Speechless: The Real Silent Auction
Fort Vancouver Artillery Barracks
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Event Description
Dress up and come on down to the Fort Vancouver Artillery
Barracks on Thursday June 15th to support a great cause! Beer and wine have been graciously donated so all sales will directly benefit The DeafVibe Foundation
Who:
We are
The DeafVibe Foundation and it is our mission to provide nationwide equal
access and opportunity for all Deaf and hard of hearing (HoH) to post-secondary
and vocational education. Visit our website here to discover more, or scroll
down and read our “Why” section.
What:
We are hosting our annual
fundraiser dinner and silent auction to raise funds for our free advocacy and
support programs offered to the Deaf and HoH. Please come in good humor and
willing to participate in a little Deaf experiment. In order for us to provide
our support, we in turn need your support and the support of our local community.
When & Where:
It’s
Thursday May 18th, at the Fort Vancouver Artillery Barracks, 7:00 –
9:00 p.m.
Address listed below!(Or scroll to the very bottom for a Google Map!)
600
Hatheway Road
Vancouver
WA, 98661
Why:
Only
30-35% of the Deaf and HoH students enrolled in two or four-year degree or
certificate programs, respectively, actually finish and graduate. This is
influenced by a myriad of factors, most of which are related to sub-par
communication access, and an institutions ignorance of the accommodations Deaf
and HoH students are entitled to through the Americans with Disabilities Act,
and the Department of Education. Furthermore, a majority of Deaf and HoH
individuals are unemployed, and many rely upon social welfare programs to live
day to day. We strive to increase Deaf independance by encouraging and
supporting them through their adult education/job training.
Myth: All Deaf
people can read lips.
Fact: Actually, most
Deaf people are unable to read lips. For those who can, only 30-40% of all spoken
words are discernable, and that’s being generous!
Myth: Deaf people
as a whole are still able to communicate fluidly with written English.
Fact: Actually,
for many Deaf people English is learned as a second language, if not a third or
fourth. English has a separate vocabulary, grammatical syntax, and culture from
American Sign Language. People who can hear have a ginormous leg up as they can
practice and learn through osmosis (just being around others who are speaking
English).
How [Can I help?]:
You can
help by buying a ticket, coming to our event, and donating money either through
our silent auction, the purchase of an alcoholic beverage, or both!
If you’re
interested in becoming more involved, would like to donate an auction item,
volunteer, or just want to say “Hi” contact our Fundraising Director Ian Scott
at: ian@deafvibe.com
Some example auction items:
- Wine
- Beer
- Portland Art
Museum Tickets
- Paintball Tickets
- Gift Cards
- Car Alignment
- Themed Baskets
- Flight Session
- Dental Services
Certificate
- Tattoo Services
- Framed Paintings and other artwork
- And Much Much
More!
Thank You!
Listed in no specific order:
- Hi 5 Access Interpreting Services
- Clark Public Utilities
- Forever Tattoo
- Dentistry On The Heights, Greg Williams DMD
- Columbia Tattoo & Piercing
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