Resource Center

Hurricane Ike Recovery Fair D/HH Outreach Event

1 CommentBy Longster | Mar.10, 2010 | Filed in: Hurricane, Support

Stay Connected Texas Ike Recovery Fair – Deaf & Hearing impaired outreach Event
Are you still trying to recover from Hurricane Ike? Hope is Now in Your Neighborhood. If you live in Harris County, have ongoing needs caused by Ike, and are not receiving rental help from a Disaster Housing Assistance Program, you can sign up for services at a: Stay Connected Texas Ike Recovery Fair continue »

Big Garage Sale at Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center

RespondBy Longster | Mar.10, 2010 | Filed in: Support

HEY Ya’ll!! If ya’ll got some “extra” stuffs sitting in your garage or attic for so long and want to donate to our BIG Garage Sale at Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center and Woodhaven to support Deaf Task Force for Emergency Preparedness!! continue »

ADA Training at Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center

RespondBy Longster | Feb.28, 2010 | Filed in: Training

Deaf and HoH consumers say
“doctor say no. can’t afford interpreter”
“i stay hosptial. i wait for interpreter show up. no interpreter”
“i not want argue with doctor. i see primary doctor will get interpreter”
“Hey, this doctor refused to provide me an interpreter simple because I can read and write. This is serious medical appointment. I need an interpreter. What do I need to do?”
“doctor say bring my mom or family help interpret”
“got email from employer say I have job interview. he not know I am deaf. Do do”
“what does essential functions mean for the job with or w/o reasonable accommodations? continue »

Employment

Part-Time Interpreter & CART @ Lone Star College

RespondBy Longster | Mar.08, 2010 | Filed in: Jobs Opening

Part-Time with Benefits per Lone Star College System HR
1) The Part-timer has to work a minimum of 20 hours a week for the college
to pay benefits

2) If the part-timer works under 20 hours a week then the employee is
still benefits eligible (they can still keep the college’s benefits) but the
amount that the college normally pays will be prorated on weeks that the
part-timer does not fulfill the 20-hours a week. continue »

Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair

RespondBy Longster | Feb.17, 2010 | Filed in: Employment

Hosted by Congressman Ron Paul
City of Galveston
Galveston Chamber of Commerce
Galveston Economic Development Partnership
University of Texas Medical Branch
Workforce Solutions continue »

Shipping & Receiving Clerk – Opening

RespondBy Longster | Feb.02, 2010 | Filed in: Jobs Opening

Looking for a hard worker and multi-tasker. Receiving incoming parts into our warehouse and shipping out our products to various customers via Federal Express. Keeping up with our inventory daily. continue »

Technology

Confused about 10-digit Videophone Numbers?

RespondBy Longster | Dec.10, 2009 | Filed in: Technology

Are you confused about 10-digit video phones? Join us and learn more about the FCC’s decision to adopt 10-digit numbers on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 – 6:30pm. Free Admission and free food! continue »

New Sidekick LX 2009 is attractive to deaf consumers

1 CommentBy Longster | Nov.19, 2009 | Filed in: Technology

T-Mobile has added new features to its latest Sidekick, the Sidekick LX 2009 which is attracting attention from consumers who are deaf or hard of hearing. The new features build on Sidekick’s reputation of meeting and exceeding the needs of deaf consumers in providing a deaf-friendly product. continue »

UPDATE – Taste of Technology in Houston

RespondBy Longster | Nov.02, 2009 | Filed in: Technology

UPDATE – There is still time to register! It’s quick and easy to register on-line right here, right now! Come to this FREE conference by Relay Texas and learn about technology with adaptive telecommunications equipment, assistive listening devices and telecommunications services for Texas residents who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and Speech Disabled. continue »

Politics

NCD National Summit on Disability Policy 2010

RespondBy Longster | Oct.07, 2009 | Filed in: Politics

Here’s a great opportunity for anyone in the deaf community who is knowledgeable of disability policies who can influence the decision making during the national summit in Washington, DC. continue »

