Resource Center

Deaf Positive Interaction Program 8/3/10

RespondBy Incognito | Jul.27, 2010 | Filed in: Community

The Houston Police Department Deaf Positive Interaction Program (PIP) meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd at 7:30 PM at Woodhaven Deaf Baptist Church (9920 Long Point). The topic for the month will be “Railroad Safety, Advance Warning Signs for the Deaf”, presented by Officer Jack Hanagriff. continue »

A.H.A.S.: Emergency Preparedness Workshop – July 31,2010

RespondBy Billy Koch | Jul.21, 2010 | Filed in: Emergency,Resource Center

Deaf Link will share more about: Accessible Hazard Alert System™ (AHAS) & Accessible Hazard Alert System™ – Individual Notification (AHAS-IN)
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Are You Ready for Evacuation?

RespondBy Billy Koch | Jul.12, 2010 | Filed in: Emergency,Resource Center

Deaf Task Force for Emergency Preparedness presents “Are you Ready for Evacuation?” Come on Over to continue »

Employment

Sign Language Interpreters Vacancies

1 CommentBy Incognito | Jul.20, 2010 | Filed in: Jobs Opening

Certified Sign Language Interpreters are needed in Houston ISD to translate spoken language using American Sign Language or other appropriate manual sign system to provide appropriate educational benefits for deaf/hard of hearing students. Competitive Salary with benefits. continue »

Ready, Set, Work! (Ages 16-18)

Hands-on workshop for deaf students (Ages 16-18) to teach skills and tips to find and maintain employment.

Topics covered in Workshop:
• Professional Readiness
* Determining your Career Plan
* Dress for Success continue »

ASLive Job Opportunity

1 CommentBy Incognito | Jun.21, 2010 | Filed in: Jobs Opening

ASLive is an online curriculum using live instructors to teach American Sign Language (ASL) to high school students via video conferencing. Our mission is to connect the hearing world and the Deaf world by removing the language barrier through sign language. The company is growing as we continue »

Technology

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

RespondBy Incognito | 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!

RespondBy Incognito | 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 Incognito | 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 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

1 CommentBy 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

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 »

Deafness in Africa & Haiti

RespondBy leyelhudson | Apr.19, 2010 | Filed in: Education

Are you curious about Deaf Education and teacher training in other countries? Their culture, their language, their day to day lives? Dr. Victor Vodounou, professor of Deaf education and continue »

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 »

Activities

Comedy Club: Join us for tons of laughs!

1 CommentBy Nabeel Keblawi | Jul.20, 2010 | Filed in: Activities

Have you ever wanted to go to a comedy club, but didn’t go because you thought you’d miss all the jokes? Have no fear this time – on Saturday, August 21 at 7:30 PM, there will be a CART captioner and you’ll be able to follow everything! The show will be two hours. Comedy Sportz is near I-10 and Beltway 8. continue »

Friday Nite Movie

RespondBy Incognito | Jul.17, 2010 | Filed in: Activities

Friday Nite Movie & Chat at Holy Ground Coffee House in The Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center!
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Houston Museum of Natural Science Visit

RespondBy leyelhudson | Jun.29, 2010 | Filed in: Activities

Our Interpreting in Educational Settings class from Lone Star College-CyFair will be taking a field trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science to interpret some of the exhibits onsite. We are inviting the community! If you would like to join us, feel free to meet us outside the ticket booth at 3:00 pm. After 3:15, we will continue »

Blogs

Is God’s Love Important Enough for the Deaf to Know, Too?

8 CommentsBy leyelhudson | Apr.27, 2010 | Filed in: Blogs,News

Let me start off by saying that having been an atheist, I realize that not all of you will agree with everything I am writing about, but understand that it comes out of a deep love for equality in continue »

Thesis Survey for Deaf Texas Residents

RespondBy Incognito | Mar.20, 2010 | Filed in: Blogs,Opinions,Research

My name is Bonnie Goben and I am a student at Lamar University majoring in Deaf Studies. The purpose of this survey is to assist with my thesis which targets customer satisfaction with interpreters in Texas. I would appreciate it if you could help me gather the necessary data necessary to complete my research by clicking on the link below. continue »

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 »