September - 2011

September Job Seeking Skills Classes - 9/6 - 9/30 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

August - 2011

August Job Seeking Skills Classes - 8/1 - 8/26 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

July - 2011

July Job Seeking Skills Classes - 7/5 - 7/29 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

June - 2011

June Job Seeking Skills Classes - 6/6 - 7/1 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

May - 2011

May Job Seeking Skills Classes - 5/2 - 5/27 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

April - 2011

April Job Seeking Skills Classes - 4/4 - 4/29 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

February - 2011

March Job Seeking Skills Classes - 2/28 - 3/25 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

January - 2011

February Job Seeking Skills Classes - 1/31 - 2/25 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

January Job Seeking Skills Classes - 1/3 - 1/28 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

December - 2010

December Job Seeking Skills Classes - 12/6 - 12/30 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

November - 2010

November Job Seeking Skills Classes - 11/1 - 11/30 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

October - 2010

October Job Seeking Skills Classes - 10/4 - 10/29 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

September - 2010

American Sign Language Level III - 9/16 - 12/16 - Thursdays

American Sign Language, ASL Level III, 14 week course, Thursdays, 9/16-12/14 (no class week of Thanksgiving) from 7-9pm at DILA, 806 Snow Hill Rd, Salisbury, MD. Taught by a deaf instructor, students will learn to carry on an everyday conversation with deaf individuals. Role playing and games designed to teach basic signs are used as tools. Level III reinforces what has been taught in Levels I & II and additional signing skills. Must have taken ASL I and II or have permission of the instructor. Cost is $140 provided you have textbook/DVD, Signing Naturally (used in 3 levels of ASL). If need book cost is $215. Registration deadline is September 10, 2010; after this date add a $15 late registration fee. For more info or to register call 410-742-5052 v/tty, 1-866-947-6923 VP; email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

American Sign Language Level I - 9/14 - 12/14 - Tuesdays

American Sign Language, ASL Level I, 14 week course, Tuesdays, 9/14-12/14 (no class week of Thanksgiving) from 7-9pm at DILA, 806 Snow Hill Rd, Salisbury, MD. Taught by a deaf instructor, students will learn to carry on an everyday conversation with deaf individuals. Role playing and games designed to teach basic signs are used as tools. By the end of the class, a sampling of the skills you will learn are: Manual Alphabet, numbers, introducing yourself, talking about family, discussing the home, office and more. Cost is $215 and includes textbook/DVD, Signing Naturally (used in 3 levels of ASL). Registration deadline is September 10, 2010; after this date add a $15 late registration fee. For more info or to register call 410-742-5052 v/tty, 1-866-947-6923 VP; email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

Children's American Sign Language Classes - 9/11 - 10/16 - Saturdays

Children's ASL Classes; 6 wk course, Saturdays, 9/11-10/16 for two age groups, Ages 5-9 from 11am-12Noon and ages 10-16 from 1-2pm. Taught by deaf instructor at DILA, 806 Snow Hill Rd, Salisbury, MD. Children will learn manual alphabet, numbers, colors, feelings, toys, animals, plants, family, house & more. Cost is $80 includes textbook Signs for Me. Registration by 2/22/10; after this date add $15 late fee. For info or to register call 410-742-5052 v/tty, 1-866-948-9438 VP; email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

September Job Seeking Skills Classes - 9/7 - 10/1 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

August - 2010

Camp Adventure 2010 - 8/19 - 8/22

Camp Adventure, a program offered by Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. (DILA), is holding its third overnight camping season. This year will be an exciting four day, three night weekend to share experiences, make new friends and reunite with some old ones on August 19 through August 22, 2009. The camp will be held at Camp Pecometh in Centreville, MD. Registration is open for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, siblings or children of deaf or hard of hearing family members. The campers will be divided into two age groupings, 5-12 and 13-17. Each group will have age appropriate individual group activities as well as combined group activities. Some of the activities included are the ever popular campfire and storytelling time, hiking, swimming, games, canoeing and a rope course for the older campers as well as many other wonderful fun things to do. The cost is $155 per camper ages 5-12 and $165 per camper ages 13-17. Registration is on a "First Come, First Served" basis with a June 30, 2010 deadline; after this date add $15. Limited scholarships are available. For more information call 410-742-5052 V/TTY; 1-866-948-9438 VP or visit www.dila.org. Click here for more info

August Job Seeking Skills Classes - 8/2 - 8/27 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

July - 2010

Deaf Community Night with the Shorebirds - 7/24

Celebrate Deaf Community Night with Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. (DILA) on Saturday, July 24, 2010, as we cheer the Delmarva Shorebirds to victory against the Lakewood Blue Crabs at the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, Hobbs Rd, Salisbury, MD! Game time is 7:05 pm. After the game stay and enjoy the fireworks display. Sign language interpreter provided. Tickets are $4.50 per person for general admission. Meal plans available to add on to your general admission ticket, for an additional $6.00 you will get a hotdog, chips and small soft beverage or add a hamburger, chips and small soft beverage for $7.00 more. Tickets for the group rate should be purchased no later than July 10, 2010. After this date, if still available, they must be reserved ahead of game time at the stadium's "Will Call" window. DILA will have an informational booth set up that night and will be holding a raffle to raise money towards Camp Adventure 2010's Camp Scholarship Fund. Camp Adventure 2010 is an overnight summer camp for deaf and hard of hearing children and youth. Stop by the booth to see all the fun the campers had last year and buy a raffle ticket to support this wonderful program. For more information or to order tickets, call 410-742-5052, V/TTY, 1-866-947-6923 or email dila@dila.org. Group Tickets can also be purchased directly from the Shorebirds by calling 410 219 3112. Click here for more info

