Summer Presenters Information
Thank you for your interest in presenting a program at Camp Sol of the Deaf, Inc. We appreciate your interest. This page has all of the information that you may know what session your child will attend.
Camp Workshops
With Camp Director Mayra Castro
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Friday, July 29, 2022
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Friday, July 29, 2022
Click the flyer icon for more info, including full list of BIPOC presenters and schedule (coming soon)
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Description and Presenter Bios
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Tim Albert, Director of Student Life Team, National Technical Institute for the Deaf
"Empowerment & Leadership"
Workshop Description:
This workshop will focus on helping youths of color gain a broader understanding of their ethnicity needs in order to identify the need of cultural competency (awareness and education) in their schools and community that will empower and prompt them to become leaders instead of sideliners.
Bio:
Tim grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana and loved eating Cajun and Creole gumbos. He was born deaf and was sent to various mainstream schools in the New Orleans area. During his sophomore year, Tim transferred to Louisiana School for the Deaf (LSD).
After graduating from Louisiana School for the Deaf in 1991, Tim was accepted by National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) in Rochester, New York. He studied there from 1991 to 1997 and obtained an Associate of Science Degree in Imaging Technology. Tim then transferred to Gallaudet University and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work in 2002 and a Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2004 .
Tim was Director of Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) for 9 years under National Black Deaf Advocates. He was the first Deaf President of the Black Awareness Coordinating Committee at Rochester Institute of Technology (a hearing organization) as well as the first Deaf member and brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
Tim also started working as a school social worker with Georgia School for the Deaf in 2005 and got promoted to dorm director from 2009 to 2014. He was the Dean of Students for Middle/High School Department at the Indiana School for the Deaf in Indianapolis, Indiana, and he served as President of the National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA from 2015 to 2017. Currently, he is the Director of NTID Student Life Team at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Tim has two dogs: Black mixed breed Beagle/Labrador named Lucky Albert and Grey/White Beagle/Terrier named Blackie. They reside in Rochester, New York. On January 22, 2022, Tim married Michelle Williams (FYI - Tim and Michelle have known each other since 1988, smile!) Michelle has four cats that live with Tim and the dogs.
"Empowerment & Leadership"
Workshop Description:
This workshop will focus on helping youths of color gain a broader understanding of their ethnicity needs in order to identify the need of cultural competency (awareness and education) in their schools and community that will empower and prompt them to become leaders instead of sideliners.
Bio:
Tim grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana and loved eating Cajun and Creole gumbos. He was born deaf and was sent to various mainstream schools in the New Orleans area. During his sophomore year, Tim transferred to Louisiana School for the Deaf (LSD).
After graduating from Louisiana School for the Deaf in 1991, Tim was accepted by National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) in Rochester, New York. He studied there from 1991 to 1997 and obtained an Associate of Science Degree in Imaging Technology. Tim then transferred to Gallaudet University and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work in 2002 and a Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2004 .
Tim was Director of Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) for 9 years under National Black Deaf Advocates. He was the first Deaf President of the Black Awareness Coordinating Committee at Rochester Institute of Technology (a hearing organization) as well as the first Deaf member and brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
Tim also started working as a school social worker with Georgia School for the Deaf in 2005 and got promoted to dorm director from 2009 to 2014. He was the Dean of Students for Middle/High School Department at the Indiana School for the Deaf in Indianapolis, Indiana, and he served as President of the National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA from 2015 to 2017. Currently, he is the Director of NTID Student Life Team at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Tim has two dogs: Black mixed breed Beagle/Labrador named Lucky Albert and Grey/White Beagle/Terrier named Blackie. They reside in Rochester, New York. On January 22, 2022, Tim married Michelle Williams (FYI - Tim and Michelle have known each other since 1988, smile!) Michelle has four cats that live with Tim and the dogs.
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Gina A. Oliva, Ph.D., Retired Professor, Physical Education, Gallaudet University
"ArtPLAYsesh"
Workshop Description:
“ArtPLAYsesh” is a hobby that can help us (me and you and everyone) in important ways. The presenter WILL SHOW SAMPLE MADE made from images/text in the workbooks. The presenter will demonstrate a prototype (a sample) for each “ArtPlaySesh” and guides the kids (and staff) in making theirs.
