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1/12/2010 12:11:46 PM
PRESS RELEASE: January 11, 2010
Contact: Dave White, New York Sea Grant, 315-312-3042
Drew Wickham, CNY Boating Industries Association, 585-526-5460
Frieda Heckman and Maggie Russell, AURORA of CNY, 315-422-7263
Note: To see this press release signed in ASL, go online to www.nysgextension.org
Young Boater Safety Training for Deaf Youth a First for New York State
Debuts at Central NY Boat Show February 10-14, 2010
Syracuse, NY – New York Sea Grant and the Boating Industry Association of Upstate
New Yorkare partnering with AURORA of CNY to offer deaf youth boater safety
training in American Sign Language (ASL) at the February 10-14, 2010 CNY Boat Show
in Syracuse, NY.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation sponsor the
New York safe boating courses and Director of Marine Services Brian Kempf says, “This
new training for the deaf is a first for New York State. Deaf individuals have taken the
course with their own interpreters. This is the first time formal training has been offered
with an interpreter signing for the entire class group.”
AURORA of CNY Director of Deaf Services Frieda Heckman says, “This is indeed an
exciting new opportunity for deaf youth in the Central New York area. AURORA of
CNY is pleased to partner with New York Sea Grant and the Boating Industry
Association of Upstate New York to provide the first-ever ASL-facilitated edition of the
Young Boater Safety training.”
Deaf/hard-of-hearing youth ages 10 to 21 may register for the free training required for
youth to legally operate a boat in New York State waters. New York Sea Grant will teach
the course with ASL interpreters from AURORA of CNY signing the Young Boater
Safety Certification instruction.
“New York Sea Grant is pleased to sponsor and teach this training that will enable deaf
youth ages 10 to 21 to join the ranks of their young peers who legally and safely operate a
boat on New York waters and enjoy our fabulous freshwater recreational resources,” says
New York Sea Grant Recreation & Tourism Specialist Dave White.
The course will be held in four 5:30-7:30pm sessions, starting Wednesday, February 10
and Friday, February 12 in the Horticulture Building Seminar Room at the New York
State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. The series will conclude with Wednesday, February 24
and Friday, February 26 sessions at the AURORA offices at 518 James Street, Syracuse.
Parents are encouraged to attend the training with their children. Each registered youth
will receive three free admission passes to the Central New York Boat Show.
“Offering boat safety training for deaf youth is definitely an exciting first for the Central
New York Boat Show. This new educational opportunity is a great fit for the Boating
Industry Association mission to create and expand public access to our waterfront and
waters,” says Boating Industry Association of Upstate New York President Maureen
Doyle.
Pre-registration for the limited free seating for the course is required. Register with
AURORA of CNY by phone: 315-422-7263, or TTY/TDD phone: 315-422-9746 or
follow the registration process signed in ASL at videophone number 315-422-7263. For
more information, contact New York Sea Grant Oswego office at 315-312-3042,
www.nysgextension.org. _# # #
AURORA of CNY
Aurora of CNY was created in 1991 when the Syracuse Association of Workers for the
Blind, Inc. (estab. 1917) and the Central New York Association for the Hearing Impaired
(estab. 1976, following a study in the 1970s identifying the needs of deaf community
members). The Marjorie Clere Interpreter Referral Service, created in 1979, provides
professional Sign Language interpreting. Aurora of CNY predicts that by age 55, one of
every three individuals has some degree of hearing loss. Aurora of CNY is located at 518
James Street in Syracuse, NY.
Contact: Director of Deaf Services Frieda Heckman or Interpreter Referral Service
Director Maggie Russell, phone: 315-422-7263, videophone: 315-422-7263, TTY/TDD
phone: 315-422-9746, email: auroracny@auroraofcny.org, web: www.auroracny.org
New York Sea Grant
New York Sea Grant is one of the largest extension programs in the National Sea Grant
network. New York Sea Grant educators and specialists work with shoreline stakeholders to
conduct research and outreach to facilitate understanding, appreciation and use of NY’s Great
Lakes shoreline’s natural and recreational resources. New York Sea Grant’s Great Lakes
Program has offices on the State University of New York campuses in Oswego, Brockport
and Buffalo.
Contact: Dave White, 315-312-3042; web: www.nysgextension.org
Boating Industry Association of Upstate New York
The Boating Industry Association of Upstate New York informs the public of federal and
state boating rules and regulations for using New York’s freshwaters, including Lake
Ontario, the St. Lawrence River, and the Finger Lakes, and for the Historic Erie Canal
system. Association members represent boat-related businesses from boat sales to boat
restoration and canvas makers. The annual February CNY Boat Show in Syracuse is one of
the Association’s many different Events.
Contact: CNY Boat Show & Sales Manager Drew Wickham, 315-447-9286; web:
www.cnybia.com
Central New York Boat Show
The Central New York Boat Show and Sale is New York State’s largest & oldest boat
show.
You will see more than 500 power and sail boats, yachts, water recreation equipment and
marine accessories on display at the Central New York Boat Show and Sale.
Show Hours: 1-9 pm Wednesday, February 10; Thursday, February 11; and Friday,
February 12; 10 am-8 pm Saturday, February 13; and 10 am-5 pm Sunday, February
14.
Show Admission: $9 per person; children under 12 free. Parking and parking lot shuttles
are free.
More info: www.cnyboatshow.com
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