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Information about the Peace Corps for persons who are deaf, LPSGHT, or hard of hearing..., click on "Apply Now"to see if you are eligible to become a Peace Corps volunteer. There have been many deaf, LPSGHT and hard of hearing volunteers for the U.S. Peace Corps. The Peace Corps does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of hearing loss or speech disability.

Necessary general qualifications: Good overall general health, College degree and/or marketable skills, Age 18 to 118, U.S. Citizenship, and a desire to make a difference in the world!

NOTIFICATION OF PEACE CORPS INFORMATION SESSION FOR THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA

"Wanted: A Lifetime of Experience"

Would you like to add service and adventure to yoyur life? You probably have a resume of accomplishments in which you can take great pride. But what next? Have you thought about Peace Corps?

Americans over age 50 (if you're not yet 50, we still need you!) contribute tremendously to Peace Corps programs all over the globe. No single group has more to offer in terms of experience, maturity, and demonstrated ability. And because there's no upper age limit to serve, it's never too late. Volunteers who are well into their eighties have served and continue to serve.

Many over 50 volunteers find their age to be an asset when serving overseas. They have the opportunity to share a lifetime of work and wisdom with people of developing nations whose cultures respect and appreciate age.

On SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2007, FROM 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

HOW TO REQUEST DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION EQUAL COMMUNICATION ACCESS SERVICES FOR THIS SEMINAR:
Send an email message to MSALAZAR@PEACECORPS.GOV , and state the type of Equal Communication Access Services you will require for this Information Session, which is primarily a Lecture ( CART, DHH STS C.A., English Sign Transliterator, ASL (Non-English) Sign Interpreter, or Assisted Listening System (if available)).

In all of your requests for Equal Communication Access accommodations, under Section 3 of the ADA, please remember to give the following information:

• NAME OF EVENT
• DATE OF EVENT
• TIME OF EVENT
• LOCATION OF EVENT
• TYPE OF EVENT (general short description: Lecture? Meeting? etc.)
• TYPE OF DISABILITY: deaf, LPSTGH (deaf and speech disabled, two disabilities), hard of hearing, deafblind, or other (describe)
• TYPE OF EQUAL COMMUNICATION ACCESS ACCOMMODATIONS REQUESTED:

1. HEARING DISABILITY (state the type of accommodation you want for effective RECEPTIVE communication -- to know what other people are saying)
2. SPEECH DISABILITY (state the type of accommodation you want for your EXPRESSIVE communication -- to be able to speak to other people with your own voice and using your own words, if you can do this and you want to do this) -- Computerized Speech Output Device, STS (Speech-to-Speech) C.A. (Communication Assistant), etc.)
3. VISUAL DISABILITY (state the type of accommodation you want for your Visual Disability, if any -- large print, braille, mobility assistant, etc.)

HOW TO ASSIST AGENCIES, COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE YOU WITH EQUAL COMMUNICATION ACCESS SERVICES: Since agencies, companies and individuals may not know where to obtain your choice of Equal Communication Access disability services, please also add the CONTACT INFORMATION for the agencies or service providers you are requesting. And also send a CC of that same request to the service provider agency or individual, too.

And, of course, as usual, make sure to request your choice of disability accommodations AS FAR IN ADVANCE AS POSSIBLE! Do not wait until the very last minute to request disability accommodations! Most disability accommodations providers require at least three working days' advance notification of assignments, from the organization, agency, company or individual who is going to pay for the services.