Deaf+ Access to Advocacy Webinar Series

For Deaf+ Adults:
Understanding the Lanterman Act: Access to Rights, Services and Support for Deaf+ People
Date: Monday, March 27th
Time: 10:30am – 12 noon
Presented by: Dyanne Olafson: Dyanne has over 25 years of professional experience working with Deaf+ people. Dyanne currently works as the Deaf+ Access to Advocacy Coordinator at Norcal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Co-presenter: Steven Ramirez: Steven is a Deaf+ Self-Advocate who hails from the Bay Area.
Webinar conducted in ASL and interpreted in spoken English. Captioning provided.

For Mental Health Providers serving Deaf+ Patients:
How to provide effective mental health services for Deaf+ Patients
Date: Monday, March 27th
Time: 3pm – 4:30pm
Presented by Amanda G. Somdal, LCSW, LICSW: Amanda has over 25 years of professional counseling experience working with Deaf people including Deaf+ people. She is a Southern Californian native currently working for Office of Deaf Services, Alabama Department of Mental Health.
Webinar conducted in ASL and interpreted in spoken English. Captioning provided.

Para familias y cuidadores de personas sordas+ (Spanish Only):
Comprensión de la Ley Lanterman y consejos de comunicación para personas sordas+
Fecha: martes 28 de marzo
Hora: 13:00-14:30
Presentado por Irma Sanchez: Irma es una madre mentora de LEAD-K Family Services y de niños sordos y fundadora de Deaf Latinos y Familias. También es madre de 3 niños sordos que ahora son adultos.
Webinar realizado solo en español

For Families and Caregivers of Deaf+ Individuals:
Understanding the Lanterman Act: Access to Rights, Services and Support for Deaf+ People
Date: Thursday, March 30th
Time: 9:30am – 11am
Presented by Kristen Stratton. J.M. Kristen is a DHH adult and professional special education advocate. She served as a law Clerk for Disability Rights California. Kristen worked as a volunteer educational advocate for the California Hands and Voices ASTra Program for the past 5 years. She is also the parent of a Deaf+ child. She holds a Juris Masters degree and is pursuing a Doctorate in Law and Public Policy.  
Webinar conducted in English with ASL and Spanish interpreting, Captioning provided.