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Houston Police Department’s July 9th Citywide PIP Meeting Special Presentation

RespondBy Incognito | Jun.13, 2013 | Filed in: Articles,Community

The next Chief’s “Citywide Positive Interaction Program” PIP meeting, will take place on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 7 PM, located at 1602 State St Houston, Texas 77007 (Auditorium).
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SOH SOCIAL

RespondBy ROBERT YOST | Jun.13, 2013 | Filed in: Activities

The Show of Hands is an ASL student club of the Lone Start College system. They will be sponsoring an ASL social on Friday June 14th, starting time 6:30pm till 10pm. The social will be held at Spring Creek B-B-Q located at 4220 F.M.1960 West, Houston, Tx. 77066. We want to thank the 35+ people who attended the last social and would love to see ya’ll again. We welcome the entire Deaf community to come and enjoy a time of signing in ASL and wonderful fellowship with friends.

This post was submitted by ROBERT YOST.

Awareness Wristbands Promoting Sign Language

RespondBy Sherry Smith | Jun.07, 2013 | Filed in: Resource Center

“Sign Language Just Learn It” is a slogan created by a volunteer in the Deaf community. Many Deaf people have friends and family who cannot communicate with them fluently. Please help spread this slogan! Wristbands are available for purchase online: www.signlanguagejustlearnit.com http://www.ebay.com:80/sch/signlangjustlearn/m.html?_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1

This post was submitted by Sherry Smith.

STD Workshop – lbdcc

RespondBy rochelle simpson | Jun.07, 2013 | Filed in: Community

We will have STD Workshop, learn truth about Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the Deaf Community. Starts at 2:oopm on June 17, 2013. Please come and learn!!!

wHERE: Lillian Beard Deaf Connection
9920 Long Point Drive
Houston, Texas 77055

This post was submitted by rochelle simpson.

Banker’s Life and Casualty

RespondBy Linda Yates | Jun.02, 2013 | Filed in: Articles,Community,Support

I am only placing this ad here for those who have interest in life insurance and would like more information on the subject.
I am familiar with the deaf culture as I am a sibling of a deaf brother. continue »

This post was submitted by Linda Yates.

Interpreter Position in Humble, TX

RespondBy Dawn Ribbeck | Jun.02, 2013 | Filed in: Jobs Opening

Humble Independent School District’s Regional Day School Program for the Deaf is accepting Interpreter applications for the 2013-2014 school year. continue »

This post was submitted by Dawn Ribbeck.

2013 Summer Deaflympics

Headlined by the first USA Deaflympian to compete in the martial arts discipline of tae kwon do, the United States is sending a team of two martial arts to Sofia, Bulgaria for the 22nd Summer Deaflympics.
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This post was submitted by Joseph Santarose.

Sagemont Church Deaf Social 1/1/2013

RespondBy Christina | Jun.02, 2013 | Filed in: Activities

Sagemont Church will be hosting a Deaf social on the evening of Saturday, June 1, 2013, from 6 to 8 P.M. (From now on, Sagemont’s Deaf socials will be the first Saturday of the month rather than the first Friday.) Bring finger food and a game to play with attendees. A great place to practice ASL and meet hearing students and members of the Deaf community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Sagemont Church is located at:

11300 S. Sam Houston Pkwy E.
Houston, TX 77089

This post was submitted by Christina.

ASL Social June 2013

Fri, June 3, 2013 – ASL Social

Fri, June 14, 2013 – Sugarland

Fri, June 21, 2013 – Silent Dinner

Fri, June 28, 2013 – North Houston

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Awareness Wristbands Promoting Sign Language

RespondBy Sherry Smith | May.21, 2013 | Filed in: Community

“Sign Language Just Learn It” is a slogan created by a volunteer in the Deaf community. Many Deaf people have friends and family who cannot communicate with them fluently. Please help spread this slogan! Wristbands are available for purchase online: www.signlanguagejustlearnit.com

http://www.ebay.com:80/sch/signlangjustlearn/m.html?_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1

This post was submitted by Sherry Smith.

