Deaf Awareness Week Events Sept 12th-18th

We, the Deaf Awareness Week 2010 are excited to present the deaf and hard of hearing community the new and upcoming Deaf Awareness Week events from September 12 – 18th, 2010. We have a week long events and are very excited with the planning for the week. Please feel free to see the week long events we have going on. We hope you will join us for this fun filled week! 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



Deaf Awareness Week NEEDS You!

Are you a deaf individual who grew up from a different culture?  From another country?  If so – please contact us at daw@deafhouston.org.   We are looking for individuals who come from different backgrounds who can present what their deaf culture is like.  So if you have something you would like to share please contact us.  The event would be on Monday – September 13, 2010.

News

Register Now with LSCS

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 »

In Memory of Lucille Allen McAlister

Lucille Allen McAlister, age 73, a lifetime resident of Houston, passed away on July 31, 2010. Mrs. McAlister was born on Dec 7, 1936, in Houston, Texas, to Gordon Bailey Allen and Fannie Weinona Allen. continue »


Monthly Social Activities

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Sherlock’s Baker St Pub

Deaf Awareness Week 2010
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Sept 15th, 2010
7pm till closing

Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub & Grill
1952 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019
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ASL Social

ASL Social September 2010

Fri, Sept 3, 2010 – ASL Social/Silent

Fri, Sept 17, 2010 – ASL Social

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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

Maxey Bark and Run Park

Every 2nd Sunday of each month
June 13th, 2010
Sunday, 3pm to 6pm

601 Maxey Road, next to the Metro Park and Ride.

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Resource Center

23rd Anniversary of Deaf Positive Interaction Program 9/7/10

RespondBy Incognito | Sep.02, 2010 | Filed in: Community,Support

The Deaf Positive Interaction Program (PIP) is scheduled for Tuesday, September 7, 2010. This meeting marks the 23rd year of the Deaf PIP meetings. We will have food, cake and door prizes to celebrate this great year of involvement and education in PIP. continue »

Needing Suggestions

RespondBy Incognito | Aug.31, 2010 | Filed in: Support

I have a 3 year old daughter who is deaf, and I want our family to become more involved and my daughter to have friends who are also deaf but I dont know where to look. I am finding it to find functions or social networks geared more towrds deaf children. If anybody has any suggestions please reply @ ashley.hannah87@yahoo.com Ashley Hannah

Do you have a heart to serve?

RespondBy Incognito | Aug.12, 2010 | Filed in: Community

Isaiah 6:8: “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I, Send me!”

The Mission Hearts mission team is looking for team members who want to serve in Haiti. All ASL skill levels are welcome, D/deaf, hearing and hard of hearing. continue »

Employment

Product Manager – Kansas City, MO

RespondBy Incognito | Sep.02, 2010 | Filed in: Jobs Opening

sComm, a growing company who developed, manufactures and distributes UbiDuo, the face-to-face communicator, is seeking product Managers at its Kansas City, Missouri headquarters.

The Product Manager is responsible for performance of specific line of products as a business unit. Product Manager will coordinate product marketing, lead a sales team, and oversee customer fulfillment and support. continue »

Sales Representative – Kansas City, MO

RespondBy Incognito | Sep.02, 2010 | Filed in: Jobs Opening

sComm, developer and manufacturer of UbiDuo, the face-to-face communicator, is seeking a Sales Representative at its Kansas City, Missouri headquarters.

We are seeking an outgoing and energetic candidate with sales experience and proven track record and an understanding of the sales process. The candidate must be familiar with deaf culture and services available to people with hearing loss, and should be familiar and current on availability of technology products and services in the deaf/hard of hearing/assistive technology markets. continue »

Sign Language Interpreters Vacancies

2 CommentsBy 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 »

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!

1 CommentBy 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

Register Now with LSCS

RespondBy leyelhudson | 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 »

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 »

Activities

Willow | House – Simply Good Design with Tiffany

RespondBy Incognito | Sep.02, 2010 | Filed in: Activities

I am an independent design consultant with Willow House. I help each customers identify a personal decorating style, sharing seasonal color trends and explaining how they’re reflected in our exclusive products. I do the home private parties, bridal/wedding or housewarming registry gifts and much more. As hostess, you will earn products based on your party sales and shop for free. I also offer several different programs for fundraising that I’d love to share with you. This is truly a passion of mine as I love to give back to the community! I would love to help you raise money for your organization and have the FUN at the same time. continue »

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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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 »