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Children learn to sign for disability employment awareness

by Rebecca Amber
Staff writer

The children at the School Age Annex got a chance to try their hands at American Sign
Language Oct. 20.

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interpreter, taught them a few of the basics like the alphabet and simple words like mom,
dad, boy and girl.

The demonstration was done in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness
Month, which has been observed every October for the last 70 years. This year’s theme
is “My Disability is One Part of Who I Am.”

Amber Ludwig, 412th
Test Wing American
Sign Language
interpreter, teaches
children at the School
Age Annex basic signs
in honor of National
Disability Employment
Awareness Month.

Air Force photographs by Rebecca Amber

Amber Ludwig, 412th Test Wing American Sign Language interpreter, demonstrates
how to sign the letter Y.

November Family Advocacy classes

Parenting Class: This class will explore effective ways Bundles for Babies: New (or new again) parents are in- will get information on the New Parent Support Program,
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including sibling rivalry, how to deal with tantrums and ly- pregnancy. Layettes valued at more than $65 are provided by ercises, importance of good dental care, and information on
ing. If you are the parent of a 2- to 12-year old, this class is the Air Force Aid Society plus more freebies. There will be how to have a safe pregnancy. This class also serves as Class
for you! The class is held at the Child Development Center. presentations by Airman and Family Readiness and a 412th 1 for the Dads4Dads class. All dads are highly encouraged
These are classes 4-6 in a series of six classes. Medical Group clinic nurse. This class is open to all services. to attend! Dads4Dads Class 2 is offered 9:30-11:30 a.m., the
fourth Thursday of each month in Bldg. 5513, Mental Health/
P.R.E.P. (Couple’s Relationship Enhancement Work- Managing Anger: This workshop is for anyone who would Family Advocacy conference room. Dads4Dads Class 3 is
shop): This six-week workshop is intended to address issues like to better understand anger or who struggles with other’s held quarterly (next class is Dec.10) and is for dads whose
VXFKDVQHJRWLDWLQJDQGUHVROYLQJFRQÀLFWSRZHUVWUXJJOHV (or their own) emotions at times. This training is a four-part baby is already home.
communication challenges and trust issues. Whether your seminar, each class being two hours each.
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haul, this workshop is sure to enhance your understanding of New Pregnancy Orientation (OBO) and Dads4Dads bers are welcome and authorized to attend all classes! Child-
your partner and the way you relate to one another. Classes Class 1: This one-session class will help all expectant par- care is available, fees are calculated by family income. Call
run 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Chapel 2. Classes will be Nov. 4 and ents to navigate their way through pregnancy. Participants 661-277-5292 in advance to make arrangements.
18, Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23.
For more information or to register, call 661-277-5292.

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As stated previously, Templeton Foundation winner and former British Navy SP±0XVOLP3UD\HU Small Groups
serviceman Jean Vanier has a heart for the disabled and those with developmen- Chapel 1 We also offer weekly small group
tal disabilities. He maintains that “the intellectually-disabled don’t pretend to love studies. Please contact us for infor-
others for what they do. That’s their gift to us. They remind us that the Kingdom mation on times and locations.
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those who are like little children-vulnerable, dependent, and open to the gifts that
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This week’s request: Pray that God would help you be a gift to others by
loving them for who they are.