Here is today's KCDC Disability News message.? I hope you have a wonderful day.?

Martha

*Martha K. Gabehart* | "Executive Director
"Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
*Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
*900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 | Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 296-6525 (direct) | (785) 260-4027 (cell)

[email protected] | www.kcdcinfo.ks.gov [ [link removed] ]

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This message is from the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

The Deaf/Blindness Awareness and Helen Keller Celebration event is hosted by the Greater KC DeafBlind Collaborative and The Whole Person:

Families, students, and community all welcome to join in the celebration! Thursday, June 22, 4:00-6:00 pm Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral 415 W. 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

Please RSVP but not required by June 15.

The flyer is attached below.

Thanks!!!

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This message is from the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH).

Thanks to Luanne Barron from Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD) for sharing this announcement:
DISCLAIMER: Jevon Whetter is Robert Cooper's former college roommate!

Please share this with the Deaf Community and school districts that have DHH students.
Hi Kansas School for the Deaf Team-

My name is Katie Noyes. I am working with Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick, CSA & Elizabeth Hay (DPD Casting) on the Deaf led feature film (written/directed by Jevon Whetter and produced by his brother, Delbert Whetter [ [link removed] ]) FLASH BEFORE THE BANG [ [link removed] ] (link to deadline article embedded), based on a true story of a history-making high school track team.

As one of the few casting professionals in this industry that identifies as Hard of Hearing (HoH), I could not be more excited to be working on a project that will make a significant impact for d/Deaf & HoH representation because of this team's dedication to authentic casting.

It's a big project with a big Deaf-led team that also includes Matt Damon [ [link removed] ] and Ben Affleck [ [link removed] ] among its producers and Jessica Alba [ [link removed] ], Russell Harvard [ [link removed] ], and Daniel Durant [ [link removed] ] attached in lead roles.

In an effort to fulfill our authentic casting mission, I am reaching out to Kansas School for the Deaf today because we are conducting a nationwide search, seeking performers of all skill levels with high-intermediate to high ASL fluency levels.

All details are below and the low vision reader accessible flyer, as well as the below flyers, can also all be found on our google drive link here [ [link removed] ]

*This link also includes a word document version of the low vision accessible flyer so that it can be accessed via a screen reader.

*If you would like us to share the flyers and info with you on Instagram, for easy reposting, we are happy to DM you-just let us know, or DM IG: @dpdcasting

Please note-currently, casting is for the DEAF TRACK TEAM (Male) roles at this very time but there will be a lot of additional Deaf roles (all genders, all ages, all ethnicities, all types) announced in the near future.

Seeking performers that fit the following character descriptions:

1. (7) DEAF TRACK TEAM MEMBERS (INCLUDING LEAD ROLE)
-Seeking Deaf or Hard of Hearing performers, especially those who have been Deaf since birth or early childhood.
Athletic experience is a plus.

2. DEAFBLIND HIGH SCHOOL SPRINTER
-A High school athlete with Usher's Syndrome [ [link removed]. ]. He is Deaf and legally blind. Seeking Deaf and blind/low vision performers and DeafBlind performers for this role.
Athletic experience is a plus.

SEEKING ACTORS OF ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS.
All ethnicities, all races, and all types are encouraged to submit.
Link to submit & audition instructions are here: [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
Submissions are due June 30th, 2023.

1. Flyers Downloadablew/ Clickable links:
2. V.1 Flyer for downloading [ [link removed] ]
3. LVR Flyer for downloading [ [link removed] ]
***These digital flyers include clickable links to the submission page and audition instructions.
(For LV Readers: ***These digital flyers include clickable links to the submission page and audition instructions.)

1. Sharable Youtube Video:
A video [ [link removed] ] from Jevon Whetter about our search

1. Socials Text:

NOW CASTING:

MALES 18+ D/deaf/Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind for a feature film

Submit Here: [link removed] [ [link removed] ] (audition instructions included)

Please email [email protected] for more information and spread the word.

#deaf #ASL #uscasting search #featurefilm #deaftrack #deaftrackstars #deafteens #ASLteens #usher'ssyndrome #usherssyndrome #usher?ssyndrometeens #usherssyndrometeens #DeafBlind
#indiefeature #flash #flashbang #flashbeforethebang #FBTB

We encourage you to spread the word however you see fit, social media channels, job boards, community bulletins, you name it!

Feel free to email, text, or call us with any questions.

Every email received will be responded to, every tape received will be watched. Performers of all experience levels are encouraged to submit. Casting is always available for any and all questions, and cannot wait to see the auditions for this project, and neither can our Deaf led creative team!

Thank you!
Katie
Katie Noyes
DPD Casting [ [link removed] ]
269-244-6033 (cell), EST
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
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Danielle (Pretsfelder) Demchick, CSA (VP, Advocacy) 561-723-4801 (cell), EST Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Elizabeth Hay 646-389-4464 (cell), EST Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

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My apologies for not getting this out last week.?

This message is from Joe Scarlett.

Announcing Live Broadcast of #APSE2023 Keynotes and Awards at the Creating Connections APSE 2023 Conference - June 12-15

CONNECTION DRIVES INNOVATION

We are pleased to announce that all of the keynote presentations and the APSE Award Ceremony will be broadcast live (and free of charge)!

Bookmark this link to tune in next week!

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 9AM-11AM EST
The Intersection of Employment First and
Technology First, Presented by the Ohio Employment First and Ohio Technology First Programs

Please click the link below to join the broadcast:

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 9AM-10AM EST
Speaker: Keith Jones

Join us for an amazing week of learning!
Get recharged, make connections, and have fun in the process!

Thursday, June 15, 2023, 9am-10am Est
Speaker: Dr. April Aycock

Join us for an amazing week of learning!
Get recharged, make connections, and have fun in the process!

Thursday, June 15, 2023, Noon-1PM EST
APSE Awards Ceremony And Closing Session

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