News & Events

  • "Save The Date" for our next Accessibility Workshop February 16, 2012

    Save The Date “Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes – Beyond Duct Tape and Velcro” by Therese Willkomm September 13, 2012 9:00am - 3:30pm Location TBD  

  • Cross Road Deaf Club Holds Super Bowl Party February 6, 2012

      http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/30385552/detail.html St. Joseph News-Press, Ray Scherer February 5, 2012   The leader of a St. Joseph club for the deaf showed understandable favoritism Sunday to a Super Bowl quarterback...

  • New MERIL Commercial - "People First Language" December 29, 2011

    Check out the new MERIL Commercial.

  • Presentation to Dr. Barry Critchfield December 6, 2011

    Dr. Barry Critchfield being presented with an award on behalf of the MERIL Board of Directors for his service to MERIL. Thank you Dr. Terry Long and Dr. Terry Robertson for personally presenting this to Barry in Atlanta. Dr. Critchfield is bus...

  • Winter Storm Preparedness November 22, 2011

    The Winter Season is fast approaching. Here are some helpful tips, compliments of KCP&L. Storm Preparedness: http://www.kcpl.com/storm/storm_prepare.html Storm Safety: http://www.kcpl.com/storm/storm_safety.html Tips for Extreme...

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Legislative Updates

Legislative Updates from the Governor’s Council on Disability will present new bills by providing a summary description.  When significant changes occur on the bill it will be summarized again.  You will notice an asterisk before each bill number that had a change during the week.

Legislative Update Issue 7:  February 17, 2012
Legislative Update Issue 6:  February 10, 2012
Legislative Update Issue 5:  February 3, 2012
Legislative Update Issue 4:  January 27, 2012
Legislative Update Issue 3:  January 20, 2012
Legislative Update Issue 2:  January 13, 2012
Legislative Update Issue 1:  January 6, 2012

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No More Stares Conference

No More Stares is an annual conference created by people with disabilities. It offers an opportunity to positively affect attitudes as people with disabilities come together to share life experiences and to provide disability-related information and insights to the community at large. No More Stares demonstrates how some challenges are being met and how we can help assure that life is an equal opportunity for everyone.  2011 date: October 6th.  Check back for more details.

Learn more: No More Stares

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February 2012
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Cross Roads Deaf Club Super Bowl Party Event Details

Close
5:00 pm

COST: $3 per person if you do not want to eat
OR $5 per person- you will get 2 choices of food and 2 cans of pop
OR $10 per person– you will get 4 choices of food and 4 cans of pop
$2.50 per child (6 to 13 years old), 5 years old and under is free Your child will get 1 choice of food and 1 drink
Choices of food: Hot Dog, Pizza, or cold sandwiches from Mr. Goodcent’s
Please bring a dessert to share with friends
Snack Bar will be open also

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Silent Lunch Social Event Details

Close
12:00 pm1:30 pm

Everyone is welcome! Bring your lunch and come socialize in Sign Language!

Occurs every Tuesday.
No RSVP's required.

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People First Support Group Event Details

Close
5:00 pm6:30 pm
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Silent Lunch Social Event Details

Close
12:00 pm1:30 pm

Everyone is welcome! Bring your lunch and come socialize in Sign Language!

Occurs every Tuesday.
No RSVP's required.

disABILITY Voters Taskforce Event Details

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1:30 pm3:30 pm
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TBI Support Group Event Details

Close
6:00 pm
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Holiday Closing Event Details

Close
8:00 am5:00 pm

All MERIL Offices Will Be Closed In Observance of President's Day.

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Silent Lunch Social Event Details

Close
12:00 pm1:30 pm

Everyone is welcome! Bring your lunch and come socialize in Sign Language!

Occurs every Tuesday.
No RSVP's required.

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Silent Lunch Social Event Details

Close
12:00 pm1:30 pm

Everyone is welcome! Bring your lunch and come socialize in Sign Language!

Occurs every Tuesday.
No RSVP's required.

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