not be provided for children of other ages.

In addition to the corporate donations, we want to thank the many individuals that have generously donated to our scholarship sponsor program. Without their support, many families throughout Ohio would not be able to participate.
Click here to see complete list of sponsors and in kind donations for all our initiatives.

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