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With 20 percent of the population having a disability, the Central Illinois Center for Independent Living has offered programs that empower persons with disabilities of all ages to live independently in the community.
One of these programs is the Deaf Advisory Committee, sponsored by the center.
In an effort to raise disability awareness, the Deaf Advisory Committee will bring RiverCity Deaf Idol 2007 to Central Illinois on at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
The event will include two categories: Junior Deaf Idol for ages 12 through 17, and Deaf Idol for ages 18 and up. Contestants will perform on stage and compete for prizes and cash awards.
Performances will include signing to a story, storytelling, skits, dancing and mime.
The RiverCity Deaf Idol will follow the format of the Windy City Deaf Idol, which is hosted by the Chicago Deaf and Hard of Hearing Cultural Center.
“The chairperson for our DAC committee participated in the event in Chicago, and we thought it was a cool idea,” said Lauri England, administrative program support for the Central Illinois Center for Independent Living. “There is a huge community of deaf and hard of hearing that many aren't even aware of. We hold sign classes, have committees and even have sign language readings at Barnes and Noble.”
England said they expect an audience of at least 2,000 from the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities to attend this first event.
“Our main goal is to raise awareness and bring the deaf and hearing communities together. We're hoping to fill the theater,” said England.
“For being the first time, we already have a high level of interest. It's going to be a really cool event, and we plan to make it an annual thing. There are a bunch of great prizes for the winners that have been donated.”
Anyone wanting to participate in the show should e-mail DiAnn at rivercitydeafidol@gmail.com.
The Deaf Advisory Committee helps educate the deaf and hard of hearing about community resources and activities by offering various workshops and events in Peoria, Fulton, Woodford and Tazewell counties. Through the DAC, disability awareness is shared throughout the deaf and hearing communities, which results in better understanding across cultures.
The fundraising event is still seeking various levels of sponsorship. To donate, contact England at 614 W. Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614, or 682-3500 or lengland@cicil.org.
Monetary donations in any amount as well as donations of goods and services, including print and advertising services, are greatly appreciated. In-kind contributors will receive sponsorship acknowledgment in all print advertising and in the event program.
With 20 percent of the population having a disability, the Central Illinois Center for Independent Living has offered programs that empower persons with disabilities of all ages to live independently in the community.
One of these programs is the Deaf Advisory Committee, sponsored by the center.
In an effort to raise disability awareness, the Deaf Advisory Committee will bring RiverCity Deaf Idol 2007 to Central Illinois on at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
The event will include two categories: Junior Deaf Idol for ages 12 through 17, and Deaf Idol for ages 18 and up. Contestants will perform on stage and compete for prizes and cash awards.
Performances will include signing to a story, storytelling, skits, dancing and mime.
The RiverCity Deaf Idol will follow the format of the Windy City Deaf Idol, which is hosted by the Chicago Deaf and Hard of Hearing Cultural Center.
“The chairperson for our DAC committee participated in the event in Chicago, and we thought it was a cool idea,” said Lauri England, administrative program support for the Central Illinois Center for Independent Living. “There is a huge community of deaf and hard of hearing that many aren't even aware of. We hold sign classes, have committees and even have sign language readings at Barnes and Noble.”
England said they expect an audience of at least 2,000 from the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities to attend this first event.
“Our main goal is to raise awareness and bring the deaf and hearing communities together. We're hoping to fill the theater,” said England.
“For being the first time, we already have a high level of interest. It's going to be a really cool event, and we plan to make it an annual thing. There are a bunch of great prizes for the winners that have been donated.”
Anyone wanting to participate in the show should e-mail DiAnn at rivercitydeafidol@gmail.com.
The Deaf Advisory Committee helps educate the deaf and hard of hearing about community resources and activities by offering various workshops and events in Peoria, Fulton, Woodford and Tazewell counties. Through the DAC, disability awareness is shared throughout the deaf and hearing communities, which results in better understanding across cultures.
The fundraising event is still seeking various levels of sponsorship. To donate, contact England at 614 W. Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614, or 682-3500 or lengland@cicil.org.
Monetary donations in any amount as well as donations of goods and services, including print and advertising services, are greatly appreciated. In-kind contributors will receive sponsorship acknowledgment in all print advertising and in the event program.