A local chapter of the Glaucoma Foundation meets at AURORA on the second Saturday of each month from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. The group discusses the latest in treatment, management and research as well as provides a forum for personal sharing among members. For more information or to join the group contact local chapter president, Mark Lesselroth at : 315.455.7404 or mark@brennerbd.com
Aurora of CNY, Inc. is offering free vision screening at its office at 518 James Street in Syracuse. Screening will be held from11:00 a.m.until 12:00 p.m.on the following dates:
January 30
February 21
March 21
April 24
June 19
August 21
Each screening takes approximately 15 minutes; appointments can be scheduled by calling Aurora at 422-7263. Read More
AURORA of Central New York will be offering American Sign Language classes to the general public. All classes will be held at their offices at 518 James Street, Suite 100.
Beginners ASL (Part I) – is for those students that have completed the Beginner ASL (Part I) or it’s equivalent (Permission of Instructor)
Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. beginning
September 23, 2013 – November 11, 2013
Intermediate ASL (Part II) – is designed for the beginning student
Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. beginning
September 24, 2013 – November 12, 2013
Conversational ASL (Part III) – is for those students that have completed the Intermediate ASL (Part 2) or it’s equivalent (Permission of Instructor) Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. beginning September 25, 2013 – November 13, 2013
Pre-registration is required for all classes. No walk-ins will be accepted. The fee for these eight week courses is $100.00 which includes all instructional materials. Payment is due at the time of registration. The class requires a minimum enrollment of 8 students and a maximum of 15 students. Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis.
If you would like to register or have any questions, please contact AURORA at 422-7263 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.
Aurora of CNY’s Marjorie Clere Interpreter Referral Service (MCIRS) is looking to secure qualified Freelance Interpreters for the Deaf.
As one of the largest non-profit interpreter referral agencies in Syracuse, NY MCIRS is at the forefront of the disability rights movement. We believe to live independently you need resources. Our Deaf services program coupled with our Interpreter Referral Service are the resources to make it happen. Read More
The Hearing Loss Association of America will be holding their next information and support meeting on Saturday, December 8th 2012. The meeting will be held at the North Syracuse Community Center 2nd Flr. on Church St. in North Syracuse at Noon. All are welcome and are asked to bring a dish to pass.
This meeting is a valuable resource for those with questions or issues regarding hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Any questions please contact David DeFrancis at Aurora – 422-7263 or ddefrancis@auroraofcny.org.