Bio:
Dr. Gina A. Oliva enjoyed 37 years at Gallaudet University, where she spearheaded new programs in student activities, community outreach, and employee exercise programs. Through the Gallaudet Workout program, she trained group exercise instructors in “The Art of Visual Cueing” based on ASL classifiers and other principles. In the late 1980’s Gina was honored with two national awards for the work in visual cueing. As examples of “Deaf Gain” and other culturally relevant issues, related materials are held in the Gallaudet Archives.
In 2004, the Gallaudet University Press published Dr. Oliva’s first book; Alone in the Mainstream: A Deaf Woman Remembers Public School. From this, Gina became a frequent presenter at conferences around the USA and Canada. Since her retirement 2009 she has remained active advocating for deaf children and adults. She served on the Board of the American Society for Deaf Children from 2014-2022 and continued to provide workshops focused on improving the lives of solo-streamed deaf children.
A second book followed in 2014, co-authored with psychologist Dr. Linda Risser Lytle. Turning the Tide: Making Life Better for Deaf and Hard of Hearing School children remains a premier and readable source of both width and depth related to the systematic environments surrounding the current generation.
"ArtPLAYsesh"
Workshop Description:
“ArtPLAYsesh” is a hobby that can help us (me and you and everyone) in important ways. The presenter WILL SHOW SAMPLE MADE made from images/text in the workbooks. The presenter will demonstrate a prototype (a sample) for each “ArtPlaySesh” and guides the kids (and staff) in making theirs.
Bio:
Dr. Gina A. Oliva enjoyed 37 years at Gallaudet University, where she spearheaded new programs in student activities, community outreach, and employee exercise programs. Through the Gallaudet Workout program, she trained group exercise instructors in “The Art of Visual Cueing” based on ASL classifiers and other principles. In the late 1980’s Gina was honored with two national awards for the work in visual cueing. As examples of “Deaf Gain” and other culturally relevant issues, related materials are held in the Gallaudet Archives.
In 2004, the Gallaudet University Press published Dr. Oliva’s first book; Alone in the Mainstream: A Deaf Woman Remembers Public School. From this, Gina became a frequent presenter at conferences around the USA and Canada. Since her retirement 2009 she has remained active advocating for deaf children and adults. She served on the Board of the American Society for Deaf Children from 2014-2022 and continued to provide workshops focused on improving the lives of solo-streamed deaf children.
A second book followed in 2014, co-authored with psychologist Dr. Linda Risser Lytle. Turning the Tide: Making Life Better for Deaf and Hard of Hearing School children remains a premier and readable source of both width and depth related to the systematic environments surrounding the current generation.
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Ivy Vélez, BS, Statewide Coordinator
"Salient Identities"
Workshop Description:
This activity focuses on what are our salient identities in particular circumstances. How do our different identities intersect, interact, and affect our daily lives?
Bio:
Ivy Vélez is a grassroot Latina Deaf Community Advocate and was born the oldest daughter of Deaf Parents who are both from Puerto Rico and works as a Statewide Coordinator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Supports at the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) serving individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services and Master of Science degree in Organizational, Management and Leadership.
She has worked in human services for over 35 years and developed specialized consultations, staff training and program/process evaluations focusing on intercultural competences and on issues related to valuing diversity within culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse school settings, workplaces, and organizations locally, statewide, and nationwide. She also conducted and chaired effective cultural sensitivity workshops, numerous presentations, seminars, and panels addressing issues affecting Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers.
Ivy lives in Marlborough, Massachusetts with her partner, Kim Ewing for 22 years and their 5 precious cats together.
"Salient Identities"
Workshop Description:
This activity focuses on what are our salient identities in particular circumstances. How do our different identities intersect, interact, and affect our daily lives?
Bio:
Ivy Vélez is a grassroot Latina Deaf Community Advocate and was born the oldest daughter of Deaf Parents who are both from Puerto Rico and works as a Statewide Coordinator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Supports at the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) serving individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services and Master of Science degree in Organizational, Management and Leadership.
She has worked in human services for over 35 years and developed specialized consultations, staff training and program/process evaluations focusing on intercultural competences and on issues related to valuing diversity within culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse school settings, workplaces, and organizations locally, statewide, and nationwide. She also conducted and chaired effective cultural sensitivity workshops, numerous presentations, seminars, and panels addressing issues affecting Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers.
Ivy lives in Marlborough, Massachusetts with her partner, Kim Ewing for 22 years and their 5 precious cats together.
