Welcome to Houston Deaf Network!

It’s time, friends and foes! A time to rise up, unite resources, build support, educate and especially be “heard” by those who live in Houston. Although Houston is the 4th largest city in the US, we have yet to see a central hub where Houstonians can find a variety of useful information in one place. HoustonDeafNetwork.com will do its best to fill in the missing gaps and help you fulfill your needs. But wait, there’s more than just providing you information… continue »

Spotlight

Darrel McCoulough

A while back, there was news about a deaf gentleman who saved a woman from a fire at apartment. Thanks to Kelly Reagan who managed to get a hold of him and made this interview possible. Darrel McCoulough is the guy who didn’t even think twice about saving another human being. It was a privilege of meeting and getting to know who he really is. Darrel is truly a kind and gentle man I’ve ever known, and I’m glad to call him a friend among Houstonians. Without further ado, here is the interview with Darrel McCoulough. continue »

Headlines



Free Tax Preparation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Tax season is here! Filing taxes can be frustrating and stressful for many people. It does not need to be! Mayor’s Office for People with Disability has partnered with Internal Revenue Services to provide FREE tax preparation services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Houston, TX. Tax payers must have made %50,000 or less in 2011. Three locations throughout Houston offered (please see below for more details) By Appointment Only. continue »

News

Diabetes Workshop Session

Attention: Diabetics and those with family members with Diabetes. The Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center will be having their 2nd in a series of five, Diabetic Management Work Shops. continue »

PERFORMANCE INTERPRETING WORKSHOP

If you are an interpreter or Deaf performer and love music, you need to join us for an incredible musical interpreting workshop right here in Houston! The event is March 9th & 10th. continue »


Monthly Social Activities

DPHHH

Flying Saucer – Feb 11

Every 2nd Sat. of each month
Feb 11th, 2011
8pm till closing

Flying Saucer
705 Main Street @ Capitol
Downtown Houston, TX 77002
(713)228-9472

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ASL Social

ASL Social Feb 2012

Fri, Feb 3, 2012 – ASL Social

Sat, Feb 11, 2012 – Latino

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Deaf Chat Coffee

Starbucks Coffee

Every 1st Saturday of each month
14333 Westheimer Rd.

Every 3rd Friday of each month
13301 FM 1960 Rd. W

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Deaf Paws

Congressman Bill Archer Bark Park – Feb 12

Every 2nd Sunday of each month
Feb 12th, 2012
Sunday, 3pm to 6pm

3201 Hwy-6 N
Houston, TX 77084

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Resource Center

Diabetes Workshop Session

1 CommentBy | Feb.01, 2012 | Filed in: Health,Support

Attention: Diabetics and those with family members with Diabetes. The Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center will be having their 2nd in a series of five, Diabetic Management Work Shops. continue »

PERFORMANCE INTERPRETING WORKSHOP

RespondBy | Jan.30, 2012 | Filed in: Articles,Support

If you are an interpreter or Deaf performer and love music, you need to join us for an incredible musical interpreting workshop right here in Houston! The event is March 9th & 10th. continue »

HBDA Present Deaf Black History Month ~February 11,2012

RespondBy | Jan.30, 2012 | Filed in: Community

HOUSTON BLACK DEAF ADVOCATES PRESENTS: HBDA invites you to our special Black History Month event on February 11, 2012. We will have speakers to share their admiration for achievements of deaf & hearing Black people. We hope that you can join us. Bring your family, friends, and classmates to celebrate with us. We will have prizes – DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!
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Employment

Infant/Toddler Program Coordinator/Supervisor – Summer contract

RespondBy | Jan.25, 2012 | Filed in: Activities,Jobs Opening

Two childcare coordinators are needed for the 2012 Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (http://www.swced.org) The positions are short-term contract positions.

Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing http://www.swced.org July 29 – August 1, 2012 continue »

Children’s Program Coordinator/Supervisor – Summer contract

RespondBy | Jan.25, 2012 | Filed in: Activities,Jobs Opening

Two childcare coordinators are needed for the 2012 Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (http://www.swced.org) The positions are short-term contract positions.

Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing http://www.swced.org July 29 – August 1, 2012 continue »

Employment Specialist/Interpreter position in Houston

RespondBy | Nov.17, 2011 | Filed in: Articles,Employment

Qualified applicants should complete an agency application, attach updated resume with professional references and forward to Kathy Walters, Manager, at kathy.walters@careerandrecovery.org Employment Specialist_Interpreter.doc (33 KB)

Technology

sComm announces beta testing of new and revolutionary cellular text communication technology

RespondBy | Jul.12, 2010 | Filed in: Technology

Live Mobile Text allows faster live dialogue with patented split-screen

Raytown, Missouri – July 7, 2010 – sComm, developer and manufacturer of UbiDuo, the face-to-face communicator, announced the UbiVia, the next generation of cellular text communication on smartphones. Beta testing of the new product was launched at the National Association of the Deaf conference, taking place this week in Philadelphia, PA and will be offered exclusively to BlackBerry® smartphone users to start. continue »

FREE VPAD!

5 CommentsBy | Jul.11, 2010 | Filed in: Technology

My name is Myo Htut. I am your local Representative and responsible for VPAD and Ojo videophones’ installations. I am here to remind you that I am still serving for you. Since ViableVRS is now operated by Snap!VRS, I have good news to share with you. Our services and products are improving for the excellent qualities of your needs. continue »

Texas STAP Voucher

RespondBy | Jun.15, 2010 | Filed in: Technology

Got a Texas STAP Voucher? Look no more! We are here to serve you. We can help you get a pager from Sprint, ATT, Verizon, T-Mobile, Cricket, etc. continue »

Politics

NCD National Summit on Disability Policy 2010

RespondBy | 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

1 CommentBy | 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 | 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 STD WORKSHOP

RespondBy | Aug.23, 2011 | Filed in: Education,Support

Learn the truth about sexually transmitted diseases in the Deaf Community
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Register Now with LSCS

RespondBy | Aug.16, 2010 | Filed in: Education

Registration for the fall semester at Lone Star College System in Houston will be over soon as classes will start on August 30, 2010. If you are Deaf and want to attend classes, register now continue »

Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz visiting TSD Graduation.

Come one, come all!  See attached.  We are hosting Gallaudet President Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz who will be in town for TSD’s graduation!  Let’s show him what Austin’s GUAA chapter is made of…and let’s have fun while we’re at it. continue »

Activities

Houston Deaf Latino ( Rafael Gonzalez)

RespondBy | Feb.01, 2012 | Filed in: Activities

Houston Deaf Latino
Pappa’s Bar-B-Q
4430 North 45 Freeway
Houston, Texas 77022
Time: 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday: February 11 2012

Infant/Toddler Program Coordinator/Supervisor – Summer contract

RespondBy | Jan.25, 2012 | Filed in: Activities,Jobs Opening

Two childcare coordinators are needed for the 2012 Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (http://www.swced.org) The positions are short-term contract positions.

Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing http://www.swced.org July 29 – August 1, 2012 continue »

Children’s Program Coordinator/Supervisor – Summer contract

RespondBy | Jan.25, 2012 | Filed in: Activities,Jobs Opening

Two childcare coordinators are needed for the 2012 Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (http://www.swced.org) The positions are short-term contract positions.

Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing http://www.swced.org July 29 – August 1, 2012 continue »

Blogs

Crossway Construction – Remodeling

I’m a deaf residential home builder and formerly of Georgia with a Georgia Contractor License. I moved to Texas last year to get married and I’m now in the process of starting a construction business in Houston and the surrounding areas. continue »

Evolution of DPHHH to HDN

RespondBy | Apr.18, 2011 | Filed in: Blogs

DPHHH is a personal project that I’ve worked on since 2003. It was a way to give back to the community by helping both deaf and hearing professionals to connect and share experiences. Through the years, technology has changed the way we communicate. continue »

MMA and Self Defense for the Deaf

1 CommentBy | Mar.24, 2011 | Filed in: Blogs

My name is John, I’m an martial arts instructor here in Houston. I work for Elite MMA located on the Southwest. I would like to provide a self defense and Mixed Martial Arts program for the deaf community in Houston. continue »