Welcome to Deaf Services Commission of Iowa SIGN of the TIMES “Equal Communication, Education, and Access” June 2009 Visit the DSCI website: http://www.state.ia.us/government/dhr/ds/index.html Questions or Comments? Email us at dhr.dsci@iowa.gov or call 515-281-3164 V/TTY or Toll-Free: 1-888-221-3724 V/TTY ANNOUNCEMENT HAVING CLOSED CAPTIONING ISSUES? ARE YOU DIGITAL-READY?? CSD-DTV Help Center for Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m.—1:00 a.m. (CST) 18 hours/day, 7 days/week CONTACT US TODAY! We’ll help you solve any Digital TV or any closed captioning problems you may have. Voice: 1-877-388-4968 TTY: 1-877-889-4273 Email: DTVHelp@c-s-d.org Direct Videophone IP Address: DTV03.CSD.TV; DTV04.CSD.TV DTV05.CSD.TV; DTV06.CSD.TV Direct Videophone Number: 866-351-1950; 866-401-3519 AIM: DTVCSR07; DTVCSR08 Website: http://dtv.c-s-d.org ANNOUNCEMENT Striving to advance justice and equality for all people in Des Moines by creating an atmosphere of opportunity. Know Your Fair Housing Rights! If you’ve experienced discrimination in Des Moines, contact: 515-283-4284 V Housing Discrimination can be: -Advertisements saying “no kids allowed”. -Refusing to allow a service animal because of a “no pets” policy. -Steering members of a protected class to live in certain areas. - Charging a different amounts of rent to protectedclass members. - Offering differing terms or conditions of a lease to protected class members. -For profit, persuading home-owners to sell or rent (blockbusting) The City of Des Moines prohibits housing discrimination based on: race, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, family status, physical and mental disability. If you’ve experienced discrimination outside Des Moines, contact: 1-800-547-4416 SAVE THE DATES Visit the DSCI website: http://www.state.ia.us/government/dhr/ds/index.html Questions or Comments? Email us at dhr.dsci@iowa.gov or call 515-281-3164 V/TTY or Toll-Free: 1-888-221-3724 V/TTY SUBMITTING ARTICLES, NEWS, RECENT EVENTS, OR INFORMATION The deadline for submission for the July issue is June 29th. Send e-mail submissions to the editor dhr.dsci@iowa.gov 6/5: 6:00 pm American Sign Language Social hosted by Deaf Awareness and DMACC located at ALL-Play at 615 - 3rd Street, Des Moines, games, eat and drink. First Friday of every month. 6/6: 9:00 am: IAD’s 51st Annual Picnic located at Riverside Park, Woodland Ave (North Side of Marshalltown on Iowa 14) in Marshalltown. CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 11: 10 am—3 pm: Deaf Awareness Annual Picnic in Des Moines at Greenwood Park, 4500 Grand Ave., Des Moines July 11: 10:30 am—?? pm: Fairfield Deaf 21st Annual Picnic in Fairfield at Jefferson County Park, 2003 Libertyville Rd. Look for posted signs on the new bypass US 34 on the south side of town and also on east US 34 East and US 34 West. July 11: Families & Friends Community Night at Cedar Rapids Kernels Baseball Game, Veterans Memorial Stadium, 950 Rockford Rd SW. Gate opens at 6:00 p.m.; game starts at 7:00 p.m. Deadline to get tickets is July 9th (Tickets are only available at CSD-IA office). For more information, contact Theresa Leg: tlegg@c-s-d.org July 12: 6:30—8:30 p.m. Relay Iowa Summer Splash Swimming Party will be located at Teachout Family Aquatic Center, 2601 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines. Enjoy swimming and summer fun in this beautiful facility, compliments of Relay Iowa. FREE Food & Refreshments! Bring your family and friends! Receive Giveaways and a chance to win Door Prizes! For more information contact Lori Sporrer at 712.653.2440 V/TTY or email at lori.sporrer@hamiltonrelay.com August 7-8: IAD Conference located at Best Western Regency Inn, Marshalltown.