Texas Congressmen on Facebook

RespondBy Bradley Porche | Oct.05, 2009 | Filed in: Politics

I have been pondering ways for many of you to reach out and maintain contact with your Congressmen. I mentioned TweetCongress and contacting your Congressmen the old fashion way. continue »

The Case for H.R. 3101

7 CommentsBy Bradley Porche | Oct.01, 2009 | Filed in: Articles, News, Politics

It is the year of 2020, you are walking with your friend who says, “Look at the news, man…can you believe that!?” You suddenly become curious to know what is going on. Your friend is shocked and watching the news on his mobile phone. You ask your friend continue »

Education

Free English Literacy Class

RespondBy Longster | Nov.11, 2009 | Filed in: Education, Support

Want to improve your English Skills? Want to be able to read and write better? We can help! Join our fun-filled classes or individual tutoring. We work to meet your schedule! continue »

Does ASL hinder development of English / Literacy?

3 CommentsBy Longster | Oct.15, 2009 | Filed in: Education, News, Research

For a long time, I have always wondered about that question. I’m not an educator nor have I ever taught the art of language. I did however receive the research paper from someone who wanted to share continue »

Parents of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children/Youths

RespondBy Longster | Sep.27, 2009 | Filed in: Education, Research

The Seattle Quality of Life Group at the University of Washington is studying the quality of life of children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing D/HH). Based on interviews with youth (ages 11-18 year) who are D/HH and parents of children (ages 5-10 years), we have created new questionnaires to measures quality of life specifically for children (parent report) and youth (self report) who are D/HH. We need you to help in the development process by completing the questionnaire. continue »

Activities

Deaf Alumni From Baytown Robert E. Lee High School

RespondBy Longster | Feb.28, 2010 | Filed in: Activities

Attention: Robert E. Lee High School Deaf Alumni from Baytown, East Harris Regional Day School Program for the Deaf. Did you attend Horace Mann Jr High of Baytown, Texas? Did you go to Robert E. Lee HS? continue »

UPDATE – Lone Star Deaf Bowling

Update: Noticed the change of location. Come and join Lone Star Deaf Bowling 5th Annual Mixed Individual Handicap Bowling Tournament (Deaf bowlers only – No PBA members allowed) on March 6th, 2010 from 12pm to 2pm at AMF Humble Lanes AMF Diamon Lanes. For more info continue »

2010 South East Texas Deaf Golf Association – 3rd Annual Scramble

This tournament will benefit SETdga as well as the junior golf programs. This tournament is open to Deaf/deaf/hearing people. We are using 3-men teams and the best ball scramble format. The more 3-men teams we have, the better. continue »

Blogs

Challenges at work

3 CommentsBy ozinabox | Feb.05, 2010 | Filed in: Blogs, News

The other day, I was talking to one of my deaf friends, and the subject came up that he was planning to continue to attend school. This was after the fact that he’s almost finished with his MBA.  His aspirations were bigger than anticipated, so he decided to pursue another continue »

Define your own reputation or let others define it for you…

6 CommentsBy Longster | Nov.23, 2009 | Filed in: Blogs, Headlines

No matter what reputation we uphold, people like you and me will always pass some kind of judgment. If you, by any small chance, believe that you do not judge, then you are simply a hypocrite, in denial, ignorant and/or delusional. Every history, media, and social aspect have proved time after time that we ALL pass some kind of judgment towards people. Don’t believe me? Then read on…

Judgment and reputation are two words that constantly revolve around us. There’s no way to avoid it continue »

Captioning: Bonus Feature or Required?

1 CommentBy Maryellen Sarles | Nov.18, 2009 | Filed in: Blogs, News

Imagine that after a long day, you’d love nothing more than to sit on the couch and watch the newest cutesy animated movie from Pixar. continue »