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Being Bilingual By Paola Díaz We know that language connect us with the world therefore, we can say that bilingualism give us the opportunity to have a double connection with the world and influences the way we connect one another. Being bilingual refers to being able to speak another language different than the native. But, is this about what we know about the language or how we use the language to complete a task through effective communication regardless errors on grammar structure or pronunciation? According to ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language) the root of proficiency when speaking another language is based on the effectiveness when using the language and in this way to complete a task. In other words, it is what you can do with the language. Consequently, we can say that being proficient in another language, confers the ability to interrelate effectively with others and facilitates stronger global connections not only in the business world but, in communities that are more sensitive to differences and skilled in conflict resolution through communication. There levels that define proficiency or the effectiveness in communication with acceptable mages of error for each level (ACTFL). Therefore, do not worry about having accent or making mistakes in your sentence structure. Instead, pay close attention of what you can do with the language (linguistic task). For instance: For a beginners level: In the target language: Can you meet & greet people and provide basic information? Can you describe people and places? Can you do a basic transaction such as: buy groceries or clothing, make or cancel an appointment? Can you make a reservation or rent a car? Can you provide basic directions or instructions? Can you complete all of the above using complete sentences in the target language? For intermediate level: Can you do all of the above but, speak in paragraphs using transitions and connector words? Can you report on current events? Can you talk about past experiences/ events? Can you express future plans? For an advanced level: Can you discuss societal topics? Can you express and support your opinion? Can you state a hypothesis, support it and draw a conclusion? Can you speak in extended paragraphs. It is very important to be bilingual but, is important to remember bilingualism comes from been effective when communication in other language and there are acceptable marge or errors as long as you accomplish a task when speaking. Beginners and intermediate levels are enough to complete most of the general daily tasks in our day to day. Do not get overwhelmed with perfection, instead encourage yourself to be effective with the language and as a result be bilingual. For more information about the linguistic task by proficiency level visit ACTFL actfl.org/sites/default/ files/pdfs/public/ ACTFLProficiencyGuidelines2012_ FINAL.pdf eight years ago, right after receiving our son’s diagnosis. We made great connections there and began new friendships that still sustain us today. Our circle of friends from ‘before autism’ also rallied around us and welcomed autism into their lives, their homes, and holiday celebrations. We are so grateful to honor them by working with Autism Pensacola to continue to increase understanding and acceptance in our community.” The annual “Connecting the Pieces” Gala is the major fundraiser that allows API to address the varied needs of both the local individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, as well as increasing awareness to make our community a safer and more accepting place. All proceeds from the gala directly support local programs, including the nationally recognized Kids for Camp summer learning lab. The 14th annual “Connecting the Pieces” gala will be held on Thursday, April 27, at Sanders Beach- Corrine Jones Resource Center. For more information on how to support the 14th “Connecting the Pieces” Gala and other efforts throughout the year, visit www.autismpensacola.org or call (850) 434-7171. Things You Should Know if You Need Home Health Services By Brenda Melara Senior Medicare Patrol would like to share important information with you regarding your health care. Here are some facts about Home Health and Medicare. Home Health is allowed if: Awareness day at the Ballpark Join us for a special day of awareness and one of America’s favorite pastimes as we work towards making #Steps2Acceptance. As a kick-off to the Steps for Autism 2017 fundraising season, Autism Pensacola, Inc., is hosting an afternoon of autism awareness at the Pensacola Blue Wahoos game on Sunday April 9th at 4:00 p.m. Reid Soria of Autism Sings, LLC. will start the afternoon out by singing the National Anthem. A representative of API will throw out the first pitch. And after the game, join us as we run the bases! The Wahoos will be wearing special autism themed jerseys as they take on the Tennessee Smokies. The jerseys will be auctioned off after the game with proceeds going to API to help improve the lives of those living with autism. Tickets are free to individuals with autism, $5 for API members, and $10 for non-members. There are a limited number of tickets available. Visit http:// autismpensacola.org/event/wahoosgame-2017/ to purchase. GO WAHOOS! • You are homebound (unable to leave your home without significant effort). • Your physician orders services such as Physical, Occupational and/or Speech Therapy; Wound Care, Injected Medications. • Services are determined to be medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Connecting the Pieces in 2017 By Susan Byrum Autism Pensacola is excited to announce this year’s Connecting the Pieces gala will be hosted by a team of incredible friends—Grover & Jill Robinson and Dr. Brett & Rocky Parra. The Robinsons and Parras have selected the theme “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” for this year’s event. Brett Parra is a former API board member and Rocky is a current board member. Grover Robinson is County Commissioner for Escambia County, District 4. Jill is a teacher at Episcopal Day School. The couples have been friends for years. Their children have gone to school together over the years, and the families vacation together. The couples have also volunteered together on a number of projects. The Robinsons & Parras have worked diligently, since last fall, to make this a well-received and fun affair. Their volunteer committees have helped them secure sponsors, collect great auction items, and put together a delicious menu for the evening. Rocky said, “We attended our first API gala Home Health is NOT covered if: • Leaving your home does not require considerable and taxing effort. • Done as a convenience not out of necessity. • Someone visits you unexpectedly and offers home health services for “free.” • Your physician did not order the services. • You need personal care (help with housekeeping, shopping, dressing, etc.). Check your Medicare Summary Notice. This statement from Medicare lists everything that Medicare paid for you. Look at the Part B section. Make sure Medicare only paid for services you actually received. Call us if you need help reading your statement. We can help you make sure there are no mistakes. Senior Medicare Patrol 877-272-8720 or www.stopmedicarefraud.org. Our services are free. This project was supported, in part by a grant (Nos. 90MP194-01-01, 90MP0196-01-00 and 90MP195- 01-04), from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. 