July Job Seeking Skills Classes - 7/6 - 7/30 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

June - 2010

Camp Adventure Scholarship Raffle - 6/6 - 7/24

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc's (DILA) Camp Adventure committee is selling raffle tickets to benefit their Camp Scholarship Fund for deaf & hard of hearing children and youth. You could win one of five prize packages. The Get-Away Package includes a two night stay at the Holiday Inn Express, Ocean City, MD and lunch or dinner at Brew River plus additional prizes; a Home Care Package includes carpet & upholstery cleaning from Chem-Dry on the Shore and items for the home; a Car Care Package with 10 Ultimate Car Washes from Tiger's Gordy Mart's Autumn Grove car wash and a Jiffy Lube Oil change as well as other prizes; a Ladies Package which includes gift cards to Macy's, Vernon Powell Shoes, Panera Bread, Apple Discount Drugs and other items; and a Recreation Package which includes 2 tickets to the National Aquarium in Baltimore, 2 tickets to Six Flags America in Bowie, MD, 4 rounds of golf at Wood Creek Golf Links and a gift certificate to Dick's Sporting Goods. Purchasing raffle tickets will help fulfill a deaf or hard of hearing child's dream of going to a communication barrier-free summer camp and make some lasting friendships. Raffle tickets are only $1 each or six for $5. Prizes to be drawn the night of July 24, 2010 at Deaf Community Night with the Shorebirds. For more info go to www.dila.org/events.php or call 410-742-5052 V/TTY or 1-866-947-6923 VP. See attached flyer for complete list of prizes. Click here for more info

DINGO Fundraiser - 6/5

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc.'s (DILA) Camp Adventure Committee is hosting DINGO, a deaf version of BINGO, on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 806 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Maryland. Doors open at 12:30 pm and the games begin at 1 pm. The purpose of the event is to offer a fun social event and raise money for its 2010 summer camp scholarship program for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. The event is open to all people regardless of whether or not they have a hearing loss. You must be 18 years old to play. Children are welcome to attend as childcare will be provided at no charge. Up to $500 in cash to be given away based on 85 players. Cost of the event is $12 and no charge for children. Refreshments available. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Click here for more info

May - 2010

June Job Seeking Skills Classes - 5/31 - 6/25 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

May Job Seeking Skills Classes - 5/3 - 5/28 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

This course, offered monthly for four weeks, Mon.-Fri. from 10a-2p, follows the PLATO curriculum and allows deaf and hard of hearing individuals to work at their own pace and assists them in communication skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, business etiquette, how to select and get the job they want plus much more. No referral necessary. For more info or to register, call 410-742-5052 or email dila@dila.org. Click here for more info

DINGO Fundraiser - 5/1

DINGO - Deaf version of BINGO. Can when up to$500 based on 85 players. Must be 18 yrs old to play. Children welcome to attend, free childcare provided. Cost is $12 per person and children free. Doors open at 12:30pm; Games begin at 1pm. Refreshments available. Click here for more info

April - 2010

Car Wash to benefit Camp Adventure - 4/24

Come support this year's Camp Adventure by bringing your car to our car wash fundraiser on April 24th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the DILA office! Help a worthy cause while getting you car cleaned at the same time! Please see the attached flyer for more details. Click here for more info

DINGO - 4/10

Deaf version of BINGO. Benefits Camp Adventure! Doors open at 12:30 pm games begin at 1 pm. $500 in cash to be given away based on 85 people attending! Childcare provided. For more information please contact Kevin McGowan at Kevin.McGowan@dila.org or see attached flyer. Click here for more info

March - 2010

DDA Public Meetings - 3/16 - 3/25

If you are an individual with a developmental disability, a family member/caregiver, an advocate, provider or other interested stakeholder, please join DDA for one of their informative meetings. The meetings pertain to DDA's work plan including Resource Coordination, Medicaid Waivers, regulations and more. Please see attached flyer for more information and dates. Click here for more info

Sign Time with Eddy - 3/6 - 4/17 - Saturdays

Back by popular demand! Sign Time with Eddy is back! This is an American Sign Language class created especially for children! Registration deadline is March 1st so sign up today! Click here for more info

Census 2010 - 3/1 - 7/31

"It's In Our Hands" to make a difference in our communities and be counted in the 2010 Census. We encourage everyone to complete the 2010 Census form when received. If you need assistance please stop by DILA Monday through Friday from 9 am - 5 pm and we will be happy to help you, even if you do not have a hearing loss. We all move forward when you send back your census form. To learn more about the census, visit 2010census.gov.