Communication Contest
for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2011-12 CCDHH Competition
Topic: "How my Optimism Helps me Overcome Obstacles"
Who Can Compete: The contest is open to young people through grade 12 in the United States and Canada, to CEGEP in Québec and grade 13 in the Caribbean, who are educated in the United States, Canada or the Caribbean. Students must submit the results of an audiogram completed no longer than 24 months prior to the date of the contest by a qualified audiologist. Students must be certified to have a hearing loss of 40 decibels or more, which must be supported by the audiogram in order to be eligible to compete.
How To Enter: Students interested in participating in the contest must submit an audiogram completed within 24 months from the date of contest from a qualified audiologist. Students must have a hearing loss of 40 decibels or more to be eligible to compete. Students or a teacher can contact their local Optimist Club to arrange a local speak-off competition. For an application with contest rules, click here. The application must be submitted to the sponsoring Optimist Club by the specified deadline date.
About the District Contest
This contest offers an opportunity for children who are deaf or hard of hearing to present their thoughts in the community, gaining skills, which can only come from signing or speaking to a large audience. Patterned after the Optimist Oratorical Contest, the Communication Contest For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing offers hearing impaired youth the chance to compete in speech or sign language.
The Optimist International Foundation funds a $2,500 scholarship to any District that meets the minimum participation criteria.
Information for Optimist Clubs
Club Deadline: The deadline for Clubs to submit the Club names of winning CCDHH competitors to the Zone Lieutenant Governor will be announced. The Zone will hold a competition and the winner(s) will move on to compete in the District competition.
For Optimists Planning the CCDHH Contest at their Club: All Members can now view the CCDHH Resources.
CCDHH Contest Supplies: Support merchandise for this program can be ordered through the online Optimist Supplies Store operated by the Corall Group.
Wyn McAra
CCDHH Competition
Chair
Res: (780) 479-0223
How can you learn more?
Simple ... just filll out our online contact form and I will contact you to see how we can help.
We can help you set up a CCDHH club competition in your local community.
If you have local expertise who would like to help us expand our efforts to get our youth to get active with public speaking, or you would like to volunteer to help us out ... we would really like to speak with you.
We also offer training workshops at our quarterly District Meetings. I invite you to attend a workshop and meet other Optimists who share your interests to run a local CCDHH contest or to sponsor a youth for Optimist CCDHH Competitions.
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