June 2024 Version

 

Hello Members,

We're thrilled to present the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter! Here are some updates and announcements:

 

Website Development: We're pleased to announce fantastic new developments on MoAD's website.  Many thanks to the dedicated work of our webmasters, Amber Carter and Shanda Miller. Please take a look!  If you have any suggestions or additions for the website, please don't hesitate to reach out to them. Moad.website@gmail.com.

 

Community Resources:  This section is still a work in progress. We are excited that all resources are now linked to their respective websites, offering more information and event details with other organizations. We wanted to thank the webmasters who accomplished this task. 

 

Seeking Regional Representative: MoAD is currently seeking a Regional Representative for the Number Two region that covers the St. Louis area. If you know someone who might be interested, please contact our President, Lawrence Yates, at pres1904@gmail.com.

 

Next Meeting: Our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, 9:00-4:00 at the Callaway Electric Cooperative building, 1313 Cooperative Drive, Fulton, MO 65251.

 

Bill Update - HB2626: Unfortunately, the bill covering hearing devices for low-income residents, HB2662, has failed. For more information on this and other related bills, please refer to the following links:

• Missouri House Plan for Hearing Devices Coverage

• HB 2626 Bill Details

 

Announcements/Events:

• If you have any announcements or news to share, please email Shanda Miller and Amber Carter at MoADNewsletter@gmail.com. (Please submit ahead of time if you want information to be in newsletter and not at last minute).

• MCDHH will also organize Silver Dollar City (SDC) Deaf Awareness Day on Sunday, August 11th, 2024. This includes an opportunity to attend Water park on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, followed by exploration of the city of Branson. Interpreters will be provided at SDC.

 

Thank you for your continued support and participation in MoAD. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

 

Best regards,

MoAD Show-Me Newsletter Team