After many years as a victim of domestic violence, the final act of violence left Peggie Reyna with a broken nose, and broken jaw, and deaf. Peggie finally broke free. The first step meant returning to school, learning American Sign Language, and trying to create a new life. Later, a surgical procedure that placed wires in her ears left her hard of hearing, not deaf.
That was in 1975. Today Peggie is a nationally recognized expert on domestic violence, and is well known for her pioneering efforts to bring domestic violence intervention programs and prevention education to the deaf and disabled communities. Ms. Reyna has worked at “Peace Over Violence” (formally LACAAW) for 23 years now.
brought to you by The OSU Silent Lunch Group
“After The Silence”
closed captioned
Movie Screening & Discussion
with guest speaker Peggie Reyna
Sign Language Interpreter onsite
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012
OSU MEMORIAL UNION Rm109
4:00-6:30pm
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