CCEC: Recent Activities

Woman standing in front of cake, a man has a hold of her hand.

June 25, 2002 - Helen Keller Birthday Party: Many residents gathered at CCEC to celebrate the life of Helen Keller.

A woman bent over a cake blowing out lit candles on a birthday cake. Another woman braces her.

June 25, 2002 - Helen Keller Birthday Party: Residents celebrate the life of Helen Keller with a birthday celebration.

A man standing and looking at the camera while holding a bingo card O-71. In the background are players of the game.

June 25, 2002 - Helen Keller Birthday Party: Gregg excites the gathering with a friendly game of Bingo.

Four woman standing talking to each other.

June 25, 2002 - Helen Keller Birthday Party: Kristen Stapleton from the office of Pat Tiberi, 12th Ohio District, U.S. House of Representatives visits with staff in honor of the Helen Keller celebration. From left is Linda Briggle, administrator, Margie White, information systems administrator, Stapleton, and Lisa Applegate-Lewis, marketing and admissions.

Honoring Columbus Colony Elderly Care During National Helen Keller Awareness Week

On behalf of the members of the Senate of the 124th General Assembly of Ohio, we are pleased to extend special recognition to Columbus Colony Elderly Care on the occasion of National Helen Keller Awareness Week, June 23-29, 2002.

Since its establishment in 1896, Columbus Colony Elderly Care has assisted individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, and both deaf and blind in reaching the height of their potential, and its record of service has been truly exemplary. During this year's National Helen Keller Awareness Week, the center will host its second annual Helen Keller Hoover Dam Walk, as well as a "Celebration of Helen Keller's Life" party, and the many individuals who have been involved with these noteworthy events are to be commended for their tremendous efforts to help others.

It is through the work of facilities such as Columbus Colony Elderly Care that Ohio has gained a reputation as a state whose residents are always ready to extend a helping hand to those in need. The center has made many significant contributions to the State of Ohio, and the fine reputation that it has gained is a credit to the dedicated and

professional administrators, staff members, and employees who have given willingly of their time, abilities, and enthusiasm in the interest of the public welfare. They are, indeed, deserving of the highest praise.

Thus, with great pleasure, we pay tribute to Columbus Colony Elderly Care during 2002 National Helen Keller Awareness Week and extend best wishes for ongoing success.

Senator Richard H. Finan

President of the Ohio Senate

Senator David Goodman

3rd Senatorial District

Picture of a resolution from the Ohio Senate.

Group of people walking across the top of a dam, two women in front holding a sign that says "Even more amazing than the wonders of nature are the powers of the spirit - Helen Keller"

June 27, 2002 - Hoover Dam Walk: Residents, employees, and local citizens walk the Hoover Dam near Westerville, OH in order to bring awareness to issues of Deaf / Blind people.

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Hoover Dam Walk Video

The short clips in this movie chronicle the walk across the Hoover Dam by drawing in all those who participated. This QuickTime gem was produced by Jon Moore, ASL interpreter at CCEC.

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Four people on the dam, two women are walking on the left and a woman is pushing a man in a wheelchair on the right.

June 27, 2002 - Hoover Dam Walk: There was plenty of support for the residents making the journey across the Hoover Dam.

A man is taking red, white, and blue ribbons off the rail as a woman in the background approaches on top of the dam.

A woman is holding the button to a wheelchair lift on a van while another man holds a wheelchair for a man who is half way up the lift.

June 27, 2002 - Hoover Dam Walk: The entire length of the dam was decorated with red, white, and blue streamers. The staff had a full day ensuring that all the residents enjoyed themselves in this cause of celebration for Helen Keller.

A man in a ranger's outfit is kneeling next to a man in a wheelchair. Both are smiling and waving.

June 27, 2002 - Hoover Dam Walk: Hoover Dam ranger Mark Carnes poses with a resident after the walk.

A group of 8 women pose for a picture in the shelter house on top of the dam.

June 27, 2002 - Hoover Dam Walk: Organizers and residents gather after the walk to bring awareness to the issues of Deaf / Blind.

A group of people enjoying the sunshine sitting in chairs, standing, or sitting on the concrete out in front of the shelter house on top of the dam. There is a sign to the right that says "Even more amazing than the wonders of nature are the powers of the spirit - Helen Keller"

June 27, 2002 - Hoover Dam Walk: There was also good opportunities to chat and have a good time after the walk.

The staff of CCEC also thanks NBC Channel 4 of Columbus in their coverage of this event. A segment aired on the mid-day report.