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Deaf Awareness Week NEEDS You!

RespondBy Billy Koch | Jul.21, 2010 | Filed in: Headlines

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.

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 »

Deaf Awareness Week Meeting – July 17, 2010

RespondBy Billy Koch | Jul.07, 2010 | Filed in: Headlines

Our next meeting will be on July 17th at the Multipurpose Center off West Grey – address is 1475 West Gray Houston, Texas 77019. The meeting will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We have less than 2 months left until Deaf Awareness Week! See you there!

Billy Koch – DAW 2010 Chairperson

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

Filed in: Announcements,Tips & Advices

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 »

Mayor Parker to attend Deaf PIP meeting

Filed in: Announcements,Community

The Houston Police Department Deaf Positive Interaction Program (PIP) meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 6 at 7:30 PM at Woodhaven Deaf Baptist Church (9920 Long Point). Jeff Anderson, Executive Director of Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, will speak about the deaf initiatives MOPD has been focusing on throughout the city. continue »

Houston Softball Teams Fares Well in Regionals

Filed in: Sports,Sports

Houston was well represented at the Southwest Softball Association for the Deaf softball tournament in Gulfport, Mississippi.    Houston sent three teams to continue »

DAW 2010 Meeting – June 26th 10am – 12pm

1 CommentBy Bradley Porche | Jun.17, 2010 | Filed in: Headlines,News

Our third meeting of the year to prepare for DAW 2010 will be held at Houston Community College – San Jacinto Building 2nd floor, Suite L321 from 10am to 12pm. on June 26th (Saturday).

If you are interested in volunteering and assisting please feel free to show up the meeting, or email us at daw@deafhouston.org.  We’re looking forward to making 2010 a successful DAW event!  And we can’t do it WITHOUT you! 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 »

Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz visiting TSD Graduation.

Filed in: Education,Events

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 »

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