PEGGY JOHNSTON, CO-DIRECTOR
404 S. Oak Street
404 S. Oak Street
Durand, MI 48429
989-288-4546
517-285-6532
jklbmc@yahoo.com
SHARON POPLER, CO-DIRECTOR
SHARON POPLER, CO-DIRECTOR
3640 E. Bath Road
Morrice, MI 48857
Tel: 989-634-5748
gma4hugs@hotmail.com
DEAF AWARENESS
POSTERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
We now have reprints of four of the previous Deaf Awareness Posters. Contact me if you wish to have posters, etc.
American Manual Alphabet: This poster is one that we did not have to reprint. This poster could be used in schools, churches, libraries, Grange Halls or anywhere that people come in contact with deaf or hearing impaired people. For example, our Grange delivered Dictionaries to a third grade classroom, along with Deaf Awareness items (one being the Manual Alphabet poster) and in one of the thank you’s we received, one of the students had learned the alphabet. Another third grade teacher had her students do their spelling words in sign language. There are many possibilities with this.
Pledge of Allegiance: This poster could be placed in schools, Grange Halls, libraries, etc. An idea that can be used is to do parts of it at each of your Grange meetings until everyone can sign it.
Do You See the Signs: (of hearing loss) This poster could be placed in church nurseries, day care centers, pre-schools or wherever adults can view them. It is a poster to make parents aware of what an infant to 12 months should be able to do, from 12 months to 2 years, from 2 years to 4 years and 5 years old.
Grange Deaf Awareness: Awareness – communication is key to qualify of life – hearing loss is permanent- early detection and treatment is essential, etc. Education – educate the public with printed material, video programs, classroom instruction, special equipment, information, programs. Prevention- hearing protections used, hearing testing, newborn hearing screening, personal education.
We now have reprints of four of the previous Deaf Awareness Posters. Contact me if you wish to have posters, etc.
American Manual Alphabet: This poster is one that we did not have to reprint. This poster could be used in schools, churches, libraries, Grange Halls or anywhere that people come in contact with deaf or hearing impaired people. For example, our Grange delivered Dictionaries to a third grade classroom, along with Deaf Awareness items (one being the Manual Alphabet poster) and in one of the thank you’s we received, one of the students had learned the alphabet. Another third grade teacher had her students do their spelling words in sign language. There are many possibilities with this.
Pledge of Allegiance: This poster could be placed in schools, Grange Halls, libraries, etc. An idea that can be used is to do parts of it at each of your Grange meetings until everyone can sign it.
Do You See the Signs: (of hearing loss) This poster could be placed in church nurseries, day care centers, pre-schools or wherever adults can view them. It is a poster to make parents aware of what an infant to 12 months should be able to do, from 12 months to 2 years, from 2 years to 4 years and 5 years old.
Grange Deaf Awareness: Awareness – communication is key to qualify of life – hearing loss is permanent- early detection and treatment is essential, etc. Education – educate the public with printed material, video programs, classroom instruction, special equipment, information, programs. Prevention- hearing protections used, hearing testing, newborn hearing screening, personal education.
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 GRANGE NEWS
CHRISTMAS AT MSD
Besides all of the wonderful gifts provided, the Michigan State Grange Deaf Awareness Fund furnished pizza for everyone. We also had cookies, chips, pop and water, and some cute little Snowman Soup cups for everyone.
We only had two kids that were absent due to illness.
CHRISTMAS AT MSD
WOW! What a wonderful, exciting, fun filled, day. This year we helped out 29 boys and girls. The school also helped 4 others that also took part in our party. There were several interpreters and helpers present from the school to make it easier for us who can’t communicate with the kids.
Our Grange staff was excellent! Always is! This year we had Randy and Joanne Cebulski, Dale Moore, Sharon Popler and Peggy Johnston.
Besides all of the wonderful gifts provided, the Michigan State Grange Deaf Awareness Fund furnished pizza for everyone. We also had cookies, chips, pop and water, and some cute little Snowman Soup cups for everyone.
We only had two kids that were absent due to illness.
MARCH/APRIL 2026 GRANGE NEWS
Helpful Hints for Better Hearing
Helpful Hints for Better Hearing
- Good light on the speaker
- Face-to-face interactions are best.
- Sit close to the speaker.
- Minimize background distractions—turn off TV or radio, move to a quieter area.
- Small groups are easier than large groups.
- Rooms with rugs, curtains, furniture are beneficial to better hearing.
- Restaurants with tablecloths are best.
- Use assistive listening devices in auditoriums,theaters, or other public places.
- Insist on use of microphones when in meetings.
- Sit in the front of the room when in Grange meetings, or other functions.
- To help hearing impaired persons understand,don’t chew gum. Keep hands, pencils and other items away from face, and don’t have a moustache.
Hearing Loss Quiz
1. T/F Most Deaf Children are born to hearingfamilies.
2. T/F The percentage of accuracy for persons wholip–read is between 30% – 40%.
3. T/F Hearing aids make speech sounds clear and understandable.
4. T/F American Sign Language (ASL) is the universal language used by persons who are Deaf.
5. T/F Michigan law prohibits people who are deaf from driving.
6. T/F People who are Deaf read Braille.
7. T/F A person with partial hearing experiences fewer communication difficulties than a person who is deaf.
8. T/F The term “hearing impaired” implies that one is hard of hearing.
9. T/F A person with a profound hearing loss can still enjoy music.
10. T/F Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing have below average intelligence.
Do you Need a Hearing Test
If you are 18 to 64 years old, the following questions will help you determine if you need to have your hearing evaluated by a health professional. Answer YES or
NO.
1. Does a hearing problem cause you to feel embarrassed when you meet new people?
2. Does a hearing problem cause you to feel frustrated when talking to members of your family?
3. Do you have difficulty hearing or understanding co-workers, clients, or customers?
4. Do you feel slowed down by a hearing problem?
5. Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty when visiting friends, relatives, or neighbors?
6. Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty in the movies or in the theater?
7. Does a hearing problem cause you to have arguments with family members?
8. Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty when listening to TV or radio?
Yes No
9. Do you feel that any difficulty with your hearing limits or hampers your personal or social life?
10. Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty when in a restaurant with relatives or friends?
If you answered “yes” to three or more of these questions, you might want to see an audiologist for a hearing evaluation.
Hearing Loss Quiz Answers: 1. T, 2. T, 3. F, 4.F, 5. F, 6. F, 7. F, 8. F, 9. T, 10. F
Hearing Loss Quiz Answers: 1. T, 2. T, 3. F, 4.F, 5. F, 6. F, 7. F, 8. F, 9. T, 10. F
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