Health

Resources for Hearing Loss 08/13/2012

The Hearing Aid Task Force at Disability Rights Vermont hosts this program for people experiencing hearing loss.

Deb Charlea Baker chairs the Hearing Aid Task Force, and serves on the board of Disability Rights Vermont. She is a former board member and vice president of the Hearing Loss Association of America. She serves as an advisor at the Office of Professional Regulations re: hearing aid dispensers. A number of Deb’s family members also have hearing loss, including a grown son who experienced sudden unilateral deafness as a small child. She works as a Communication Consultant and Advocate.

AJ Van Tassel serves on the Hearing aid Task Force and on the State of Vermont Hearing Advisory Council. AJ has dealt with the challenges of hearing loss from a young age.

Kate Russell is a member of the Hearing Aid Task force and the Hearing Loss Association of America. She provided various services to people with hearing loss for the past nine years. Even though her job has changed, she continues to advocate for better services. Kate grew up with a severe bilateral sensorineural hearing loss along with her husband who has hearing loss. They share one daughter who has a mild bilateral hearing loss. All three family members wear hearing aids and use other assistive technology.

Feminist Media Review: Police Violence 08/13/2012

Host Peggy Luhrs speaks to issues of the day. Tonight focussing on the recent use of force (pepper balls, rubber bullets) on 'Convergence' protesters.

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England 08/03/2012

Nick Carter and Jill Krowinski share information about Planned Parenthood of Northern New England's VT Access Plan in addition to the Safety Zone which the Burlington City Council recently passed and ordinance for.

Vermont Workers' Center: A People's Convention vs. A Conference of the 1 Percent 07/27/2012

Host Traven Leyshon talks with Anja Rudeger, NESRI and Keith Brunner, Red Clover Climate Justice.

Burlington Wards 4 & 7 NPA Meeting 07/25/2012

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 4 & 7 meet the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

The 'Y' Connection - Summer Events 07/25/2012

Jan Riordan, Vice President of YMCA Healthy Living speaks with Julie Longfellow, Director of Marketing for NorthCountry Federal Credit Union, and Bill Boldwin, Director of Golf at Catamount Country Club, on the variety of events the 'Y' is coordinating this summer. Including the Lake Swim Event, Pool/Swim Events and Golf Tournament. More information at www.gbymca.org 802.862-8993

Near & Far Video, Introduced by Richard Kemp: The Road to Recovery: Families Are the Frontline: Preventing, Treating, and Recovering From Substance Use and Mental Disorders 07/10/2012

Ivette Torres, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

It is well understood that prevention, treatment, and recovery in behavioral health requires a multifaceted approach in which individuals, families, schools, and communities all play a vital role. This show will focus on one of these critical success factors—families. Whenever a family member is experiencing the mental or substance use health problem—parent or child—the response should involve the entire family. A strong family support environment is a proven protective factor in the prevention of mental or substance use disorders just as strong family support is critical in treatment and recovery. How can we break the cycle of addiction in which the child follows the parent into addictive behavior? Many children in foster care are in the foster home because of parental addiction; how can these children be best supported in leading healthy and productive lives? How can we break the cycle of intergenerational trauma and mental health outcomes? How can we educate families to provide the best support for a loved one experiencing a mental disorder? This show will cover a range of family-based approaches and programs that demonstrate the importance of families being on the frontline of behavioral health for all family members.

If you have questions or comments about this program, please contact Richard Kemp at rtkemp@aol.com.

Near & Far Video, Introduced by Richard Kemp: The Road to Recovery: Partnering With Youth and Young Adults in Behavioral Health To Live Happy, Healthy and Productive Lives 07/10/2012

The field of behavioral health has increasingly recognized the importance of addressing the needs of specific age groups with respect to both mental and substance use disorders. Teenagers (ages 12–17) and young adults (ages 18–24) are two age groups for which sensitivity to age is especially important in the practice of prevention, treatment, and recovery. What are the most effective approaches to preventing underage drinking and use of illicit drugs—including the nonmedical use of prescription medications—among youth? What mental, emotional, and behavioral problems are most commonly found in both teenagers and young adults and what are the most effective approaches to prevention and treatment? What are the specialized needs of youth in recovery from substance use, a mental health problem, or both? This show will address these important questions, examining the role of family, schools, and community. More and more, adults working in the field of behavioral health are listening to and partnering with youth in finding better ways to connect and help. This show will highlight innovative and evidence-based approaches to prevention of mental and substance use disorders in youth and young adults. Age-appropriate approaches in treatment and recovery such as recovery schools, recovery homes, and student assistance programs will also be presented.

If you have questions or comments about this program, please contact Richard Kemp at rtkemp@aol.com.

Feminist Media Review: Host Peggy Luhrs 07/09/2012

Host Peggy Luhrs speaks to issues of the day.

Burlington Code Enforcement 06/29/2012

Bill Ward, Director of Burlington Code Enforcement, speaks with staff on the challenges and successes of their job.

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CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!