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Servicio, Caridad, Unidad Service, Giving, Unity Epilepsy Foundation of Florida to Hold Annual Walk the Talk Fundraiser in Pensacola Event will raise awareness and funds to benefit Floridians impacted by epilepsy My Relay For Life Story By David Johnson I was in the Air Force in April of 2003 when I was notified that I had to go off to serve in the Middle East for 1 year. My wife and two young children, ages 9 and 11, were not happy about it but we knew that part of serving my country could involve long absences away from each other so we swallowed hard and prepared for the 12 month separation. I was scheduled to leave in August, 2003, so we made preparations for my departure during the months that followed. In July, 2003 I received more news. My mother, who had just turned 60 in July, was notified by her doctor that a quartersized shadow was found in her left lung. It was cancer and needed to be dealt with swiftly. Chemotherapy treatments were scheduled to start immediately in August and would continue for 3 month. So on August 7, 2003 I boarded a plane for the Middle East and kissed my mother goodbye knowing she was preparing to undergo the hardest fight of her life. From August to December she underwent the treatments with the assistance of my other family members in the area. During this time I received word that my next assignment when I returned from the Middle East would be to Anchorage, Alaska. In December 2003 after the chemo treatments were done, my mother went in for a check and was declared cancerfree. My family celebrated with tears in our eyes and we prepared to move on to the next chapter of our life. Then, in January 2004 my mother became very ill. A doctor’s visit revealed that the cancer had come back. Not only that, but the cancer had spread from her chest to her back…and to her brain. Over the next several months we resumed the fight, but early on in the spring we were given the diagnosis that the cancer was becoming aggressive…and that my mother would www.conexionflorida.com not last much longer. In May, my mother was moved in to a hospice. I argued and screamed at my brother and sister that I wanted to fight this disease and get my mother back. My brother and sister then explained to me that at this point the doctors had said we just wanted to make her comfortable. In June, 2004 I started the preparations to cancel my next assignment and to find a place closer to my mother. I received this assignment and was scheduled to go to Warner Robins, GA as soon as possible. On July 1, 2004 I was flown back home and went to visit my mother. She was in a hospice bed, barely conscious, and not able to carry on a conversation or look around the room. I reached out to her over and over again. Calling her name until she was able to acknowledge that I was there. Eventually I was able to hear her say my name and know she was aware I was there with her. Nine days later on July 10, my mother passed away. At her wake, the pastor said something I’ll never forget. He said we all prayed for my mother to be healed of the cancer. That we prayed for her to not be in pain anymore. He said our prayers had been answered and he was right. My mother had been cured and was no longer in pain. I swore on the day of her wake that I would fight, from that day forward, so that no one would ever have the last images of the ones they love be of them in a hospice bed unable to communicate. I joined the fight against cancer and almost every year since then I have participated in the Relay for Life. I’m asking you to join in that fight. Please help us defeat this disease. To join, please visit www. relayforlife.org/fwbfl or contact the Relay for Life of Fort Walton Beach at fwbrelayforlife@gmail.com. 2017 Relay For Life of Ft. Walton Beach Friday & Saturday April 28 & 29, 6pm - 6am Choctaw High School Stadium Register at www.relayforlife.org/fwbfl The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) will host the annual Walk the Talk for Epilepsy at the Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W Cedar St. in Pensacola on Saturday April 8, 2017, raising awareness and funds to benefit Floridians impacted by epilepsy. Registration will open at 8 a.m., with the walk following at 9 a.m. “We’re excited to hold our annual Walk the Talk event inside the Blue Wahoos Stadium,” said Karen Basha-Egozi, CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida. “We expect hundreds of families to lace up their sneakers and enjoy the many activities on hand, while also raising much needed funding to serve those affected by epilepsy in the area.” Walk the Talk for Epilepsy events throughout the state benefit the more than 400,000 Floridians living with epilepsy. The Pensacola walk will feature family-friendly entertainment for children and adults, including: Zumba with Jana and Debby, Face paint by the local Alpha Delta Pi’s, Smoothies brought to you from the Molina Health care center, characters, and so much more! Now through April 6, the cost is $25 for adults and $15 for children; and day-of registration is $35 for adults and $20 for children. Sponsors for this year’s event include: MCH, Sunovion, Liva Nova, Whataburger, lundbeck, Sheriff Morgan, and Wind Creek. This will be one of eight walks hosted by EFOF taking place in cities across the state through May 20. Other cities hosting walk the Talk events are: Gainesville, Naples, Daytona, West Palm Beach, Miami, Broward and Jacksonville. “I wish to thank everyone who participates in the Walk the Talk for Epilepsy events,” said Basha-Egozi. From sponsors to vendors to walkers, everyone plays a vital role in helping to make lives easier and more productive for individuals and families affected by epilepsy.” Epilepsy is a common neurological condition that 1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with at some point in their lives. The diagnosis is given when a person experiences two or more seizures that cannot be attributed to another cause. It is a disorder more people live with than autism, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy – combined. For more information and to register, call 1-877-553-7453 or visit www.efof.org/ upcoming-events. The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) and serves as the lead advocate for rights and needs of people with epilepsy and other seizure diseases and disorders. The family of epilepsy diseases is the third-most prevalent neurological condition in the United States, striking approximately three million people nationally and more than 400,000 people in Florida. About 42,000 people die each year in the U.S. due to seizures from epilepsy and related causes. The EFOF provides numerous services to individuals and families, such as advocacy and counseling, education and prevention, direct medical and neuropsychological services, as well as research and other programs regardless of financial situation or socioeconomic status. For more information, visit www.efof.org. | 25
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