HBDA is having a FISH FRY AGAIN!

RespondBy Margo Jarreau | May.15, 2013 | Filed in: Activities,Community

Houston Black Deaf Advocates is having a FISH FRY again!!! Just keep this event in your mind. For those who don’t eat fish, we will provide hot dogs!
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This post was submitted by Margo Jarreau.

Operation Pass!

RespondBy Anthony Butkovich | May.15, 2013 | Filed in: Education,Interpreter

Basic Certification Test Preperation Boot Camp 2 week, 60 hour intensive training

Presenter: Sgt. Kareena N Heath continue »

This post was submitted by Anthony Butkovich.

CALL IF YOU CAN, TEXT IF YOU CAN’T

RespondBy Sonya Clauson | May.15, 2013 | Filed in: Community,Headlines

Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency (GHC9-1-1) has implemented a new 9-1-1 emergency texting service for residents who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech impaired. The service is available ONLY in Harris and Fort Bend Counties. The new texting service allows a resident to text a special short code 442911 to connect with a 9-1-1 call center within Harris and Fort Bend Counties.

First, register online at deafhohtext.911.org. Below is the link to more information on the 442911 texting service and the actual registration page.
Texting 442911 FAQs
Texting to a 9-1-1 call center registration page continue »

This post was submitted by Sonya Clauson.

Blue Star Multi-Housing Program

RespondBy Incognito | May.10, 2013 | Filed in: Community,Resource Center

This month our program presentation topic will be: “Blue Star Multi-Housing Program”. The Blue Star Multi-Housing Program is a proactive program designed to be a cooperative effort between apartment / owners, apartment residents and law enforcement, to abate crime and to enhance the quality of life for citizens living within multi-family communities. continue »

Job Opportunity: Computer Instructor/Employment Specialist

RespondBy Matthew Dickens | May.10, 2013 | Filed in: Articles,Jobs Opening

Please read the job description. If you are interested and meet the qualifications, please fill out the attached application form and send along with your resume and cover letter to matthew.dickens@careerandrecovery.org. continue »

This post was submitted by Matthew Dickens.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing “Positive Interaction Program”

RespondBy Incognito | May.09, 2013 | Filed in: Articles,Community,Law

Terrorism Prevention & “The Beauty of Bees”. 2013 American Honey Queen, Caroline Adams, will present about Public Safety regarding the three kinds of honey bees, the role of a beekeeper, the many uses and benefits of honey, and how bees impact our daily lives.
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HPD Police Week

RespondBy Incognito | May.09, 2013 | Filed in: Community,Law

The Houston Police Department will observe National Police Week and will welcome the Deaf / Hard of Hearing community on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 with American Sign Language Interpreters to aid in communication. continue »

LBDCC – Summer classes

RespondBy rochelle simpson | May.09, 2013 | Filed in: Community

New Summer Classes at LBDCC
9920 Long Point
Houston, Texas 77055

June 18, Tuesday
Art Class at 10:00AM-12:00pm
ASL Class at 10:0am-12:00pm
ASL Class at 1:00pm-3:00pm

June 20, Thursday
ADA Workshop at 1:00pm

STD Workshops
June17 at 2:00pm
August 12,7:00pm

Craft classes will held once a month in July and August. We will have more classes and workshops in the fall.

This post was submitted by rochelle simpson.

DPHHH/DNO – May 2013

Sat, 5/11/13 – Flying Saucer Sugarland

If you have any suggestion for the next location, please feel free to submit your information and let us know when (date & time) and where.
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2nd annual ASLI Capstone

RespondBy Incognito | May.01, 2013 | Filed in: Activities,Interpreter

2013 Senior Capstone Performance. Attend the 2nd annual ASLI Capstone (Final) Performance Event! Come support the UH ASL Interpreting students as they deliver their final Interpreting performance for the Program. continue »